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Picayune educator earns opportunity with Teach for America

Picayune native Jasmine Thomas opted for the road less traveled when she graduated college with a degree in elementary education. Instead of choosing to teach ... Read more

by Ashley Collins, Wednesday, August 19, 2015 7:00 am

Columns

Breaking the glass ceiling

Growing up, my mom told me I could be anything I wanted. Throughout the years, I dreamt of becoming a ballerina, as every girl probably ... Read more

by Ashley Collins, Wednesday, August 19, 2015 7:00 am

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Two arrested as a result of home invasion

The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department responded to a home invasion last week, which led to the arrests of two male subjects. On Aug. 11, ... Read more

by Ashley Collins, Tuesday, August 18, 2015 7:00 am

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First Mud Run will raise money for missionary work

Participating community members will be knee-deep in mud during this coming Saturday’s first annual Mud Run sponsored by No Turning Back, a non-profit organization in ... Read more

by Ashley Collins, Saturday, August 15, 2015 7:00 am

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PSC approves 18 percent rate hike for Ms. Power

  Thursday, the Mississippi Public Service Commission granted Mississippi Power a temporary 18 percent rate increase following the power company’s request to do so, which ... Read more

by Ashley Collins, Friday, August 14, 2015 7:00 am

News

Clarification on man jailed for threats story

On Aug. 13, the Item, based on information from law enforcement, reported that Wayne C. Torres was arrested for terroristic threats after he allegedly made ... Read more

by Ashley Collins, Friday, August 14, 2015 7:00 am

News

NASA shows off massive rocket engine

Hundreds of spectators watched as NASA’s John C. Stennis Space Center conducted the sixth in the developmental RS-25 engine seven-test series on Thursday. The RS-25 ... Read more

by Ashley Collins, Friday, August 14, 2015 7:00 am

Health & Fitness

Blue Bell ice cream returning

  Blue Bell Creameries plans to resume ice cream shipments several months after a listeria outbreak halted production. Joe Robertson, with Blue Bell’s public relations, ... Read more

by Ashley Collins, Thursday, August 13, 2015 7:00 am

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Man jailed for probation violation, under investigation for threats (corrected)

   *On Aug. 13, the Item, based on information from law enforcement, reported that Wayne C. Torres was arrested for terroristic threats after he allegedly ... Read more

by Ashley Collins, Thursday, August 13, 2015 7:00 am

Art & Entertainment

NYC Bound: Local dance troupe to hold fundraiser for New York performance

The Picayune Dancers are set to perform at this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. In order to raise the funds necessary ... Read more

by Ashley Collins, Wednesday, August 12, 2015 7:00 am

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