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Intersection of Quince Street and West Canal Street to Close for Resurfacing
The intersection of Quince Street and West Canal Street will be closed for resurfacing starting at 6 a.m. ...
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Pearl River County to Hold Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event
The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors will host a Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day on Saturday, March ...
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Two Arrested for Felony Child Abuse, Drug Possession in Pearl River County
Two Poplarville residents were arrested Wednesday following a search warrant executed by the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office ...
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Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office Releases December Arrest Report
The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office (PRCSO) has released its list of arrests for December 2024, highlighting multiple ...
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Two Arrested on Drug Charges Following Shoplifting Investigation
Two individuals were arrested on drug-related charges Friday, Jan. 25, 2025, following an investigation into a shoplifting incident, ...
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Major Drug Bust in Picayune Uncovers Drugs, Firearms, and Alligators
A Picayune man is behind bars after a major drug bust uncovered firearms, illegal substances, and eight alligators ...
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Crosby Arboretum will host Forge Day Jan. 18
By Susan Collins-Smith MSU Extension Service The Crosby Arboretum will host its annual Forge Day Jan. 18 in ...
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FBI Honors Percy Foxworth with Ceremony in Poplarville
The FBI held a solemn ceremony Monday in Poplarville, placing flowers on the headstone of Assistant Director Percy ...
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Matt Buckley Joins Picayune Item as Regional Account Executive
Carpenter Media Group and the Picayune Item have hired Matt Buckley as a Regional Account Executive for the ...
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Ezell Named Vice Chair of Key Congressional Committees
Congressman Mike Ezell, R-Miss., has been appointed Vice Chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the ...
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Man Arrested Following High-Speed Pursuit in Pearl River County
A Picayune man is facing multiple felony charges after leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit Thursday afternoon, ...
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Search Warrant Leads to Arrests in Pearl River County
In collaboration with the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant ...
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Bogalusa Mayor Tyrin Truong Arrested on Drug and Solicitation charges
Bogalusa Mayor Tyrin Truong was arrested Tuesday morning and charged as part of a major investigation into a ...
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PRCHS Blue Maskers Advance to State Drama Competition
The Pearl River Central High School Blue Maskers are taking center stage at the state level after their ...
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Pearl River County Welcomes New Firetruck for Southeast Fire Department
Pearl River County has officially added a new firetruck to the Southeast Fire Department’s fleet, enhancing local emergency ...
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Pearl River Central Graduate Among Victims of New Orleans Terror Attack
Matthew Tenedorio, a Pearl River Central High School graduate and audiovisual technician, was among 14 people killed in ...
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Picayune Police Report Increased Arrests, Highlight Community Engagement in 2024
The Picayune Police Department made 933 arrests in 2024, an increase from 918 in 2023, with notable changes ...
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Sheriff’s Office Seeks Information on Two Runaway Juveniles
The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating two runaway juveniles who left ...
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Supreme Court Justices, Appeals Judges Sworn In; Governor Highlights Importance of Judicial Service
New and returning Mississippi Supreme Court Justices and Court of Appeals Judges took their oaths of office on ...
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Pearl River County Caps 2024 with Record Infrastructure Contracts, Improvements
Pearl River County concluded 2024 by awarding the most infrastructure contracts during a single meeting, marking a milestone ...
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Two Arrested in Pearl River County with Ties to Colorado Investigation
Two individuals connected to a missing persons investigation in Colorado were apprehended Monday in Pearl River County, Mississippi, ...
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15th Circuit Intervention Court Awarded $75,000 Grant for Program Growth
The 15th Circuit Intervention Court has received a $75,000 grant from the Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation to ...
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PRC High School Softball Coaching Staff Gets Boost with New Additions
PRC High School recently filled out its softball coaching staff with the addition of former Lady Devils standout ...
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Picayune Item’s Top Stories of 2024: Highlights of Local Developments and Events
The year 2024 featured a variety of developments and incidents in Picayune, ranging from public safety to infrastructure ...
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Colorado Homicide Suspects Sought in Mississippi After Vehicle Recovered
Authorities are searching for Johnny Rankin Morris and Hailey Diane Cole, who are wanted in Colorado for questioning ...