Gators, guns and drugs confiscated in search of Picayune man's house
Picayune Police raided a house on Glenwood Street on Wednesday and confiscated more than 5o pounds of marijuana, mushrooms, steroids, 14 firearms -- and eight…
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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 Police investigating theft of recyclable cooking oil
Picayune Police are investigating theft of recyclable cooking oil after a tip led to the confiscation of a truck involved in the alleged theft. A business owner told…
WXXV News 25's Ansley Brent gives a preview of Picayune vs. Hattiesburg
WXXV News 25's Ansley Brent is celebrating her third South State on the Mississippi Coast. She gives a preview of Picayune versus Hattiesburg.
Picayune Police hosting community pumpkin painting event
The Picayune Police Department hosting a Halloween event this weekend. The public is invited to paint a pumpkin with a cop on October 19th! Anyone interested needs to head to the Picayune Walmart between 10 AM and 1 PM. The…
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…
Picayune police investigating shooting into home
Picayune Police are investigating a shooting that narrowly missed a grandmother and her grandchildren. On Friday night just before midnight, officers responded to a home on Nixon Street about a shooting. A grandmother was in bed with her two small…
Picayune gets back in the win column, defeating Ocean Springs in a thriller, 38-35
WXXV's game of the week was at Hugh Pepper Field in Ocean Springs as the Greyhounds welcomed the Picayune Maroon Tide. Picayune defeated Ocean Springs 38-35 in a thriller…
Murder-suicide in hospital parking lot in Picayune
A tragic situation out of Picayune, police are investigating an alleged murder-suicide in the parking lot of Highland Community Hospital. Picayune police say it happened just before 3 p.m. They received a call from a woman who told police she…
Rouses Market opens in Picayune
Residents of Picayune and the surrounding areas now have a third grocery option to choose from. The 40,000 square foot supermarket is located at 1701 Highway 43 and it marks…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE in Picayune for the Rouses Market grand opening
Rouses Markets is celebrating the grand opening of its newest Mississippi store at the River Ridge Shopping Center in Picayune. The doors opened at 8AM, welcoming customers to explore a wide range…
Rouses opening doors Wednesday morning in PIcayune
Rouses has transformed the River Ridge Shopping Center. Previously a Winn-Dixie, the new store is opening its doors Wednesday morning at 8 AM with a big ribbon cutting…
Picayune hosting BugFest 2024 this weekend
Barb Medlock comes to WXXV News 25 to discuss BugFest 2024 happening at the Crosby Arboretum. BugFest 2024 is happening this weekend, with a photo contest available for guests to take…
Driver Service Bureau offices closing due to storm
The Drivers Service Bureaus in South Mississippi are closed September 11th. The areas affected include Biloxi, Picayune, Gautier, Kiln, and the Gulfport Airport office. So far the closures only cover Wednesday, but those dates could change depending on the weather.
Finishing touches come to the Picayune Rouses
Rouses Markets is making Picayune their next home! The finishing touches of the new Rouses off Highway 43 are being done right now. Rouses leaders say the doors…
2024 Bugfest hosting photo competition
The 2024 Bugfest in Picayune is hosting a photo competition! The contest is open to all ages with entries being accepted until September 14th. The link to register and send in your photos can be found by clicking HERE. …
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…
Picayune woman charged in man's stabbing death
A Picayune woman is charged with murder in the stabbing death of a man she was in a relationship with. Picayune Police say officers were sent to a home on East Canal on May 17 in reference to someone bleeding.…
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…
Community Fair coming to Picayune in April
A community health fair will be held next month in Picayune. From 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on April 5, the health fair will host guest speakers who will talk about health disparities. The event is happening at The Mary…
Picayune PD requesting information in 2019 shooting death
Picayune Police Department is requesting information relating to a fatal shooting of a Picayune man in New Orleans. Picayune PD posted details on their Facebook page. Irvin Richardson, Jr. a resident of Picayune, MS was killed on February 16, 2019,…
Picayune Police launch three pursuits into Louisiana in 48 hours
Picayune Police Department had a busy 48 hours, running down three suspects who led officers on pursuits out of their jurisdiction and into Louisiana. At 5:37 a.m. on Monday, officers were asked to help Pearl River County Sheriff's Office with…
Krewe of Pearl parade rolls through Downtown Picayune
Carnival season is in full swing on the Coast as the Krewe of the Pearl Parade took place in Downtown Picayune Saturday. In Picayune this weekend, they were…