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City gets good news re. ball fields

The Picayune City Council got some good news Tuesday evening when Parks Department director Trevor Adam gave his update. Adam said the baseball and softball ... Read more

by Jesse Wright, Wednesday, January 6, 2016 7:47 am

Columns

Talk of tax decreases is foolish

On Tuesday, the legislative chambers in Jackson were filled with state representatives and senators as the 2016 session opened for business. This is a special ... Read more

by Jesse Wright, Wednesday, January 6, 2016 7:00 am

Columns

Breaking up is hard to do

Technology tends to change our interactions with others but, by my way of thinking, those changes have mostly been for the better. But then the ... Read more

by Jesse Wright, Saturday, January 2, 2016 7:00 am

News

Historic post office mural lies hidden under paint

Walk through the glass door of the downtown post office and, before walking into the glassed mail service area, take a minute to look to ... Read more

by Jesse Wright, Friday, January 1, 2016 7:00 am

News

County’s health ranking lower than surrounding areas

If getting in shape is a goal for the new year, chances are, residents may be better off next door in Hancock County. This is ... Read more

by Jesse Wright, Thursday, December 31, 2015 8:18 am

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Reader picks: Top 10 most popular Item stories of 2015, by Facebook views

Don’t look now, but the year is almost over. Over the past 12 months, The Picayune Item has covered everything from drug arrests to movie ... Read more

by Jesse Wright, Wednesday, December 30, 2015 8:06 am

Columns

Hope for the New Year

At this time each year we take a moment to reflect. It’s natural enough to remember the year that just passed, but we ought to ... Read more

by Jesse Wright, Wednesday, December 30, 2015 7:00 am

News

Family fun also big business

Fireworks are special.  For most of the year, they can’t be bought or sold. Most of the year they can’t be set off in most ... Read more

by Jesse Wright, Tuesday, December 29, 2015 7:00 am

News

Pearl River Co. unscathed by storms

Despite some strong winds and heavy rain early Monday morning, Pearl River County was spared the worst of the bad weather that passed through the ... Read more

by Jesse Wright, Tuesday, December 29, 2015 7:00 am

Columns

A few suggestions for New Year’s resolutions

In an interest to ease the burden of those who may struggle to find the best resolutions for the coming year, I thought I would ... Read more

by Jesse Wright, Saturday, December 26, 2015 7:00 am

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