Alexander Moraski

City officials recognized the Poplarville Fire Department on June 13 for its achievement in improving the city’s municipal fire insurance classification from Class 7 to Class 5, a milestone effective May 12, 2025, as confirmed by the Mississippi State Rating Bureau. During a special ceremony at the Poplarville Fire Station, Mayor Louise Smith and the […]

The City of Picayune honored two longtime public servants during a recent City Council meeting, recognizing their contributions to local government and public safety. Battalion Chief Ottis Mitchell of the Picayune Fire Department was commended for his 28 years of service as he prepares for retirement. Mayor Jim Luke and councilmembers expressed gratitude for Mitchell’s […]

By Alexandria Bonin The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors convened on June 18 to discuss several countywide topics and to approve various initiatives and funding. Sign up for our daily email newsletter Get the latest news sent to your inbox The meeting opened with the board’s acknowledgment of Marlinda Guerra’s retirement after 27 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents about an ongoing phone scam involving a person falsely claiming to be a member of the department and requesting money. According to officials, several residents have reported receiving calls from an individual identifying himself as “Sgt. Johnson” with the department. Authorities stated that this person is […]

The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors met Monday to address a wide-ranging agenda that included progress on infrastructure and economic development projects, grant applications, code enforcement issues, and possible upgrades to the county jail’s communications system. A key highlight of the meeting was the presentation of a $50,000 grant check from Mississippi Power to […]

The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant on June 26, resulting in the arrest of 26-year-old Tyler Dustin McDonald on five counts of child exploitation. The department conducted a months-long investigation and carried out the warrant as part of the Mississippi Attorney General’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. According to […]

Mitchell Smith, the 6-foot-6, 300-pound, three-star offensive lineman, is now set to join the SEC as a Vanderbilt Commodore. But despite this major accomplishment, Smith remains deeply connected to his roots in Picayune. To rewind, Smith began his football journey at just 8 years old. It all started in a place where many Picayune residents […]

A Picayune man died Monday morning in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 59 in St. Tammany Parish, according to Louisiana State Police. The crash occurred around 10 a.m. near the Interstate 12 interchange and claimed the life of 64-year-old Barry D. Stockstill. Stockstill was driving a 2001 Mercury Mountaineer pulling a trailer northbound on I-59 […]