Education
Exchange student enjoyed visit to Pearl River County
A foreign exchange student from Germany has blossomed during his 10 months in Carriere. Lennard Schroeder, also known as Lenny by his host family and ...
Alexandra Hedrick, Author at Picayune Item - Page 6 of 28
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Superkids raise funds for American Lung Association
The American Lung Association has recognized two students at Pearl River Central Upper and Lower Elementaries for raising the most money during a recent fundraiser. ...
by Alexandra Hedrick, Wednesday, May 7, 2014 7:00 am
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Marker set for installation
A new historical marker will soon be placed in front of the Intramodal Transportation Center in downtown Picayune. The sign will honor the confederate companies ...
by Alexandra Hedrick, Saturday, May 3, 2014 12:07 pm
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Suspects arrested for shooting out car windows
Two suspects were arrested after allegedly shooting out the windows of three vehicles, said Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Shane Tucker.
by Alexandra Hedrick, Friday, May 2, 2014 7:00 am
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County officials remember Joyce Culpepper
On Thursday morning, Pearl River County Supervisor Joyce Culpepper passed.
by Alexandra Hedrick, Friday, May 2, 2014 7:00 am
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Breakfast focused on children, church
Prayer was the main course of Mayor Ed Pinero’s first Prayer Breakfast with the Mayor.
by Alexandra Hedrick, Friday, May 2, 2014 7:00 am
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Picayune archery team had good year
The first year Picayune Memorial High School archery team placed second in the 5A division at the state competition in Jackson on April 15.
by Alexandra Hedrick, Thursday, May 1, 2014 7:00 am
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PRC hosts scared straight speech
Pearl River Central High School hosted an assembly in February to discuss sex, substance abuse, sexual abuse, Internet safety, bullying and the influence of media ...
by Alexandra Hedrick, Thursday, May 1, 2014 7:00 am
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Helping in the wake of tragedies
Four Picayune Fire Department firefighters traveled to Louisville, Miss. to help our fellow Mississippians after a tornado destroyed parts of the small town.
by Alexandra Hedrick, Wednesday, April 30, 2014 7:00 am
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Agencies work two fires in county
Pearl River County Volunteer Fire Departments responded to two structure fires in the early morning hours of Tuesday.