Nicholson News

Back in my single days I was prone to throw a bag in the bed of my little truck, ask off a couple days from the video store - I was going through an intense, movie obsession phase - and head down to New Orleans ...

The county's new budget was approved Monday morning, with no millage increase. A budget hearing was held shortly before the new budget was adopted, which was primarily attended by county employees already ...

A report of two males attempting to purchase a 16 year-old girl from a group of teenagers lead to their arrest.

Inmates' access to numerous faith-based programs such as ministry at the Pearl River County jail appears to help them both in and out of the jail.

A patrolling deputy, informed of suspected burglary activity by concerned residents, arrested two suspects.

Hurricane Gustav caused only minor damage to Pearl River County with its high winds and rain.

Two illegal immigrants were arrested on drug charges by Pearl River County deputies.

Ashley Nicholson, Miss Newton County, never rode a trolley before Tuesday's Hattiesburg tour for Miss Hospitality contestants.

Two fires, one in Nicholson and another in the Pine Grove area, were both found to be set by female juveniles.

An undercover operation Wednesday afternoon led a charge of prostitution against a Nicholson woman.

A young man drowned in a pool in the Nicholson area early this week. On Monday, Kevin Bersuder, 19, of 129 Cypress Point was found at the bottom of the pool at that residence and pulled out.

The new sirens installed in the county a couple of weeks ago were tested Wednesday in three sets.

The last of two inmates who escaped from the county jail almost a year ago was found allegedly attempting to cross the United States-Mexican border.

A family picnic will be held at the Poplarville City Park on Mississippi Highway 26 West, on Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.. The picnic, sponsored by the LIFE Resource Center and Community ...

“Language processing was the main problem”

Consultant Rucks Robinson praised the Picayune school board for taking action it's taking without being required to take it to improve academics within the district and praised the teachers and administrators ... via Picayune Item

The Garden Club of Picayune has selected Picayune School District's Maintenance Department, responsible for the upkeep and plantings of forty-five campus flower beds in the district, as its Garden of the ... via Picayune Item

“There was no running water, but Momma never complained”

Lois Meitzler of Nicholson knows it is always better to give than to receive. Being homebound has not stopped her from doing charitable work for the community, but on the cusp of her 90th birthday, Meitzler has ... via Picayune Item

“This is the most-needed road in Hancock County. If you're going north, there's only one way in and one way out”

More than a decade ago, bumper stickers that read, 'Pray for me, I drive 603' began to appear.

The prayers must be peaking. Mississippi 603/43, the county's north-south artery, is deadly.

Since September, at least six people have lost their lives on the road that stretches from U.S. 90 in Waveland toward Pearl River County.

In one of the most recent tragedies, a man died after his Mustang collided with an 18-wheeler at 603 and Interstate 10 on Feb. 9. Authorities said the driver ran a red light and then smashed into a logging truck. Read more

Picayune Memorial High School will operate on a seven-periods per day schedule beginning in the 2008-2009 school year. via Picayune Item

“Be careful, pay attention to the signs and watch out for workers on the road. A lot of people do drive fast”

A 15-mile stretch of Interstate 59 in Pearl River County is being overlaid by the Mississippi Department of Transportation. via Picayune Item