PICAYUNE — This red camellia bloom is one of many such blooms decorating yards around the county as the weather warms into Spring. The camellias and azaleas now in bloom are some of Spring’s earliest floral harbingers.
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Supervisors hold hearing on road realignment
The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing after the regular meeting Monday morning to discuss the realignment of the southern portion of Richardson-Ozona Road and its intersection with U.S. Highway 11.
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Buccaneer Bay Water Park is back in Hancock County
The Buccaneer Bay Water Park at Buccaneer State Park reopened on Thursday in Hancock County.
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Two charged with grand larceny for stealing pick-up truck
A pick-up truck stolen in Picayune on Thursday was recovered on Saturday in Harrison County.
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Pearl River Utility Authority makes emergency repairs to system
Circle Drive has been partially closed and detour routes set up so that the Pearl River Utility Authority can make emergency repairs to the failing 12 inch sewer line.
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It’s been a good year for Pigott’s teams
It's been a pretty good season for baseball teams that Picayune's Justin Pigott used to play for.
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House blaze determined to be arson
A Picayune residence fire that occurred on June 12 has been determined to be arson.
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BLAST SITE
An elevator well exploded Thursday evening at QUIKRETE® cement and concrete plant, located at 130 Huey Stockstill Rd., due to a buildup of propane gas, according to Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department officials. Coast Electric technicians were actively working at the scene on Thursday and Friday, making repairs to damaged electrical equipment.
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BLAST DEBRIS
Debris from the explosion could be seen near the edge of the property; it was cordoned off by police tape. Sheriff officials reported that only minor injuries were sustained due to the explosion. QUIKRETE® could not be reached for comment.
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Local middle school student heading to rodeo nationals
Drew Howard is headed to Gallup, N.M., to compete in the girl’s breakaway and barrel racing events at the National Junior High Finals Rodeo, which runs June 23-29.
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Operation Breaking Dawn rounds up 17 suspects
The Picayune Police Department implemented “Operation Breaking Dawn” on Thursday and arrested 17 suspects wanted on charges of sale of a controlled substance and seized cash, cars and drugs.
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