http://www.picayuneitem.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:58:00 +0000 http://www.picayuneitem.com/local/local_story_185185647.html http://www.picayuneitem.com/local/local_story_185185647.html Picayune had its first Made in America parade, which marched down Goodyear Boulevard on Saturday for Independence Day. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:54:00 +0000 http://www.picayuneitem.com/local/local_story_185185514.html http://www.picayuneitem.com/local/local_story_185185514.html Three outgoing council members took a moment to reflect on their accomplishments during their varying years of public service. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:51:00 +0000 http://www.picayuneitem.com/local/local_story_185185348.html http://www.picayuneitem.com/local/local_story_185185348.html The woman who has been charged with seven counts of animal cruelty said she left her dogs in a friend’s care. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:49:00 +0000 http://www.picayuneitem.com/local/local_story_185185058.html http://www.picayuneitem.com/local/local_story_185185058.html A set of four busts brought about the arrest of eight suspects.The cases ranged from car wash burglaries to drug violations. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:47:00 +0000 http://www.picayuneitem.com/local/local_story_185184919.html http://www.picayuneitem.com/local/local_story_185184919.html A deputy’s alertness to suspicious activity found an active methamphetamine lab at a local creek. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:43:00 +0000 http://www.picayuneitem.com/local/local_story_185184344.html http://www.picayuneitem.com/local/local_story_185184344.html The Picayune City Council meets at 5 p.m. Tuesday in the new City Hall, 815 N. Beech St. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:41:00 +0000 http://www.picayuneitem.com/local/local_story_185184240.html http://www.picayuneitem.com/local/local_story_185184240.html The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors meets at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the its boardroom at the old county courthouse Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:51:00 +0000 http://www.picayuneitem.com/local/local_story_184095224.html http://www.picayuneitem.com/local/local_story_184095224.html A slip of the foot led to this hole in the brick wall of Regions Bank on U.S. 11. Apparently a 41 year-old woman hit the gas instead of the brake of her 2004 Chevy Cavalier and jumped two large steps, breaking a column and hitting this wall. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:49:00 +0000 http://www.picayuneitem.com/local/local_story_184095042.html http://www.picayuneitem.com/local/local_story_184095042.html Taxpayers who have car tags coming due this month will have to wait an additional week before renewing them. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:47:00 +0000 http://www.picayuneitem.com/local/local_story_184094539.html http://www.picayuneitem.com/local/local_story_184094539.html Lack of rain and hot weather have created a dangerous situation for tomorrow’s Fourth of July celebrations.Fire Chief Keith Brown advises residents to be cautious if they plan to shoot off their own fireworks. He said the department is concerned about the dry weather and asks residents to take proper precautions. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:43:00 +0000 http://www.picayuneitem.com/local/local_story_184093947.html http://www.picayuneitem.com/local/local_story_184093947.html Due to a pet owner’s neglect, a number of dogs have perished in the hot summer sun.The situation came to the attention of the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department when a citizen called in a complaint concerning decaying and dying animals. The department responded to the call Tuesday evening to find two dead adult dogs and a dead puppy. Three live puppies were described to have been feeding on the carcass of the deceased puppy. An adult pitbull was also found at the scene. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:19:00 +0000 http://www.picayuneitem.com/local/local_story_183152011.html http://www.picayuneitem.com/local/local_story_183152011.html Hattiesburg firefighters responded to a small fire that erupted from a box fan inside the Forrest County jail. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:17:00 +0000 http://www.picayuneitem.com/local/local_story_183151843.html http://www.picayuneitem.com/local/local_story_183151843.html Police have arrested four Hattiesburg residents for allegedly selling counterfeit merchandise out of their home. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:44:00 +0000 http://www.picayuneitem.com/local/local_story_183092132.html http://www.picayuneitem.com/local/local_story_183092132.html A Picayune resident apparently was shot in the head but is in stable condition. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:26:00 +0000 http://www.picayuneitem.com/local/local_story_183092434.html http://www.picayuneitem.com/local/local_story_183092434.html This park on Goodyear Boulevard near Fireman’s Credit Union was dedicated in the memory of Pat Blades by the Picayune Kiwanis Club.