PICAYUNE — All Picayune School District schools will be closed Wednesday, August 29, 2012. A decision will be made Wednesday afternoon concerning whether or not Picayune School District schools will be closed on Thursday, August 30, 2012. Radio station WRJW, the Picayune Item, and television stations will be notified concerning school closings/openings.
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U.S. Marshals, local officials search area for fugitives
The U.S. Marshal's Service, the Pearl River Sheriff's Department and the Picayune Police Department are currently searching for two fugitives wanted for charges in Tennessee.
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Boil water notice lifted
Center Water has lifted a “boil water notice” for customers living on Hilltop Dr. and Green Meadow Drive.
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BOIL WATER NOTICE
Center Water Association, Inc. has issued a boil water notice on Green Meadow Place and Hilltop Drive until further notice.
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Unofficial primary results for Picayune election
Here are the unofficial results for the primary election within the city of Picayune.
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Breaking News; Officers catch strong arm robber
Picayune Police caught a strong arm robber minutes after the crime occurred.
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Street Closure due to street/sewer repairs
*Effective Immediately The City of Picayune Public Works Department has issued the following street closure notice due to street/sewer repairs.
South bound land of Circle Drive from Farrell St. southward to the intersection of Cayten St. -
DeWitt arrested
Sheriff Ricky Adam announced today that LESLIE DANIELLE DEWITT, 31 years of age, was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Division (CID), Hancock County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO). DEWITT is suspected of violations of Mississippi Code regarding (3) counts of Sexual Battery where she was in a position of trust or authority over the child victim who was a sixteen (16) year old female.
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Pope Benedict VXI resigning
VATICAN CITY (AP) — With a few words in Latin, Pope Benedict VXI did Monday what no pope has done in more than half a millennium, announcing his resignation and sending the already troubled Catholic Church scrambling to replace the leader of its 1 billion followers by Easter.
Not even his closest associates had advance word of the news, a bombshell that he dropped during a routine morning meeting of Vatican cardinals. With no clear favorites to succeed him, another surprise likely awaits when the cardinals elect Benedict’s successor next month.
“Without doubt this is a historic moment,” said Cardinal Christoph Schoenborn, a protege and former theology student of Benedict’s who is considered a papal contender. “Right now, 1.2 billion Catholics the world over are holding their breath.” -
Changes in Picayune Item
Changes are being made in the Picayune Item.
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Boil Water notice lifted
Pearl River Central Water Association has lifted the precautionary boil water notice for the following areas: Country Store in Carriere, Smith St., Camellia St. and any surrounding streets that may have been without water or had low water pressure on Saturday, 1-26-13 and Sunday 1-27-13.
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