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4/16 - Sam's Thursday Night Forecast

It’s a quiet and comfortable night, with mostly clear skies and lows settling in the mid-60s. Friday looks like a picture-perfect spring day with plenty of sunshine and highs near…

Former Picayune Mayor Gregory Mitchell Sr. dies

PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Picayune is mourning the loss of a former mayor. Gregory Mitchell Sr. was laid to rest today. He was 84-years-old and is survived by his wife, two children, and three grandchildren. Mitchell served four…

Driver Service Bureau undergoing technical difficulties

A heads up for coast residents who need driver license services today. The state Department of Public Safety says the Driver Service Bureau is experiencing technical difficulties. Locations on the coast affected include Biloxi, Gautier, Picayune, and Kiln. A system…

Picayune man charged with murder of man at a residence

A Picayune man has been charged in a shooting and death on Fern Drive. Picayune Police say 20-year-old Tyler Wilcox was charged Wednesday with murder and attempted murder. He was taken to the Pearl River County jail and no bond…

Picayune enacts curfew for Tuesday night

The City of Picayune has enacted a curfew. The curfew is from 6 p.m. Tuesday until 7 a.m. Wednesday. Residents are encouraged to stay home and not get out on the roads. Snow has turned to slush on the roads…

Tornado warning issued for Pearl River County

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Pearl River County, near Picayune. At 7:42 a.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 8 miles northwest of Pearl River, or 10 miles southwest of Picayune,…

Picayune Police offering straw to keep pets warm

The Picayune Police Department is offering a way to keep outdoor animals warm. On Saturday, Picayune Animal Control will be delivering straw to residents to keep pets warm. The offer isn't just for the city, those in Pearl River County…

Picayune man finalist for inaugural Mississippi award

Four finalists are selected for the inaugural Mississippi Leopold Conservation Award. The award recognizes landowners who inspire others with environmental improvement. Jim Currie of Picayune is a finalist. Currie owns Woodland Cottage Farms, restoring and managing native grasslands and Longleaf…