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Safety Town and Junior Police Academy Bring Euclid Officers and Kids Together

Education · Picayune

Safety Town and Junior Police Academy Bring Euclid Officers and Kids Together

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Euclid Police focus on youth programs like Safety Town and Junior Police Academy to foster community trust and safety education among local children and teens.See the Story

Carriere Deaths Ruled Homicide-Suicide Following Domestic Dispute, Sheriff’s Department Says - Picayune Item

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Carriere Deaths Ruled Homicide-Suicide Following Domestic Dispute, Sheriff’s Department Says - Picayune Item

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By Alexandira Bonin The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department has launched an investigation into a homicide-suicide that occurred Friday, June 13, at 100 Peach Tree Drive in Carriere. Deputies responded that afternoon to reports of gunshots in the area. Upon arrival, they discovered a deceased white female, later identified as Marlaina Cortez, who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Additionally, deputies discovered a deceased white male,…Read Article

Supervisors Recognize Longtime Employee, Advance Tech Park Projects and Drainage Work - Picayune Item

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Supervisors Recognize Longtime Employee, Advance Tech Park Projects and Drainage Work - Picayune Item

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By Alexandria Bonin The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors convened on June 18 to discuss several countywide topics and to approve various initiatives and funding. The meeting opened with the board’s acknowledgment of Marlinda Guerra’s retirement after 27 years of dedicated service as payroll clerk. Her retirement will take effect June 30. Guerra was presented with a certificate commemorating her service throughout the years. A represent…Read Article

John Jacob Furey - Picayune Item

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Funeral Services for John Jacob Furey, age 82, of Picayune, Miss., who passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025, will be held Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 9 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. at First Southern Baptist Church of Pearlington. Burial will be in Log Town Cemetery under the direction of McDonald Funeral Home. A native of Napoleon/Pearlington, Miss., he was the owner of …Pearl River County · Pearl River County Read Article

Jessie Mae House Rovira - Picayune Item

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Jessie Mae House Rovira entered into her eternal reward on June 15, 2025. Having been blessed with a lifetime of good health only this last year, was met with medical issues which impeded her mobility. She was born on Aug. 28, 1936 to the late Charles Robert and Laura Salande House. She is the oldest of four children, survived by her younger sister and friend, Joan Schaefer (Karl). She was proceeded in death by her twin brothers, Richard and R…Health · Pearl River County Read Article

Picayune Honors Fire Battalion Chief, Councilman for Years of Service - Picayune Item

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The City of Picayune honored two longtime public servants during a recent City Council meeting, recognizing their contributions to local government and public safety. Battalion Chief Ottis Mitchell of the Picayune Fire Department was commended for his 28 years of service as he prepares for retirement. Mayor Jim Luke and councilmembers expressed gratitude for Mitchell’s decades of dedication to protecting residents and mentoring firefighters. His…Pearl River County · Pearl River County Read Article

Community comes out to help clean up creek in Pearl River County - WXXV News 25

PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- Volunteers in Pearl River County rolled up their sleeves today to clean up some of the county’s waterways this morning. Volunteers were needed and headed down to the Megehee Bridge Recreation Area near the Ozona and Carriere communities, where they helped keep the watershed clean. Community service hours were available, raffle prizes, and lunch was also served to volunteers. This was vital for the environment and communit…Picayune · Picayune Read Article

Darlene Stockstill Necaise - Picayune Item

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Darlene Stockstill Necaise, born on Sept. 16, 1950, in Santa Rosa, Miss., passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025, in Picayune, Miss. She was a beacon of warmth and kindness, a cherished member of her community who found joy in the simplest of life’s pleasures. Darlene’s life was filled with vibrant experiences and a deep appreciation for nature. A passionate enthusiast of camping and fishing, she often sought solace and adventure in the great o…Pearl River County · Pearl River County Read Article

Ogean Volking - Picayune Item

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Ogean Volking, 89, a beloved longtime resident of Biloxi, Miss., passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Ocean Springs. Born to Horatio and Althea Lisenbea, Ogean lived a life marked by compassion, strength, and quiet service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Volking; her parents; her brother, Johnny Smith, and her sister, Glenda Cain. She is survived by her devoted children and their spouses, Russell Volking (Kat…Pearl River County · Pearl River County Read Article

Poplarville Fire Department Recognized for Class 5 Rating Milestone - Picayune Item

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City officials recognized the Poplarville Fire Department on June 13 for its achievement in improving the city’s municipal fire insurance classification from Class 7 to Class 5, a milestone effective May 12, 2025, as confirmed by the Mississippi State Rating Bureau. During a special ceremony at the Poplarville Fire Station, Mayor Louise Smith and the Board of Aldermen presented a formal resolution honoring the department’s professionalism, teamw…Picayune · Picayune Read Article

Pearl River promotes Michael Avalon to Director of Athletics

Pearl River Community College is proud to announce the promotion of longtime head baseball coach Michael Avalon to Director of Athletics.Athletics · Poplarville Read Article

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