Picayune win streak snapped at 27 with 36-35 OT loss vs. Catholic-B.R.
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV) -- The back-to-back state champion Maroon Tide suffered its first loss since 2021 following a 36-35 overtime loss to Catholic-B.R. from…
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Picayune makes early statement in 28-21 win at Brandon
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) -- Picayune drew first blood against Brandon in its first game since winning back-to-back 5A state championships, and the now 6A Maroon Tide left…
Citations issued for underage sales in Picayune
Over the past several weeks, the Picayune Police Department Narcotics Division attempted to buy tobacco, vape, and alcohol products from 14 different businesses within city limits. They used someone…
Two women charged with stealing iPads, Apple watches from multiple Walmarts
Two women suspected of stealing thousands of dollars in iPads and Apple watches at multiple Walmarts have been arrested in Picayune. Picayune Police say officers responded to the Walmart store about 5:48 p.m. Tuesday about a shoplifting call. Police say…
Picayune football’s Chris Davis commits to Stanford
A big-time change of heart for Picayune running back Chris Davis who committed to Stanford on Sunday less than a week after decommitting from Ole Miss where he gave…
Picayune police investigating shooting death over the weekend
Picayune police are investigating the death of a man that happened over the weekend. Officers were called to a home on Morris Street a little after 11:30 p.m. Saturday in the…
Man shoots himself during traffic stop in Picayune
Today at about 4:39 pm Picayune officers conducted a traffic stop on for a traffic violation. The driver pulled into a business on Hwy 11 near Mitchell St. Before the officer approached, the driver shot himself. The officer immediately advised…
Picayune Police Department breaks ground on new station
The Picayune Police Department is now breaking ground on a new home. City officials, council members, and the Picayune Police Department gathered around the site for a ground…
Picayune running back Darrell Smith offered by Ole Miss
The only other Picayune player to complete a pass this season, three-star sophomore sensation Darrell Smith is the recipient of his first SEC offer from Ole Miss…
Picayune basketball’s Troy Carter signs with Belhaven University
Picayune shooting guard Troy Carter officially put pen to paper today signing with Belhaven University. This year, Carter was named the 5A Region 7 Offensive Player of the…
Crosby Arboretum to host Strawberries & Cream Festival
Laura Magazzu, portraying Eliza Jane, joined WXXV in studio this week to tell us more about the Crosby Arboretum's Strawberries & Cream Festival coming up Sunday.
Picayune running back Chris Davis commits to Ole Miss
Picayune running back Chris Davis is staying home, giving his verbal pledge to Ole Miss and Head Coach Lane Kiffin. Huge get for the Rebels, adding the…
Parents arrested for murder in 30-year-old cold case in Picayune
Picayune Police Department solved a 30-year-old cold case. In 1992, a baby girl was found in a dumpster in Picayune by a farmer. DNA testing was…
DNA technology helps Picayune Police solve 30-year-old cold case
Picayune Police have solved a 30-year-old cold case. Police said Thursday that 50-year-old Inga Johansen Carrier and 50-year-old Andrew K Carrier II, both of Avondale, Louisiana, have been charged with first degree murder. They are being held at the Jefferson…
Picayune Police foil attempted robbery of mowers at Home Depot
Three men are in jail, accused of trying to steal more than $20,000 in lawn mowers. Police say 20-year-old Wilajon Sherrod Trail, 20-year-old Willie James Joseph II and 18-year-old Luke…
Picayune Police interrupt dinner for drug arrests
Picayune Police officers taking a dinner break while on duty Sunday evening when dinner was interrupted by work. Officers with the Neighborhood Enhancement Team were eating when they were told someone had been in the restaurant's restroom for an unusually…
High School Softball: Harrison Central vs. Picayune
Harrison Central and Picayune going head-to-head in some non-district softball. Red Rebelettes hosting. Harrison Central wins 12-2.
Picayune defensive end Jamonta Waller offered by Georgia, Texas A&M
Picayune’s Jamonta Waller is officially the next in line on the Coast, having already received an offer from Alabama on Wednesday followed by defending national champion…
Missing Picayune man found dead in Washington Parish
A body found in Washington Parish, Louisiana, last month has been identified as a Picayune man missing since July of last year. Picayune Police say parish deputies began investigating human remains found in a field on January 18th. DNA testing…
Picayune defensive end Jamonta Waller offered by Alabama
Over at Picayune, home of the two-time defending 5A state champion Maroon Tide, Jamonta Waller is the recipient of yet another Division I offer, this time courtesy of…
Student athletes sign to the next level at Picayune and Hancock
National Signing Day pictures still rolling in the WXXV newsroom, defending 5A State Champion Picayune sending four to the next level. Starting with Alcorn State…
Picayune Running Back Chris Davis offered by Auburn and Cincinnati
Another pair of Division I offers from Auburn and Cincinnati for Picayune Running Back Chris Davis, who’s ready to step into the feature back role for…
Picayune man one of seven highway fatalities over the holiday weekend
A Picayune man died Monday night in a fatal crash in Pearl River County -- one of seven statewide over the holiday weekend. Mississippi Highway Patrol issued 5,294 citations, made 80 arrests for impaired driving, and investigated 160 crashes resulting…
Picayune Running Back Dante Dowdell signs with Oregon Ducks, Zavion Coleman with Louisiana
Back in May, Picayune running back Dante Dowdell put on quite the show at his commitment ceremony, trying on three different sets of…