Mar 17, 2016: Picayune Item: Council still divided on appointments
After the heated discussion, the council took a vote, with Bumpers and Breland voting for the ordinance, and Gouguet, Stevens and Valente voting against. Mayor Ed Pinero was absent from Tuesday’s meeting due to a family matter.
After the heated discussion, the council took a vote, with Bumpers and Breland voting for the ordinance, and Gouguet, Stevens and Valente voting against. Mayor Ed Pinero was absent from Tuesday’s meeting due to a family matter.
Feb 3, 2016: Picayune Item: Residents might see increase in natural gas rates
Mayor Ed Pinero said Mitchell has done a lot of good for a lot of people.
Mayor Ed Pinero said Mitchell has done a lot of good for a lot of people.
Dec 2, 2015: Picayune Item: Board appointment leads to lengthy debate at city meeting
Gouguet rescinded his initial motion, and from there the council debated the best way forward to pick the best candidate. With the help of the council’s attorney, Nathan Farmer, Mayor Ed Pinero eventually decided the council would have three votes. One vote for Bolden, then one vote for Davis and then a vote to support the majority winner of those two votes as the new chair of the housing board.
Gouguet rescinded his initial motion, and from there the council debated the best way forward to pick the best candidate. With the help of the council’s attorney, Nathan Farmer, Mayor Ed Pinero eventually decided the council would have three votes. One vote for Bolden, then one vote for Davis and then a vote to support the majority winner of those two votes as the new chair of the housing board.
Dec 23, 2014: Pearl River Picayune: Picayune Mayor Ed Pinero, City Council, City Manager Jim Luke, and everyone at City Hall wish everyone a Merry Christmas
Dec 3, 2014: Picayune Item: Council discusses appointment, grants and Christmas parade
The council decided to vote on the matter, with council members Wayne Gouguet, Lynn Bogan Bumpers, Larry Breland and Mayor Ed Pinero Jr. voting for her reappointment. Stevens voted against the motion, while council member Tammy Valente abstained.
The council decided to vote on the matter, with council members Wayne Gouguet, Lynn Bogan Bumpers, Larry Breland and Mayor Ed Pinero Jr. voting for her reappointment. Stevens voted against the motion, while council member Tammy Valente abstained.
Oct 8, 2014: Picayune Item: Cadets clean up Picayune
Picayune Mayor Ed Pinero said the city is thankful for all the efforts of the ROTC.“These individuals are showing their high morals and work ethic by helping improve Picayune and Pearl River County, Pinero said. “This is a great group of young people and they have a very bright future.”
July 3, 2014: David A Farrel at Large: Picayune now has half-million-dollars in rehab coffers for 5-acre green space on Goodyear Blvd.
On Tuesday, the City Council authorized Mayor Ed Pinero, Jr., to sign the paper work for the grantand recognized acceptance of the grant in preparation for Wednesday’s ceremonies.
July 1, 2014: David A Farrell at Large: Internal investigation in Picayune police dept. is underway, officials say; sign law gets push back
Said Mayor Ed Pinero, Jr., “We are already on top of it. The chief is aware, and the investigation has already started.”
June 14, 2014: Picayune Item: Coffee with the mayor
Mayor Ed Pinero Jr. covered the natural gas line replacement project, enforcement of sign ordinances, drainage work and the possibility of new business and industry coming to the area.
June 14, 2014: Washington Times: Picayune gets grant to develop park
Mayor Ed Pinero Jr. said the money will help in developing more ideas for the park, but officialscontinue to seek additional funding to make the project a reality as soon as possible.
June 10, 2014: Picayune Item: Baseball competition allowed Picayune to show its tourism side
Mayor Ed Pinero Jr., said the convenience stores also received a lot of business while local eateries such as Applebees and Fatty’s stayed busy.
June 4, 2014: Picayune Item: Council hears bout going smoke free, appointments
While it was not clear why he voted against the motion, he did ask for more diversity in the commission. Mayor Ed Pinero said the council will consider adding two more members to the commission to address his concern.
June 3, 2014: David A Farrell At Large: Developer says Highland Parkway possibly open by end of summer, weather permitting; Pinero signs for $400,000 green space grant; Council eyes smoke-free city
In other matters in this afternoon’s first-of-the-month regular session, the Council authorized Mayor Ed Pinero, Jr., to sign papers accepting a $400,000 Mississippi Dept. of Transportation grant to go toward projects in connection with the 5-acre green space at the old Crosby hospital site on Goodyear Blvd.;
May 22, 2014: Picayune Item: State law wording could mean a bar anywhere in the city
Mayor Ed Pinero Jr., said the city’s administration is also concerned about the possibility of selling beer or other alcoholic drinks at public parks, so they are working with Farmer to clarify the law
May 20. 2014: David A Farrell: Residents contend city resort status trumps liquor ordinance; charge they were tricked in 2010 liquor vote; no regulation, pastor says
Mayor Ed Pinero, Jr., asked if anyone had applied to sell beer at Friendship Park, said some had made inquiries. He later said that the facts in this matter are “conflicting.” Pinero said Friendship Park came up in a discussion of whether or not beer could be sold at the city parks during festivities.
May 15, 2014: Picayune Item: Proposed green space development unveiled
Mayor Ed Pinero, City Manager Jim Luke along with council members and representatives of Dungan Engineering were available for questions and comments from those in attendance.
May 8, 2014: Picayune Item: Picayune city council launches new website with new features
Mayor Ed Pinero announced that Tuesday May 13 at 5 p.m. the city will hold a public hearing to gather comments on the use of the green space on Goodyear Boulevard. Pinero asks the public to attend and share their opinions, so long as they fit the plan for the lot to remain green space.
May 7, 2014: Vote Smart: Picayune Item - County's FEMA Loan Forgiven
Lee said getting this loan forgiven demonstrates the benefits of he and Mayor Ed Pinero taking networking trips to the nation's capital.
Apr 3, 2014: Clarion Ledger: FEMA forgives Picayune post-Katrina loan
“This would have been quite a burden on the taxpayers to pay this back each year, said Mayor Ed Pinero. “We would have eaten into our cash reserve, now we won’t have to.”
Mar 28, 2014: Picayune Item: MEC release results of Blueprint tour
“The MEC tour offered us a great insight into some of the current economic development thoughts,” said Mayor Ed Pinero, who is also Pearl River County Director of Planning and Economic Development. “They did a great job of providing us with ideas for future development.”
Dec 17, 2013: Mississippi News: Cochran critical to development
Pearl River County Board of Supervisors President J. Patrick Lee and Picayune Mayor Ed Pinero, who also is Director of Planning and Development, trafficked to Washington D.C. to pronounce to Mississippi’s comparison U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran about a continued mercantile growth in a county.
Dec 9, 2013: WorldNow: Picayune to honor Maroon Tide state champs with parade, pep rally
"It was freezing cold and it felt like it was 90 degrees outside," said Picayune Mayor Ed Pinero. "Everybody's heart was beating and cheering. Just so proud of the Maroon Tide football team. It's electric in Picayune. Everywhere you go people want to talk about the game."
Sept 21, 2013: Gulf Live: Picayune considers uses for old hospital site
"Our vision is to make this 5 acres green space for perpetual use by the citizens of Picayune," Mayor Ed Pinero said.
Picayune Mayor Ed Pinero said the city is thankful for all the efforts of the ROTC.“These individuals are showing their high morals and work ethic by helping improve Picayune and Pearl River County, Pinero said. “This is a great group of young people and they have a very bright future.”
July 3, 2014: David A Farrel at Large: Picayune now has half-million-dollars in rehab coffers for 5-acre green space on Goodyear Blvd.
On Tuesday, the City Council authorized Mayor Ed Pinero, Jr., to sign the paper work for the grantand recognized acceptance of the grant in preparation for Wednesday’s ceremonies.
July 1, 2014: David A Farrell at Large: Internal investigation in Picayune police dept. is underway, officials say; sign law gets push back
Said Mayor Ed Pinero, Jr., “We are already on top of it. The chief is aware, and the investigation has already started.”
June 14, 2014: Picayune Item: Coffee with the mayor
Mayor Ed Pinero Jr. covered the natural gas line replacement project, enforcement of sign ordinances, drainage work and the possibility of new business and industry coming to the area.
June 14, 2014: Washington Times: Picayune gets grant to develop park
Mayor Ed Pinero Jr. said the money will help in developing more ideas for the park, but officialscontinue to seek additional funding to make the project a reality as soon as possible.
June 10, 2014: Picayune Item: Baseball competition allowed Picayune to show its tourism side
Mayor Ed Pinero Jr., said the convenience stores also received a lot of business while local eateries such as Applebees and Fatty’s stayed busy.
June 4, 2014: Picayune Item: Council hears bout going smoke free, appointments
While it was not clear why he voted against the motion, he did ask for more diversity in the commission. Mayor Ed Pinero said the council will consider adding two more members to the commission to address his concern.
June 3, 2014: David A Farrell At Large: Developer says Highland Parkway possibly open by end of summer, weather permitting; Pinero signs for $400,000 green space grant; Council eyes smoke-free city
In other matters in this afternoon’s first-of-the-month regular session, the Council authorized Mayor Ed Pinero, Jr., to sign papers accepting a $400,000 Mississippi Dept. of Transportation grant to go toward projects in connection with the 5-acre green space at the old Crosby hospital site on Goodyear Blvd.;
May 22, 2014: Picayune Item: State law wording could mean a bar anywhere in the city
Mayor Ed Pinero Jr., said the city’s administration is also concerned about the possibility of selling beer or other alcoholic drinks at public parks, so they are working with Farmer to clarify the law
May 20. 2014: David A Farrell: Residents contend city resort status trumps liquor ordinance; charge they were tricked in 2010 liquor vote; no regulation, pastor says
Mayor Ed Pinero, Jr., asked if anyone had applied to sell beer at Friendship Park, said some had made inquiries. He later said that the facts in this matter are “conflicting.” Pinero said Friendship Park came up in a discussion of whether or not beer could be sold at the city parks during festivities.
May 15, 2014: Picayune Item: Proposed green space development unveiled
Mayor Ed Pinero, City Manager Jim Luke along with council members and representatives of Dungan Engineering were available for questions and comments from those in attendance.
May 8, 2014: Picayune Item: Picayune city council launches new website with new features
Mayor Ed Pinero announced that Tuesday May 13 at 5 p.m. the city will hold a public hearing to gather comments on the use of the green space on Goodyear Boulevard. Pinero asks the public to attend and share their opinions, so long as they fit the plan for the lot to remain green space.
May 7, 2014: Vote Smart: Picayune Item - County's FEMA Loan Forgiven
Lee said getting this loan forgiven demonstrates the benefits of he and Mayor Ed Pinero taking networking trips to the nation's capital.
Apr 3, 2014: Clarion Ledger: FEMA forgives Picayune post-Katrina loan
“This would have been quite a burden on the taxpayers to pay this back each year, said Mayor Ed Pinero. “We would have eaten into our cash reserve, now we won’t have to.”
Mar 28, 2014: Picayune Item: MEC release results of Blueprint tour
“The MEC tour offered us a great insight into some of the current economic development thoughts,” said Mayor Ed Pinero, who is also Pearl River County Director of Planning and Economic Development. “They did a great job of providing us with ideas for future development.”
Dec 17, 2013: Mississippi News: Cochran critical to development
Pearl River County Board of Supervisors President J. Patrick Lee and Picayune Mayor Ed Pinero, who also is Director of Planning and Development, trafficked to Washington D.C. to pronounce to Mississippi’s comparison U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran about a continued mercantile growth in a county.
Dec 9, 2013: WorldNow: Picayune to honor Maroon Tide state champs with parade, pep rally
"It was freezing cold and it felt like it was 90 degrees outside," said Picayune Mayor Ed Pinero. "Everybody's heart was beating and cheering. Just so proud of the Maroon Tide football team. It's electric in Picayune. Everywhere you go people want to talk about the game."
Sept 21, 2013: Gulf Live: Picayune considers uses for old hospital site
"Our vision is to make this 5 acres green space for perpetual use by the citizens of Picayune," Mayor Ed Pinero said.
July 2, 2013: David A Farrell: New Picayune council sworn in, gets right down to business
Incumbents sworn in included District Five Councilman Wayne Gouguet , District Two Councilwoman Lynn Bogan Bumpers, District Four Councilman Larry Breland, Sr., and Mayor Ed Pinero, Jr. Each began their second terms.
Incumbents sworn in included District Five Councilman Wayne Gouguet , District Two Councilwoman Lynn Bogan Bumpers, District Four Councilman Larry Breland, Sr., and Mayor Ed Pinero, Jr. Each began their second terms.
June 3, 2013: WLOX: Picayune's mayoral race heats up
Voters in Picayune will elect a mayor and city council members Tuesday. For the top job, incumbent Mayor Ed Pinero faces former city councilman Mark Thorman.
May 26, 2013: David A Farrell: Mayor Ed Pinero, Jr., formally announces his bid for re-election as mayor
(Editor’s Note: Mayor Ed Pinero, Jr., who is seeking a second term as Mayor of Picayune on June 4, is formally announcing his candidacy below.)
May 6, 2013: Hilda Hoffman Memorial Archive: May 3, 2012 New City Hall Dedication
May 3, 2013 was a very interesting day. It was the dedication of the new City Hall and was attended by Gov. Bryan, Sen. Palazzo and notables down the line. Dr Ed Pinero, Mayor and City Mgr. Jim Luke did a fine MC job and the speeches were appropriate and notably short.
May 4, 2013: Free News Pos: City dedicates City Hall addition, historic City Hall's anniversary
“This is a wonderful building,” Mayor Ed Pinero said. “I’ve never seen so many people get excited about a historical building. It’s a wonderful day.”
Voters in Picayune will elect a mayor and city council members Tuesday. For the top job, incumbent Mayor Ed Pinero faces former city councilman Mark Thorman.
May 26, 2013: David A Farrell: Mayor Ed Pinero, Jr., formally announces his bid for re-election as mayor
(Editor’s Note: Mayor Ed Pinero, Jr., who is seeking a second term as Mayor of Picayune on June 4, is formally announcing his candidacy below.)
May 6, 2013: Hilda Hoffman Memorial Archive: May 3, 2012 New City Hall Dedication
May 3, 2013 was a very interesting day. It was the dedication of the new City Hall and was attended by Gov. Bryan, Sen. Palazzo and notables down the line. Dr Ed Pinero, Mayor and City Mgr. Jim Luke did a fine MC job and the speeches were appropriate and notably short.
May 4, 2013: Free News Pos: City dedicates City Hall addition, historic City Hall's anniversary
“This is a wonderful building,” Mayor Ed Pinero said. “I’ve never seen so many people get excited about a historical building. It’s a wonderful day.”
Apr 4, 2013: David A Farrel: 33 days remain to Picayune city elections on May 7
In the mayor’s race, Pinero, a Republican, is being challenged by Democrat Mark “Chief” Thorman, the director of the NJROTC at the high school. They will go head-to-head in the June 4 General Election.
In the mayor’s race, Pinero, a Republican, is being challenged by Democrat Mark “Chief” Thorman, the director of the NJROTC at the high school. They will go head-to-head in the June 4 General Election.
Dec 26, 2012: Insurance Journal: Mississippi County Lowers Its Flood Insurance Premiums
The Picayune Item reports that county planner Ed Pinero Jr. says the county has moved from an insurance rating of 10 to 8. The lower the rating the lower the premiums.
Nov 8, 2012: Insurancenewsnet: FEMA buyout program approved for county [Picayune Item, Miss.]
Mayor Ed Pinero Jr., announced during Tuesday's city council meeting that FEMA has approved a buyout program for properties that repeatedly flood.
Oct 31, 2012: Picayune Chamber of Commerce: 64th Chamber Awards Banquet
Pigott’s award was presented by Picayune Mayor Ed Pinero who lauded him for using his businesses to promote Picayune and help various civic organizations in the area. Pigott owns Allstate Insurance and WRJW radio station, both in Picayune. “Many of us know John Pigott as a local businessman, but few people know just how well he has served our area in many other capacities,” Pinero said.
July 15, 2012: Slidell Independent: New Picayune hospital joins health care market
He was joined by Forrest Health President and CEO Evan Dillard, and Picayune Mayor Ed Pinero, at the grand openingevent.
May 19, 2012: Real Clear Politics: Picayune mayor endorses 1 cent sales tax
Picayune Mayor Ed Pinero Jr. has endorsed a proposal for a 1-cent countywide sales tax, which would also be applied in the Pearl River County's two municipalities, Picayune and Poplarville.
June 16, 2011: Hillda Hoffmann Memorial Archive: A New Home!
Representatives of the Hilda Hoffmann Memorial Archive Inc. met with Picayune Mayor Ed Pinero and City Manager, Jim Luke to discuss the opening of an archive and museum at 301 Williams Ave., Picayune MS. The Mayor and City Manager, who are both history buffs, fully support the proposed opening which would help draw tourists as well as the community to the downtown area.
The Picayune Item reports that county planner Ed Pinero Jr. says the county has moved from an insurance rating of 10 to 8. The lower the rating the lower the premiums.
Nov 8, 2012: Insurancenewsnet: FEMA buyout program approved for county [Picayune Item, Miss.]
Mayor Ed Pinero Jr., announced during Tuesday's city council meeting that FEMA has approved a buyout program for properties that repeatedly flood.
Oct 31, 2012: Picayune Chamber of Commerce: 64th Chamber Awards Banquet
Pigott’s award was presented by Picayune Mayor Ed Pinero who lauded him for using his businesses to promote Picayune and help various civic organizations in the area. Pigott owns Allstate Insurance and WRJW radio station, both in Picayune. “Many of us know John Pigott as a local businessman, but few people know just how well he has served our area in many other capacities,” Pinero said.
July 15, 2012: Slidell Independent: New Picayune hospital joins health care market
He was joined by Forrest Health President and CEO Evan Dillard, and Picayune Mayor Ed Pinero, at the grand openingevent.
May 19, 2012: Real Clear Politics: Picayune mayor endorses 1 cent sales tax
Picayune Mayor Ed Pinero Jr. has endorsed a proposal for a 1-cent countywide sales tax, which would also be applied in the Pearl River County's two municipalities, Picayune and Poplarville.
June 16, 2011: Hillda Hoffmann Memorial Archive: A New Home!
Representatives of the Hilda Hoffmann Memorial Archive Inc. met with Picayune Mayor Ed Pinero and City Manager, Jim Luke to discuss the opening of an archive and museum at 301 Williams Ave., Picayune MS. The Mayor and City Manager, who are both history buffs, fully support the proposed opening which would help draw tourists as well as the community to the downtown area.
Nov 29, 2010: Hattiesburg American: Picayune hit hard by war on terrorism
"There's never a good time for something like this, and it's even tougher during the holidays," said Mayor Ed Pinero.
Nov 10, 2009: Green Environment News: E.P.A. Assistant Administrator of OSWER Gathering Feedback from Picayune, Mississippi Community
Attendees will include Mathy Stanislaus, E.P.A. Assistant Administrator of OSWER; Stan Meiburg, E.P.A. Acting Regional Administrator; Franklin Hill, E.P.A. Region four Superfund Division Director; Trudy Fisher, Executive Director of MDEQ; and Ed Pinero, Mayor, City of Picayune (tentative).
"There's never a good time for something like this, and it's even tougher during the holidays," said Mayor Ed Pinero.
Nov 10, 2009: Green Environment News: E.P.A. Assistant Administrator of OSWER Gathering Feedback from Picayune, Mississippi Community
Attendees will include Mathy Stanislaus, E.P.A. Assistant Administrator of OSWER; Stan Meiburg, E.P.A. Acting Regional Administrator; Franklin Hill, E.P.A. Region four Superfund Division Director; Trudy Fisher, Executive Director of MDEQ; and Ed Pinero, Mayor, City of Picayune (tentative).
Apr 20, 2011: Picayune Item: Jim Luke appointed City Manager
Mayor Ed Pinero said the city has been engaged in a long legal process to free up the more than $1 million in insurance money the city received as a result of the fire to remedy the situation. Pinero said he hopes to have some progress in the situation after a discussion in Tuesday’s executive session. A decision on that discussion was not available by press time Tuesday.
Mayor Ed Pinero said the city has been engaged in a long legal process to free up the more than $1 million in insurance money the city received as a result of the fire to remedy the situation. Pinero said he hopes to have some progress in the situation after a discussion in Tuesday’s executive session. A decision on that discussion was not available by press time Tuesday.
June 2, 2009: David Farrell: Pinero wins mayor’s race, Bumpers beats Parker, and Lane wins; only one incumbent survives
In the Precinct 2 council race, Independent Lynn Bogan Bumpers beat incumbent Democrat Donald L. Parker 277 votes to Parker’s 156. Bumpers upset handily the two-term Democrat after losing to him by only 11 votes four years ago.
In the Precinct 2 council race, Independent Lynn Bogan Bumpers beat incumbent Democrat Donald L. Parker 277 votes to Parker’s 156. Bumpers upset handily the two-term Democrat after losing to him by only 11 votes four years ago.
May 20, 2009: WTOK: Mississippi Voters Decide Mayoral Runoffs
Republican Ed Pinero beat Democratic State Sen. Ezell Lee 1,144 to 607 votes to become Picayune’s new mayor. Pinero garnered 65.18 percent of votes cast to Lee’s 34.58 percent with all five precincts reporting in unofficial returns.
Republican Ed Pinero beat Democratic State Sen. Ezell Lee 1,144 to 607 votes to become Picayune’s new mayor. Pinero garnered 65.18 percent of votes cast to Lee’s 34.58 percent with all five precincts reporting in unofficial returns.