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Sheriff’s Department working gun shot death along Highway 43 N
Investigators with the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department are working a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday morning along Highway 43 North. Maj. Marc Ogden said ...
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Helping former addicts become independent
In the Henleyfield area is a home that acts as a method to teach those who recently became ...
Pearl River County building in Poplarville a total loss after fire early Thursday
A Pearl River County building that houses Child Protective Services and the MSU Extension Service offices caught fire ...
Resource center offering new classes
Along with free parenting classes, a resource center in Picayune is offering free classes on anger management, financial ...
Poplarville has 2 fire trucks down
The city of Poplarville is dealing with ongoing fire truck maintenance issues that, according to the mayor, may ...
Education
Poplarville has fourth best graduation rate in state
Poplarville School District has the fourth highest graduation rate in the state for the 2019-2020 school year. All three local school districts saw their four ...
by Cathy Cook.
Sports
No. 6 MGCCC blanks Holmes
No. 6 Mississippi Gulf Coast didn’t take full opportunity of its scoring opportunities Thursday but still found a way to shut out Holmes 2-0 in ...
by Special to the Item, Saturday, April 10, 2021 3:00 pm
Columns
Keeping it simple while packing for a trip
By Jan Miller Penton The spare bedroom is close to overflowing with an array of clothing, shoes, toiletries, hair products, and an oversized suitcase. Anyone ...
by Special to the Item, Saturday, April 10, 2021 2:10 pm
Columns
Outlook is for another busy season
By Skip Rigney The preseason prognosticators have spoken. It looks like we can look forward to another exciting fall. As usual the center of attention ...
by Special to the Item, Saturday, April 10, 2021 2:09 pm
News
Honduran Man Convicted of Making a False Statement to a Federal Officer
Gulfport, Miss. – Daniel Romero-Mancia, 25, a citizen of Honduras, pled guilty today before Senior U.S. District Judge Louis Guirola, Jr., to the crime of ...
by Special to the Item, Saturday, April 10, 2021 2:03 pm
Sports
Stunning comeback powers No. 2 MGCCC sweep
Down by two runs and down to their final three outs, No. 2 Mississippi Gulf Coast summoned up yet another comeback Thursday by scoring six ...
by Special to the Item, Saturday, April 10, 2021 1:00 pm
Sports
No. 41 MSU Women’s Tennis Drops 4-3 Heartbreaker To No. 23 Kentucky
STARKVILLE – In a match that saw three three-set affairs, four tiebreakers and lasted over four-and-a-half hours, the 41st-ranked Mississippi State women’s tennis squad came up ...
by Special to the Item, Saturday, April 10, 2021 11:00 am
Sports
Chase Invited to NFL Draft
BATON ROUGE – LSU All-America wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase is one of a handful of players that has been extended an invitation to attend the ...
by Special to the Item, Saturday, April 10, 2021 9:00 am
Sports
No. 11 Pearl River drops heartbreaker to Holmes in Region XXIII tournament semifinals
CLINTON, Miss. — The No. 11 Pearl River men’s basketball team dropped a nail biter in the Region XXIII semifinals Thursday night when it fell to ...
by Special to the Item, Saturday, April 10, 2021 7:00 am
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Today is April 10, 2021
Golfer’s DayThe Masters Tournament is the first of golf’s four major championships in the calendar year. Americans Tiger Woods and Patrick Reed are the two ...
by Special to the Item, Saturday, April 10, 2021 1:17 am
Sports
PRC softball loses non-district game to St. Martin
Pearl River Central’s Lady Blue Devils got off to a slow start against St. Martin Thursday evening that resulted in an 11-1 loss. The game ...
by Jonathan Mitchell, Friday, April 9, 2021 4:39 pm
Sports
Picayune softball dominates Hattiesburg
The Picayune Lady Maroon Tide handily defeated the Hattiesburg Lady Tigers 14-0 Thursday to pick up an important district win. The game ended after four ...
by Jonathan Mitchell, Friday, April 9, 2021 4:38 pm
Sports
Ole Miss Places Sixth in Elite 14-Team Field
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Facing a 14-team field that feature seven ranked in the top 25, the Ole Miss men’s golf team placed sixth in The Collegiate ...
by Special to the Item, Friday, April 9, 2021 3:00 pm
Sports
Watford to Enter 2021 NBA Draft
BATON ROUGE – LSU sophomore forward Trendon Watford Wednesday announced via his twitter account that he will enter the 2021 NBA Draft and sign with an agent. ...
by Special to the Item, Friday, April 9, 2021 1:00 pm
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Bush Resident Killed in Crash on LA 21
Covington, LA – On Thursday, April 8, 2021, shortly before 6:00 PM, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop L were dispatched to two vehicle fatal crash ...
by Special to the Item, Friday, April 9, 2021 11:37 am
Sports
Bulldogs Win In Walk-Off Fashion Against Central Arkansas
STARKVILLE – For the second time this season, Paige Cook delivered a walk-off victory in Nusz Park as Mississippi State defeated Central Arkansas, 4-3, on Wednesday. The Bulldogs ...
by Special to the Item, Friday, April 9, 2021 11:00 am
Sports
Men’s Tennis Shuts Out Nicholls State in Weekday Matchup
THIBODAUX, La. – The Southern Miss Men’s tennis team advances to 7-1 after defeating Nicholls State 4-0 Tuesday afternoon in Thibodaux, La. The Golden Eagles saw ...
by Special to the Item, Friday, April 9, 2021 9:00 am
Sports
Tigers Defeat McNeese State, 14-1
BATON ROUGE, La. – Third baseman Cade Doughty doubled twice and drove in four runs Tuesday night, while seven LSU pitchers limited McNeese State to one ...
by Special to the Item, Friday, April 9, 2021 7:00 am
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Today is April 9, 2021
Cherish Antiques DayContemplating antiques? Here’s how to buy Antique furnishings, decor, coins, and toys remain popular among consumers. Unlike the mass-produced merchandise of today, antiques ...
by Special to the Item, Friday, April 9, 2021 1:16 am
Sports
Pearl River defeats East Central on the road
DECATUR, Miss. — The Pearl River men’s soccer team earned a hard fought win on the road Tuesday night when it defeated East Central 2-1. “We ...
by Special to the Item, Thursday, April 8, 2021 5:00 pm
Sports
Pearl River ties against East Central
DECATUR, Miss. — The Pearl River women’s soccer team battled to a 1-1 tie Tuesday night when it took on East Central on the road. “I ...
by Special to the Item, Thursday, April 8, 2021 5:00 pm
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Municipal Primary Election Day: Post-Election Day update
Biloxi, MS – The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office received reports of low voter turnout for municipal primary elections held on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Additionally, ...
by Special to the Item, Thursday, April 8, 2021 4:29 pm
Sports
Picayune tennis sending players to state tournament
Picayune’s tennis team will have six athletes move on to the individual state tournament thanks to their recent results. Melanie Kellar, Alex Velasquez, mixed doubles ...
by Jonathan Mitchell, Thursday, April 8, 2021 4:29 pm
Sports
Poplarville baseball falls in district game to Greene County
Poplarville’s Hornets took on the Greene County Wildcats in a tight matchup Tuesday evening that saw Greene County come away with a 5-4 victory. Jordan ...
by Jonathan Mitchell, Thursday, April 8, 2021 4:28 pm
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AG Fitch and 13 Attorneys General Ask Congress to Let State Right-to-Work Laws Stand
Attorney General Lynn Fitch has joined a 14-state coalition of attorneys general in sending a letter to U.S. Senate leaders opposing a pro-union bill which ...
by Special to the Item, Thursday, April 8, 2021 3:14 pm
Sports
No. 2 Pearl River earns split against No. 7 Meridian
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The No. 2 Pearl River baseball team turned in a good effort in Game 2 on Tuesday to earn a split against No. ...
by Special to the Item, Thursday, April 8, 2021 3:00 pm
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