Nicholson News

Four suspects who allegedly broke into a local school cafeteria to take ice cream and chips were arrested thanks to a tip provided through Crime Stoppers.

An argument between family members allegedly resulted in what fire investigators believe was the arson of some home furnishings.

A Mississippi National Guardsman earns the Bronze Star for sacrificing his life to save others.

Gail Nicholson chokes back tears talking about how close to death her stepson came while serving in Iraq.

During his tour of duty in Iraq, Sgt. 1st Class Jesse Nicholson often volunteered to walk in front of patrol units and search for explosive devices.

At the BlueJack Ridge Ranch in Poplarville there is more to do than attempt to find your way out of a corn maze.

A Mississippi Army National Guard soldier will be awarded the Bronze Star for bravery in Iraq.

All the fears expressed by the Pearl River County Board of Supervisors in Poplarville, Miss., about someone purchasing former FEMA recreational park trailers and offering them for sale locally has come true, according to the Picayune Item .

Pearl River County Sheriff's Department investigators have pressed charges against suspects in relation to cases involving child molestation and drug activity.

Nicholson Water and Sewer Assoc. will interrupt water service 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday for residents on Shorty Burgess, Carey Meitzler and Emmitt Meitzler roads, Willow Bend Trailer Park, U.S. 11 South between Willow Bend and Nicholson Elementary School and for Nicholson Elementary School.

A one vehicle accident Friday on Jackson Landing Road ended in a fatality. The accident occurred near the intersection of Jackson Landing and Lilac Drive in Nicholson at about 5:39 p.m. and involved Kayla Rosie-Lee Maultsby, 21, of 29390 Anner Rd.

The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors meets at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the its boardroom at the old county courthouse Included on the agenda are: Consider requests for proposals for primary appraisal services, for legal services and for a review of appraisal services.

A number of water and waste water projects underway by the Pearl River County Utility Authority are under budget.

Nine fire departments, seven of which are volunteer, responded to Saturday's fire at the Mississippi Mall.

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Nicholson Water & Sewer Assoc. will interrupt service for the Laura vial subdivision, including Oliver Davis Road 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday.

A 37-year-old Picayune woman died early Monday morning in a head-on collision on U.S. Highway 11 in Nicholson.

The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors meet at 9 a.m. Monday in the boardroom in the old courthouse.