Author: Cathy Cook | Picayune Item

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Proposed golf cart ordinance meant to be a lagniappe for Poplarville residents

After three years of trying, the city of Poplarville might finally allow golf carts on residential streets. Poplarville ... Read more

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Poplarville’s ladder truck is back in action

Poplarville is back to two functioning fire trucks and repairs on the third are looking promising, according to ... Read more

Education

Poplarville School District creates new positions to support virtual learning

The Poplarville School District will be creating several new positions to support virtual learning using emergency federal funding ... Read more

Art & Entertainment

Poplarville native recognized for her songwriting

A Poplarville native is being recognized for her singing and songwriting. Blues singer and songwriter Angela Easley has ... Read more

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Sheriff’s Department purchases new radios and 8 new vehicles

New mobile radios should help the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department solve radio communication issues, which should improve ... Read more

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One person killed in shooting

One person was fatally injured in a shooting that occurred in Picayune Sunday at approximately 11:35 a.m. The ... Read more

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Two unoccupied homes in Nicholson burn down

Two unoccupied houses burned down in Nicholson Sunday. One of the structure fires occurred at 117 Joe Fleming ... Read more

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Poplarville has fourth best graduation rate in state

Poplarville School District has the fourth highest graduation rate in the state for the 2019-2020 school year. All ... Read more

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Pearl River County building in Poplarville a total loss after fire early Thursday

A Pearl River County building that houses Child Protective Services and the MSU Extension Service offices caught fire ... Read more

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Resource center offering new classes

Along with free parenting classes, a resource center in Picayune is offering free classes on anger management, financial ... Read more