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Alabama Football Gets Commitment From Blue-Chip Mississippi DL

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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

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the Oaks at Crosby Commons - Picayune Item

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the Oaks at Crosby Commons - Picayune Item

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By Alexandria Bonin Picayune City Hall held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly built park, the Oaks of Crosby Commons, and swore in Jim Luke for his second term as mayor of Picayune, along with other members of the Picayune City Council, on Tuesday morning. The oak trees, which stand tall and cover the park fully, have been a part of Picayune for several years throughout the city’s history. Luke opened the ceremony by paying tribute to v…Read Article

City Council Discusses Community Growth and Recognizes Great Progress - Picayune Item

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City Council Discusses Community Growth and Recognizes Great Progress - Picayune Item

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By Alexandria Bonin The Picayune City Council convened Tuesday, July 1, to discuss multiple community matters. The meeting followed a successful morning that featured the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Oaks at Crosby Commons and the swearing-in of Mayor Jim Luke after his re-election, along with the entirety of Picayune’s City Council. To open the meeting, Michael Blades came forward to lead a Bible reading from Isaiah 61, verses 2 to 7, foll…Read Article

Elite Defensive Lineman’s Holiday Decision Sends Shockwaves Through SEC

The recruitment saga surrounding Picayune’s four-star defensive lineman, Nolan Wilson, has reached fever pitch, with eyes glued to his impending commitment decision this Friday, July 4th. The final five contenders? Ole Miss Rebels, Alabama Crimson Tide, Florida Gators, Miami Hurricanes, and Auburn Tigers – a veritable who’s who of college football powerhouses. But if you’re following the buzz, the real showdown seems to be brewing between Ole Mi…SEC · Picayune Read Article

Joseph Savaski Jr. - Picayune Item

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Joseph Savaski Jr. passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, at the age of 74. He was born on Feb. 19,1951, in New Orleans, La. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Savaski Sr. and Verna Landry Savaski, and stepfather, Joseph Senko. He was a beloved husband to his wife, Gail Krieger Savaski, for 55 years; caring father to Joseph Savaski (Lisa) and Kevin Savaski Sr. (Suzy); proud grandpa to Kevin Savaski Jr. (Kristen) and Nicholaus Sav…Pearl River County · Pearl River County See the Story

Reginald Knight - Picayune Item

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Funeral services will be held on July 12, 2025, with a visitation from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. The Funeral Service will begin at 1 p.m. at Weems Chapel United Methodist Church, Picayune, for Reginald (“24-7 Mobile”) Knight, aged 61, of Picayune, Miss., who died June 25, 2025, at his residence. Reginald graduated from Picayune Memorial High School and served in the U.S. Air Force. Reginald was preceded in death by his father, Gene Knight; grandpar…Pearl River County · Pearl River County Read Article

Dahlia Hunt - Picayune Item

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Picayune Airport Receives $2.7 Million in Federal Funding for Runway, Electrical Upgrades - Picayune Item

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Picayune Municipal Airport is undergoing a $2.7 million infrastructure upgrade funded primarily through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program. The project includes repaving the airport’s runway and upgrading its electrical systems. Construction began in March, and the runway is expected to remain closed through October. The funding includes a 5% local match, or approximately $160,000, with the remainder coming from fe…Picayune · Picayune Read Article

Mississippi Supreme Court Upholds Order for Special Election in Pearl River County Tax Assessor Race - Picayune Item

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The Mississippi Supreme Court has upheld a lower court’s ruling that mandates a special election in two precincts for the Republican primary runoff for Pearl River County tax collector/assessor, citing uncertainty in the election outcome due to illegal votes. The high court affirmed the Circuit Court of Pearl River County’s December 2023 decision to vacate the certification of Jo Lynn Houston, who was initially declared the winner by a two-vote …Pearl River County · Pearl River County Read Article

How One American Parish Put the Catechism Online — and Caught the Vatican’s Eye

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St. Peter’s Basilica and the Cover of the Catechism of the Catholic Church St. Charles Borromeo in Picayune, Mississippi, made internet history with a project so bold it needed Vatican approval — and got it.Vatican · Picayune Read Article

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,…Pearl River County · Pearl River County Read Article

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