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Community Calendar March 18-24
Mar. 18: ‘Wellness Wednesday’ will begin at 8:00 a.m. at the Crosby Arboretum. Mar. 18: The Board ...
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Tulane graduate arrested for multiple counts of child pornography
The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office conducted an undercover online investigation into child sexual abuse, leading to the ...
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Wicker introduces PREDICT Act
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., joined Senators Tim Scott, R-S.C., Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., Ted Budd, R-N.C. and Angus ...
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Neon Night Light Run returns to Spring Street Fair
The Neon Night Light Run is a 5K and 1-mile championship run taking place after the Picayune Spring ...
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St. John the Baptist Parish Council Feb. 24 Agenda
Official proceedings St. John the Baptist Parish Council Tuesday, Feb. 24th, 2026 Chairman Robert Arcuti Vice-Chairwoman Tammy Houston ...
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Ian Klope recognized for assisting neighbors during kitchen fire
The Picayune City Council convened on Tuesday, March 3, to honor Ian Klope for his heroic actions and ...
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Hyde-Smith builds support for bill to help stem the decline of U.S. cotton
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today argued that her legislation to incentivize the use of U.S.-grown cotton to ...
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Pearl River sets record-breaking spring enrollment
Pearl River Community College continues to break records, with enrollment at an all-time high for the spring semester. According to the ...
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The Sweet Delilah Swim Club
The Picayune Onstage Community Theater, located in the parish hall of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, is excited to ...
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Historical Society talks Carriere
The Pearl River County Historical Society will hold its monthly potluck tomorrow, March 11, at 11:30 a.m. to ...
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President Adam Breerwood honored with National Award of Distinction
Many people believe in the transformative power of education, but not all can claim to be living proof. Dr. ...
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Booking Summary March 2-8
Nasy Ausef, 70, 1600 Hart Lane, Kiln. Arrested by Picayune Police Department for shoplifting; msde value less than ...
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Community Calendar March 11-18
Mar. 11: ‘Wellness Wednesday’ will begin at 8:00 a.m. at the Crosby Arboretum. Mar. 11: The Pearl ...
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Picayune man arrested for filming without consent
Ryan Howard, 47, was arrested on Wednesday, March 4, on 17 felony charges related to unlawful photography and ...
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Sen. Wicker backs Iran campaign
President Trump recently made the most difficult decision a commander-in-chief can make. He ordered American service members into ...
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Be in touch with nature this Spring
Spring is here, and the Crosby Arboretum is excited to share their love for the season and nature ...
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Feeding Picayune
On Saturday, March 7, Lillie Crawford partnered with Feeding the Gulf Coast to host a free food distribution ...
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Wicker, Hyde-Smith ask EPA to reverse Biden-era vapor testing requirements
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) joined colleagues in asking the Trump administration to reverse ...
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Picayune Main Street attends MSSA press conference
The Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) held a press conference on Wednesday, March 4, to discuss community and ...
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January DUI arrests
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a criminal offense involving a driver who consumes alcohol or drugs before ...
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St. John the Baptist Parish Council March 10 agenda
Agenda St. John the Baptist Parish Council Regular meeting, Tuesday, March 10th, 2026 6:00 p.m. St. John the ...
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Hyde-Smith Statement on vote against war powers resolution
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement following her vote against a resolution to short-circuit President Trump’s ...
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The South Mississippi Heart Stompers are heating up
The South Mississippi Heart Stompers are bringing energy to Picayune with their passion and dynamic dance routines. ...
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Buy American tax incentive could help restore U.S. cotton’s supply chain
It’s no secret that the farm economy has experienced real struggles for several years, and the urgency for ...