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Law office of Jim Gray burns, he suspects it was act of arson
The law office of Picayune attorney James “Jim” Gray burned early Tuesday morning. Gray believes that the fire was set intentionally because Gray’s son is ...
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Two people being sought in relation to man’s disappearance
The Picayune Police Department is looking for two persons of interest in the disappearance of Willie Ray Q. Jones. On Sunday the Picayune Police Department ...
by Cathy Cook, Tuesday, July 14, 2020 7:00 am
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Unity March continues the message of coming together
Sunday evening community members in Picayune marched from Snyder Park to J.P. Johnson Park shouting call and response chants like “No justice, no peace.” The ...
by Cathy Cook, Tuesday, July 14, 2020 7:00 am
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Local family asking for public’s help in locating missing man
This story has been updated to include additional information from the Picayune Police Department. Picayune resident Willie Ray Jones has been missing since Monday, July ...
by Cathy Cook, Saturday, July 11, 2020 7:00 am
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Aldermen discuss FD, PD budgets
The Poplarville Fire Department urgently needs new turnout gear, breathing apparatus and additional staff, Fire Chief Jason Bannister told the Poplarville Board of Aldermen during ...
by Cathy Cook, Saturday, July 11, 2020 7:00 am
Lifestyles
Through thick and thin, together after 60 years
Loved ones lined the block in their cars for a parade past the home of Rev. Willie D. Rawls and Idella Rawls to celebrate the ...
by Cathy Cook, Saturday, July 11, 2020 7:00 am
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Grant funding to improve airport lighting near Poplarville
The Poplarville-Pearl River County Airport received a Federal Aviation Administration grant of $48,420 to design a new lighting system to replace the current runway lights ...
by Cathy Cook, Friday, July 10, 2020 7:00 am
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Toys for Tots fundraiser set for Saturday
Organizers for Toys for Tots in Picayune are getting a head start on fundraising efforts early this year with a garage sale on July 11. ...
by Cathy Cook, Thursday, July 9, 2020 7:00 am
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Aldermen prepare for budget workshop, discuss TIF bonds
The Poplarville Board of Aldermen will need to cut $184,000 from the city’s proposed budget for the next fiscal year. The Board set a budget ...
by Cathy Cook, Thursday, July 9, 2020 7:00 am
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Supervisors prepare for liquor on ballot
VFW Post 3804 in Picayune is facing challenges due to the pandemic, Commander Ronnie Stogner told the Pearl River County Board of Supervisors at their ...