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Area school districts to consider MEC program

Last week, Mississippi Economic Council President and CEO Blake Wilson stopped in Picayune to share some of his thoughts on Mississippi’s economic future.  During part ... Read more

by Jesse Wright, Tuesday, December 15, 2015 7:00 am

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Sen. Seymour sets sights for January

In January, Mike Seymour will be sworn in as the newest state senator representing District 47. Although Seymour is a freshman legislator, he said he ... Read more

by Jesse Wright, Monday, December 14, 2015 9:56 am

Columns

Christmas in Picayune

Christmas is a universal time of celebrating friends and family, eating together and general goodwill, but each country—and each city and town—celebrates the holiday in ... Read more

by Jesse Wright, Saturday, December 12, 2015 7:00 am

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Sobriety doesn’t mean giving up holiday fun

With Christmas and New Years come holiday parties and with holiday parties, often, comes alcohol. For those who struggle with addiction, Issac Boose said this ... Read more

by Jesse Wright, Thursday, December 10, 2015 2:46 pm

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Protecting traditional ways

Billy Frank Brown’s family has been in the Silver Run area since before there was a Silver Run. “Carlos Ladner moved in (the area) in ... Read more

by Jesse Wright, Thursday, December 10, 2015 12:40 pm

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Planning commission meeting does not clear up sign uncertainty

The big showdown between two sign companies Tuesday before the Picayune Planning Commission didn’t come to pass—but that doesn’t mean the issue has been resolved. ... Read more

by Jesse Wright, Wednesday, December 9, 2015 8:44 am

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Man hopes community can help ID hit-and-run driver

Josh Detrick said he had plans Friday evening to go Christmas shopping with his wife. But a hit-and-run car accident put his Christmas shopping plans ... Read more

by Jesse Wright, Wednesday, December 9, 2015 8:42 am

Columns

The only shopping guide you’ll need

As a child, Christmas was an annual learning experience. As a child, I realized toys aren’t the same as real things. Toys represent real things, ... Read more

by Jesse Wright, Tuesday, December 8, 2015 7:00 am

Columns

Go, fake me, and do us both proud

I got a letter this week from the federal Office of Personnel Management. No letter from the federal government is ever a good thing and ... Read more

by Jesse Wright, Saturday, December 5, 2015 7:00 am

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Local bakers in sticky situation

Since a statewide cottage food law was passed in 2013, home cooks and bakers have had an easier time selling their goods at farmer’s markets, ... Read more

by Jesse Wright, Saturday, December 5, 2015 7:00 am

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