Pearl River News

The New York Jets today announced the signing of wide receiver Larry Brackins, a former Pearl River Community College standout.

The Pearl River Chapter of the Mississippi Archaeological Association is hosting the annual "Summer Dig." Professional and avocational archaeologists will excavate more of the Ladner-Dedeaux Site.

The Mississippi Community Symphonic Band will present an end-of-summer concert on Saturday, Aug.

The Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation has provided $150,000 to train master economics teachers in three Pearl River County school districts.

' As summer winds down, the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science in Jackson provides a chance to enjoy the great outdoors, while getting students ready for a new year of learning.

One day after pathologist Dr. Steven Hayne was told his contract would not be renewed with the state, 15th Circuit Court District Attorney Hal Kittrell said Tuesday that the move made sense.

Leake County 08/04/08 Father and Son Drown in Pearl River A father and son were victims of an accidental drowning Sunday evening.

COLUMBIA - PEARL RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE and the Carl Loftin Vo-Tech Center are partnering to offer free GED classes in Columbia.

Student job seekers had a big impact on June unemployment figures provided by the Mississippi Department of Employment Security on Wednesday.

A Forrest County resident is Mississippi's first West Nile virus fatality this year, state health officials said Friday.

Gallons of raw sewage -- maybe as much as 50-thousand gallons --poured into the Pearl river Thursday morning.

Special to The Star CHOCTAW - Pearl River Resort's Xenon Lounge will play host some talented and diverse musical guests in late July, early August.

The executive director of the Southeast Mississippi Air Ambulance District said Tuesday that he didn't expect any defectors among the 10 member counties that use its Rescue 7 helicopter for emergency medical ...

By Paula Merritt Chief Photographer Ahhhh, the fair. I actually look forward to it every year.

Lawrence County and Monticello leaders are taking the next step in studying the feasibility of a decades-old plan to divert the Pearl River and create unique development opportunities for the city.

We spotted Emily Schaibly-Greene, 28, of Hattiesburg while enjoying conversation with friends at a local coffee shop.

A tip from a confidential informant allowed the capture of an alleged kidnapping suspect, a stolen car was totaled in a wreck by a house guest, three burglary incidents were tied to one man, Pearl River ...

Lawrence County and Monticello leaders are taking the next step in studying the feasibility of a decades-old plan to divert the Pearl River and create unique development opportunities for the city.

Geyser Falls Water Park, a development of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, offers fun for all ages.

The new majority of the Hinds County Board of Supervisors may be a bit confused about how to go about preventing flooding, but at least they are trying to learn and becoming involved.