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Group works to get better funding for education
After Pearl River County School District Business Administrator T.J. Burleson explained the budget cuts and eliminated positions due to a reduction in MAEP funding, board ...
Alexandra Hedrick, Author at Picayune Item
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Second West Nile Virus case confirmed
The second West Nile Virus case for 2014 has been confirmed this week, according to a press release from the Mississippi Department of Health.
by Alexandra Hedrick, Thursday, June 5, 2014 7:00 am
Columns
70 years since the storming of Normandy
In the early morning hours of June 6, 1944, more than 156,000 troops, which included 13,000 paratroopers, listened to Dwight D. Eisenhower say, “The eyes ...
by Alexandra Hedrick, Wednesday, June 4, 2014 7:00 am
News
McDaniel, Palazzo take Pearl River
Chris McDaniel and Steven Palazzo unofficially won the votes for Senator and 4th Congressional District Representative, respecively within Pearl River County. According to unofficial results ...
by Alexandra Hedrick, Wednesday, June 4, 2014 7:00 am
Education
Picayune gifted students learn about Japan
For about 15 weeks towards the end of the school year, Picayune School District’s 96 gifted students got an in-depth lesson on Japanese culture, history ...
by Alexandra Hedrick, Wednesday, June 4, 2014 7:00 am
Education
PRC schools cut costs
Pearl River County School District Business Administrator T.J. Burleson presented a preliminary budget to the school board at Monday’s meeting.
by Alexandra Hedrick, Tuesday, June 3, 2014 7:00 am
News
Personal items of lost airman returned to family
The personal effects of Claiborne Thigpen were returned to his family Friday during a presentation held at Paul’s Pastry.
by Alexandra Hedrick, Tuesday, June 3, 2014 7:00 am
News
Anchor Lake vote delayed again
The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors once again tabled a vote on the Anchor Lake Road project at Monday’s meeting.
by Alexandra Hedrick, Tuesday, June 3, 2014 7:00 am
News
Be prepared for the start of hurricane season
Sunday is the official start to the 2014 Hurricane Season and the most important tip for Pearl River County residents is to have a plan, ...
by Alexandra Hedrick, Saturday, May 31, 2014 7:00 am
News
Tips for summer swimming
Summer is time for fun on the water, whether it’s had at the beach, lake, or pool. But to guarantee everything is fun, there are ...