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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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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 ...
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St. John the Baptist Parish Council Feb. 10 Minutes
Official proceedings St. John the Baptist Parish Council Tuesday, Feb. 10th, 2026 Chairman Robert Arcuri Vice-Chairwoman Tammy Houston ...
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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 ...