News
Hyde-Smith cheers release of Senate Farm Bill 2
14+ hour, 43+ min ago (144+ words) Published 8: 00 pm Wednesday, July 1, 2026 U. S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) cheered the Senate Agriculture Committee release of Farm Bill 2. 0, legislative text that sets the stage for giving agricultural producers and rural communities modernized federal policies to help them compete well into the…...
Arboretum Paths: Finding time to appreciate nature doesn't require much time at all!
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (501+ words) Picayune Item Arboretum Paths: Finding time to appreciate nature doesn't require much time at all! Published 2: 00 pm Tuesday, June 30, 2026 As I prepare to write this last column and fully embrace my retirement, I've been reminiscing about my time at Crosby…...
Eyes Wide Open
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (515+ words) Picayune Item Published 12: 00 pm Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer are officially upon us with all the heat and humidity that any true southerner comes to expect, if not embrace. I meet my friends at the pool…...
The essential role of sunscreen this summer
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (205+ words) Published 4: 00 pm Monday, June 29, 2026 With summer officially here, it is important to protect your skin health from harsh UV rays." Daily applications of SPF can help prevent skin cancer, sun damage, signs of aging, and skin discoloration. Rebecca Grob, owner…...
An introduction to 3 D printing with 6 Bears
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (305+ words) Published 12: 00 pm Monday, June 29, 2026 6 Bears 3 D Printing visited the Margaret Reed Crosby Memorial Library on Monday, June 15, to provide an introduction to 3 D printing. A standard medium-sized 3 D printer typically costs around $250 and comes with features such as auto-leveling and…...
AG Fitch secures agreement with Roblox
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (381+ words) Picayune Item AG Fitch secures agreement with Roblox Published 8: 00 am Friday, June 26, 2026 Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced a settlement with the popular gaming platform Roblox, securing transformational changes for children and teens, including: "Big Tech put their profits ahead of…...
Arboretum Paths: Visit our tapestry of Mississippi wildflowers
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (250+ words) Picayune Item Arboretum Paths: Visit our tapestry of Mississippi wildflowers Published 8: 00 pm Thursday, June 25, 2026 Flowers in these savanna grasslands range from the tall to the tiny. At least five species of petite candy root (Polygala) can be found in the…...
Hyde-Smith introduces food supply chain resilience legislation
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (448+ words) Picayune Item Hyde-Smith introduces food supply chain resilience legislation Published 6: 00 pm Thursday, June 25, 2026 U. S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced legislation to strengthen the resilience of the U. S. food supply chains and expand markets for agricultural producers, particularly small…...
Pearl River Community College begins $14 million Brownstone Center Annex project
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (188+ words) Published 4: 00 pm Thursday, June 25, 2026 Pearl River Community College is set to begin a $14 million project to construct a new fine arts center, known as the Brownstone Center Annex. The project is divided into two phases: demolition, which is currently underway,…...
How to convince someone to get help for their mental health
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (507+ words) Published 8: 00 am Thursday, June 25, 2026 There are many reasons why some people are reluctant to get help for their mental health or addiction issues. In addition, many people are not sure what to do when encouraging someone to get the help…...