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Poplarville Faces Financial Issues due to State Retirement Increases
Poplarville is currently facing challenges with the state retirement system amid tight municipal budgets. The rising costs associated ...
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Buddy Ball Registrations Open
The 2026 season for Picayune Buddy Ball registrations are open now until Feb. 16, 2026. The Picayune Buddy ...
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Hyde-Smith Highlights Expanded First Responder Benefits
In advance of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on Friday, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today called attention ...
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PRCC Receives Animated Christmas Light Show Donation in Memory of “Pawpaw” Dub Herring
Pearl River Community College has received a generous animated Christmas light show donation made in loving memory of ...
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City Council Discusses Updates on Several Ongoing Projects
The City Council of Picayune met on Tuesday, Jan. 6, to discuss multiple developmental projects, including airport updates, ...
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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 ...
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William “Prune” Johnson Ellis Recognized for Community Contributions
William “Prune” Johnson Ellis was honored for his lifetime of service and dedication to the youth of Picayune. ...
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Teddy Bear House Museum Decorated for the Holidays
The Teddy Bear House Museum has turned into a winter wonderland, complete with decorations and bears that express ...
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Whitman Ville Christmas Village open year-round with new Location
Marie Whitman has reopened her Whitman Ville Christmas Village to the public this December in a brand new ...
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Wicker: Mississippi Is On The Move
Mississippi continues to post impressive economic numbers. Since 2000, our output has skyrocketed, rising from $66 billion to ...
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The Civic Woman’s Club Marches with Christmas Spirit
The Civic Woman’s Club of Picayune held its annual Christmas Parade on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Established in 1959, ...
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The gift of Donating
The Blood Center and the Greater Picayune Area Chamber of Commerce collaborated to host the Blood Donor Appreciation ...