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PRCC’s Student Government Association returns to legislative roots

POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River Community College’s Student Government Association (SGA) has been reimagined with elections of officers…

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Severe Weather 2.16.23- Community Saferoom Openings

Poplarville, MS– The Pearl River County Office of Emergency Services:  In anticipation of severe weather today and this…

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Pearl River leads the state in Allied Health programs, answering the need for healthcare professionals in Mississippi

POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River Community College received terrific news that they are now leading the state in…

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Delivery delay for Item newspaper

Due to the delay in newspaper delivery, please expect Wednesday’s Feb, 15 issue of the Picayune Item to…

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Boone Newsmedia founder and chairman dies

TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — James B. “Jim” Boone Jr., founder and chairman of the board of Boone Newsmedia, Inc.…

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Hornets cheer win first national champions in program history

Saturday, Feb. 18 was a dream come true for the Poplarville Cheer team. With expectations just to do…

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9 year old helps make $1,200 selling earrings for Backpack Buddies program

POPLARVILLE – Kenzi Breland is a fourth grader at Poplarville Upper Elementary who handcrafts her own earrings and…

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Pearl River sees 18th semester of outperforming state averages ranking number one with highest enrollment growth

POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River hits a historic record, seeing 18 consecutive semesters of outpacing averages statewide. The…

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Mehgan Hebda Named President’s Scholar for the Fall 2022 Semester

RAYMOND, MS (02/09/2023)– Hinds Community College President’s Scholars have been named for the Fall 2022 semester. President’s Scholars…

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Rouse’s Supermarket to hit groundwork early this summer

Project Manager for Rouse’s Supermarket, Pete Roy presented to the Mayor and City Council of Picayune a project…