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Picayune senior makes PSAT semifinals
A Picayune Memorial High School senior was recently alerted that he was named as a semifinalist for the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Picayune ...
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Local engineer invents cash sanitizer
A long time Picayune resident invented a machine that sanitizes paper money using ultraviolet light. While it’s a ...
PRCC receives workforce training funding through Reskill Mississippi
Pearl River Community College has received over $2.2 million for workforce development as part of Reskill Mississippi, which ...
Shelter fundraiser to be virtual
Pearl River County’s SPCA will be hosting an online event Tuesday featuring Kris Rotonda from Jordan’s Way to ...
U.S. Highway 11 closure in Pearl River County
WHAT: The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT). WHEN: Monday, September 28, at 8 a.m. until Friday, October 2, ...
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Circuit, Chancery court offices in Picayune expected to open Monday
While access to the interiors of the Pearl River County Tax Office and driver’s license office in Picayune have been open these past few weeks, ...
by Jeremy Pittari.
Sports
PIC volleyball gets important district win against Hattiesburg
The Picayune Lady Maroon Tide volleyball team took on the Hattiesburg Lady Tigers last Thursday evening, winning in four sets 23-25, 25-11, 25-22, 25-11. The ...
by Jonathan Mitchell, Tuesday, September 29, 2020 7:00 am
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Poplarville earns first win of the season on the road
The Poplarville Hornets beat the St. Stanislaus Rock-A-Chaws 27-7 last Friday evening. The Hornets were 0-3 heading into the matchup, so it was important Poplarville ...
by Jonathan Mitchell, Tuesday, September 29, 2020 7:00 am
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More than 50 COVID-19 deaths reported locally
There have been over 50 COVID-19 deaths in Pearl River County since the start of the pandemic and as of last week three long-term care ...
by Staff Report, Saturday, September 26, 2020 7:00 am
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Picayune fights off East Central to stay undefeated
The Picayune Maroon Tide and East Central Hornets faced off in a defensive slugfest Friday evening with Picayune emerging victorious 14-7. Both team’s defenses were ...
by Jonathan Mitchell, Saturday, September 26, 2020 7:00 am
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Bug Fest in a pandemic
The Crosby Arboretum’s annual Bugfest is a smaller event this year due to the pandemic, but locals still came to the Arboretum Friday to learn ...
by Cathy Cook, Saturday, September 26, 2020 7:00 am
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Crisp fall weather on the way
By Skip Rigney It’s been nearly two weeks since the temperature has even come close to 90 degrees in Pearl River County. This past Saturday ...
by Special to the Item, Saturday, September 26, 2020 7:00 am
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PRC School Board amends school reopening plan
Pearl River County School District’s Board of Trustees held a specially called meeting Thursday evening to discuss personnel decisions and the district’s school reopening plan. ...
by Jonathan Mitchell, Saturday, September 26, 2020 7:00 am
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Utility Authority approves fiscal budget for 2020-2021
The Board of Directors for the Pearl River County Utility Authority approved a budget for the next fiscal year. According to the budget, the anticipated ...
by Jeremy Pittari, Saturday, September 26, 2020 7:00 am
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PRC falls to Pascagoula 37-8
Pearl River Central’s first district game of the season ended with Pascagoula taking home a 37-8 win. Head Coach Jacob Owen said the loss was ...
by Jeremy Pittari, Friday, September 25, 2020 11:05 pm
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Forrest County Sheriff’s Department looking for Poplarville resident
The Forrest County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warrant for Trevor Michael Smith for burglary of a nonresidential building. Smith, 26, of Poplarville, is believed ...
by Special to the Item, Friday, September 25, 2020 3:28 pm
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Eminent domain forces Dockside to close
Family owned and operated restaurant Dockside will close its doors after its property was taken by eminent domain for the Highway 11 expansion and bridge ...
by Cathy Cook, Friday, September 25, 2020 7:00 am
Sports
Picayune color guard fights through nerves in second performance
The Picayune color guard has had to deal with a variety of changes due to COVID-19 restrictions, but those obstacles can be overcome as the ...
by Jonathan Mitchell, Friday, September 25, 2020 7:00 am
Sports
Picayune band continues progress with each performance
The Picayune Maroon Tide band has only been able to perform twice this year, but Band Director John Cockrell said the musicians are building off ...
by Jonathan Mitchell, Friday, September 25, 2020 7:00 am
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Supervisors move forward with TIF Bond for College Square
Pearl River County’s Board of Supervisors moved forward with committing approximately $21,000 annually to fund Tax Increment Financing Bonds for the College Square Shopping Center. ...
by Cathy Cook, Friday, September 25, 2020 7:00 am
Sports
Picayune band continues progress with each performance
The Picayune Maroon Tide band has only been able to perform twice this year, but Band Director John Cockrell said the musicians are building off ...
by Jonathan Mitchell, Friday, September 25, 2020 7:00 am
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Aldermen discuss cemetery ordinances
The Poplarville Board of Aldermen is still considering how to handle burying urns in the city cemetery, and seems to be leaning toward allowing up ...
by Cathy Cook, Thursday, September 24, 2020 7:00 am
Sports
Picayune Pride of the Tide adapting to new routines
Members of Picayune’s Pride of the Tide were relocated from their normal spot in the stands for Friday night games due to COVID-19, but the ...
by Jonathan Mitchell, Thursday, September 24, 2020 7:00 am
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Ribbon cut on new Amtrak platform
Construction of a new passenger train platform in Picayune began back in January. Eight months later the ribbon was cut on that new platform Wednesday ...
by Jeremy Pittari, Thursday, September 24, 2020 7:00 am
News
Vandalism, forgetfulness a problem at Fairgrounds
Pearl River County’s Board of Supervisors approved changes to the fee schedule in order to rent the Pearl River County Fairgrounds. Managing the fairgrounds has ...
by Cathy Cook, Thursday, September 24, 2020 7:00 am
Sports
Picayune color guard fights through nerves in second performance
The Picayune color guard has had to deal with a variety of changes due to COVID-19 restrictions, but those obstacles can be overcome as the ...
by Jonathan Mitchell, Thursday, September 24, 2020 7:00 am
Sports
Picayune volleyball loses district game to Long Beach
The Picayune Lady Maroon Tide took on the Long Beach Lady Bearcats Monday evening, loosing in straight sets 25-7, 25-8, 25-18. There are only two ...
by Jonathan Mitchell, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 7:00 am
Sports
Poplarville hoping to be more physical this Friday
The Poplarville Hornets are coming off a tough 31-21 loss to the Picayune Maroon Tide last week and will now head into their final non-district ...
by Jonathan Mitchell, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 7:00 am
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Aldermen discuss paving work
The city of Poplarville collected approximately $11,000 more than the city budgeted in sales taxes received from the state this month. City Clerk Jane O’Neal ...
by Cathy Cook, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 7:00 am
Sports
Poplarville dominates Forrest County in win
The Poplarville Lady Hornets took on the Forrest County Lady Aggies Monday night and didn’t drop a single set, winning 25-4, 25-20, 25-15. The result ...
by Jonathan Mitchell, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 7:00 am
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Sales tax in the midst of a pandemic continues to increase
Both Picayune and Poplarville continue to see strong sales tax revenue from sales during the pandemic. The city of Picayune received $452,655 in sales tax ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 7:00 am
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