Picayune residents prepare for another round of heavy rainfall

Picayune residents prepare for another round of heavy rainfall

Massive flooding slammed Picayune on Tuesday, June 16, prompting city leaders to issue a declaration of emergency.

Picayune enters state of emergency

Picayune experienced significant flooding on Tuesday, June 16, prompting the declaration of a state of emergency. Initial reports indicated that water levels exceeded one foot deep along I-59 South and in several other areas, resulting in widespread flooding. The state of emergency allows for the allocation of additional resources, including an emergency state room, 501 Laurel St., sandbag distributions, 309 Stephens St., from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00…