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September 30, 2022: Picayune Item: Economic development main topic at PRCC’s Lunch and Learn
To kick off the presentation, County Administrator Adrain Lumpkin and Pearl River County Economic Development District Director Lindsay Ward began by covering the recent Census data. Estimates show the participation rate in this county for that Census was only 60 percent, so the population numbers reported are more than likely inaccurate. April 2, 2022: Picayune Item: Council hears proposal for medical marijuana growers, dispensary placement
County Administrator Adrain Lumpkin shows members of Picayune’s City Council the areas where he sees a medical marijuana dispensary could potentially be placed in the city. His proposal was for the city to only allow dispensaries, while grow sites would only be allowed in the county. |
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Sept 26, 2018: Picayune Item: South Mississippi Children’s Center closes its doors
Supervisor Malcom Perry and County Administrator Adrian Lumpkin look over Raymond E. Rachal’s tax receipts from his three plots of land on 28 Hillsdale Gumpond Road, Lumberton.
Supervisor Malcom Perry and County Administrator Adrian Lumpkin look over Raymond E. Rachal’s tax receipts from his three plots of land on 28 Hillsdale Gumpond Road, Lumberton.
Jan 6, 2016: Picayune Item: County grants Lumpkin pay raise
After an executive session during Monday’s board meeting, the Pearl River County Board of Supervisors passed a motion that resulted in an almost $20,000 salary increase for Pearl River County Administrator Adrain Lumpkin.
After an executive session during Monday’s board meeting, the Pearl River County Board of Supervisors passed a motion that resulted in an almost $20,000 salary increase for Pearl River County Administrator Adrain Lumpkin.
Dec 31, 2015: Picayune Item: County’s health ranking lower than surrounding areas
Pearl River County Administrator Adrian Lumpkin said there is no county-wide smoking ban, as there is in Poplarville and Picayune, but the county does help support other health initiatives, including walking trails and baseball fields that encourage healthy lifestyles and family participation.
Pearl River County Administrator Adrian Lumpkin said there is no county-wide smoking ban, as there is in Poplarville and Picayune, but the county does help support other health initiatives, including walking trails and baseball fields that encourage healthy lifestyles and family participation.
Dec 23, 2015: Picayune Item: Supervisors bid farewell to 3 on board
Pearl River County Administrator Adrain Lumpkin said the supervisors will be sworn in Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. in the county courthouse. The supervisors will take office on Jan. 4.
Pearl River County Administrator Adrain Lumpkin said the supervisors will be sworn in Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. in the county courthouse. The supervisors will take office on Jan. 4.
Nov 3, 2015: Picayune Item: Repairs moving forward with Poplarville courthouse
County Administrator Adrain Lumpkin said once plans are approved by the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., they will be able to accept bids for courthouse renovations, which include refinishing the courtrooms and bathrooms and making the entrances to the courthouse ADA-compliant
County Administrator Adrain Lumpkin said once plans are approved by the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., they will be able to accept bids for courthouse renovations, which include refinishing the courtrooms and bathrooms and making the entrances to the courthouse ADA-compliant
Sept 4, 2015: Picayune Item: County talks budget
After speaking to Sheriff David Allison, County Administrator Adrain Lumpkin said the board decided to approve the jail’s budget for $3.2 million and they plan to discuss long-term issues down the road.
After speaking to Sheriff David Allison, County Administrator Adrain Lumpkin said the board decided to approve the jail’s budget for $3.2 million and they plan to discuss long-term issues down the road.
Jan 21, 2015: Picayune Item: Pearl River County Supervisors served by 15th District
Pearl River County Administrator Adrain Lumpkin told the Item the Pearl River County Board of Supervisors will discuss the issue further at today’s board meeting in Poplarville.
Pearl River County Administrator Adrain Lumpkin told the Item the Pearl River County Board of Supervisors will discuss the issue further at today’s board meeting in Poplarville.
Oct 7, 2014: Picayune Item: Supervisors mull pay raises and radios
Pearl River County Administrator Adrain Lumpkin said the letter was sent out to department heads about adding any raises to payroll.
Pearl River County Administrator Adrain Lumpkin said the letter was sent out to department heads about adding any raises to payroll.
Feb 13, 2011: NACO County News: Counties pursue ADA compliance, balance conficts
“We have to fund essential services and then also have to set aside money to work on the ADA compliance issues, and it is a challenge right now, because there’s just not a lot of extra (money) anywhere,” said Pearl River County Administrator Adrain Lumpkin. He’s working with an architect to determine the cost to bring the county’s historic courthouse, built in 1918, into full ADA compliance. His best estimate is “several hundred thousand dollars just on that one building.” DOJ signed an agreement with his county last July.
“We have to fund essential services and then also have to set aside money to work on the ADA compliance issues, and it is a challenge right now, because there’s just not a lot of extra (money) anywhere,” said Pearl River County Administrator Adrain Lumpkin. He’s working with an architect to determine the cost to bring the county’s historic courthouse, built in 1918, into full ADA compliance. His best estimate is “several hundred thousand dollars just on that one building.” DOJ signed an agreement with his county last July.