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Picayune Rotary Club's Annual Fishing Rodeo
Every year the Picayune Rotary Club sponsors a Fishing Rodeo for students in the Exceptional Education Department of the Picayune School District. At this year's event, which took place last Tuesday, about 50 students along with parents, teachers and bus drivers came for a fun-filled day of fishing and eating.
Earl Stuart — reflections on the Navy
Believed to be the last man in Pearl River County to have participated in the Normandy, France invasion Earl Stuart reflects on his time in the Navy.
Stuart shared a tale of an invasion on D-Day, the perils of water based mine fields and the honor he received nearly five decades after his service.
Picayune Rotary Club's Annual Fishing Rodeo
Every year the Picayune Rotary Club sponsors a Fishing Rodeo for students in the Exceptional Education Department of the Picayune School District. At this year's event, which took place last Tuesday, about 50 students along with parents, teachers and bus drivers came for a fun-filled day of fishing and eating.
Earl Stuart — reflections on the Navy
Believed to be the last man in Pearl River County to have participated in the Normandy, France invasion Earl Stuart reflects on his time in the Navy.
The drum beat goes on: Calling the American Indian
“Calling upon the descendants of the first nation to come together and stand up and be recognized, for we are being recognized in the spirit world to promote the history and accomplishments of our people. That those of us that have the seventh drop of blood in them, it will cry out to know its people and we will all be gathered together as one nation under his eye before the return of...the god of wind and water.”
Wright or wrong?
The constant discussion among Americans on who is right and who is wrong continues with two recent news events. The vocal beliefs pouring out of Rev. Wright and the fact that Miley Cyrus took a racy photo.
The hidden war: American soldiers vs. TBI
They are the pride of America, returning soldiers from the conflict around the world. Just the sight of one of these brave heroes in uniform makes our hearts swell knowing the sacrifices and hardships they have given for our freedom. But at what price?
Candlelight ceremony recognizes crime victims
A somber candlelight ceremony recognizing crime victims and their families, was held at Magnolia Columns last Tuesday in honor of National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 13-19.
Impression of Sylvia Stanton
As positive and uplifting as her art, Carriere resident Sylvia Doucet Stanton paints an impression of her life. Like a haunting refrain, the words once spoken to her “you have to be open for opportunities,” has encircled her brain, and propelled her work as an artist to award winning acclaim. Stanton has looked for and made the opportunities in her life worthwhile.

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