Breaking News
Council told new company coming to town to provide 100 jobs
A new company is expected to set up shop in Picayune’s Industrial park that will bring 25 initial jobs to the city, with 75 more ...
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Council told new company coming to town to provide 100 jobs
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News
Two of three Picayune mayoral candidates speak with Item
Two of three candidates running for mayor of Picayune took time out of their day to speak with the Picayune Item about their goals and ...
by Jeremy Pittari, Saturday, February 27, 2021 7:00 am
Breaking News
Suspect arrested in juvenile shooting at Grande Oak apartments
A 13-year-old has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the shooting of three other juveniles that occurred Sunday afternoon at the Grande Oak apartments ...
by Jeremy Pittari, Wednesday, February 24, 2021 10:17 am
News
Parking lot by Picayune City Hall gets upgrade
What was a run down lot next to City Hall in Picayune has been transformed to a concrete parking lot with brick pavers. The revamped ...
by Jeremy Pittari, Wednesday, February 24, 2021 7:00 am
Breaking News
Picayune Police working shooting case at Grande Oak Apartments
This story has been updated to correct the spelling of Grade Oak apartments Investigators with the Picayune Police Department are working a case involving a ...
by Jeremy Pittari, Monday, February 22, 2021 8:33 am
News
Council approves changes to paving project, abatement program
Revisions to an abatement program within the city of Picayune were approved by the City Council, along with a change to the citywide paving project. ...
by Jeremy Pittari, Friday, February 19, 2021 5:04 pm
News
Council approves motion to begin process of allowing golf carts on city streets
Golf carts could soon be seen traversing the streets within certain areas of the city of Picayune. That possibility comes after Tuesday’s motion by the ...
by Jeremy Pittari, Wednesday, February 17, 2021 3:33 pm
News
Picayune School District recognizes spelling bee winner
Cailyn Burge, a sixth grade student at South Side Upper Elementary was recognized by the Picayune School District Board of Trustees for winning the county ...
by Jeremy Pittari, Monday, February 15, 2021 4:23 pm
News
Public asked to avoid driving during predicted winter storm
With the high probability of a winter storm affecting Pearl River County Monday into Tuesday morning, Picayune Police Chief Freddy Dreannan asks the motoring public ...
by Jeremy Pittari, Sunday, February 14, 2021 9:20 am
Education
Picayune announces Teachers of the Year
Picayune School District’s Board of Trustees recognized this year’s Teachers of the Year during Tuesday’s meeting. Before announcing those exceptional educators, Career and Technical Center ...