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PRCC dental hygiene students volunteer in Hattiesburg
Second-year students from the Pearl River Community College Dental Hygiene program recently spent a morning giving back to the ...
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Booking Summary Feb. 23- Mar. 1
Roy Shivon Abron, 55, 68 S. Fork Dr., Carriere. Arrested by Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office for controlled ...
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Community Calendar Mar. 4-10
Mar. 4: ‘Wellness Wednesday’ will begin at 8:00 a.m. at the Crosby Arboretum. Mar. 4: The Institute ...
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Mississippi Department of Mental Health recognizes IDD Awareness Month
The Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) joins communities across the state in recognizing Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities ...
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Rainbow Bridge connects pets to Picayune
“No longer by my side, forever in my heart, we will meet at the rainbow bridge, and we ...
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Horticulture Summer Camp applications open
Mississippi State University is hosting its Horticulture Summer Camp from June 7-10, 2026, aimed at helping students explore ...
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Hyde-Smith issues statement in advance of the State of the Union address
In a statement issued in advance of President Trump’s State of the Union Address tonight, U.S. Senator Cindy ...
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Community Calendar Feb. 25-28
Feb. 25: The Crosby Arboretum will open up at 8 a.m. for ‘Wellness Wednesdays’ to give opportunity for ...
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Booking Summary Feb. 16-22
Dale Austin Acree, 31, 216 Fox Trail Rd., Picayune. Arrested by Picayune Police Department for shoplifting. Cade Austin ...
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Red Flag warning in Picayune
On Sunday, Feb. 22, a forest fire broke out in Lacombe, prompting a red flag warning across southeast ...
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Two arrested for possession of controlled substances
James Spence, 43, and Cameron Franks, 20, were arrested during a traffic stop in Picayune after methamphetamine and ...
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St. John the Baptist Parish Council Feb. 24 agenda
Agenda St. John the Baptist Parish Council regular meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 24th, 2026, 6:00 p.m. St. John the ...
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Pearl River Community College celebrates Black History Month
The Forrest County and Poplarville campuses of Pearl River Community College celebrated Black History Month with dedicated events ...
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Pistols ‘N’ Petticoats celebrate Valentine’s Day
The Pistols ‘N’ Petticoats Square Dance Club held their Valentine’s Day dance on Friday, Feb. 13. Members enjoyed ...
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Man shot in drive-by shooting
On Feb. 9, 2026, a man was admitted to Highland Hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound from a ...
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Primary election approaching
The Mississippi Primary Election is set for Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Polling places will be open from 7:00 ...
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Historical society discuss significance behind “Blood Moon over Bohemia”
The Pearl River County Historical Society held its monthly potluck on Wednesday, Feb. 11, to discuss the historical ...
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Morning call with Mayor Jim Luke
The Business is Brewing Morning Breakfast Call is returning this month with a twist. Mayor Jim Luke will ...
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Microchip scanning stations to help reunite pets
Pearl River County has launched two microchip scanning stations to help residents reunite lost or stray pets with ...
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Feb. 9-15 Booking Summary
Roy Shivon Abron, 55, 68 S. Fork Dr., Carriere. Arrested by Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office for trespass, ...
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Henleyfield Scholarship applications open
Henleyfield Community Inc. (HCI) is excited to announce the opening of a $2,000 scholarship. This scholarship will be ...
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House sends Maeghan’s Law, an amniotic fluid embolism reporting bill to Senate
The death of a Poplarville mother from a rare condition prompted one lawmaker to introduce a bill in ...
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Storytime at the Poplarville Public Library
The Poplarville Public Library offers a variety of events free to the public to promote community engagement. One ...