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Dr. Danforth finds gravesite at Ford House
Dr. Marie Danforth, anthropology professor at The University of Southern Mississippi, joined the Pearl River County Historical Society ...
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Walkiah Bluff Park receives additional grants
The Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund Board of Trustees awarded a round of competitive grants totaling $13.6 million ...
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Maternal Health Awareness Day
Jan. 23 marks Maternal Health Awareness Day, and the Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) is supporting the ...
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Blood drive conducted at the library
The Blood Center held a blood drive at the Margaret Reed Crosby Memorial Library on Tuesday, Jan. 13. ...
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Hyde-Smith Cosponsors Pregnant Students’ Right Act
In advance of the annual March for Life on Friday, Senate Pro-Life Caucus Chair Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) signed as ...
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Jan. 5-11 Booking Summary
Chauntel Marie Armond, 43, 463 White Chapel Rd., Carriere. Arrested by Picayune Police Department for controlled substance violations. ...
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Wicker, Hyde-Smith advocate for gulf fishermen
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) are among a group of lawmakers who are encouraging ...
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Hyde-Smith introduces bill to expand broadband access
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), with U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), today introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize a ...
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Sansevieria is a stylish house plant for everyone
This time of the year, I really lean on houseplants to keep my indoor spaces attractive and full ...
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St. John the Baptist Parish Council Dec. 22 minutes
Official proceedings St. John the Baptist Parish Council Monday, Dec. 22nd, 2025 Chairwoman Tammy Houston Vice-Chairman Robert Arcuri ...
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Hyde-Smith Welcomes Mississippi FSA State Committee Appointees
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today welcomed the Trump administration’s appointment of five Mississippians to serve on the ...
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Mayor Jim Luke Praises 2025 Development
“Small Town Chats with Mayor Luke” was recorded live at the Senior Center of South Pearl River County ...
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Community Calendar Jan. 14-20
Jan 14: Wellness Wednesday at the Crosby Arboretum at 8 a.m. Jan 14: Historical Society potluck will be ...
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December 2025 DUI Arrests
The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department released its records for DUI arrests during December 2025. Driving under the ...
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Statement Regarding Incident at Pearl River Central High School Basketball Game
Pearl River County School District confirms that an incident involving visitors occurred on district property during the girls’ ...
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Picayune Memorial High School Cheerleaders win state Championship
The Picayune Memorial High School (PMHS) cheerleaders won the Mississippi High School Activities Association State Cheer Championship on ...
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Swing King University Grand Opening
Coaches Jared Bales and Ryan Moreaux established this university in Picayune to help children achieve their dreams while ...
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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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Wicker Applauds Maduro Arrest
Americans woke up on Saturday, January 3rd, to some very good news: Nicolas Maduro, an illegitimate dictator, would ...
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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 ...