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Carriere named bank's executive
Cheryl Carriere has joined Citizens Bank as assistant vice president at the bank's Bellevue Branch.
"Fire in the Swamp," a three-day celebration of local fire and metal artists at Dragons Watch Forge in Picayune, drew to a close on Sunday.
County moves to clean up dilapidated properties
In their continuing efforts to clean up Pearl River County, the Board of Supervisors declared four pieces of properties public nuisances Monday after efforts to motivate the owners to clean them up failed.
Four suspects arrested in drug bust
An investigation into the alleged sale of narcotics out of a Pearl River County home uncovered heroin and a number of other illegal substances.
Deputy dies in off duty accident
A Hancock County Deputy died during an off duty motorcycle accident on Saturday.
Christy Leigh Campbell and Archie Lee Samples were married April 25, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. at the home of the bride's parents in Hattiesburg, with the Rev.
Illegal use of ATV causes accident
Riding a four-wheeler on county roads is illegal and can cause accidents. One such incident sent one woman to the hospital Sunday when an ATV crossed into her lane as she was riding her motorcycle.
City has rash of vehicle burglaries
A rash of vehicle burglaries has occurred in the past month, striking residents across the city.
Sheriffa s Department makes meth arrest
A large methamphetamine bust was worked by the Pearl River County Sheriff's Department Monday.
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Growing pot, distributing Meth, busted
Three suspects were arrested recently by the Pearl River county Sheriff's Department for illegal drug activity.
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Portion of U.S. 90 named for Toups
A portion of U.S. 90 will be named for the Coast's renowned "bird lady," Judith Toups.
Crash killing Miss. man investigated
Authorities are investigating a three-vehicle crash that killed two men Friday on I-59 in St.
Police: Two killed when wrong way driver hits cars on I-59
The driver of a pickup truck that was headed the wrong way down I-59 was killed when his vehicle struck another pickup and a car before overturning on the shoulder of the road.
2 killed in I-59 crash in St. Tammany Parish
Homer Phillips, 74, of Carriere was killed Friday evening in a three-vehicle accident on Interstate 59 in St.
2 men killed in 3-vehicle collision
Authorities are investigating a three-vehicle crash that killed two men Friday on Interstate 59 in St.
Bay St. Louis launches campaign to boost business
With the recession gripping the country at the start of 2009, tourism leaders in Bay St.
County jail escapee caught day of escape
Pearl River County inmate Jason Allen Dinger took a chance and jumped the fence of the Pearl River County jail while being held on charges of aggravated assault and armed robbery for the alleged shooting of his step-brother. Dinger, 28, with a last known address of 11559 Kirby Rd., Lot 36, Denham Springs, La., was caught later that same day.
Two cases worked by the Pearl River County Sheriff's Department brought about the arrest of four suspects.
County prepares to demolish property eyesores
In the continuing effort to clean up Pearl River County, the county's director of planning and development, Ed Pinero, told the county Board of Supervisors that the number of properties needing to be either cleaned up or demolished had dropped to five, and of those, three were so bad the structures would have to be demolished.