News
PRCUE uses skit to launch reading program
Pearl River Central Upper Elementary School staff used a short skit to hype up students for the accelerated reader program this year. The skit was ...
Taylor Welsh, Author at Picayune Item
Sports
PRC Blue Devils fall to Long Beach Bearcats Friday, 35-20
Pearl River Central played one of its most complete games in the 4-5A district opener against Long Beach Friday night. But, it wasn’t enough to ...
by Taylor Welsh, Friday, September 22, 2017 11:44 pm
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PBA marks first youth basketball league in Picayune
In recent history, the Picayune community has been without an organized youth basketball league. Well that ends in the following months, as the inaugural season ...
by Taylor Welsh, Friday, September 22, 2017 7:00 am
Education
PRC Project Fit ribbon cutting teaches youth how to live healthy lives
A ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Project Fit America equipment and playground at Pearl River Upper Elementary took place Wednesday, christening the recently acquired ...
by Taylor Welsh, Friday, September 22, 2017 7:00 am
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PRC to recognize local heroes during “Hero Night” Friday
When attending this week’s home Pearl River Central football game, spectators will see the Blue Devils like they’ve never seen them before. Prior to the ...
by Taylor Welsh, Thursday, September 21, 2017 7:00 am
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Tide looks to shut down Wayne County’s offense in district opener
PICAYUNE — Coming off of a bye week, the Maroon Tide will take on Wayne County in one of south Mississippi’s most anticipated games of ...
by Taylor Welsh, Thursday, September 21, 2017 7:00 am
Education
Southside voting location approved by Board of Supervisors
After a lengthy discussion during Wednesday’s Pearl River County Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board made a motion to move the Southside precinct voting location ...
by Taylor Welsh, Thursday, September 21, 2017 7:00 am
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PRC makes adjustments ahead of Long Beach bout
CARRIERE — As the first half of the 2017 season comes to an end, Pearl River Central heads into district play seeking its first win ...
by Taylor Welsh, Thursday, September 21, 2017 7:00 am
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Hornets’ have open week prior to district opener
POPLARVILLE — Every Friday, running back Austin Bolton provides Poplarville football fans with an impressive highlight reel of stiff arms, hurdles and breakout plays. But ...
by Taylor Welsh, Thursday, September 21, 2017 7:00 am
Column Feature
This year’s district play will be one to remember
The warm ups are over, the smell of hot dogs and nacho cheese fill the air and the late night celebrations are about to begin. ...