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Groundbreaking for crisis stabilization unit in Lamar County imminent

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Groundbreaking for crisis stabilization unit in Lamar County imminent

PURVIS, Miss. (WDAM) – Leaders across the Pine Belt have worked to prioritize mental health this fiscal year, and those efforts will continue into next year with support from local agencies and state lawmakers. Pine Belt officials said groundbreaking day for a crisis stabilization unit in Purvis is imminent. The county has been working to […]

Lamar County invests $5 million in prison modernization

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Lamar County invests million in prison modernization

PURVIS, Mississippi (WDAM) – The Lamar County Board of Supervisors is reflecting on the accomplishments of fiscal year 2024. In addition to the road and recreation projects, the county is particularly proud of what officials call a “facelift” of the Lamar County Jail. Until 2024, the prison had its original equipment from when it was […]