Two years after losing out on the undefeated dream season at the hands of West Point, Picayune exorcised a lot of demons in its 40-21 win on the same field that caused the…
In 14 games this season, Picayune running back Dante Dowdell has racked up 2,406 yards rushing which equates to 1.37 miles. Thankfully, the Maroon Tide…
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Picayune is another perennial powerhouse that is no stranger to holding Thanksgiving week practices, having been to the South State Championship now four times in the last six years. Back in the semi-finals…
Picayune never left any doubt in its second round playoff game, taking down Brookhaven, 28-3. The Maroon Tide are the highest-scoring team on the Coast heading into its South State bout with Laurel the…
A tornado swept through Picayune Wednesday night, damaging buildings and knocking out power in several areas. Today, debris could be seen along several roadways and some streets were closed off. No injuries…
An apparent tornado hit Picayune earlier this evening. Check out these images from Picayune in a post written by the Picayune Police Department that says “please avoid the area of…
With just three weeks left in the regular season, both George County and Picayune are still undefeated in region 4 class 5A with perfect marks…
Doesn’t get any better than Gulfport and Picayune in the early season and these two teams are pretty familiar with one another. Now seven years in a…
Week three of the high school football season is already upon us which means there’s another News 25 Game of the Week on tap for this…
The first Friday of high school football here in South Mississippi is officially upon us which means News 25’s Game of the Week is back. News 25’s…
PICAYUNE, Miss. (AP) — Leaders of a south Mississippi city say the police department’s building is in terrible shape, and they’re seeking a tax increase to upgrade the facilities. Picayune is considering a millage increase that would finance the improvements.…
A former Picayune Police sergeant was arrested July 15, 2021 on a series of charges stemming from an investigation into child exploitation. The Mississippi Attorney General's Office, the FBI and Picayune Police Department worked together on the case, after a…
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…
The flagship park for the City of Picayune will see major upgrades over the next few years after grant money was awarded to the city. Picayune city officials tell News 25 this $1.9 million grant they’ve worked…
On the high school hardwood, West Harrison playing host to Picayune in some non-district action. Picayune-56 West Harrison-53
The News 25 Game of the Week is reigning 5A South State champion Picayune hosting region 4 class 6A champion Gulfport, three years running. Second straight home game for Picayune, second straight road game for Gulfport. These two teams combined…
The Picayune couple wanted in connection to missing man Willie Jones has been arrested in Colorado. Dustin and Erica Gray were arrested in Pueblo County, Colorado on charges from an outstanding warrant for possession of a stolen firearm. This comes…
Family and friends of missing person Willie Jones gathered tonight in Picayune to offer support and assistance in finding him. A candlelight vigil was held at J.P. Johnson Park where family members spoke about Willie and spoke about the upcoming…
The law office of James Gray in Picayune caught on fire early this morning. The office is located on West Canal Street and caught fire around 3 a.m., according to workers at the office. The son of James Gray is…
We all like a good comeback story, how about Picayune’s Kobe Jones making his commitment with Oakleaf Prep Academy out of Douglasville, Georgia? The young mamba was second on his team in scoring as a junior at more than 12…
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV) — The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) and the Mississippi State Department of Health will open a mobile COVID-19 testing site for one day only in Picayune on Thursday. The testing will be by appointment only…
A big commitment to day from Picayune’s Deonta Reed who has given his verbal pledge to Alcorn State. Reed was a vital part of Picayune’s run to the 5A State Championship Game as a senior, playing both ways on the…
If there’s anyone capable of following in the footsteps of Picayune coaching legend Dodd Lee, it’s a long time disciple that knows the program inside and out as a coach and player. On Tuesday night, Cody Stogner was approved by…