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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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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 ...
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Pearl River Community College design students win 10 ADDY Awards
Pearl River Community College Graphic Design Technology students delivered an outstanding performance at the American Advertising Awards ceremony ...
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Household Hazardous Waste Day this weekend
In celebration of spring cleaning, Household Hazardous Waste Day is returning to the area this Saturday, March 7, ...
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Missing person alert: Starlyn Mclntyre
The Picayune Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Starlyn McIntyre, who was reported ...
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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 ...
Crime Reports
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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Wicker carries peace through strength
The tyrants in China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran are on the move, and their aggression makes at ...
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Two cities in one breakfast call
The Greater Picayune Area Chamber of Commerce and the Poplarville Chamber of Commerce are joining forces to host ...
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Woman arrested with six counts of vehicle burglary
Lydia Alexius, 37, was arrested by the Poplarville Police Department on Wednesday, February 25, for six counts of ...
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Crawfish cook-off returns
The Greater Picayune Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 4th Annual Chamber Crawfish Cook-Off and ...
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Hyde-Smith reintroduces ‘GRIP Act’
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has again teamed with U.S. Representative Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) to continue a bicameral ...
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“Operation: County Sweep” leads to 26 arrests
On Tuesday, Feb. 24, “Operation: County Sweep” was conducted as a drug roundup aimed at apprehending individuals with ...
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Beekeeping made attainable
Mississippi State University is bringing back its Beginner Beekeepers Short Course on Saturday, March 21. This one-day course ...
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“Twig” Branch receives key to Picayune
The Picayune City Council held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 17, to honor Frank “Twig” Branch ...