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  • See what’s changing with Petal’s historic school district headquarters

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 59 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., temps: high: 64, low: 54.
  • Thursday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 73 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Petal School District completes renovations at historic central office building (wdam.com) — Petal’s historic 1927 school district central office is open again after a year of state-funded repairs, and it will now host all Petal school board meetings. Superintendent Matt Dillon says the restored building, with new roofing and flooring, will house district leadership, academics, and business staff while the former central office becomes home to special services.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Lagniappe Eye Care is the best.
    Just had my eyes checked. Medicare covered everything. Great staff and eye doctor! (Nextdoor Relay / City Parks)
  • ServiceMaster posted a job opening for Commercial Cleaner in Gulfport MS in Petal. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Petal. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Petal here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hattiesburg

  • Night 1 of Victorian Candlelit Christmas in Downtown Hattiesburg (wdam.com)
  • How Missy Bilderback is shaping Southern Miss women's basketball after Joye Lee-McNelis' death (hattiesburgamerican.com)
  • Former Miller County deputy arrested, charged with taking over $9,000 from K9 account (texarkanagazette.com)

Ellisville

  • HGTV Stars Erin and Ben Napier Update Fans on Fate of 'Home Town' Spinoff After ‘Devastating' Fire Tore Through Hotel at Center of Show (realtor.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Petal

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Petal

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.