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Reporting What Matters

RHCJC

Reporting What Matters

RHCJC

Reporting What Matters

RHCJC

Perry 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.

    Perry County

  • Board Meeting at Board of Supervisors Administration Office
    The Roy Howard Community Journalism Center has been in touch with your government officials — and we’re working to bring public meeting agendas and minutes to our website. You can assist us in this work by urging your public officials to share this information with the center. Check back often for updates.
    Meets every first Monday
  • Richton
  • Board Meeting at 206 Dogwood Ave E., Richton, MS 39476
    The Roy Howard Community Journalism Center has been in touch with your government officials — and we’re working to bring public meeting agendas and minutes to our website. You can assist us in this work by urging your public officials to share this information with the center. Check back often for updates.
    Meets every first Tuesday
  • Beaumont
  • Board Meeting at Beaumont City Hall
    The Roy Howard Community Journalism Center has been in touch with your government officials — and we’re working to bring public meeting agendas and minutes to our website. You can assist us in this work by urging your public officials to share this information with the center. Check back often for updates.
    Meets every first Tuesday
  • New Augusta
  • Board Meeting at New Augusta City Hall
    The Roy Howard Community Journalism Center has been in touch with your government officials — and we’re working to bring public meeting agendas and minutes to our website. You can assist us in this work by urging your public officials to share this information with the center. Check back often for updates.
    Meets every first Tuesday

Calendar

Neighbor Notes

  • Christmas in the Orchard held from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, and 20 at Fulmer’s Farmstead The seasonal farm event features outdoor holiday activities, local artisan shopping, festive treats, and optional classic Christmas dinner experiences in a rural farm setting near Beaumont.

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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.

The America250 Mississippi logo is centered, with stylized red and blue “250” text on a dark background.

America250 announces final round of grant recipients

Jayla Jones April 22, 2026
The grants, awarded to nonprofits, schools and local governments, will fund educational and celebratory programs that highlight Mississippi's role in American history.
Flyer promoting Circle C Arena’s “Back the Blue” 5D Barrel Run, including details on costs, events, prizes and the event’s purpose.

“Back the Blue” 5D Barrel Run coming to Perry County

Jaydon Koss April 22, 2026
Event donations have helped fund Shop With a Cop, office supplies and work toward a potential canine unit.