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Area school districts to consider MEC program
Last week, Mississippi Economic Council President and CEO Blake Wilson stopped in Picayune to share some of his thoughts on Mississippi’s economic future. During part ...
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Sen. Seymour sets sights for January
In January, Mike Seymour will be sworn in as the newest state senator representing District 47. Although Seymour is a freshman legislator, he said he ...
by Jesse Wright, Monday, December 14, 2015 9:56 am
Columns
Christmas in Picayune
Christmas is a universal time of celebrating friends and family, eating together and general goodwill, but each country—and each city and town—celebrates the holiday in ...
by Jesse Wright, Saturday, December 12, 2015 7:00 am
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Sobriety doesn’t mean giving up holiday fun
With Christmas and New Years come holiday parties and with holiday parties, often, comes alcohol. For those who struggle with addiction, Issac Boose said this ...
by Jesse Wright, Thursday, December 10, 2015 2:46 pm
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Protecting traditional ways
Billy Frank Brown’s family has been in the Silver Run area since before there was a Silver Run. “Carlos Ladner moved in (the area) in ...
by Jesse Wright, Thursday, December 10, 2015 12:40 pm
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Planning commission meeting does not clear up sign uncertainty
The big showdown between two sign companies Tuesday before the Picayune Planning Commission didn’t come to pass—but that doesn’t mean the issue has been resolved. ...
by Jesse Wright, Wednesday, December 9, 2015 8:44 am
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Man hopes community can help ID hit-and-run driver
Josh Detrick said he had plans Friday evening to go Christmas shopping with his wife. But a hit-and-run car accident put his Christmas shopping plans ...
by Jesse Wright, Wednesday, December 9, 2015 8:42 am
Columns
The only shopping guide you’ll need
As a child, Christmas was an annual learning experience. As a child, I realized toys aren’t the same as real things. Toys represent real things, ...
by Jesse Wright, Tuesday, December 8, 2015 7:00 am
Columns
Go, fake me, and do us both proud
I got a letter this week from the federal Office of Personnel Management. No letter from the federal government is ever a good thing and ...
by Jesse Wright, Saturday, December 5, 2015 7:00 am
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Local bakers in sticky situation
Since a statewide cottage food law was passed in 2013, home cooks and bakers have had an easier time selling their goods at farmer’s markets, ...