An off-duty deputy with the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department and a resident with a keen eye led to the arrest of a man wanted in Collins. Scottie Mitchell, 47, was arrested Aug. 20 by Picayune ...

Officers with the Picayune Police Department’s Special Operations Division recovered 41 pressed pills containing fentanyl and over 5 ounces of methamphetamine along with packaging materials, body ...

With the help of a social media team that specializes in child predator operations, Picayune police arrested a 64-year-old man on charges of possession of child pornography, authorities said. More ...

Detectives with the Picayune Police Department’s Special Operations Division learned about illegal drugs sales being conducted through a text message from Daramie Magee, Chief Joe Quave said. On ...

The Picayune Maroon Tide hit the road for its first contest of the season, bringing home a hard-fought three-point victory over the Gulfport Admirals, 31-28. The Tide had to play from behind for most ...

The City of Picayune received an unmodified opinion, the highest possible rating, on its Fiscal Year 2023 audit. The audit was conducted by the Hattiesburg-based TMH CPA and Consulting Firm. Auditor ...

Police will soon ticket those selling intoxicating, hemp-derived products at Picayune gas stations, corner stores and other retail establishments. A 2020 state law makes it illegal to sell hemp ...

Three people were arrested and charged with drug-related offenses after deputies found methamphetamine hidden in a plastic sweet tea jug, according to the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department.

The Picayune Police Department recognized several of its own this month including three officers who nabbed a man accused of armed robbery. Patrolman Nathan Hoda, Detective Mike Hickey and Cpl.

A Pearl River County man remains in custody at the Lenoir Rowell Criminal Justice Center on charges of child exploitation. Justice Court Judge Jason Hunt denied bond for Robert Leslie Pullens Thursday ...

Graveside Services for James E. Lowe, age 78, of Picayune, Miss., who passed away Friday, Aug. 22, 2025 in Hattiesburg, Miss. will be held Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, at 10:00 am at Union Baptist Cemetery ...