Sylvie McCarthy, Author at Picayune Item

Business

PJ’s Coffee renovations complete

PJ’s Coffee, located on Main Street, opened in Picayune in 2007. PJ’s stands for Phyllis Jordan,who founded the business in 1978. Her idea was to ... Read more

by Sylvie McCarthy, Tuesday, July 7, 2015 7:00 am

News

Kids Hub now open

Kids Hub, a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for abused children, has opened its doors in Hattiesburg. DiDi Ellis, executive director of Kids Hub, said ... Read more

by Sylvie McCarthy, Tuesday, July 7, 2015 7:00 am

News

Good Samaritan Law now in effect

The Mississippi Medical Emergency Good Samaritan Law went into effect on Wednesday. This law makes it safe for people under the influence of drugs to ... Read more

by Sylvie McCarthy, Saturday, July 4, 2015 7:00 am

Sports

Hornets anxious to get back on the field

Jay Beech, head football coach for the Poplarville Hornets, is ready to build on the foundation he laid last season in his first year as ... Read more

by Sylvie McCarthy, Saturday, July 4, 2015 7:00 am

News

State eliminates vehicle inspection stickers

Several new laws went into effect Wednesday, including the elimination of vehicle inspection stickers and the elimination of the need for a concealed-carry license. Prior ... Read more

by Sylvie McCarthy, Friday, July 3, 2015 7:00 am

Columns

Team Tebow

Love him or hate him I think we can all agree Tim Tebow is one of the better role models out there when it comes ... Read more

by Sylvie McCarthy, Thursday, July 2, 2015 7:00 am

News

Local ball team heads to Regionals

The Picayune Prodigies won the state championship this weekend in Hurley, Mississippi. All of the teams the Prodigies faced at the tournament were either winners ... Read more

by Sylvie McCarthy, Thursday, July 2, 2015 7:00 am

News

Red Snapper season extended

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced that Red Snapper season has been extended from July 16 – October 31. “I believe a state season ... Read more

by Sylvie McCarthy, Wednesday, July 1, 2015 7:00 am

Sports

PRC Blue Devils gearing up for a great season

Eric Collins, head coach of the Pearl River Central Blue Devils football team, is hard at work preparing his team for the upcoming season. Originally ... Read more

by Sylvie McCarthy, Saturday, June 27, 2015 7:00 am

News

Softball tournament to benefit local teacher

On July 11, Friendship Park will host a co-ed softball charity tournament at 8 a.m. to raise funds for for Theresa Dayton, who has been ... Read more

by Sylvie McCarthy, Saturday, June 27, 2015 7:00 am

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