Dismembered body found in Pearl River County Saturday
According to our media partner the Sun Herald, a dismembered body was found in Pearl River County on Saturday morning. Deputies responded to an area on Burge and…
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Carriere man faces drugs, weapons charges after search of home
A Carriere man is facing multiple charges after Pearl River County deputies searched his home. Pearl River County Sheriff David Allison said Dustin Hatten, 39, has been charged with possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, possession of methamphetamine…
Fatal crash on Hwy 43 S in Pearl River County
On Sunday, October 30, 2022, at approximately 11:29 AM, the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 43 South in Pearl River County. A 2017 Jaguar passenger vehicle driven by 86-year-old Donald C. Schneider of Picayune, MS,…
Seminary woman dies in one-vehicle crash in Pearl River County
A 23-year-old Seminary woman died Tuesday morning as a result of a one vehicle crash in Pearl River County. Mississippi Highway Patrol said Katelyn Marie Baker was traveling north on Highway 11 about 9:45 a.m. when her 2018 GMC Yukon…
Louisiana truck may have been used in vehicle burglaries in Pearl River County
Pearl River County Sheriff's Department is looking for the owner of this black truck that deputies believe was used in several vehicle burglaries. Pearl River authorities say the vehicle burglaries happened in the Apple South subdivision over the weekend. The…
MDOT highway projects under way in South Mississippi
Southern Transportation Commissioner Tom King announced updates to several MDOT projects in South Mississippi. “Summer is peak construction season at MDOT, and we’re proud to see the progress being made on Mississippi’s highways,” said King. “We are always striving to…
Picayune man wanted for attempted murder arrested in Waveland
A suspect wanted in Pearl River County in an attempted murder case was arrested Saturday in Waveland Amanti Briscoe, 23, was taken into custody after police acted on a tip from Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers posted to social media on…
Pearl River Sheriff, Picayune Police search for attempted murder suspect
The Pearl River County Sheriff's Department and the Picayune Police Department are asking the public's help to find a suspect in an attempted murder case. Crime Stoppers posted to social media that Amanti Briscoe is being sought by the Sheriff's…
Picayune investigates complaint, arrests two on drug charges
Picayune Police made two arrests after receiving complaints about drugs being sold at a vacant lot on Fern Drive. According to a press release, the department received a complaint Tuesday through the Neighborhood Enhancement…
Pearl River County couple accused of murder in infant daughter’s death
POPLARVILLE, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi couple is now facing capital murder charges in the death last year of their five-month-old daughter. Kendra Beck, 20, and Takoda Miller, 23, were arrested last week after being indicted for the child’s October…
Father of toddler found wandering in Pearl River County has been arrested
The father of a little girl found wandering alone in Pearl River County has been arrested. The father has been identified as Brian Davis…
Authorities looking for man believed to have robbed Family Dollar in Carriere at gunpoint
CARRIERE, Miss. (WXXV) — The Pearl River County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help to identify an individual they say committed an armed robbery on Saturday. Investigators say the incident happened at around 9:52 p.m. on Saturday, October…
Authorities searching for two inmates that escaped from a Pearl River County detention facility Sunday
The Pearl River County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's assistance to locate two inmates that escaped Sunday. Rodney Smith and Jonathan Culpepper are wanted by authorities after escaping from a Pearl River County detention facility in the early…
Fatal accident on Interstate 59 in Pearl River County
On Thursday, August 19, 2021, at approximately 2:42 p.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Interstate 59 in Pearl River County. A 2005 Chevrolet Van driven by Raymond Collins, 38, of Wiggins, MS was traveling south…
Digital learning coaches deployed to schools statewide
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education will deploy digital learning coaches to 62 schools across the state to help build the capacity of teachers and administrators to use educational technology to improve student outcomes. The coaches are part…
DNA evidence leads to arrest of Picayune man in connection to 1998 brutal murder of 91-year-old woman
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV) — A Picayune man has been arrested in connection to a decades-old cold case that was reopened in October of last year. Capt. Rhonda Johnson with the Picayune Police Department tells WXXV 47-year-old Sergio Williams was arrested…
Toddler killed in Pearl River County early Saturday after tree fell onto home during severe storms
A toddler was killed in Pearl River County after a tree fell on a house during severe storms early Saturday morning. Emergency management officials say the incident happened around 3 a.m. Saturday morning on Stanford Lake Road in the Springhill…
Fatal accident on Interstate 59 in Pearl River County
On Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at approximately 10:50 a.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Interstate 59 in Pearl River County. A 2006 Infiniti G35 driven by Mark Harris, 41, of Monroe, LA was stopped on…
Former Pearl River County Crime Stoppers board member and officer arrested for allegedly embezzling $52,000
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — State Auditor Shad White announced Tuesday morning that Special Agents from his office have arrested Michelle McBride, a former board member and officer of the Pearl River County Crime Stoppers (PRCCS), after she was indicted for…
Poplarville man killed in two-vehicle crash on I-59 in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — Mississippi Highway Patrol says State Troopers responded to a two-vehicle collision on Interstate 59, in the northbound lanes near the 25-mile marker in Pearl River County on Monday, Dec. 14. The crash claimed the life…
MHP investigating crash that claimed the life of two juveniles in Pearl River County
The Mississippi Highway Patrol investigated a fatal crash that happened on Highway 43 near Burnt Bridge Road in Pearl River County claiming the lives of two juveniles. It appeared a vehicle was traveling south when it crashed…
Pearl River County Sheriff’s looking for suspect in armed robbery
The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a woman suspected of armed robbery. Around 8:25 yesterday morning, the suspect entered a Picayune Dollar General store and left with an undisclosed amount of cash. The…
State troopers respond to accident involving school bus in Pearl River County
State Troopers responded to Hwy 11 and Henleyfield McNeil Road in Pearl River County for a two vehicle collision that involved a Pearl River County school bus with minor damage. The bus was loaded with 23 students and no injuries…
Mississippi Highway Patrol investigating hit and run in Pearl River County
The Mississippi Highway Patrol is seeking information on a hit and run that occurred on August 23rd in Pearl River County. Around 10:30 p.m. on the 23rd, a man was hit while riding a bicycle on Highway 11 near Sam…