Pearl River County, MS Breaking News Headlines Today

News about Pearl River County

Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Pearl River County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 91 stories have been published about Pearl River County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

Local News Publishers

Suggest a source

Looking for a source we don't already have? Suggest one here.

Woman accused of killing husband outside Poplarville courthouse denied bond - SuperTalk Mississippi

The woman at the center of a deadly courthouse shooting in Mississippi has been denied bond. Tanya Lindell Saucier will remain behind bars as she awaits trial for the murder of her estranged husband, James Ray Saucier, after Judge Steve Simpson rejected her request Tuesday to be released on bond. In December 2024, Tanya was taken into custody for allegedly killing her husband outside the Pearl River County Courthouse in Poplarville. The two had …Poplarville · Poplarville Read Article

Picayune man first to be sentenced under Parker’s Law - Picayune Item

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Jarrell faces 40 years for role in fentanyl-related death A Picayune man is the first to be sentenced under Parker’s Law following a conviction for fentanyl delivery resulting in death and other drug-related charges. Derek Jarrell, 44, was sentenced last week to 40 years in prison. The case is believed to be the first conviction in the state under Parker’s Law, a statute passed in 2022 that increases penalties for sales of fentanyl that result i…Law · Picayune Read Article

Pearl River County Technology Park breaks ground - Picayune Item

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Gov. Tate Reeves joined other officials at a groundbreaking ceremony for the Pearl River County Technology Park on Tuesday, July 29. After an opening prayer, the singing of the national anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance, Pearl River County Administrator Adrain Lumpkin shared a few comments. He acknowledged and thanked several community members who attended the ceremony and highlighted the origins of the project. Glade Woods began developing th…Picayune · Picayune Read Article

David Tillman - Picayune Item

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Funeral service will be held Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, time 11 a.m., visitation from 10 a.m., until 11 a.m., at New Hebron Baptist Church, for David Tillman, age 79, of Carriere, Miss., passed away Aug. 2, 2025 in Gulfport Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, Miss. A native of Carriere, Miss., he was baptized at New Hebron Baptist Church at an early age. He graduated from George Washington Carver High School. He loved driving trucks cross country. Sur…Pearl River County · Pearl River County Read Article

Bobbett Hazel Gunnells - Picayune Item

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Bobbett Hazel Gunnells, a beloved matriarch, passed away on Aug. 3, 2025, in Picayune, Miss. She was born in New Hampshire on Nov. 2, 1946 and lived a life filled with love and family. She was happily married for 63 years to the love of her life Luther Earl Gunnells Jr. Bobbett was the cherished mother of three sons, Joseph Gunnells Sr. (Holly), Jeffery Gunnells (Michele), and Jesse Gunnells Sr. (Kelly), as well as a devoted daughter, Joyce Barr…Pearl River County · Pearl River County Read Article

James Michael Saunders - Picayune Item

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Funeral Services for James Michael Saunders, age 81, of Picayune, Miss., who passed away Monday, July 28, 2025, will be held Tuesday, Aug. 05, 2025 at 11 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 5, 2025 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Burial will be in Biloxi National Cemetery, Aug. 05, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. under the direction of McDonald Funeral Home. Father Joseph Mensah…Pearl River County · Pearl River County Read Article

72 Pearl River athletes and nine teams recognized by NJCAA for their academic success

Pearl River is proud to announce 72 student-athletes, and nine teams were recognized by the National Junior College Athletic Association for their academic success.Education · Poplarville Read Article

'We get people in here regularly:' how Hope Thrift in Picayune helps animals in need - WXXV News 25

PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV) — Anytime you walk in Hope Thrift in Picayune, you’re sure to see customers browsing the sections of goods and stopping by the cash register with a few prized finds. What you might not know is that every dime spent goes to help shelter pets at the Pearl River County SPCA. The store has grown exponentially throughout the years, and now occupies a 3,500 square foot storefront on the city’s Frontage Road. It’s furnished with …Pearl River County · Pearl River County Read Article

News about Pearl River County