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We are committed to delivering accurate balance, and community-focused reporting on breaking news, events, weather and sports. Poplarville was named for Poplar Jim Smith, the original owner of the town site. On the night of April 24, 1959, Mack Charles Parker, an African-American accused of r**e, was abducted from the Pearl River County jail in Poplarville by a mob and shot to death. His body was found in the Pearl River 10 days later. The FBI investigated and even obtained confessions from some of the eight suspects. However, the county prosecutor refused to present evidence to a state grand jury and a federal grand jury refused to indict. The case focused national attention on the persistence of lynching in the South and helped accelerate the American Civil Rights Movement. On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina inflicted heavy damage on the small town. The storm's most powerful, unofficially recorded gust of wind was reported at Pearl River Community College, at 135 mph (217 km/h). On September 2, 2005, the 1st Battalion, 134th Field Artillery (Ohio Army National Guard) arrived at the National Guard armory in Poplarville to assist the community and Pearl River County in recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Initial efforts were the security of banks, pharmacies and gas stations as well as initial responses to rural emergencies. The unit stayed for three weeks ultimately checking on every family and structure in the county. On September 5, 2005, Poplarville played host to a visit by George W. Bush, Laura Bush, and Governor Haley Barbour. The politicians visited Pearl River Community College in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. On December 21, 2006, an early morning fire destroyed 3 downtown buildings. On August 4, 2010, Pearl River Community College Soccer team pulled off a massive signing bringing in the first Scotsman at the college Curtis Sangbarani who had been an up-and-coming professional in Scotland. On March 25, 2014 The citizens voted to allow for beer and wine sales. The final vote count was 361 votes for the measure and 149 against

09/17/2026

Have you been to the Pearl River County fair this year? How was your experience? What would you like to see different?

Flashback to 50 years ago..
09/16/2026

Flashback to 50 years ago..

🌀 2 AM TROPICAL WEATHER UPDATE — DEVELOPMENT CHANCES DROPWednesday, September 16, 2026We’ve seen a small change overnigh...
09/16/2026

🌀 2 AM TROPICAL WEATHER UPDATE — DEVELOPMENT CHANCES DROP

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

We’ve seen a small change overnight with the disturbance we’ve been following in the central subtropical Atlantic.

A trough of low pressure located about 600 miles east of Bermuda continues to produce disorganized showers and thunderstorms. The system remains poorly organized, but environmental conditions could become a little more favorable for development in a couple of days.

The important change this morning is that the seven-day development chance has dropped from 40% to 30%.

• 🟡 Formation chance through 48 hours: 10% — Low
• 🟡 Formation chance through 7 days: 30% — Low
• 🌊 Location: About 600 miles east of Bermuda
• ➡️ Movement: Slowly westward to west-northwestward
• ⛈️ Organization: Disorganized showers and thunderstorms
• 📅 Development window: Conditions may become somewhat more favorable in a couple of days

📉 WHAT HAS CHANGED?

There are two things worth noting on the old weather map this morning.

First, the 48-hour chance has increased slightly from near 0% to 10%. That simply reflects the possibility that the disturbance could begin showing some organization during the next couple of days.

At the same time, however, the seven-day probability has decreased from 40% to 30%, and the wording has become somewhat less aggressive. Instead of indicating that conditions are expected to become more conducive, the outlook now says they “could become a little more conducive.”

That’s a subtle change, but one worth paying attention to.

✏️ OLD-SCHOOL WEATHER MAP TAKE

If I were standing in front of the old weather map with a black marker this morning, I’d still put a circle around this disturbance — but I wouldn’t draw anything more than that.

There is no tropical depression or tropical storm at this time. It remains a broad, disorganized weather system over the open subtropical Atlantic.

The atmosphere may give it a little better opportunity later this week, but whether it can take advantage of that remains to be seen.

🌀 BOTTOM LINE

• Development remains possible, but chances are low.
• The seven-day probability has decreased to 30%.
• There is no organized tropical cyclone at this time.
• We’ll continue watching its westward to west-northwestward movement and any changes in organization.

No hype. No long-range guessing. We keep it on the weather map and watch what nature actually does.

Accuracy over first. Facts, not fear.

Eastman “Farrell” Holden, age 85, passed away on September 3, 2026. He was born on March 1, 1941, in Poplarville, Missis...
09/16/2026

Eastman “Farrell” Holden, age 85, passed away on September 3, 2026. He was born on March 1, 1941, in Poplarville, Mississippi, to the late Lamar and Alberta Holden.

Farrell grew up in the White Sand community of Poplarville, a place that remained close to his heart throughout his life. He was a lifelong member of White Sand Baptist Church, where his faith and connection to his community were an important part of his life.

During his younger years, Farrell was a standout athlete at Poplarville High School. His love for sports continued long after his own playing days were over. For many years, he gave his time to the Poplarville Athletic Association, coaching basketball, football, and baseball and helping encourage generations of young athletes.

Farrell enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially working in his garden and restoring antique tractors. He was also an avid Alabama football fan and loved cheering on the Crimson Tide. More than anything, Farrell treasured time spent with his family and friends. The memories made together throughout the years will continue to be cherished by those who loved him.

Farrell was a retired real estate agent and mortgage broker. In 1978, he married the love of his life, Ronna Martin Holden. They shared 30 years of marriage together until her passing in 2008.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ronna Mae Holden; his parents, Lamar and Alberta Holden; his brother, James Oliver Holden; and his sisters, Alice Faye Wubbenhorst and Elaine Kennedy.

Farrell is survived by his sister, Elizabeth Stewart; his children, Toni and Michael Weldon, Logan and Lauren Holden, Lacey and Justin Sones, Allison Patterson, and Marsha and Lance Stewart; and his stepson, Marty and Sarita Baker.

He was also blessed with 21 grandchildren: Makenna and Andre DeNicola, Braxton Dodd, Blakeney Dodd, Melissa Weldon, Logan Weldon, Lydia Weldon, Amelia Holden, Asher Holden, Annistyn Holden, Maebry Sones, Deacon Sones, Duke Sones, Whitley Sones, Alandra and Trent Wilson, Allonah Patterson, Drayson Patterson, Keaton Landry, Karagan Landry, Buffy and Derek Douglas, Bethany and Dylan Angeron, and Bailey Baker.

He leaves behind two great-grandchildren, Murphie DeNicola and Beckham Wilson, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends who will remember him fondly.

Farrell lived a life rooted in faith, family, community, and the things he loved most. Whether he was coaching ball, tending his garden, restoring an antique tractor, cheering on Alabama football, or simply spending time surrounded by family and friends, he found joy in the people and traditions that meant the most to him. His life touched many, and the memories, lessons, and love he leaves behind will continue to live on through his family for generations to come.

Family and friends are invited to gather in remembrance of Farrell Holden on Monday, September 14, 2026 at Oak Hill Pentecostal Church, 604 Oak Hill Road, Poplarville, Mississippi. Family visitation will begin at 4:30 pm. Farrell's Memorial Service will begin at 5:00 pm. Following the service, please join the family for food and fellowship as they continue to celebrate his life and share memories together.

🌀 GULF COAST WEATHER — LET’S LOOK AT THE OLD WEATHER MAPTuesday, September 15, 2026If we were standing in front of an ol...
09/15/2026

🌀 GULF COAST WEATHER — LET’S LOOK AT THE OLD WEATHER MAP

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

If we were standing in front of an old weather map with a black marker this morning, there are two things I’d circle: much drier air coming down from the northeast and an upper-level low moving westward toward the Gulf.

That upper low may become one of our main weather makers by the weekend.

But first things first.

☀️ HOT TODAY — THEN HERE COMES THE DRY AIR

We still have plenty of summertime heat around today. Temperatures will climb into the middle 90s, and with the humidity still hanging around, heat indices could reach roughly 100–107°.

Now take your pencil and look northeast.

A weak boundary is slipping southward, and behind it a northeast wind will begin bringing a considerably drier air mass toward the Gulf Coast.

There really isn’t much cold air behind this front.

But there is dry air.

And sometimes in September, that’s just as important.

By Wednesday and Thursday, dew points should fall considerably. Some of our inland communities could see dew points drop into the upper 50s and 60s.

That’s going to make the air feel quite different.

🔹 Wednesday & Thursday: Noticeably lower humidity
🔹 Afternoon highs: Upper 80s to lower 90s
🔹 Inland dew points: Upper 50s to 60s possible
🔹 Thursday morning: Some inland temperatures could reach the middle 60s
🔹 Wind: Breezy northeast flow at times

It won’t exactly be fall, but after weeks of Gulf Coast humidity, we’ll take it.

🍃 NOW, HERE’S WHERE THE WEATHER MAP GETS INTERESTING

Take that old black marker and move east toward the Bahamas.

We’ve got an upper-level low working westward.

Remember what we’re looking at here: this is a feature several miles above the ground. We are not talking about a tropical storm or hurricane. That’s an important distinction.

The old forecasters spent a lot of time studying the upper-air charts because what happens upstairs can eventually have a lot to say about what happens downstairs.

And this upper low is worth watching.

As it works westward from around the Bahamas toward Florida and eventually the northeastern Gulf, its circulation should begin changing our wind pattern.

The dry northeast flow we enjoy Wednesday and Thursday starts breaking down.

Then we begin opening the door to the Gulf of Mexico again.

💧 AND HERE COMES THE MOISTURE

By Friday, deeper Gulf moisture should begin working northward again.

Now take your marker and put these three ingredients on the map:

• 🌀 Upper-level disturbance nearby
• 💧 Increasing Gulf moisture
• ☀️ September sunshine heating the atmosphere from below

Put those ingredients together, and you have a better opportunity for showers and thunderstorms.

🌧️ THE WEEKEND WEATHER

Saturday through Monday looks considerably more unsettled than Wednesday and Thursday.

As atmospheric moisture increases, scattered showers and thunderstorms should become more numerous around portions of the Gulf Coast.

🔹 Rain chances: Increasing this weekend
🔹 Coverage: Scattered showers and thunderstorms becoming more numerous
🔹 Temperatures: Mainly upper 80s to lower 90s
🔹 Main player: Upper-level low and returning Gulf moisture
🔹 Big uncertainty: Exactly where that upper low tracks

And here’s something the old weather man would tell you:

Don’t put a rain bullseye on the map three or four days ahead of time.

The computer models still don’t completely agree on exactly where this upper low will travel. A little farther north, a little farther south, a little faster or a little slower can make a considerable difference in where the deepest moisture and greatest rain coverage eventually set up.

So I’m not going to pretend we know exactly which backyard gets the heaviest rain this weekend.

📌 BOTTOM LINE

Hot today → drier and more comfortable Wednesday and Thursday → Gulf moisture begins returning Friday → scattered showers and thunderstorms become more numerous this weekend.

As for that upper low?

We’ll keep it circled on the old weather map and watch where it goes.

Accuracy over First. Facts, not fear

🔥 WEEK 3 OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK TY KEYS WENT OFF. 💥🐝Poplarville’s star running back put together one of the bigges...
09/15/2026

🔥 WEEK 3 OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

TY KEYS WENT OFF. 💥🐝

Poplarville’s star running back put together one of the biggest performances of the week, finding the end zone SIX TIMES and helping power the Hornets to another big win. 😤

📊 WEEK 3 DAMAGE:
🏈 165 rushing yards
🔥 5 rushing touchdowns
⚡ 87-yard kick return touchdown
🚨 6 TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS

That’s speed. That’s explosiveness. That’s a straight-up GAME BREAKER. 💨💪

👏 Congrats to Ty Keys of Poplarville, the Coast Football Week 3 Offensive Player of the Week!

🐝💚💛

09/15/2026

🌀 2 AM TROPICAL WEATHER UPDATE — HOLDING AT 40%

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Not much change overnight with the disturbance we’ve been watching in the central subtropical Atlantic.

A trough of low pressure remains well east-southeast of Bermuda and continues to produce disorganized showers and thunderstorms. There is still no tropical depression or tropical storm out there this morning.

🔹 Formation chance through 48 hours: Near 0% — Low
🔹 Formation chance through 7 days: 40% — Medium
🔹 Movement: Slowly west-northwestward
🔹 Current organization: Poor
🔹 Development window: Late this week

📈 WHAT I’M WATCHING

The important part of the overnight outlook isn’t what the disturbance is doing right now — because frankly, it still doesn’t look particularly impressive.

The important part is what the atmosphere may look like a few days from now.

Environmental conditions are forecast to become more favorable for organization later this week. If the disturbance can maintain itself until then, it may have an opportunity to gradually consolidate, and a tropical depression could form late this week.

That is why we keep it on the old weather map.

But remember: 40% means there is still a 60% chance that tropical development does not occur during the next seven days.

🌀 NO REASON TO DRAW A TRACK YET

At this stage, there is no well-defined tropical cyclone to track, and it is much too early to start drawing lines toward the United States or Gulf Coast.

The disturbance is expected to continue generally west-northwestward across the subtropical Atlantic, so we’ll watch both its organization and the evolving steering pattern later this week.

For now, this remains a watch-and-wait situation — not a threat situation.

BOTTOM LINE: Development remains unlikely during the next 48 hours. The better opportunity comes later this week, when atmospheric conditions may become more favorable. The seven-day development probability remains at 40%.

We’ll keep it on the board and watch what Mother Nature actually does.

🌀 Facts, not fear. Accuracy over speculation.

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