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Summer games getting baseball players on the field
The Southeast Collegiate League hosted a doubleheader at Pearl River Community College Thursday evening that saw the Royals take on the Braves in back to ...
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Law office of Jim Gray burns, he suspects it was act of arson
The law office of Picayune attorney James “Jim” Gray burned early Tuesday morning. Gray believes that the fire ...
Two people being sought in relation to man’s disappearance
The Picayune Police Department is looking for two persons of interest in the disappearance of Willie Ray Q. ...
Unity March continues the message of coming together
Sunday evening community members in Picayune marched from Snyder Park to J.P. Johnson Park shouting call and response ...
PRC School District plans for 2020-2021 budget
Pearl River County School District’s Board of Trustees discussed the district’s budget for the upcoming year during the ...
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Two people being sought in relation to man’s disappearance
The Picayune Police Department is looking for two persons of interest in the disappearance of Willie Ray Q. Jones. On Sunday the Picayune Police Department ...
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Law enforcement prepare for increased presence of demonstrators
In anticipation of an increased presence of people supporting the Black Lives Matter movement coming to Picayune on Wednesday as part of a vigil for ...
by Jeremy Pittari, Tuesday, July 14, 2020 10:49 pm
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Rose of Sharon organizes father-daughter event
The public is invited to attend a Father-Daughter Evening at the Park Banquet on Saturday, July 25. The dance is being organized by the Rose ...
by Laurel Thrailkill, Tuesday, July 14, 2020 7:00 am
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Two New Orleans residents arrested during traffic stop
Two people from New Orleans were arrested by the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department during a routine traffic stop where the deputy found guns and ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, July 14, 2020 7:00 am
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DSCL nearing final weeks of play
The Deep South Collegiate League continued giving college baseball players a chance to get back on the field during two games held last Friday. Game ...
by Jonathan Mitchell, Tuesday, July 14, 2020 7:00 am
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Mississippi COVID-19 cases surpass 36,000, local death count still at 32
The state of Mississippi’s COVID-19 case count has reached 36,680 as of July 12 with 1,250 confirmed deaths according to statistics from the Mississippi State ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, July 14, 2020 7:00 am
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PRC School district outlines classes for next year
Pearl River County School District’s Board of Trustees came together for its normal monthly meeting Thursday evening to discuss the district’s reopening plan and what ...
by Jonathan Mitchell, Saturday, July 11, 2020 7:00 am
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Prohibition officially ends in Mississippi
The state of Mississippi will officially end prohibition in January. The change takes place nearly 90 years after prohibition was officially repealed in the U.S. ...
by Laurel Thrailkill, Saturday, July 11, 2020 7:00 am
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Some Mississippians not in favor of changing state flag
Some residents of Pearl River County are not happy that Mississippi’s flag is going to change without their voice being heard. Gov. Tate Reeves signed ...
by Laurel Thrailkill, Saturday, July 11, 2020 7:00 am
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Local family asking for public’s help in locating missing man
This story has been updated to include additional information from the Picayune Police Department. Picayune resident Willie Ray Jones has been missing since Monday, July ...
by Cathy Cook, Saturday, July 11, 2020 7:00 am
Columns
Heat advisories likely next few days
By Skip Rigney The heat is on. The next few days are forecast to be the hottest so far this summer. Afternoon temperatures are expected ...
by Special to the Item, Saturday, July 11, 2020 7:00 am
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Aldermen discuss FD, PD budgets
The Poplarville Fire Department urgently needs new turnout gear, breathing apparatus and additional staff, Fire Chief Jason Bannister told the Poplarville Board of Aldermen during ...
by Cathy Cook, Saturday, July 11, 2020 7:00 am
Lifestyles
Through thick and thin, together after 60 years
Loved ones lined the block in their cars for a parade past the home of Rev. Willie D. Rawls and Idella Rawls to celebrate the ...
by Cathy Cook, Saturday, July 11, 2020 7:00 am
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Religion column: The ruler by the Ruler
By Fr. Jonathan Filkins Let’s say our number is up; it’s time to go to eternity; we are headed for the “last roundup.” These euphemisms, ...
by Special to the Item, Saturday, July 11, 2020 7:00 am
Letters to the Editor
A simple thanks to those who helped in a time of need
Dear Editor, We have often heard, “God only gives you what you can handle.” With no gripes, it seems as though lately there has been ...
by Special to the Item, Friday, July 10, 2020 5:13 pm
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Polarville man leaves La. inmate worksite, found at local creek
A Pearl River County man serving time under the Louisiana Department of Corrections left his work detail and was later found at a creek in ...
by Jeremy Pittari, Friday, July 10, 2020 5:12 pm
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Players knocking off the rust in the Deep South Collegiate League
The DSCL had four games Wednesday as the competition has heated up with the playoffs taking place in three weeks. Game 1 Team Caver vs. ...
by Jonathan Mitchell, Friday, July 10, 2020 7:00 am
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Council discusses several infrastructure projects, funding
Picayune’s City Council discussed several projects that will improve or repair various aspects of the city’s infrastructure during Tuesday’s telephonic meeting. Two new roads created ...
by Jeremy Pittari, Friday, July 10, 2020 7:00 am
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COVID-19 cases rise, but deaths level locally
The number of COVID-19 cases in Pearl River County has seen an increase over the past week, but the number of deaths has remained steady. ...
by Staff Report, Friday, July 10, 2020 7:00 am
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Grant funding to improve airport lighting near Poplarville
The Poplarville-Pearl River County Airport received a Federal Aviation Administration grant of $48,420 to design a new lighting system to replace the current runway lights ...
by Cathy Cook, Friday, July 10, 2020 7:00 am
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Pearl River Soccer Club preparing for fall season
The Pearl River Soccer Club is making plans for a fall season even as the possibility of that season being cancelled looms. Incoming PRSC President ...
by Jonathan Mitchell, Friday, July 10, 2020 7:00 am
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Toys for Tots fundraiser set for Saturday
Organizers for Toys for Tots in Picayune are getting a head start on fundraising efforts early this year with a garage sale on July 11. ...
by Cathy Cook, Thursday, July 9, 2020 7:00 am
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Aldermen prepare for budget workshop, discuss TIF bonds
The Poplarville Board of Aldermen will need to cut $184,000 from the city’s proposed budget for the next fiscal year. The Board set a budget ...
by Cathy Cook, Thursday, July 9, 2020 7:00 am
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Millbrook hosting tournaments with health guidelines
The Millbrook Golf & Country Club plans to host several tournaments over the upcoming weeks that club members and non-members can take part in. On ...
by Jonathan Mitchell, Thursday, July 9, 2020 7:00 am
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Baseball games continue even with bad weather
The Deep South Collegiate League hosted another two games at Pearl River Community College Tuesday evening, even after a set of heavy thunderstorms hit the ...
by Jonathan Mitchell, Thursday, July 9, 2020 7:00 am
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City of Picayune repairs sidewalk near Roseland Park Elementary
Wednesday morning, concrete for a sidewalk near Roseland Park Elementary was poured in an effort to repair the aging walkway. The sidewalk, which is on ...