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 ...
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News
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 ...
by Leah McEwen, Wednesday, July 25, 2018 7:00 am
News
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
by Leah McEwen, Tuesday, July 24, 2018 7:00 am
News
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 ...
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 ...
by Leah McEwen, Saturday, July 21, 2018 7:00 am
News
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 ...
by Leah McEwen, Saturday, July 21, 2018 7:00 am
News
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 ...
by Leah McEwen, Friday, July 20, 2018 7:00 am
News
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 ...
by Leah McEwen, Friday, July 20, 2018 7:00 am
SportsPlus
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