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Two Arrested in Separate Animal Cruelty Cases in Picayune
Two individuals have been arrested in separate cases of aggravated animal cruelty, according to the Picayune Police Department. ...
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Supervisors Honor Highland Community Hospital Staff, Highlight Economic Impact of Health Care
The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors held a special appreciation event outside Highland Community Hospital to recognize ...
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Picayune City Council Approves Senior Parade, Budget Amendments, Drainage Project Updates, and More
The Picayune City Council met Tuesday evening to approve various items, including a senior parade, drainage project change ...
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Cesar Jones Inducted Into Mississippi Delta Community College Hall of Fame
Cesar Jones, a longtime law enforcement officer and former college athlete, was inducted into the Mississippi Delta Community ...
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Picayune Police Lead Annual Torch Run to Support Special Olympics
Officers, firefighters, students, and community members joined this week for Picayune’s annual Law Enforcement Torch Run, a nationwide ...
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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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Keep Picayune Beautiful recognized at state awards luncheon
Keep Picayune Beautiful received statewide recognition at the 2025 Keep Mississippi Beautiful Awards Luncheon, held Thursday, with two ...
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Multiple Drug Arrests Made by Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office in Ongoing Narcotics Crackdown
The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office made multiple drug-related arrests during the first two weeks of April following ...
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MDOT Bridge Project Moves Forward in Picayune as Summer Construction Season Nears
According to Southern Transportation District Commissioner Charles Busby, several major road and bridge improvements are progressing across south ...
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Picayune City Council Hears Public Health, Animal Shelter, and Election Concerns
The Picayune City Council met Tuesday evening to discuss tobacco prevention initiatives, animal shelter updates, election precinct concerns, ...
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Two Mississippi Men Ordered to Pay Over $15,000 for Deer Poaching Violations in Ohio
Two Poplarville men have been ordered to pay more than $15,000 in restitution and fines after pleading guilty ...
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Local Law Enforcement and Firefighters Deliver Care Packages to Nursing Home Residents
Officers from the Poplarville and Picayune Police Departments, Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department, and the Poplarville Fire Department ...
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Picayune Police Visit Care Center with Easter Gifts, Spreading Joy to Residents
Residents at Bedford Care Center received a heartwarming visit this Easter season from the Picayune Police Department and ...
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Fugitive Wanted for Child Molestation and Rape Captured in Picayune
A fugitive wanted in Indiana on multiple charges, including child molestation and rape, was captured in Picayune on ...
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Final Primary Results Set Stage for Picayune’s General Election
The City of Picayune has certified the final results of the 2025 Municipal Primary Election, setting the stage ...
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Picayune clears Holly Branch to reduce flooding and save over $300K in drainage costs.
The City of Picayune is moving forward with a stream cleanup along Holly Branch, targeting flood-prone areas between ...
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Three Arrested in Separate Drug-Related Traffic Stops in Pearl River County
According to the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department, three individuals were arrested in separate traffic stops last week, ...
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Animal remains, not human, found under Nicholson Bridge.
Authorities responding to a report of possible human remains under a bridge in Nicholson confirmed Tuesday that the ...
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Three Suspects Charged After Eight Pounds of Marijuana Seized in Carriere Drug Bust
Three individuals face drug charges after Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office deputies executed a search warrant Friday at ...
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Jim Luke Wins GOP Mayoral Primary; District 5 Too Close to Call
Picayune Mayor Jim Luke secured the Republican nomination Tuesday night, defeating challenger Jerry Bounds with 52.7% of the ...
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Suspect in Rouse Road Homicide Taken Into Custody
A suspect wanted in connection with a fatal shooting on Rouse Road is now in custody, according to ...
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Glow Run Raises Funds for Arc of Pearl River County
A crowd of more than 350 runners participated in the first-ever Glow Run 5K on Saturday night, an ...
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Poplarville Candidates Speak at Packed Forum Ahead of City Elections
Candidates for Poplarville’s mayoral and Board of Aldermen races addressed voters Thursday evening at a “Meet the Candidates” ...
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Honduran National Sentenced After Pearl River County Traffic Stop Uncovers Federal Identity Theft
A routine traffic stop in Pearl River County led to the conviction and sentencing of a Honduran national ...
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Columbia Man Arrested in Undercover Drug Operation in Pearl River County
A Columbia man has been arrested and charged with trafficking a Schedule II controlled substance after allegedly selling ...
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Mother Charged With Capital Murder in Death of 3-Year-Old Daughter
A Picayune woman has been charged with capital murder in the death of her 3-year-old daughter following a ...