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Cristobal slowly lumbers toward Gulf Coast
By Skip Rigney Pearl River County is under a flood watch as tropical cyclone Cristobal is expected to spread heavy rain across southern portions of ... Read more
If only we’d take the time to listen
By Jan Miller Penton I remember in the 70’s when I was in high school and a young, black man had car trouble near our ... Read more
Drier weather forecast to begin June
By Skip Rigney Rain during the first half of this past week was enough to make May slightly wetter-than-average in most parts of Pearl River ... Read more
In life, proceed with caution
By Jan Miller Peton The steady hum of my neighbor’s lawnmower provides a background to the lovely melody of the songbirds and wind chimes that ... Read more
Why spring breezes disappear during summer
By Skip Rigney There’s nothing I find more relaxing than grabbing a good book in the late afternoon on a sunny, mild spring day, dragging ... Read more
Make your life experiences a gift
By Jan Miller Penton My mom and dad, as well as my late husband, have been gone from this earth for quite a while. It ... Read more
Unseasonable cool front for Mother’s Day
By Skip Rigney Temperatures Tuesday afternoon hit 90 degrees in Pearl River County for the first time since October. But a cool front Tuesday night ... Read more
Now it’s time to plant my garden
By Jan Miller Penton The dark, rich soil spilling from the dump truck into my newly built planter causes me delight. I can imagine the ... Read more
Prepare for near 90 degree weather
By Skip Rigney The last time it was undeniably hot was back during the first week of October when afternoon highs reached the middle 90s ... Read more
Noticing change in a brave new world
By Jan Penton Miller On this gorgeous spring morning I trekked through my neighborhood with my furry friend leading the way. Because Missy, my mighty ... Read more