Alexander Moraski

The Picayune Maroon Tide, riding a five-game winning streak, will look to continue their successful run against George County when the Rebels visit Friday at 7 p.m. Picayune has maintained an undefeated record against George County since October 2014, winning four consecutive games in the matchup.

Sixth-grade students at Pearl River Central Middle School recently observed a demonstration by the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department’s K-9 unit. The visit, led by Sergeant Anthony, Corporal Polizzi, and Deputy Wilson, featured K-9 partners Diller and Ozara and the department’s newest addition, a Belgian Malinois puppy named Schalk. The K-9 handlers showcased criminal apprehension […]

Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office K9s Diller and Ozara are set to receive new bullet- and stab-resistant vests provided by the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vests, sponsored by the Survival Armor Incentive Program, will be customized with the inscription “Gifted by Vested Interest in K9s and Survival Armor.” Delivery is anticipated […]

For the second time this season, the No. 10 Pearl River women’s soccer team found itself behind against archrival Gulf Coast. Less than a month after a deflating loss at the hands of the Bulldogs, Pearl River turned the tide on MGCCC, ending its season with a 3-1 victory in the Gulf South District Quarterfinal Friday night […]

The Mississippi State University (MSU) South Mississippi Branch All-America Selections (AAS) Display Garden has earned First Place in the 2024 Landscape Design Challenge. This national contest, held annually across the United States and Canada, recognizes outstanding display gardens, and the Pearl River County Master Gardeners have once again brought home a top honor for Mississippi. […]

Tropical Storm Rafael is currently delivering significant rainfall across Jamaica as it approaches the Cayman Islands, where hurricane conditions are anticipated. Forecasters predict the storm will intensify into a hurricane later today before impacting western Cuba and moving into the Gulf of Mexico by Wednesday night. A tropical storm warning is in effect for the […]

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Throughout September, the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office (PRCSO) has reported multiple arrests involving drivers suspected of impaired driving, many of whom face additional charges for traffic violations and possession of controlled substances. On Sept. 4, a PRCSO deputy avoided a head-on collision after observing a vehicle driving in his lane. The driver, William McCoy, […]

A bar fight on Oct. 19 at the Covington Beer Garden left one man with severe injuries, prompting an investigation by the Covington Police Department that led to the arrest of two individuals from Mississippi. The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department assisted in apprehending the suspects, identified as Nikki Fuega, 28, and Nicholas Gonzales III, […]

On Monday, the City of Picayune honored U.S. Army Sergeant Sidney L. Worthy as Veteran of the Year during a wreath-laying service and celebration. Community members gathered under clear skies, accompanied by the Picayune Memorial High School band and the Picayune NJROTC, to recognize Worthy and all local veterans for their service. Mayor Jim Luke […]