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Lynn Crosby Gammill, Arboretum Co-Founder and Community Advocate, Dies at 88
Lynn Crosby Gammill, co-founder of the Crosby Arboretum and a dedicated advocate for education, the arts, and Mississippi heritage, passed away at 88. Born in ...
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Authorities Warn of Holiday “Brushing Scam” Targeting Residents
Local law enforcement officials warn that scammers are capitalizing on the holiday season with a new scheme called “Brushing Scam. ” Similar incidents have been ...
by Alexander Moraski, Saturday, December 21, 2024 7:08 pm
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Picayune Fire Chief Pat Weaver Retires After 28 Years of Service
Picayune Fire Chief Pat Weaver celebrated his retirement after 28 years of service to the city. Mayor Jim Luke and City Manager Harvey Miller presented ...
by Alexander Moraski, Saturday, December 21, 2024 2:34 pm
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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 ...
by Alexander Moraski, Thursday, December 19, 2024 2:02 pm
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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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