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1 week ago | picayuneitem.com | Alexander Moraski

Published 5:45 am Monday, April 14, 2025 Residents at Bedford Care Center received a heartwarming visit this Easter season from the Picayune Police Department and Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department, who stopped by with thoughtful gifts and smiles to share. The visit, which has become a spring tradition, brought joy and comfort to residents and staff alike. Officers delivered Easter gifts and spent time with residents, creating memorable moments that were deeply appreciated by all.

2 weeks ago | picayuneitem.com | Alexander Moraski

Published 8:31 am Thursday, April 10, 2025 A fugitive wanted in Indiana on multiple charges, including child molestation and rape, was captured in Picayune on April 8 following a multi-agency investigation. Yonson Meza Argueta was wanted by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office in Indiana on five counts of molestation of a child, one count of rape, and one count of dissemination of matter harmful to minors (child pornography).

2 weeks ago | picayuneitem.com | Alexander Moraski

Published 8:19 am Thursday, April 10, 2025 The City of Picayune has certified the final results of the 2025 Municipal Primary Election, setting the stage for key races in the General Election on June 3. In the Republican primary for mayor, incumbent Jim Luke secured the nomination with 714 votes, defeating challenger Jerry Bounds, who received 645. Incumbent Anna B. Turnage ran unopposed in Ward 1, receiving 419 votes. In Ward 2, Terrilyn L.

2 weeks ago | picayuneitem.com | Alexander Moraski

Published 11:38 pm Monday, April 7, 2025 The City of Picayune is moving forward with a stream cleanup along Holly Branch, targeting flood-prone areas between 3rd Avenue and Idlewild Drive. City officials say the effort is a cost-effective alternative to a more expensive armoring project, with work being done in-house using city crews and equipment.

2 weeks ago | picayuneitem.com | Alexander Moraski

Published 1:01 pm Monday, April 7, 2025 According to the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department, three individuals were arrested in separate traffic stops last week, each facing drug-related charges. On Friday, March 28, around 5:30 p.m., patrol deputies stopped a Nissan sedan in the 800 block of Rock Ranch Road in Carriere. The driver was identified as Jerion Underwood, 22, of Nicholson, and the passenger as Timothy Jordan, 27, of Carriere.