Pickens NewsLocal news for Pickens, MS continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Loan available to Jan. 10 storm victims- January 18, 2008 "Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to renters, homeowners, businesses of all sizes and private, nonprofit organizations whose property was damaged or destroyed by the severe storms and tornadoes" Small Business Administration disaster assistance centers opened today in Holmes and Lowndes counties to help individuals and businesses in 12 Mississippi counties affected by the severe storms and tornadoes ... via The Clarion-Ledgerhttp://www.topix.net/city/pickens-ms/2008/01/loan-available-to-jan-10-storm-victims?fromrs... Sifting through destruction- January 13, 2008 "People want to rebuild and repair their homes eventually, but first we have to make sure everyone is safe and taken care of." Emergency workers and residents will be busy again today picking up debris from tornadoes and severe thunderstorms that ripped across more than 100 miles through central and north Mississippi. via The Clarion-Ledgerhttp://www.topix.net/city/pickens-ms/2008/01/sifting-through-destruction?fromrss=1 : Downed Trees Close Highway 51- January 11, 2008 The Mississippi Department of Transportation reports downed trees have closed Highway 51 North between Pickens and Durrant. via WAPT-TV Jacksonhttp://www.topix.net/city/pickens-ms/2008/01/downed-trees-close-highway-51?fromrss=1 Storm forces road closing in Holmes County- January 11, 2008 A section of U.S. 51 between Pickens and Durant in Holmes County has been closed due to downed trees and power lines. via Hattiesburg Americanhttp://www.topix.net/city/pickens-ms/2008/01/storm-forces-road-closing-in-holmes-county?fr... |