Richton is in Perry County, in southeastern Mississippi. Nearby communities include Brewer, East Side, Hintonville, McSwain, Rhodes, and Runnelstown. The Desoto National Forest is north and south of Richton. Laurel, Mississippi is about twenty-nine miles northwest of the city, and Mobile, Alabama is eighty-three miles southeast of Richton.
 
 
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The owner-operated inn features sixteen guest accommodations in Richton, Mississippi, available with either queen beds, double beds or single beds, all with private bathrooms. Its location, features, and a list of amenities are presented, with contact information and reservation policies.
http://www.richtoninn.com/
Fellowship Free Will Baptist Church
Meeting at its facilities on Union Road in Richton, Mississippi, the church’s service times and directions, staff contacts and office hours are given, with an overview of its beliefs and practices, its fellowship and outreach programs, a photo gallery, a pastor’s blog and audio sermon archive.
http://www.richtonfellowship.com/
Located on Memorial Church Road in Richton, near New Augusta, Mississippi, the congregation was founded in September of 1940. Its Sunday morning and Wednesday evening service schedules are posted, with a calendar of upcoming programs and events, staff contacts and office hours.
http://www.mbchurchms.com/
Held each year in a pecan orchard outside of Richton, Mississippi, the festival features booths from throughout the region, and a number of competitions and activities, which may include a mule pull, arts and crafts, antiques, stock dog demonstrations, live craft demonstrations, live bluegrass music, food booths, pecan pies, and others. Photos, applications, and an online store are featured.
http://www.mspecanfestival.com/
Located on Front Street in downtown Richton, Mississippi, the dental office accepts all insurance plans, including CHIP and Medicaid for children, as well as private pay. Its location, office hours, appointment policies, and an overview of its services are put forward, with patient testimonials.
http://www.richtondentist.com/
Enrolling students from Richton, Mississippi, the public school system offers a K-12th grade program. An academic calendar, school supply list, district report card, student and parent handbooks, and policy information are put forward, and employment opportunities are posted to the site.
http://www.richtonschools.com/
In business since 1926, the land, timber and real estate operation offers timber purchasing and procurement services, forestry consulting, timber sale preparation and marketing, timber inventory, reforestation, site preparation, timber marking, pine plantation thinning, and forest management. A company history is presented, and land available for sale is highlighted.
http://rttllc.com/
Published in Richton, Mississippi since 1905, the weekly newspaper offers local and regional news and community information. Its site includes a photo gallery, wedding announcements, political announcements, obituaries, weather alerts, and other features, including a blog, an online shopping area, and calendar of events.
http://www.therichtondispatch.com/