News
Rotary Club of Picayune donates food to families
Rotary Club of Picayune members and Picayune Memorial High School students placed canned goods and bags of oranges in Christmas baskets Friday morning, continuing an ...
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News
Pearl River County added to mask mandate
This week, Gov. Tate Reeves added more counties in the state to his most recent mask mandate, including Pearl River County, bringing the total to ...
by Cathy Cook, Friday, December 11, 2020 7:00 am
Art & Entertainment
Photo Gallery: Poplarville Christmas Parade
The Poplarville Area Chamber of Commerce annual Christmas Parade rolled through downtown Friday night, featuring a number of floats representing local organizations, schools and churches.
by Cathy Cook, Friday, December 11, 2020 7:00 am
News
Navy adds to Tech Bridge network
The U.S. Navy announced two new additions to its Tech Bridge network, including a Gulf Coast Tech Bridge and a Tech Bridge location in Hawaii. ...
by Cathy Cook, Friday, December 11, 2020 7:00 am
News
Picayune Council discusses tax abatement policies
The Picayune City Council is considering two proposed tax abatement programs to attract new businesses to the area and encourage development in downtown. Pearl River ...
by Cathy Cook, Thursday, December 10, 2020 7:00 am
News
E-911 dispatch consolidation delayed due to COVID-19 cases
Kicking off the consolidated E911 dispatch has been delayed, because part of the implementation team tested positive for COVID-19. County Administrator Adrain Lumpkin updated the ...
by Cathy Cook, Wednesday, December 9, 2020 7:00 am
Education
Public schools see decline in enrollment
Statewide, Mississippi public school enrollment dropped by 23,000 students from the previous school year. Local school districts also saw drops in enrollment, ranging from 38 ...
by Cathy Cook, Wednesday, December 9, 2020 7:00 am
News
City of Picayune notifies residents of drinking water standard violation
The State Department of Health issued a violation to the city of Picayune utilities department because it could not test one of the city’s water ...
by Cathy Cook, Tuesday, December 8, 2020 7:00 am
News
Board of Supervisors hear COVID-19 update, adopt new COVID policy for employees
The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors adopted a new COVID-19 policy for county employees based on recommendations from State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs ...
by Cathy Cook, Tuesday, December 8, 2020 7:00 am
News
Highland staff fighting to keep spirits up, preparing for vaccine
Working in healthcare during a pandemic is taking a heavy toll on Highland Community Hospital staff. “Our staff is tired, our staff is extremely worn ...
by Cathy Cook, Saturday, December 5, 2020 7:00 am
SportsPlus
November 18 NHL TV Schedule: TV Channel, Start Times & Live Streaming Options
Monday’s NHL slate has plenty of exciting matchups in store. Among those contests is the Washington Capitals squaring…
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The North Texas Mean Green versus the McNeese Cowboys is one of many solid options on Monday in…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: AAC Games Today, November 18
The Monday college basketball schedule in the AAC has plenty of quality competition in store. Among those contests…
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Monday, November 18
Top-25 teams will be in action across four games on Monday’s college basketball slate. That includes the Gonzaga…
Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Monday, November 18
Monday’s college basketball lineup features several interesting games, including a matchup between the UNC Asheville Bulldogs and the…