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Rainbow Bridge connects pets to Picayune
“No longer by my side, forever in my heart, we will meet at the rainbow bridge, and we ...
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Two cities in one breakfast call
The Greater Picayune Area Chamber of Commerce and the Poplarville Chamber of Commerce are joining forces to host ...
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Woman arrested with six counts of vehicle burglary
Lydia Alexius, 37, was arrested by the Poplarville Police Department on Wednesday, February 25, for six counts of ...
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Crawfish cook-off returns
The Greater Picayune Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 4th Annual Chamber Crawfish Cook-Off and ...
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Hyde-Smith reintroduces ‘GRIP Act’
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has again teamed with U.S. Representative Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) to continue a bicameral ...
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Red Flag warning in Picayune
On Sunday, Feb. 22, a forest fire broke out in Lacombe, prompting a red flag warning across southeast ...
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Two arrested for possession of controlled substances
James Spence, 43, and Cameron Franks, 20, were arrested during a traffic stop in Picayune after methamphetamine and ...
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St. John the Baptist Parish Council Feb. 24 agenda
Agenda St. John the Baptist Parish Council regular meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 24th, 2026, 6:00 p.m. St. John the ...
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Pearl River Community College celebrates Black History Month
The Forrest County and Poplarville campuses of Pearl River Community College celebrated Black History Month with dedicated events ...
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Pistols ‘N’ Petticoats celebrate Valentine’s Day
The Pistols ‘N’ Petticoats Square Dance Club held their Valentine’s Day dance on Friday, Feb. 13. Members enjoyed ...
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Man shot in drive-by shooting
On Feb. 9, 2026, a man was admitted to Highland Hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound from a ...
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Primary election approaching
The Mississippi Primary Election is set for Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Polling places will be open from 7:00 ...
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Historical society discuss significance behind “Blood Moon over Bohemia”
The Pearl River County Historical Society held its monthly potluck on Wednesday, Feb. 11, to discuss the historical ...
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Morning call with Mayor Jim Luke
The Business is Brewing Morning Breakfast Call is returning this month with a twist. Mayor Jim Luke will ...
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Microchip scanning stations to help reunite pets
Pearl River County has launched two microchip scanning stations to help residents reunite lost or stray pets with ...
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Feb. 9-15 Booking Summary
Roy Shivon Abron, 55, 68 S. Fork Dr., Carriere. Arrested by Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office for trespass, ...
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Henleyfield Scholarship applications open
Henleyfield Community Inc. (HCI) is excited to announce the opening of a $2,000 scholarship. This scholarship will be ...
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House sends Maeghan’s Law, an amniotic fluid embolism reporting bill to Senate
The death of a Poplarville mother from a rare condition prompted one lawmaker to introduce a bill in ...
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Storytime at the Poplarville Public Library
The Poplarville Public Library offers a variety of events free to the public to promote community engagement. One ...
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Community Calendar Feb. 18-24
Feb. 18: The Crosby Arboretum will open up at 8 a.m. for ‘Wellness Wednesdays’ to give opportunity for ...
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Josh Robertson receives Harvey Miller Citizen Coach of the Year
The Picayune Maroon Tide Touchdown Club Banquet was held on Thursday, Feb. 5, to honor the senior football ...
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Wicker’s 2026 armed services priorities
For several years, I have had the unfortunate task of sounding the alarm about America’s increasingly unprepared military. ...
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Mallorie Mixon named ‘Employee of the Quarter’
The Picayune City Council convened on Tuesday, Feb. 3, to recognize a new business, name the Employee of ...