Residents celebrate at 40th annual Blueberry Jubilee in Poplarville
In Poplarville, thousands flooded into the downtown area for a ‘berry’ good time! The 40th annual Blueberry Jubilee featured all things blueberries. Local farmers sold out fast…
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Suspect out on bond in theft case arrested in theft of ATV, dirt bike
Picayune Police have made an arrest in the investigation into a stolen ATV and a stolen dirt bike. Burl Richardson, 35, was charged with two counts of grand larceny. He was taken to the Pearl River County jail. Picayune Police…
Safe rooms opening in Pearl River County
Due to the threat of severe weather this afternoon and overnight, all three saferooms in Pearl River County will open today at 5:00 PM and remain open until the threat of severe weather has passed. Pets are not allowed. Please…
Two die in crash on Highway 11 in Pearl River County
Two people died Wednesday afternoon in a two-vehicle wreck on Highway 11 in Pearl River County. MHP spokesman Cal Robertson said troopers responded about 12:30 p.m. to a crash involving two vehicles. A 2014 Honda driven by 57-year-old Lisa Stockstill…
TRAFFIC ALERT: FLOODING ON I-59 AT MS 43 S/ PICAYUNE/ KILN EX 4
MDOT is reporting flooding on I-59 at MS 43 S/ Picayune/ Kiln EX 4 in Pearl River County. The roadway is impassable. Drivers should seek an alternate route.
Pearl River County Creek Clean Up event Saturday
In Pearl River County Saturday, you can do your part to help keep local waterways clean. You can head to the Megehee Bridge Recreation Area on Liberty Road…
Governor Reeves Appoints Lisa Beech McGloflin As County Court Judge For Pearl River County
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of Lisa Beech McGloflin as County Court Judge for Pearl River County. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the promotion of the Honorable Richelle Lumpkin, who was appointed Fifteenth…
One vehicle accident leaves one dead in Pearl River County
On Monday, February 19, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 53 in Pearl River County. A 2019 Ford F-150 driven by 64-year-old Jeffery Williams of Carriere, MS, was traveling north…
Deadline for Operation Round Up is February 29
There is still time to apply for a Coast Electric Operation Round Up grant! The deadline for applications is Thursday, February 29. Operation Round Up allows Coast Electric members to round their bills up to the next dollar each month.…
MHP investigating Pearl River County crash that kills two
Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating a crash late Friday night that left two people dead. About 10:30 p.m., MHP responded to a crash on Highway 26 and West North Street in Pearl River County. A truck driven by 45-year-old Billy…
17-year-old dies in Pearl River County wreck
A 17-year-old driver was killed Thursday when another vehicle crossed the center line on Highway 11. Mississippi Highway Patrol was called out to the crash at 10:45 a.m. Thursday morning to the incident in Pearl River County. Troopers say 83-year-old…
Mississippi Highway Patrol investigating fatal accident in Pearl River County
On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at approximately 4 p.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Interstate 59 in Pearl River County. A 2018 Chevrolet Equinox driven by 33-year-old Jordan A. Lott of Lumberton, MS, was traveling…
Community safe rooms opening in Pearl River County
Due to the potential for severe weather forecast through 6AM tomorrow, Pearl River County Emergency Services announced that they will open the community saferooms. Pets are not allowed. Please bring anything you may need (food, water, etc.) Poplarville Community Saferoom…
All three community saferooms opening in Pearl River County in preparation
Due to the expected prolonged freezing conditions next week all three community saferooms will open. Pets are not allowed. Please bring anything you may need (food, water, etc.) See below for locations and hours. Poplarville Community Saferoom (Open Monday 1/15/23…
Community safe rooms open in Pearl River County
In anticipation of potential severe weather this afternoon, and overnight tonight, The Pearl River County Office of Emergency Services announces that ALL THREE community safe rooms will open today at 4:00 PM and remain open until the threat of severe…
Fugitive wanted out of North Carolina, Virginia captured in Carriere
U.S. Marshals and the Pearl River County Sheriff's Office arrested a wanted felon at a home on Laser Lane in Carriere on Tuesday morning. 30-year-old James Bearrie Hylton was wanted on a federal probation violation out of North Carolina…
MHP investigating separate fatal crashes in Pearl River County
Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating a pair of fatal crashes in Pearl River County that happened over the last week. On August 25 about 10:30 p.m., 20-year-old Ramone Jackson of Picayune was traveling north on Highway 43 when his vehicle…
Two votes separate candidates for Pearl River County Tax Assessor/Collector
The Pearl River County Tax Assessor/ Collector race looks to be heading to a recount. With 100 percent of precincts reporting, the unofficial results are in. Sandy Kane Smith has received 2,908 of the votes and Jo Lynn Houston has…
Second suspect in Picayune man's death convicted of capital murder
A Picayune man was convicted Thursday of capital murder in the 2020 death of a Willie R. Jones. 27-year-old Dustin Gray's trial was this week. His half-brother, 21-year-old Austin Brookshire, was found guilty of…
Burn ban in effect in Pearl River County
Pearl River County has implemented a burn ban. This burn ban is effective until further notice and comes just days after Hancock County implemented its own ban days…
Traffic down to one lane on I-59 south near mile marker 28 due to exploding propane bottles
A semi-truck loaded with propane bottles is on fire on I-59 South at the 28 mile marker south of Poplarville exit in Pearl River County. Multiple first responders are at the scene working to control the fire and prevent it…
Poplarville man dies in head-on crash on Highway 53 in Pearl River County
A Poplarville man died Wednesday in a head-on collision on Highway 53 in Pearl River County. Mississippi Highway Patrol said 42-year-old Justin Odom was traveling south on Highway 53 when he collided with 24-year-old Markesha Harries of Houston, Texas, who…
Victim identified in fatal Pearl River County accident
On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at approximately 2 a.m, the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 26, near J M Tynes Road, in Pearl River County. A 2007 GMC Truck driven by 19-year-old Silas Ensign of…
New billboard in Pearl River County urges people to report drug activity
Pearl River County has the most overdose deaths per capita in Mississippi and Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers is working to lower that number. Families…
