Picayune Police Department

06/01/2026

Just a reminder, we’re at the Picayune Junior High School gym! 🏀 🚔

06/01/2026

05/26/2026

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05/26/2026

Road closures! ⚠️

05/20/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT CHANGES TO MISSISSIPPI JUVENILE LAWS 🚨

Beginning July 1, 2026, Mississippi Senate Bill 2710 (SB2710) will make significant changes to how certain offenses committed by juveniles are handled in the criminal justice system.

Under this new law, juveniles charged with serious offenses may no longer begin their cases in youth court. Instead, those cases may fall under the original jurisdiction of circuit court, exposing juveniles to the adult criminal justice system and significantly more severe penalties.

The law specifically impacts juveniles that attempt to commit or commit crimes of violence as defined by MS Code 97-3-2 while in possession of a firearm such as:

🔹 Murder
🔹 Aggravated Assault
🔹 Manslaughter
🔹 Kidnapping
🔹 Robbery
🔹 Drive By Shooting
🔹 Shooting Into a Dwelling

This can result in:
• Adult felony charges
• Lengthy prison sentences
• Permanent criminal records
• Long-term impacts on employment, education, and future opportunities

The Picayune Police Department encourages parents and guardians to speak openly with young people about peer influence, social media conflicts, gang involvement, and the serious legal consequences associated with criminal activity.

Our department remains committed to protecting our community through education, prevention, and enforcement.

📅 Effective Date: July 1, 2026

05/14/2026

On 5/13/26 at 1:20 pm Picayune Police Officers were dispatched to 301 South Blanks Avenue for a body discovered at the residence. Officers arrived and found a deceased male identified as Eddie Lawrence Jenkins.

This is an active investigation and the case is currently being investigated as a homicide. We extend our condolences to the victim’s family and ask that anyone with any information please contact Captain Rhonda Johnson at 601-798-7411 or Dispatch at 601-749-5482.

05/07/2026

🚦 NEW SAFETY LIGHTS ON CANAL STREET
Keeping our community safe is a top priority for City Hall. We have recently installed new flashing lights on Canal Street near Marilyn's Xtreme Cheer, Leisha's Dance Studio, and Picayune TaeKwonDo to help protect our local children.

Please be aware that a 15mph speed limit is in effect in this area from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

These lights were added to ensure that drivers are extra cautious while our "littles" are getting out of vehicles and crossing the street for their activities. With dance recitals and spring events right around the corner, our sidewalks and crosswalks will be even busier than usual with kids preparing for their big performances.

📸 In the Photo
Pictured: Mayor Jim Luke, City Manager Harvey Miller, Councilmembers Anna Turnage and Jan Stevens, Assistant Public Works Director Buckley Foster, Public Works Director Chris Pichon and Master Bret Barras, owner of Picayune TaeKwonDo. Photo by Amy Lewis.

Thank you for slowing down and helping us keep our children safe!

05/07/2026

Thank you for the community support! Tyler said, “No rain, no gain!”