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More bridge, road construction set to start soon 27 Aug 2013 | 05:00 pm
Pearl River County will begin construction soon to replace the old bridge on J.J. Holcomb Road near Section Line Road.
County fair coming soon 27 Aug 2013 | 05:00 pm
The 69th Pearl River County Fair and Livestock Show Sept. 3-7 will be held at the fairgrounds here and is the perfect follow-up for the Labor Day holiday Sept. 2.
Suspect caught with trash can full of guns 27 Aug 2013 | 05:00 pm
In the early hours of the morning on Sunday, officers spotted a burglary suspect walking down the street pulling a trash can full of what are believed to be stolen goods.
Supervisors hear pleas for budget increases 27 Aug 2013 | 05:00 pm
The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors continued conducting budget hearings at last Wednesday’s meeting.
Pet Talk: Safely medicating Spot 27 Aug 2013 | 01:15 am
Whether it’s antibiotics, pain meds, or flea and tick prevention, there are various things to keep in mind when choosing the right medication for your furry family member.
Suspect, truck sought in hit-and-run 25 Aug 2013 | 12:22 am
A cyclist was killed during a hit-and-run Thursday night about a quarter mile east of Gumpond Beall Road, said Deputy Sheriff Shane Tucker with the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department.
J.P. Johnson Park walking trail being paved 24 Aug 2013 | 05:00 pm
Crews with the City of Picayune Public Works department work on laying pavement for the new walking trail at J.P. Johnson Park on Rosa Street on Thursday morning.
4 charged with making meth 24 Aug 2013 | 05:00 pm
Four people were arrested Thursday night when the Hancock County Narcotics Division discovered an active meth lab off Mississippi Highway 607.
More than 2 pounds of pot, 5 plants found 24 Aug 2013 | 05:00 pm
A Carriere man was arrested after the Pearl River County Narcotics Division discovered more than two pounds of marijuana and five marijuana plants.
Man, teen girl arrested for drugs 24 Aug 2013 | 05:00 pm
An officer on patrol on Aug. 17 recognized a driver known to have an outstanding warrant with the Picayune Police Department and conducted a traffic stop.