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PRCC Recognizes Largest Number of Wildcats to President’s and Dean’s List
Pearl River Community College is proud to announce the Dean’s and President’s lists for the Fall 2025 semester. ...
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Historical Society to Discuss John Ford grave site at Potluck
The Pearl River County Historical Society will discuss the suspected grave site of Rev. John Ford during their ...
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Poplarville bans Motorized Scooters
Poplarville has announced a ban on footboard-mounted motorized scooters following a unanimous decision by the Board of Aldermen ...
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Fatal Accident on Highway 43
On Friday, Jan. 9, Cedric Byrd, 54, was struck around 5:30 p.m. while walking south on Highway 43. ...
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The St. John the Baptist Parish Council Jan. 13 Agenda
Agenda St. John the Baptist Parish Council Regular Meeting, Tuesday, Jan 13th, 2026, 6:00 p.m. St. John the ...
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Mississippians Urge State Legislature to Oppose School Choice
Mississippians from Gulfport to Tupelo wrote today to all 174 members of the Mississippi State Legislature this morning, ...
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MDHS County Office Temporarily Closes
The Mississippi Department of Human Services announced that it has temporarily closed its Hinds County office due to ...
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Second Saturday Stroll Returns this Weekend
The Crosby Arboretum is hosting its Second Saturday Stroll: Botany Field Walks for plant enthusiasts this Saturday, Jan. ...
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Mississippi has big plans for America250 celebration
For the next year, Mississippi will take part in America250, a variety of projects, initiatives and programming aimed at ...
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Hyde-Smith Leads Roll-Over Prevention & Safety Act
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today led the Senate in introducing legislation to help protect farmers from fatal ...
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Calendar of Events Jan. 7-13
Jan 7: Wellness Wednesday at the Crosby Arboretum at 8 a.m. Jan 7: Small Town Chats with Mayor ...
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Bringing Nature Indoors Through Botanical Art
The Crosby Arboretum will be holding a Beginning Botanical Art Workshop Series throughout January, designed to bring the ...
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Book club Meeting this Thursday
The Poplarville 2nd Thursday Book Club will meet this Thursday, Jan. 8, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. ...
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Forge Day and Heritage Festival coming to Crosby Arboretum
The Forge Day and Heritage Festival is coming to the Crosby Arboretum on Feb. 7 from 10 a.m. ...
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Wellness Wednesdays
The Crosby Arboretum is introducing ‘Wellness Wednesdays’ to help the community enjoy nature while getting in shape for ...
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Wellness in Picayune: Balancing goals for the new year
The New Year is a time when many people seek to reinvent themselves. However, diving headfirst into significant ...
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‘Small Town Chats’ to Return to Picayune
Mayor Jim Luke is hosting “Small Town Chats” on Wednesday, Jan. 7, to discuss the future of Picayune. ...
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Community Calendar Dec. 31 – Jan. 6
Jan 5: The Board of Supervisors will hold a meeting in Poplarville at 9 a.m. Jan 6: The Picayune City ...
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Mississippi blueberry farmers look to future generations to join industry
As Mississippi’s blueberry industry faces a steep decline, one Poplarville farm is finding new ways to keep the ...
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Governor proposes shifting apprenticeship oversight to state control
As Mississippi prepares for growing workforce shortages, Gov. Tate Reeves is proposing a change that would put the ...
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Booking Summary Dec. 22-28
Conner Dallas Baker, 29, 49 Windance Dr., Carriere. Arrested by Picayune Police Department for simple domestic violence; simple ...
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John R. Richard named ‘2025 Veteran of the Year’
Mr. John R. Richard was honored as the ‘2025 Veteran of the Year.’ Born on December 25, 1924, ...
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Captain James Drewery named Employee of the Quarter
Captain James Drewery from the Picayune Police Department has been recognized as ‘Employee of the Quarter’ for July ...
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William “Dub” Herring Jr. Honored with Memorial Plaque
William “Dub” Herring Jr. was honored with a memorial plaque presented to the Herring family during a city ...