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Pearl River defeats Mississippi Delta to secure back-to-back 20-win seasons

POPLARVILLE, Miss. – The Pearl River women’s basketball team’s defense kept Mississippi Delta from finding a rhythm in a 68-48 victory inside Marvin R. White Coliseum ... Read more

by Special to the Item, Tuesday, February 14, 2023 10:37 am

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Celebrate Black History Month with Anointed Dove Ministries!

The Anointed Dove Ministries is inviting the community to join with them to celebrate Black History Month.. This year’s program will highlight African American trailblazers ... Read more

by Special to the Item, Tuesday, February 14, 2023 10:13 am

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National Report Finds Mississippi’s 3rd Grade Promotion Law Leads to Early Literacy Gains

JACKSON, Miss. –  A new report from Boston University’s Wheelock Educational Policy Center found that Mississippi students retained in the 3rd grade under the Literacy-Based Promotion Act ... Read more

by Special to the Item, Monday, February 13, 2023 11:39 am

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Forrest General Wants You to Be Sweet to Your Heart

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (February 6, 2023) – In this day and time, what do you think is the greatest threat to your health? Obesity? Cancer? Diabetes? While ... Read more

by Special to the Item, Monday, February 13, 2023 11:38 am

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Officials celebrate major intersection improvement project in Jefferson County

JACKSON, MISS. — Central Transportation Commissioner Willie Simmons and officials gathered this morning at the intersection of U.S. Highway 61 and State Route 553 near ... Read more

by Special to the Item, Monday, February 13, 2023 11:37 am

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This Week in Pearl River Athletics, presented by Hancock Whitney

MONDAY Men’s basketball at Mississippi Delta | 6 p.m. | Moorhead, Miss. | youtube.com/@MDCCTrojans/streams   Women’s basketball vs. Mississippi Delta | 6 p.m. | Marvin R. ... Read more

by Special to the Item, Monday, February 13, 2023 11:33 am

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Pearl River women drop slugfest against No. 10 Jones College

ELLISVILLE, Miss. — The battle between the top two teams in the MACCC was everything that was expected and more, but the Pearl River women’s basketball ... Read more

by Special to the Item, Friday, February 10, 2023 10:45 am

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Pearl River overcomes early deficit to win 9th straight “Cat Fight”

POPLARVILLE, Miss. – The Pearl River men’s basketball team responded in a big way after facing an early deficit to Jones College to pick up a ... Read more

by Special to the Item, Friday, February 10, 2023 10:43 am

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Human Remains Found In Louisiana Identified As Missing Picayune Man

On January 18, 2023, Washington Parish Sheriff’s Department began investigating human remains found in a field. Through DNA testing, it has been confirmed that the ... Read more

by Special to the Item, Friday, February 10, 2023 10:39 am

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Community announcement from the Krewe of the Pearl

Picayune’s Krewe of the Pearl will roll on Saturday, February 11, at 2 P.M. beginning on Goodyear Boulevard in downtown Picayune. The parade will then ... Read more

by Special to the Item, Friday, February 10, 2023 8:40 am

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