1+ week, 4+ day ago   (409+ words) Published 8:00 am Tuesday, September 1, 2026 This morning I sat on my hammock in the backyard and could feel just a hint of the fall weather to come. A true southerner, especially from the Deep South, can feel the change coming. A…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (245+ words) Picayune Item Luxus Aesthetics and Wellness concludes two-day celebration Published 10:00 am Friday, August 21, 2026 Luxus Aesthetics and Wellness recently celebrated its grand reopening at a new location with a two-day event on Friday, Aug. 14, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 15, from 10:00 a.m. to…...

1+ mon, 6+ hour ago   (114+ words) Published 8:00 pm Wednesday, August 12, 2026 The Friends of the Margaret Reed Crosby Memorial Library are hosting their Annual Book Sale in Holland Hall of the Crosby Memorial Library. The book sale will be open every day from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. until Friday, Aug....

1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (1743+ words) Published 3:08 pm Friday, August 7, 2026 Many people choose not to leave the state they were raised in for reasons ranging from wanting to be close to family, to not having the resources to leave, to sticking with a lower cost of…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (212+ words) Published 8:00 pm Thursday, July 23, 2026 The Picayune City Council met on Tuesday, July 21, to discuss several important matters. During the new business segment, the council unanimously approved a request to appoint a municipal advisor for the city. Additionally, an annual consulting…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (228+ words) Published 8:00 pm Thursday, July 16, 2026 Smart Landscapes is hosting a virtual webinar on Wednesday, August 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This online workshop will be divided into two sections: “Native Trees for Mississippi Landscapes” and “Creating a Pollinator Garden.” Smart Landscapes is an initiative…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (501+ words) Picayune Item Arboretum Paths: Finding time to appreciate nature doesn’t require much time at all! Published 2:00 pm Tuesday, June 30, 2026 As I prepare to write this last column and fully embrace my retirement, I’ve been reminiscing about my time at Crosby…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (205+ words) Published 4:00 pm Monday, June 29, 2026 With summer officially here, it is important to protect your skin health from harsh UV rays. Daily applications of SPF can help prevent skin cancer, sun damage, signs of aging, and skin discoloration. Rebecca Grob, owner…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (305+ words) Published 12:00 pm Monday, June 29, 2026 6Bears 3D Printing visited the Margaret Reed Crosby Memorial Library on Monday, June 15, to provide an introduction to 3D printing. A standard medium-sized 3D printer typically costs around $250 and comes with features such as auto-leveling and filament sensors. These beginner-friendly…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (250+ words) Picayune Item Arboretum Paths: Visit our tapestry of Mississippi wildflowers Published 8:00 pm Thursday, June 25, 2026 Flowers in these savanna grasslands range from the tall to the tiny. At least five species of petite candy root (Polygala) can be found in the…...