Picayune Main Street, Inc. Economic Vitality Team & Picayune Public Works Dept. spent many hours on Creative Outdoor Space
#2 on East Canal Street, Thigpen Alley visit link with more updates to come..
Muralist Ashley Mason and Andy Green’s art added culture and historic relevance of our community along with adding an attraction for locals and tourists alike.
MS Power, Coast Electric, MS Main Street and City of Picayune’s support and contributions are appreciated and vital to continue our mission of Revitalizing Downtown Picayune.
Creative Outdoor Spaces Bank Alley & Thigpen Alley bring life to the downtown and will provide a place for outdoor gatherings for years to come.
Thigpen Alley Named in Honor of S.G. “Grandpa” ThigpenRibbon Cutting June 17th 5:45 pm Alley is located 108/110 East Canal Downtown Picayune Samuel Grady “Grandpa” Thigpen, Sr. was an area entrepreneur who opened Thigpen Hardware Store in 1919 at this very location. An integral part of the community, Grandpa operated the store for 62 years (1919-1981)In addition, Thigpen was both a founder and the first president of the First National Bank of Picayune, a radio broadcaster, a writer, and a local historian. The Thigpen Store News, a publication that contained local history and articles written by Thigpen, as well as free want ads for the public, ran for over 57 years.”Grandpa” Thigpen passed away on Christmas Day, 1981, at the Lucius Olen Crosby Memorial Hospital in Picayune. He was 91.
Thigpen Alley Ribbon Cutting & Downtown Block Party June 17th, 2022 was a huge success. 100 Block of East Canal Historic Downtown Picayune MS.
Sunflower & Bee Mural by Ashley Anderson Mason.
Thigpen Alley & Pearl River Map Turtle by Andy Green.
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