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Reporting What Matters

RHCJC

Reporting What Matters

RHCJC

Pearl River County

Your weekly civic and community update

Civic Watch

Keep an eye on your local government. This section includes information about the goings-on at the local courthouse, including meeting agendas and minutes.

    Pearl River County

  • Board Meeting at Board of Supervisors Meeting Room
    Agenda & Minutes
    Meets every first Monday and third Wednesday
  • Picayune
  • Board Meeting at Picayune City Hall
    Agendas
    Meets every first and third Tuesday
  • Poplarville
  • Board Meeting at City Hall Board Room
    Agenda
    Meets every first and third Tuesday

Calendar

Neighbor Notes

  • Friends of McNeill Trail Lighting held from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 15 in McNeill The community holiday gathering features the annual trail lighting, photos and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and a festive atmosphere for families.
  • Poplarville Christmas on Main held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 16 in downtown Poplarville The community holiday celebration features local shopping, a chili cook-off, seasonal treats, ornament decorating, and family-friendly activities at the Town Green.
  • Kid’s Annual Christmas Party held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 16 in Poplarville The free children’s event at the Poplarville Public Library includes holiday stories, cookie decorating, and a craft activity and is open to children ages 12 and under.

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News from the Source

Stay informed with updates straight from the source. This section features summaries of official press releases from local agencies, organizations and institutions, covering new initiatives, services and developments across the county.

Letter from Picayune Mayor Jim Luke announcing the Highland Parkway Lighting Project. The graphic includes a photo of Luke, text about the project, a navy background with gold borders and a faded City of Picayune symbol.

Picayune to turn on Highland Parkway lights June 16

Jaydon Koss June 12, 2026
The Highland Park Lighting Project will add 20 lights along the route to the hospital, a primary gateway for residents seeking medical care. 
Side-by-side images show the Pearl River Drug and Soda Fountain storefront before and after renovations, changing from a pink exterior with an older sign to a gray exterior with a dark awning.

Historic Drug and Soda Fountain unveils remodeled storefront

Alexa Hatten June 10, 2026
Pearl River Drug and Soda Fountain, the only connected pharmacy and soda fountain in the county, became a facade grant recipient Feb. 24.