Picayune NewsLocal news for Picayune, MS continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.School board hires new band director, goes out for bids on baseball field repairs- July 10, 2008 Picayune Memorial High School has a new band director. He is Tim Garrett, a native Mississippian who is coming to Picayune from Colorado.http://www.topix.net/city/picayune-ms/2008/07/school-board-hires-new-band-director-goes-ou... Picayune wins fifth award in as many years- July 10, 2008 For the fifth year in a row, the City of Picayune's Police Department has been responsible for winning the Mississippi Municipal Excellence Award.http://www.topix.net/city/picayune-ms/2008/07/picayune-wins-fifth-award-in-as-many-years?f... Those in need can call for help- July 9, 2008 Senior citizens and abused citizens who can not afford a cell phone for emergency calls will now have access to a free cell phone.http://www.topix.net/city/picayune-ms/2008/07/those-in-need-can-call-for-help?fromrss=1 Routine meeting broken by difference of opinion- July 9, 2008 A difference of opinion lead to a heated discussion about what should be done with funds set aside to develop a smart growth plan.http://www.topix.net/city/picayune-ms/2008/07/routine-meeting-broken-by-difference-of-opin... Picayune Police arrest nine for DUI over weekend- July 8, 2008 Fourth of July weekend was a busy time for the Picayune Police Department with intoxicated drivers.http://www.topix.net/city/picayune-ms/2008/07/picayune-police-arrest-nine-for-dui-over-wee... 'Times-Picayune' Cuts Most Mississippi Circulation- July 7, 2008 NEW YORK The Times-Picayune of New Orleans has eliminated most of its circulation in neighboring Mississippi, according to Circulation Director Phil Ehrhardt, who said the cutback amounts to some 3,000 ...http://www.topix.net/city/picayune-ms/2008/07/times-picayune-cuts-most-mississippi-circula... EOC conducts drill- July 7, 2008 Emergency personnel gathered at the Pearl River County Emergency Management office to role play for the hypothetical occurrence of a major tornado in Picayune.http://www.topix.net/city/picayune-ms/2008/07/eoc-conducts-drill?fromrss=1 CASA can make a difference- July 6, 2008 Even one abused child is too many. In Pearl River County in 2006, there were 416 reported cases of child abuse.http://www.topix.net/city/picayune-ms/2008/07/casa-can-make-a-difference?fromrss=1 Young Picayune golfer taking on world- July 6, 2008 Picayune tyke Cameron Guidry has qualified for the USKids World Championship for ages 6 and under.http://www.topix.net/city/picayune-ms/2008/07/young-picayune-golfer-taking-on-world?fromrs... GPAC finds vision- July 5, 2008 Greater Picayune Arts Council, GPAC, participated in a workshop on Sunday to establish a vision for the newly forming organization.http://www.topix.net/city/picayune-ms/2008/07/gpac-finds-vision?fromrss=1 |