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Alabama Football Gets Commitment From Blue-Chip Mississippi DL

SEC · Picayune

Alabama Football Gets Commitment From Blue-Chip Mississippi DL

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Alabama football pulled one of the top recruits in Mississippi for its 2026 recruiting class. Nolan Wilson, a defensive lineman from Picayune Memorial committed to the Crimson Tide on Friday, he told Rivals.See the Story

Nolan Wilson: Maroon Tide Turned Crimson - Picayune Item

Trade · Picayune

Nolan Wilson: Maroon Tide Turned Crimson - Picayune Item

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By Alexandira Bonin Most athletes start developing their trade before losing their baby teeth, however, Nolan Wilson didn’t start until his 10th-grade year. A year later, he started receiving Division I offers and has now committed to the University of Alabama from Picayune Memorial High School. 6-foot-4, 240-pound, a four-star recruit and an ESPN 300 No. 53 prospect, Wilson has proved the power behind Picayune’s notable football program when…Read Article

Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office Updates - Picayune Item

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Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office Updates - Picayune Item

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By Alexandria Bonin The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with narcotics investigators and the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, is continuing efforts to crack down on illegal substances in the county. On June 19, a traffic stop conducted by the Sheriff’s Office, narcotics investigators, and the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics led to the arrest of 47-year-old Bruce Barber for a traffic violation. Upon searching his vehicle, de…Read Article

Four Pearl River Wildcats selected in 2025 MLB Draft

Dreams came true for four current and former Pearl River baseball standouts Monday afternoon as they received the call of a lifetime, earning a selection in the 2025 Major League Baseball draft.MLB · Poplarville Read Article

MISSING IN MISSISSIPPI: Clyde Ellis, Pearl River County - Darkhorse Press

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Woman, two inmates face charges in Pearl River County contraband case

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POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WHLT) - Pearl River County deputies said a woman and two inmates were charged in connection to a contraband case. On July 8, a deputy observed a white car pull up to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on Highway 11 and Highway 26 in Poplarville. Investigators said a woman got out of the vehicle and placed a bag in the storage shed behind the EOC building. 8 Marion County stores fail underage compliance checks The dep…Poplarville · Poplarville Read Article

Melissa Adele Dearman - Picayune Item

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Memorial Services for Melissa Adele Dearman, age 50, of Picayune, Miss. who passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025 will be held, Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 12 p.m. in McDonald Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home. Services are under the direction of McDonald Funeral Home. The Rev. Lisa Pridmore will officiate at the service. A native of New Orleans, La., Mel…Pearl River County · Pearl River County Read Article

Southern Gardening: Coreopsis are colorful and low-maintenance in gardens

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Coreopsis, our state wildflower here in Mississippi, is getting the spotlight it deserves at Mississippi State University’s South Mississippi Branch Experiment Station in Poplarville.Poplarville · Poplarville Read Article

Larry Miele - Picayune Item

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Funeral Services for Larry Ray Miele, age 82, of Picayune, Miss., who passed away peacefully, Sunday, July 6, 2025, will be held, Monday, July 14, 2025 at 12 p.m. at Resurrection Life Worship Center. Visitation will be Monday, July 14, 2025 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Resurrection Life Worship Center. Burial will be in Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery under the direction of McDonald Funeral Home at a later date. The Rev. Allen Hickman w…Pearl River County · Pearl River County Read Article

Mitchell Smith: Tidesman To Commodore - Picayune Item

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Mitchell Smith, the 6-foot-6, 300-pound, three-star offensive lineman, is now set to join the SEC as a Vanderbilt Commodore. But despite this major accomplishment, Smith remains deeply connected to his roots in Picayune. To rewind, Smith began his football journey at just 8 years old. It all started in a place where many Picayune residents hold fond memories—Friendship Park. Though his family has a brief history with the sport and a love for the…SEC · Picayune Read Article

Pearl River County Supervisors Discuss Economic Development, Contractor Oversight, and Jail Technology Upgrades - Picayune Item

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The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors met Monday to address a wide-ranging agenda that included progress on infrastructure and economic development projects, grant applications, code enforcement issues, and possible upgrades to the county jail’s communications system. A key highlight of the meeting was the presentation of a $50,000 grant check from Mississippi Power to assist with ongoing site development at the Pearl River County Industri…Infrastructure · Pearl River County Read Article

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