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City Council Discusses Community Growth and Recognizes Great Progress
By Alexandria Bonin The Picayune City Council convened Tuesday, July 1, to discuss multiple community matters. The ...
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Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department Warns Public of Phone Scam
The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents about an ongoing phone scam involving a person falsely ...
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Picayune Airport Receives $2.7 Million in Federal Funding for Runway, Electrical Upgrades
Picayune Municipal Airport is undergoing a $2.7 million infrastructure upgrade funded primarily through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport ...
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Mississippi Supreme Court Upholds Order for Special Election in Pearl River County Tax Assessor Race
The Mississippi Supreme Court has upheld a lower court’s ruling that mandates a special election in two precincts ...
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Carriere Deaths Ruled Homicide-Suicide Following Domestic Dispute
By Alexandria Bonin The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department has launched an investigation into a homicide-suicide that ...
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Miss Pearl River County Hosts First True You All Abilities Pageant
By Alexandria Bonin Baylee Albritton, Miss Pearl River County, hosted her first “True You Pageant” for all abilities ...
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Two Arrested in Traffic Stop on I-59; Meth and Fentanyl Recovered
A traffic stop on Interstate 59 early Tuesday morning led to the arrest of two individuals and the ...
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YUNEity Celebrates 2025 Graduates with Annual Car Parade
By Alexandria Bonin YUNEity celebrated the high school Class of 2025 with its annual senior car parade ...
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Pearl River County Advances Technology Park with Phase One Development
Pearl River County is moving forward with the development of its long-anticipated Technology Park, a 30-acre site located ...
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Pearl River County Authorities Searching for Man Wanted on Child Exploitation, Drug Charges
The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department is actively searching for 40-year-old Brandin Hilton, who is wanted on three ...
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Hosemann Praises Senate for Efficient Work in 2025 Special Session
Following the conclusion of the 2025 Special Session, Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann commended Mississippi Senators and staff for ...
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Picayune Police Department Hosts ‘Layups at The Link’ Summer Basketball Program
The Picayune Police Department is inviting junior high-age youth and older to join officers on the court this ...
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Reeves Calls Special Legislative Session to Finalize $7.135 Billion State Budget
Gov. Tate Reeves on Tuesday announced he is calling a special legislative session to begin Wednesday, May 28, ...
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Coalition Hosts No Menthol Sunday to Raise Awareness on Tobacco Risks
Local churches in Pearl River and Hancock counties joined communities nationwide on Sunday, May 18, to observe No ...
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Community Gathers to Honor Confederate Soldier with Headstone Dedication
Dozens of community members, descendants, and members of heritage organizations gathered Saturday, May 24, at Mitchell Cemetery in ...
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Pearl River Central High School Honors Class of 2025 at Graduation Ceremony
Pearl River Central High School celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2025 during a ceremony held on ...
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Picayune Memorial High School Celebrates Class of 2025 Commencement
Families and friends filled the football stadium Thursday evening as 184 seniors walked across the stage during the ...
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Poplarville High School Celebrates Class of 2025 with Honors, Resilience, and Reflection
The 2025 commencement ceremony at Poplarville High School was held on Thursday, May 22, at 7 p.m. on ...
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Picayune Seniors Honored with Scholarships for Leadership, Academic Excellence
Mayor Jim Luke recently presented scholarships to standout high school seniors during award ceremonies at Heritage Christian Academy ...
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Picayune Council Highlights Mental Health, Approves Projects
During Tuesday evening’s meeting, the Picayune City Council recognized Mental Health Awareness Month and Migraine and Headache Awareness ...
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Supervisors Visit Pearl River County Hospital for National Hospital Week and Construction Update
Members of the Pearl River County Board of Supervisors visited Pearl River County Hospital last week to show ...
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Seven Inmates Remain at Large After Daring New Orleans Jailbreak
A search is underway after ten inmates escaped from the Orleans Justice Center early Friday morning, marking one ...
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Military Training Exercise Scheduled Near Poplarville
Residents in and around Poplarville may notice increased military activity in the coming weeks as the Marine Forces ...