Pickens NewsLocal news for Pickens, MS continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Lafayette County B&B seeks resort status- April 22, 2008 "It would be appropriate if it were approved by you all (but) I understand it's a politically sensitive issue." What resort status means - Resort status can be awarded because of "historical, scenic or recreational facilities or attractions or because of other attributes which commonly appeal to and attract tourists to ... via Northeast Mississippi Daily Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/pickens-ms/2008/04/lafayette-county-b-b-seeks-resort-status?from... County pulls out of public transit project with city, UM- April 8, 2008 "I think (the new board of supervisors) had a hard time getting their hands around it because the county has different needs than the city and the university" In a 3-2 vote at Monday's Lafayette County Board of Supervisors meeting, the supervisors chose to end the county's affiliation with the upcoming public transit system. via The Daily Mississippianhttp://www.topix.net/city/pickens-ms/2008/04/county-pulls-out-of-public-transit-project-wi... Thousands remain without power after severe Miss. storm- April 5, 2008 "Outside of a hurricane, this is one of the worst storms to ever hit the Entergy system. "Weve got our guys out there working, they worked through most of the night and got back out there first thing this morning." Utility company crews fanned out across portions of Central Mississippi on Saturday to restore power and other services in storm damaged areas. via The Mississippi Presshttp://www.topix.net/city/pickens-ms/2008/04/thousands-remain-without-power-after-severe-m... Vet touts record, takes nothing for granted- April 1, 2008 "Which person do I like better" He's raised much more money than his opponent, is banking on name recognition and touting years of service as a lawmaker. via The Clarion-Ledgerhttp://www.topix.net/city/pickens-ms/2008/03/vet-touts-record-takes-nothing-for-granted?fr... |