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picayuneitem.com > 2026 > 09 > missing-jury-duty-scam-circulating-pearl-river-county

Missing Jury Duty scam circulating Pearl River County

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (175+ words) Picayune Item Missing Jury Duty scam circulating Pearl River County Published 8:00 am Tuesday, September 8, 2026 There is a new scam circulating in Pearl River County that the Sheriff’s Department wants everyone to be aware of. Scammers are calling people using the…...

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picayuneitem.com > 2026 > 09 > candlelight-vigil-held-to-remember-those-who-overdosed

Candlelight vigil held to remember those who overdosed

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (175+ words) Picayune Item Candlelight vigil held to remember those who overdosed Published 8:00 pm Monday, September 7, 2026 The Restore Pain Center, located at 7306 US 11 in Carriere, held a public candlelight vigil on Monday, August 31, in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day. International Overdose…...

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picayuneitem.com > 2026 > 08 > high-speed-chase-leads-to-two-arrests

High-speed chase leads to two arrests

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (263+ words) Picayune Item High-speed chase leads to two arrests Published 10:00 am Thursday, August 13, 2026 Justin Sims, 38, and Charaman Jefferson, 29, were arrested by the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department following a high-speed chase that lasted for 22 miles. Officers attempted to conduct a traffic…...

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picayuneitem.com > 2026 > 08 > picayune-city-leadership-advocates-for-flood-relief-and-infrastructure

Picayune City Leadership advocates for flood relief and infrastructure

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (131+ words) Published 4:00 pm Thursday, August 6, 2026 During these discussions, city officials sought guidance and potential aid regarding the recent flood damage. Leaders learned firsthand about the federal criteria required for a presidential disaster declaration, noting that a specific cumulative dollar threshold must…...

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picayuneitem.com > 2026 > 07 > missing-man-last-seen-in-pearl-river-county

Missing Man last seen in Pearl River County

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (127+ words) Picayune Item Missing Man last seen in Pearl River County Published 12:00 pm Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Clinton Crowe, 56, has been reported missing from St. Tammany Parish as of Saturday, July 4, and is classified as endangered. Crowe was last seen in the 100 block…...

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picayuneitem.com > 2026 > 07 > picayune-main-street-due-for-downtown-roadmap-refresh

Picayune Main Street due for Downtown Roadmap Refresh

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (190+ words) Picayune Item Picayune Main Street due for Downtown Roadmap Refresh Published 2:00 pm Friday, July 17, 2026 The Mississippi Main Street Association has been awarded $180,000 in funding for several Downtown Roadmap Refresh projects in 2026, including one for Picayune Main Street. This funding comes…...

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picayuneitem.com > 2026 > 07 > three-injured-during-shooting

Three injured during shooting

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (150+ words) Published 8:00 pm Wednesday, July 15, 2026 A shooting in Picayune on Sunday, July 12, 2026, left three people injured. The Picayune Police Department was notified of the shooting in the 700 block of South Haugh Avenue around 11:00 p.m. Upon arriving at the scene, police found Lamar…...

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picayuneitem.com > 2026 > 07 > st-john-the-baptist-parish-council-june-9th-minutes

St. John the Baptist Parish Council June 9th minutes

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1153+ words) Published 12:00 pm Thursday, July 2, 2026 Official proceedings St. John the Baptist Parish Council Tuesday, June 9th, 2026. The Council of the Parish of St. John the Baptist Parish, State of Louisiana, met in Regular Session in the St. John the Baptist Parish Government…...

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picayuneitem.com > 2026 > 06 > st-john-the-baptist-parish-council-may-19-minutes

St. John the Baptist Parish Council May 19 minutes

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (234+ words) Published 8:00 pm Monday, June 1, 2026 Special meeting official proceedings St. John the Baptist Parish CouncilChairman Robert Arcuri The Council of the Parish of St. John the Baptist Parish, State of Louisiana, met in Special Meeting in the St. John the Baptist…...

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picayuneitem.com > 2026 > 06 > 164547

St. John the Baptist Parish Council May 12 minutes

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (610+ words) Published 6:00 pm Monday, June 1, 2026 Official proceedings St. John the Baptist Parish Council Tuesday, May 12th, 2026 The Council of the Parish of St. John the Baptist Parish, State of Louisiana, met in Regular Session in the St. John the Baptist Parish Courthouse,…...