Author: Dart Spiers | Picayune Item

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Husband and wife give drug and alcohol presentations to local students

Health class students at Poplarville High School are receiving intensive, firsthand education on drug and alcohol awareness from ... Read more

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First responders recognized with community spirit awards at Blue Mass ceremony

The Oscar Gelpi Council 6872 of the Knights of Columbus sponsored the 14th annual Blue Mass ceremony at ... Read more

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Space heater safety a necessity during cold weather

The weather in Pearl River County has been unseasonably cold for this time of year, and with temperatures ... Read more

Sports

Poplarville basketball comes up just short in playoffs

The opening round of the 2015 Misssissippi High School Athletic Association basketball playoffs tipped off this week, and ... Read more

Columns

The ship has sailed on boxing’s marquee showdown

When the Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather fight was announced for May 2, 2015, it was billed as ... Read more

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Remembering David Stockstill

Local historian David Stockstill passed away at the age of 77 on Saturday, Feb. 21, but the impressions ... Read more

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Picayune siblings offering chiropractic, dental care in hometown

Dr. Adrienne Varnado Penley and her younger brother, Dr. John Varnado, are Picayune Memorial High School graduates who ... Read more

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Fly-tying workshop at Crosby Arboretum

The Crosby Arboretum in Picayune will host a youth fly-tying workshop from 1 to 2:30 p.m. today. Local ... Read more

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Calling all former STAR students and teachers

On April 30, the Mississippi Economic Council’s Student-Teacher Achievement Recognition Program will celebrate its 50th anniversary in Jackson, ... Read more

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Highland to receive safe sleep award

On Wednesday, Feb. 25, Highland Community Hospital will be recognized for their completion of the Safe Sleep Campaign, ... Read more