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Fight & Flight: Man wanted for felony waves machete at deputies, flees
At about 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department received a trespassing call at 17 Alabama lane. The caller said Christopher Eastman, 41, of ...
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Hunting popular family tradition
Scotty Davis, owner of Davis Sports and Outdoors, treasures being able to hunt with his family over the holidays. “My whole family spends a lot ...
by Chris Marquette, Wednesday, November 25, 2015 7:00 am
Columns
Black Friday’s not worth it
I never really understood the appeal of going shopping on Black Friday. I mean, I get that people enjoy getting holiday gifts for low prices, ...
by Chris Marquette, Wednesday, November 25, 2015 7:00 am
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Picayune is a great place to retire
According to the website Social Daily Post, Picayune ranks at No. 4 on the top 10 list of best cities to retire in Mississippi. It ...
by Chris Marquette, Friday, November 20, 2015 7:00 am
Sports
PRC vs. Wayne County preview
By Chris Marquette Picayune Item The Blue Devils (11-1, 7-0) host Wayne County (9-3, 6-1) Friday for the second round of the 5A Mississippi State ...
by Chris Marquette, Thursday, November 19, 2015 7:00 am
Sports
Poplarville boys get win in home opener
By Chris Marquette Picayune Item POPLARVILLE — The Poplarville boys won their first home basketball game of the season in a 60-33 blowout against Pearl ...
by Chris Marquette, Thursday, November 19, 2015 7:00 am
Sports
Lady Blue Devils improve to 3-1
By Chris Marquette Picayune Item POPLARVILLE — The Lady Blue Devils went on the road to Poplarville and improved to 3-1 on the season with ...
by Chris Marquette, Thursday, November 19, 2015 7:00 am
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Over 8 million may have diabetes
According to the American Diabetes Association, 29.1 million Americans, or 9.3 percent of the entire population, had diabetes. Of those cases, 21 million were diagnosed, ...
by Chris Marquette, Thursday, November 19, 2015 7:00 am
Columns
Thanksgiving traditions
One of my favorite aspects of Pearl River County is how tight-knit and family centered the community is. We are quickly approaching the Thanksgiving holiday, ...
by Chris Marquette, Wednesday, November 18, 2015 7:00 am
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Teddy Bear House Museum opens
The Teddy Bear House Museum welcomed visitors of all ages for a look at more than 15,000 teddy bears on Monday. The grand opening event ...