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Easter Egg Hunt variant in Picayune set
A social distancing Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday to help families safely celebrate the Easter holiday. ...
Sheriff’s Department looking for robbery suspect
Investigation into an armed robbery that occurred in February has led to the identification of a potential suspect. ...
Weekday drive-thru farmers market was heavily attended
In the changing climate of the current pandemic, access to fresh fruits, vegetables and other homemade or homegrown ...
Aldermen determine Poplarville cannot offer hazard pay
The Poplarville Board of Aldermen decided that the city cannot afford to offer city employees who are stilling ...
Columns
Easter storms may become severe
By Skip Rigney There is an enhanced risk of tornadoes and damaging winds from severe thunderstorms on Easter Sunday. The highest risk for Pearl River ...
by Special to the Item, Saturday, April 11, 2020 7:00 am
News
Local COVID-19 cases climb slightly
As of 6 p.m. Thursday, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported that there have been 82 deaths from a total of 2,469 COVID-19 cases ...
by Staff Report, Saturday, April 11, 2020 7:00 am
Sports
Former Picayune softball player shining with Belhaven
Softball has been a part of Elizabeth Taggard’s life since she was 8-years old and she’s used those years of experience to blossom into a ...
by Jonathan Mitchell, Saturday, April 11, 2020 7:00 am
Columns
A light at the end of the tunnel
Bu Jan Miller Penton What have you learned about yourself from our present circumstances? I have realized anew what a social person I am, but ...
by Special to the Item, Saturday, April 11, 2020 7:00 am
Sports
Local youth sports organizations dealing with outbreak
Youth sports leagues around the county are struggling with how they’ll make up for lost time due to their seasons being suspended because of COVID-19. ...
by Jonathan Mitchell, Saturday, April 11, 2020 7:00 am
News
Keeping a healthy mind amid pandemic
With the need to stay physically separated, and people worried about their jobs and health, the COVID-19 pandemic can be a source of stress and ...
by Cathy Cook, Saturday, April 11, 2020 7:00 am
News
Mental commitments hit snag during COVID-19
People in Pearl River County who have been civilly committed for mental health issues or for alcohol or drug addiction are facing longer waits to ...
by Cathy Cook, Saturday, April 11, 2020 7:00 am
Sports
Uncertainty surrounds the future for NBA scout
Scott Vaughan used his basketball acumen and ability to work his way from a high school athlete at Picayune Memorial High School to gain a ...
by Jonathan Mitchell, Friday, April 10, 2020 7:00 am
Sports
Gaming keeping people connected during quarantine
In a time where social interaction is limited, or not even allowed in some areas, socializing online has become a way for people to interact ...
by Jonathan Mitchell, Friday, April 10, 2020 7:00 am
News
Grand jury report outlines issues at county facilities
A grand jury report released in March offers recommendations for issues in the County’s Criminal Justice Center, and raises concerns about security cameras and personnel. ...
by Cathy Cook, Friday, April 10, 2020 7:00 am
News
Visitation suspended and cleaning increased to keep COVID-19 out of local jails
Local law enforcement departments are taking steps to keep COVID-19 out of their jails, such as suspending visitation. Visitors have not been allowed at the ...
by Cathy Cook, Thursday, April 9, 2020 7:00 am
Sports
Former PRC hooper earned his place at MGCCC
AJ Banks is a former basketball standout at Pearl River Central High School who has used his skills to carve out a career at the ...
by Jonathan Mitchell, Thursday, April 9, 2020 7:00 am
Sports
No way of knowing when spring sports will resume
The uncertainty of when or if sports will resume this spring has had a major impact on high school programs across the state and put ...
by Jonathan Mitchell, Thursday, April 9, 2020 7:00 am
News
Aldermen discuss E-911 consolidation cost
Despite a few technical difficulties that required adjusting a speaker setup, the majority of public officials at Poplarville’s Board of Aldermen were able to call ...
by Cathy Cook, Wednesday, April 8, 2020 7:00 am
Sports
USM runner overcomes doubters to find his place
Elijah Burton said he has always had a competitive fire within him. Whether it was playing football with his cousin in the front yard, or ...
by Jonathan Mitchell, Wednesday, April 8, 2020 7:00 am
Sports
MHSAA hoping to avoid cancelling spring sports
Up until this point high school sports in Mississippi have only been postponed, not cancelled. However, given the severity of the Coronavirus there’s no telling ...
by Jonathan Mitchell, Wednesday, April 8, 2020 7:00 am
News
Courthouse Annex nearly complete
The Pearl River County Courthouse Annex is nearly complete, but it may be a while before county officials are able to utilize the new space ...
by Cathy Cook, Wednesday, April 8, 2020 7:00 am
News
City Council conduct business via teleconference during pandemic
Picayune’s City Council conducted business via teleconference Tuesday night, where Councilors approved a motion to continue the previously issued emergency declaration that has asked citizens ...
by Jeremy Pittari, Wednesday, April 8, 2020 7:00 am
News
Supervisors issue checks to G4 after Supreme Court decision
Pearl River County paid over $40,000 to G4 LLC, after the state Supreme Court settled a lawsuit between the two entities concerning taxes on an ...
by Cathy Cook, Tuesday, April 7, 2020 7:00 am
News
Two local deaths from COVID-19 reported
As of 6 p.m. Sunday, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported that there have been 51 deaths from a total of 1,738 COVID-19 cases ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, April 7, 2020 7:00 am
Sports
Former Poplarville baseball player chasing his dreams
Canaan Ray has been playing baseball for as long as he can remember. Starting with tee ball at about the age of 4, Ray constantly ...
by Jonathan Mitchell, Tuesday, April 7, 2020 7:00 am
News
Testing site held in Carriere
Free COVID-19 tests were available in Carriere on Saturday at a drive-thru test site run by the State Department of Health and the University of ...
by Cathy Cook, Tuesday, April 7, 2020 7:00 am
Sports
Hunters having to change with the times
Hunting is a way to not only provide food but also serves as a sport for enthusiasts across the country. According to the Mississippi Department ...
by Jonathan Mitchell, Tuesday, April 7, 2020 7:00 am
Business
Picayune Chiropractic providing emergency care
For the past three weeks, like many other medical services in the Pearl River County area, Picayune Chiropractic has been providing emergency care to prevent ...
by Jeremy Pittari, Tuesday, April 7, 2020 7:00 am
News
Bond project may end earlier than planned
Construction at the Pearl River Central School District campuses is on track, and may be completed faster if students do not return for the rest ...