http://www.picayuneitem.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sat, 10 May 2008 19:49:00 +0000 http://www.picayuneitem.com/features/local_story_131194555.html http://www.picayuneitem.com/features/local_story_131194555.html Pearl River County’s cancer survivors gathered at Jack Reed park to celebrate their second lease on life and remember those who fell to cancer. Wed, 07 May 2008 16:09:00 +0000 http://www.picayuneitem.com/features/local_story_128161142.html http://www.picayuneitem.com/features/local_story_128161142.html Coming to a theater near you, the HBO series “Sex and the City” is now on the big screen and for some unfathomable reason I am not jumping up and down. Wed, 07 May 2008 16:05:00 +0000 http://www.picayuneitem.com/features/local_story_128160620.html http://www.picayuneitem.com/features/local_story_128160620.html 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. Wed, 07 May 2008 15:59:00 +0000 http://www.picayuneitem.com/features/local_story_128155748.html http://www.picayuneitem.com/features/local_story_128155748.html 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. Sun, 04 May 2008 00:46:00 +0000 http://www.picayuneitem.com/features/local_story_125004436.html http://www.picayuneitem.com/features/local_story_125004436.html 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. Sun, 04 May 2008 00:42:00 +0000 http://www.picayuneitem.com/features/local_story_125004118.html http://www.picayuneitem.com/features/local_story_125004118.html 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. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:52:00 +0000 http://www.picayuneitem.com/features/local_story_121155413.html http://www.picayuneitem.com/features/local_story_121155413.html “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.” Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:50:00 +0000 http://www.picayuneitem.com/features/local_story_121155156.html http://www.picayuneitem.com/features/local_story_121155156.html 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. Sat, 26 Apr 2008 18:47:00 +0000 http://www.picayuneitem.com/features/local_story_117184852.html http://www.picayuneitem.com/features/local_story_117184852.html 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? Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:20:00 +0000 http://www.picayuneitem.com/features/local_story_110212205.html http://www.picayuneitem.com/features/local_story_110212205.html 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. Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:17:00 +0000 http://www.picayuneitem.com/features/local_story_110211615.html http://www.picayuneitem.com/features/local_story_110211615.html 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. Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:07:00 +0000 http://www.picayuneitem.com/features/local_story_110210320.html http://www.picayuneitem.com/features/local_story_110210320.html Never one to shy away from what was considered at the time “men's work”, Marjorie Wright was ready to fulfill her duty in the military when the time came for her to serve. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:05:00 +0000 http://www.picayuneitem.com/features/local_story_107150721.html http://www.picayuneitem.com/features/local_story_107150721.html Every one of us does it. The corporate plotters plan for us to do it. They manipulate us, they tempt us and they bait us with items at the check out because they know they got us! Sat, 12 Apr 2008 21:47:00 +0000 http://www.picayuneitem.com/features/local_story_103214323.html http://www.picayuneitem.com/features/local_story_103214323.html Almost everyone has experienced a time in their lives where a little help is needed. Habitat for Humanity of Pearl River County is here to lend a helping hand to families who could really use it. They exist to help families help themselves — give that little extra push. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:08:00 +0000 http://www.picayuneitem.com/features/local_story_100110955.html http://www.picayuneitem.com/features/local_story_100110955.html Do wishes come true? That’s what Conner (one of the twins) asked when I told him of the ritual of blowing all the little fuzzies off a dandelion. We passed by a field of the little wish makers as we were going to school and I explained the task must be done in one breath or the wish will not come true. At seven years old, he doubted the validity of my statement. He is beginning to question the things that I am telling him.