Picayune Item

11/16/2024

Jaidyn Mitchell’s senior wish was to sing the National Anthem at the Senior Night football game. Her voice was beautiful as it radiated across the field. It was so exciting to see Jaidyn’s senior wish come true! 💫💙

11/14/2024

https://www.magnoliastatelive.com/2024/11/14/former-honor-society-advisor-at-mississippi-community-college-pleads-guilty-to-embezzling-funds/

A former advisor for a Mississippi community college honor society has pleaded guilty to embezzling funds intended for the honor society's activities.

11/14/2024

https://www.magnoliastatelive.com/2024/11/14/killing-of-man-painting-his-house-shooting-of-woman-in-parked-car-sparks-outrage-in-mississippi-community/

Authorities are investigating two separate shootings that occurred in Natxchez over the weekend, including one that left a 61-year-old man dead. The shootings, which took place on Sunday and Monday, have raised concerns in the community, though police say they appear unrelated.

11/13/2024

Did someone say bluegrass?

We can't say enough about the amazing and talented exhibitors and artisans you will see at our Nov. 9th Piney Woods Heritage Festival. Our 22nd year is shaping up to be our largest Heritage Festival to date!

Hazel and the Delta Ramblers will kick things off at 10 am with Bluegrass Music in the Pinecote Pavilion. At noon, the Pineywood Cloggers will take over the stage. At 12:45, the N.O. Quarter Shantey Krewe will bring to life sea and inland water songs as they take us back in time.

Spinners, weavers, quilters, native dyes, woodcrafts, pine needle basket weaving, storytelling, a blacksmith, artifacts, butter churning, jams & jellies, and baked goods.

There will be Heritage sheep and a Piney wood cow on display. These animals played a huge part in our history.

Director Scott from the Picayune Carver Culture Center will be exhibiting amazing historical photographs of our area.

Gulf Coast Coffee will be available with delightful treats and Gotta Lovett Wings and Things will be here with their wonderful offerings as well.

As we head into the fall, come take a walk back in time with us as we celebrate our cultural heritage.

11/05/2024

https://www.magnoliastatelive.com/2024/11/05/mississippi-high-school-student-dies-in-car-wreck/

A Mississippi high school student died in a car wreck Monday morning.

11/05/2024

https://www.magnoliastatelive.com/2024/11/05/mississippi-man-dies-after-hot-asphalt-falls-on-top-of-him-while-trying-to-repair-dump-truck/

A Mississippi man died Monday morning when a malfunction caused hot asphalt from a dump truck to fall on top of him.

11/05/2024

https://www.magnoliastatelive.com/2024/11/05/mississippi-sheriff-urges-calm-after-missionary-monks-along-road-mistaken-for-ku-klux-klan/

Missionary priests and brothers from the St. Joseph Monastery, located at the historic Edgewood property off Airport Road, are walking in prayer for the community this morning, but their peaceful procession has caused confusion among some passersby.

10/31/2024

https://www.magnoliastatelive.com/2024/10/31/mississippis-longest-serving-mayor-announces-cancer-diagnosis/

Mississippi's longest-serving mayor has announced that she has been undergoing treatment for cancer.

10/31/2024

https://www.magnoliastatelive.com/2024/10/31/one-person-killed-in-pickup-truck-wreck-with-side-by-side-on-mississippi-highway/

One person was killed when a pick-up truck collided with a side-by-side UTV on a Mississippi highway Tuesday night.

10/30/2024

https://www.magnoliastatelive.com/2024/10/30/nfl-player-from-mississippi-mourns-loss-of-1-year-old-daughter-who-was-source-of-light-filled-with-joy/

Mississippi native and NFL player Charvarius Ward is mourning the loss of his 1-year-old daughter, Amani Joy. Ward, who grew up in McComb, shared the heartbreaking news in a social media post on Tuesday, revealing that his daughter, who had Down syndrome, passed away unexpectedly on Monday.

10/30/2024

https://www.magnoliastatelive.com/2024/10/30/mississippi-man-charged-with-attempted-murder-in-florida-after-reportedly-firing-a-gun-while-intoxicated/

A Mississippi man faces attempted murder charges in Florida after he reportedly fired a gun at two individuals while being intoxicated.

10/29/2024

https://www.magnoliastatelive.com/2024/10/29/mississippi-officials-concerned-for-missing-woman-last-seen-getting-into-jeep-monday/

The Pike County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a 73-year-old woman who is missing.

10/29/2024

https://www.magnoliastatelive.com/2024/10/29/state-auditor-suggests-mississippi-schools-could-save-state-more-than-130-million-with-these-five-primary-reforms/

The Mississippi State Auditor's Office has recommended a series of reforms within the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) to maximize efficiency and direct more funds to classroom instruction. The recommendations are part of Project Momentum, spearheaded by State Auditor Shad White (R-Miss.).

10/29/2024

https://www.magnoliastatelive.com/2024/10/29/man-arrested-in-arkansas-for-reportedly-luring-kidnapping-missing-mississippi-teen/

An Arkansas man is in custody after reportedly kidnapping a 16-year-old Mississippi teen, who went missing on Sunday.

10/29/2024

https://www.magnoliastatelive.com/2024/10/29/man-who-barricaded-himself-in-mississippi-residence-in-custody-after-tense-standoff/

A man who barricaded himself in a Mississippi home was taken into custody following a tense standoff.

10/28/2024

https://www.magnoliastatelive.com/2024/10/28/77-year-old-mississippi-arrested-after-reportedly-selling-property-that-had-already-been-sold/

A 77-year-old Mississippi man has been arrested after he allegedly sold property that had been previously sold.