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Major Drug Bust in Picayune Uncovers Drugs, Firearms, and Alligators
A Picayune man is behind bars after a major drug bust uncovered firearms, illegal substances, and eight alligators ...
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Crosby Arboretum will host Forge Day Jan. 18
By Susan Collins-Smith MSU Extension Service The Crosby Arboretum will host its annual Forge Day Jan. 18 in ...
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FBI Honors Percy Foxworth with Ceremony in Poplarville
The FBI held a solemn ceremony Monday in Poplarville, placing flowers on the headstone of Assistant Director Percy ...
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Matt Buckley Joins Picayune Item as Regional Account Executive
Carpenter Media Group and the Picayune Item have hired Matt Buckley as a Regional Account Executive for the ...
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Ezell Named Vice Chair of Key Congressional Committees
Congressman Mike Ezell, R-Miss., has been appointed Vice Chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the ...
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Do you have a pet?
- Yes, I have a dog/dogs. (48%, 11 Votes)
- I don't have a pet (26%, 6 Votes)
- I have both cats and dogs. (17%, 4 Votes)
- Yes, I have a cat/cats. (9%, 2 Votes)
Total Voters: 23
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Pearl River County Caps 2024 with Record Infrastructure Contracts, Improvements
Pearl River County concluded 2024 by awarding the most infrastructure contracts during a single meeting, marking a milestone ...
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Two Arrested in Pearl River County with Ties to Colorado Investigation
Two individuals connected to a missing persons investigation in Colorado were apprehended Monday in Pearl River County, Mississippi, ...
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15th Circuit Intervention Court Awarded $75,000 Grant for Program Growth
The 15th Circuit Intervention Court has received a $75,000 grant from the Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation to ...
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PRC High School Softball Coaching Staff Gets Boost with New Additions
PRC High School recently filled out its softball coaching staff with the addition of former Lady Devils standout ...
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Picayune Item’s Top Stories of 2024: Highlights of Local Developments and Events
The year 2024 featured a variety of developments and incidents in Picayune, ranging from public safety to infrastructure ...
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Colorado Homicide Suspects Sought in Mississippi After Vehicle Recovered
Authorities are searching for Johnny Rankin Morris and Hailey Diane Cole, who are wanted in Colorado for questioning ...
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John R. Richard Celebrates 100th Birthday with Special Honor from City of Picayune
John R. Richard, a beloved resident of Picayune, celebrated his 100th birthday on Dec. 25, 2024, surrounded by ...
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Mississippi Highway Patrol Concludes 2024 Christmas Holiday Travel Period
The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) wrapped up the 2024 Christmas Holiday Travel Period at midnight on Dec. 26. ...
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Picayune Police Release Body Cam Footage, Provide Timeline of Arrest
The Picayune Police Department (PPD) has released body camera footage and a detailed timeline following a social media ...
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Three Mississippi Court of Appeals Judges to Take Oath of Office Jan. 6
Three Mississippi Court of Appeals judges will be sworn in on Jan. 6, 2025, at 1 p.m. in ...
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Lynn Crosby Gammill, Arboretum Co-Founder and Community Advocate, Dies at 88
Lynn Crosby Gammill, co-founder of the Crosby Arboretum and a dedicated advocate for education, the arts, and Mississippi ...
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Authorities Warn of Holiday “Brushing Scam” Targeting Residents
Local law enforcement officials warn that scammers are capitalizing on the holiday season with a new scheme called ...
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Picayune Fire Chief Pat Weaver Retires After 28 Years of Service
Picayune Fire Chief Pat Weaver celebrated his retirement after 28 years of service to the city. Mayor Jim ...
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Picayune Man Killed in Collision on I-59 in Pearl River County
A fatal crash on Interstate 59 claimed the life of a Picayune man Wednesday, Dec. 18, according to ...
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Mississippi Presidential Electors Cast Electoral Votes for Trump and Vance
The Mississippi Republican Party announced Monday that the state’s Presidential Electors convened at the Mississippi Capitol to officially ...
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Man Fatally Shot Outside Pearl River County Courthouse
A man identified as James Ray Saucier was shot and killed outside the Pearl River County Chancery Courthouse ...
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House Passes POWER Act to Enhance Grid Resilience
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 9541, the Promoting Opportunities to Widen Electrical Resilience (POWER) Act, ...
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Picayune Carver Culture Center Awarded $10,000 Operation Round Up Grant
Coast Electric, its members, and the Coast Electric Community Trust Committee have announced a $10,000 Operation Round Up ...
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Picayune Police Investigate Multi-State Cooking Grease Theft Operation
The Picayune Police Department is investigating a multi-state theft operation involving recyclable cooking grease following an incident at ...