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Obituaries

Robert Shaw

Robert Shaw, age 77, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018. He wintered in Carriere, Mississippi and summered in South Haven, Minnesota. He said he ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Wednesday, July 25, 2018 7:00 am

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Sales tax holiday in Mississippi

Another tax-free holiday is right around the corner and will allow Mississippi residents to purchase shoes and clothing sales tax-free. According to a guide by ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Wednesday, July 25, 2018 7:00 am

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Picayune man facing stacking allegations of sexual battery

A Picayune man was recently arrested for a second time on charges of alleged sexual battery.  In 2015, Dusty A. Callais, then 40, of 720 ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Tuesday, July 24, 2018 7:00 am

Obituaries

Shirley Marie Pomelow

Graveside Funeral Services for Shirley Marie Pomelow, age 80, of Picayune, MS, who passed away Monday, July 23, 2018, will be held Wednesday, July  25, 2018, ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Tuesday, July 24, 2018 7:00 am

Obituaries

Gertie Catherine Chenevert McMurray

Gertie Catherine McMurray of Carriere, Mississippi, age 101 years old, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 14, 2018, with her daughter, Dorothy Diaz Savoie at ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Tuesday, July 24, 2018 7:00 am

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New branding program for Mississippi market development

  The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce has recently released a new program called Genuine MS to help those who raise, grow or craft ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Tuesday, July 24, 2018 7:00 am

Columns

Schools should be prepared for ELLs

The Poplarville School District recently announced new requirements to ensure there is a plan to support English Language Learners during the next school year. English ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Saturday, July 21, 2018 7:00 am

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3rd grade literacy scores to become stricter

Changes to the statewide grade 3 literacy requirements will soon make it more challenging for children to move on to the next grade. According to ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Saturday, July 21, 2018 7:00 am

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Local resident files suit over alleged lack of code enforcement

Wednesday, local Picayune resident Martan DeSalvo stood before Pearl River County Justice Court Judge Donald Fail as part of his lawsuit against Picayune code enforcement ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Friday, July 20, 2018 7:00 am

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Picayune’s band camp prepares students for competition season

The Picayune Memorial High School marching band is preparing for the upcoming football, concert and competitive seasons. Band Booster Club President Jennifer Moore said the ... Read more

by Leah McEwen, Friday, July 20, 2018 7:00 am

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