Pearl River breast cancer nonprofit announces 15th annual gala

Alexa Hatten • July 15, 2026

Puttin’ On The Pink is a nonprofit breast cancer awareness organization that helps eligible people in Pearl River County pay for treatment-related expenses.

Proposed weir rehabilitation aims to restore East Pearl River

Alexa Hatten • July 14, 2026

Ward said restoring water flow would provide environmental, recreational and economic benefits for communities along the Pearl River. 

Pearl River County plans $3.9M emergency operations center

Alexa Hatten • July 10, 2026

The approximately $3.9 million project would replace the county's current Emergency Operations Center, which operates out of the former National Guard Armory at the intersection of highways 11 and 26 in Poplarville.

Picayune installs Safe Haven Baby Box, awaiting final activation

Alexa Hatten • July 2, 2026

The box is located at the Central Fire Station, which is staffed 24/7.

USPS: Poplarville post office nears completion

Alexa Hatten • June 26, 2026

The new post office inside the former Ramey's shopping center on South Main Street appears nearly complete from the outside, although USPS orders Debra Jean Fetterly said interior construction remains underway. 

Overcrowding tests Pearl River County SPCA’s no-kill mission

Sami Jordan • June 25, 2026

Mississippi has the highest animal shelter euthanasia rate in the nation — 18.3%, compared with a national average of about 5%.  

Weather damages Pearl River County blueberry crop

Alexa Hatten • June 17, 2026

A combination of frost, drought and heavy rainfall has damaged blueberry crops in Pearl River County, leaving some farmers with one of their worst harvest seasons in years. 

Picayune to turn on Highland Parkway lights June 16

Jaydon Koss • June 12, 2026

The Highland Park Lighting Project will add 20 lights along the route to the hospital, a primary gateway for residents seeking medical care. 

Historic Drug and Soda Fountain unveils remodeled storefront

Alexa Hatten • June 10, 2026

Pearl River Drug and Soda Fountain, the only connected pharmacy and soda fountain in the county, became a facade grant recipient Feb. 24.

Poplarville voters to elect school board members

Sami Jordan • June 5, 2026

The Poplarville School District is shifting from a fully appointed board to a fully elected board beginning July 1.

HealthOne facility to expand care access in Picayune

JC Roberts • June 3, 2026

The Health One multipurpose medical facility is expected to include about 9,800 square feet of medical and commercial space.

Pearl River Community College celebrates 677 graduates

Alexa Hatten • May 28, 2026

The college offers academic, career, technical and workforce training programs designed to prepare students for transfer, employment or career advancement.