The Picayune City Council convened on Tuesday, Feb. 3, to recognize a new business, name the Employee of the Quarter and address lighting issues. Swing King University has been officially […] ...

Pearl River’s Lunch and Learn series continued to highlight state government with Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch as the speaker on Wednesday, Feb. 11. Before addressing community members and ...

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today registered her opposition to legislation to codify an existing moratorium on ...

The Picayune Onstage Community Theater will present the play “Almost, Maine” next weekend at the Parish Hall Theater, located at 1421 Goodyear Blvd. “Almost, Maine” is a romantic comedy written […] ...

The Picayune Memorial High School Maroon Tide is thrilled to announce its 12th Annual 5K for Cheer, taking place on Saturday, ...

Miss., today celebrated the final approval of a landmark Mississippi broadband initiative. On Feb. 9th, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration ...

Roll call: Lennix Madere, Jr., Councilman-at-Large, Div. A, Michael Wright, Councilman-at-Large, Div. B, Virgie Johnson, Councilwoman District I, Warren Torres, Jr ...

The Teddy Bear House Museum is beautifully decorated for Mardi Gras. The museum features masks and beads, showcasing vibrant yellow, purple, and green colors to celebrate with its visitors.

Picayune Item is thrilled to announce the arrival of Alyssa Rooks as the new regional digital marketing specialist for ...

On Feb. 4, 2026, Lois S. Smith returned to the arms of our loving Lord. Born in Lincoln, Ill., on July 8, 1940, Lois was the last of nine children. She was the cherished wife of Alan L. Smith for 65 ...

James Ronald Walters, age 71, passed away on Nov. 27, 2025. Born Sept. 10, 1954, James will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose greatest pride was his ...