The Picayune Maroon Tide hit the road for its first contest of the season, bringing home a hard-fought three-point victory over the Gulfport Admirals, 31-28. The Tide had to play from behind for most ...

Detectives with the Picayune Police Department’s Special Operations Division learned about illegal drugs sales being conducted through a text message from Daramie Magee, Chief Joe Quave said. On ...

By Donna Campbell Officers with the Picayune Police Department’s Special Operations Division recovered 41 pressed pills containing fentanyl and over 5 ounces of methamphetamine along with packaging ...

With the help of a social media team that specializes in child predator operations, Picayune police arrested a 64-year-old man on charges of possession of child pornography, authorities said. More ...

An off-duty deputy with the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department and a resident with a keen eye led to the arrest of a man wanted in Collins. Scottie Mitchell, 47, was arrested Aug. 20 by Picayune ...

NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre paid an inspirational visit to South Side Upper Elementary School on Monday to read a short story, share motivational words and answer questions from excited students.

A Pearl River County man remains in custody at the Lenoir Rowell Criminal Justice Center on charges of child exploitation. Justice Court Judge Jason Hunt denied bond for Robert Leslie Pullens Thursday ...

The City of Picayune received an unmodified opinion, the highest possible rating, on its Fiscal Year 2023 audit. The audit was conducted by the Hattiesburg-based TMH CPA and Consulting Firm. Auditor ...

Memorial services will be held Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church. The Rev. Louis Thomas will officiate at the service. Anterio was born Mar. 28, 1987 to his loving and ...

The Picayune Police Department recognized several of its own this month including three officers who nabbed a man accused of armed robbery. Patrolman Nathan Hoda, Detective Mike Hickey and Cpl.

Three people were arrested and charged with drug-related offenses after deputies found methamphetamine hidden in a plastic sweet tea jug, according to the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department.

Kayla De’Nea Causey, beloved daughter of Rosalind and Kevin Causey, and cherished twin sister, passed away at the tender age of 16. Kayla was a bright light to all who knew her. She touched many ...