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Picayune Man Killed in Collision on I-59 in Pearl River County
A fatal crash on Interstate 59 claimed the life of a Picayune man Wednesday, Dec. 18, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP). The incident ...
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Mississippi Presidential Electors Cast Electoral Votes for Trump and Vance
The Mississippi Republican Party announced Monday that the state’s Presidential Electors convened at the Mississippi Capitol to officially cast all six of the state’s electoral ...
by Alexander Moraski, Wednesday, December 18, 2024 11:57 am
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Man Fatally Shot Outside Pearl River County Courthouse
A man identified as James Ray Saucier was shot and killed outside the Pearl River County Chancery Courthouse in Poplarville, authorities said. The shooting occurred ...
by Alexander Moraski, Tuesday, December 17, 2024 4:49 pm
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House Passes POWER Act to Enhance Grid Resilience
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 9541, the Promoting Opportunities to Widen Electrical Resilience (POWER) Act, a bipartisan measure co-authored by Rep. Mike ...
by Alexander Moraski, Tuesday, December 17, 2024 9:53 am
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Picayune Carver Culture Center Awarded $10,000 Operation Round Up Grant
Coast Electric, its members, and the Coast Electric Community Trust Committee have announced a $10,000 Operation Round Up grant for the Picayune Carver Culture Center, ...
by Alexander Moraski, Tuesday, December 17, 2024 12:17 am
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Picayune Police Investigate Multi-State Cooking Grease Theft Operation
The Picayune Police Department is investigating a multi-state theft operation involving recyclable cooking grease following an incident at a local business on Friday, Dec. 13. ...
by Alexander Moraski, Tuesday, December 17, 2024 12:08 am
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PRCSO Announces November DUI Arrests, Urges Caution Ahead of Holidays
The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office (PRCSO) has released its DUI arrest report for November, highlighting cases involving impaired driving and other related offenses. Officials ...
by Alexander Moraski, Tuesday, December 17, 2024 12:01 am
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Mississippi Seafood Distributor, Managers Sentenced in Mislabeling Case
A Mississippi seafood distributor and two managers were sentenced Tuesday for mislabeling imported seafood as premium Gulf Coast species. This practice misrepresented products sold to ...
by Alexander Moraski, Thursday, December 12, 2024 1:18 pm
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Nickie Smith Honored with Key to the City of Picayune
During Tuesday’s City Council meeting, Mayor Jim Luke presented Nickie Smith with a Key to the City in recognition of her extensive contributions to the ...
by Alexander Moraski, Tuesday, December 10, 2024 12:04 am
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Picayune CNA Organizes ‘Adopt-A-Cop’ Program to Honor Local Officers
Officers at the Picayune Police Department received a thoughtful surprise Tuesday when local Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Delisa Lockett-Carter delivered gifts as part of an ...
by Alexander Moraski, Monday, December 9, 2024 11:23 pm
SportsPlus
How to Watch Southland College Basketball Games – Saturday, December 21
There are three games featuring a Southland team on the Saturday college basketball schedule, including the Texas A&M-CC…
How to Watch AAC College Basketball Games – Saturday, December 21
AAC teams will take the court across seven games on Saturday in college basketball action. That includes the…
SEC Football Scores and Results – Bowl Season 2024
The 2024 college football bowl slate includes 12 games featuring an SEC team. Keep reading to see up-to-date…
NBA Spread and Total Picks for Today, December 21
Today’s NBA lineup features several top-tier games, including a matchup between the Miami Heat and the Orlando Magic.…
Knicks vs. Pelicans Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – December 21
The New York Knicks (17-10) are 8.5-point favorites as they look to continue a four-game road win streak…