MAY 2021

INSIDE THE FLAGSHIP CITY

THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF PASCAGOULA

MAYOR'S MESSAGE

If you haven't been by Beach Park recently, I would suggest you take a trip there and see the improvements that are now finished. I would like to thank Pascagoula Pride for their hard work in conceptualizing and financing the work. Beach Park has always been a popular spot for both locals and visitors. The improvements have made the park more welcoming, giving us a beautiful venue to host events and for families to enjoy. I was delighted to present the hard-working members of Pascagoula Pride a key to the city at the start of the Free Flowin' Fest at Beach Park. Pride has been one of the city's most important partners over the years. We are so grateful for their generous donation to Beach Park and for their continued support of our community.

UPCOMING EVENTS

MAY 15: Sand Sculpture Class, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm @ Beach Park
MAY 15: Rededication of LaPointe-Krebs House, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm @ 4602 Fort Street
MAY 19: Kids Cooking Class: Spaghetti and Meatballs, 5pm @ Pascagoula Senior Center
MAY 22: Spring Disc Golf Classic, 8:00 am,@ IG Levy Park
MAY 22: National Maritime Day, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm @ Point Park
MAY 26: Cake Decorating Class, 5:00 pm @ Pascagoula Senior Center

MAY 28: Senior Health & Safety Fair, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm @ Pascagoula Senior Center

MAY 28: Third Friday, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm in Downtown Pascagoula

MAY 29: Shakespeare in the Park, 6:30 pm, Beach Park

MARKET STREET SIGNALIZATION PROJECT

Work is underway on Market Street traffic signal improvements. The project is focused on improving traffic flow by installing sensors that detect traffic volume and change lights accordingly. The work is taking place predominantly at night, so there will be minimal traffic impacts.

CALL FOR RESUMES: CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

The Pascagoula City Council is now accepting resumes for a seat on the Civil Service Commission. The term is six years. Resumes can be submitted to the City Clerk's Office at City Hall or emailed to kkennedy@cityofpascagoula.com. The deadline to apply is Thursday, May 27 at 5:00 p.m.

NEW FLAG FOR CENTRAL FIRE STATION

The Pascagoula Fire Department would like to thank Congressman Steven Palazzo for visiting in April and bringing a new flag to replace the old flag at Central Station. The flag the Congressman brought had previously flown over the U.S. Capitol.

CITY EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

Detective Justin Cagle is the epitome of a hero. On March 16, Detective Cagle was driving home from work and witnessed a single vehicle accident that occurred in between the bridges on Highway 90. The truck hit a light pole, slid, then flipped and hit a tree. Detective Cagle rushed to the scene and saw the driver’s arm had been severed. He quickly responded to this medical emergency by using a tourniquet to stop the bleeding, which ultimately saved the driver’s life. You can watch WLOX's feature on Detective Cagle here. We were pleased to give Detective Cagle a life saving award during our April 20 meeting and are extremely #PascagoulaProud of this first responder!

SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS

Volleyball Camp:

June 14 & 15 from 8:00 a.m. - 12: 00 p.m.
Trent Lott Academy
Ages 8-12
$50 per camper
cityofpascagoula.com/register

Indoor Soccer Camp:

July 6 & 7 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Pascagoula Recreation Center
Girls & boys ages 7-16
$50 per camper
cityofpascagoula.com/register

Outdoor Soccer Camp:

July 19-22 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Pascagoula Soccer Complex
5U-8U: $50
9U-12U: $75
smscsoccer.com

OPEN SWIM

Andrew Johnson Pool will open for Open Swim on June 1. Open Swim will be from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday and 1:00-5:00 p.m. Saturday. Open Swim costs $2.50 for adults and $1.50 for children. Andrew Johnson Pool is located at 1402 Tucker Avenue.

BEACH PARK SPLASH PAD OPENS

The splash pad at Beach Park is open for the summer season. The splash pad is available for use 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. daily. The splash pad will be open through October 15.

SOFTBALL SUMMER SOCIAL

Registration is open for our inaugural Summer Social softball league. Men and women ages 21 and older can register for $25 here. Games will be held on Tuesday evenings at the Louise Street Softball Complex in June and July. After each game, participants will go to one of the four sponsor establishments for a post game social. Registration is individual and teams will be assigned. The purpose of the league is to meet new people around Pascagoula! You'll only need a glove. The league provides jerseys, bats, balls, and umpires. Thank you to Bradys, the Jazz Club, the Jury Room, and Sranton's for sponsoring the Summer Social!

THREE-POINT COMPETITION

The Parks & Recreation Department is hosting its inaugural 3-Point Competition with proceeds going to support Pascagoula Youth Basketball. Qualifying rounds will be held Thursdays from May 20-June 10 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Pascagoula Recreation Center (sign up at the door). It's $3 per entry and the participant will get 15 shots from behind the 3-point line. The top six participants in each age bracket will be invited to a live competition Friday, June 18 at the Pascagoula Recreation Center. Spectators will be charged $1 at the door. The finals will consist of two rounds: round 1 will be 25 shots around the arc with the top two in each age group advancing; in the championship round, competitors will shoot simultaneously on opposite ends of the court for 90 seconds. The person with the most made shots will be the winner.
Divisions:
-Males 13 and under
-Males 14 and over
-Ladies 13 and under
-Ladies 13 and over

NEW BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

We would like to welcome our newest restaurant to Pascagoula! Fat & Happy Oyster House located at 1711 Market Street is now open for business. Their menu features a little bit of everything: oysters, lobster, pasta, egg rolls, and much more. Their hours are 11 am-9 pm daily. Check them out!

TRAVEL AWAITS FEATURE

Pascagoula was recently featured in an article in Travel Awaits titled: How to Spend a Perfect Day in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The article highlighted some of the wonderful aspects of our community including the LaPointe Krebs House and Museum, the Round Island Lighthouse, the Pascagoula Historic Bike Trail, the Pascagoula River, and some of our beautiful parks. You can read the article here.

SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT

Pascagoula-Gautier School District:

Pascagoula High School seniors Will Mitchell and Carmyn Miller (pictured) have been selected as the PHS Lindy Callahan Scholar Athletes. Their certificates were presented by PHS Head Football Coach Lewis Sims. The two were chosen for their academic accomplishments as well as their participation in high school athletics and extracurricular activities.
PHS freshman De’Aerria Hannah won the Class 5A Championship in the 400 Meter at the MHSAA Class 5 A Track Meet in Pearl, MS. The Lady Panthers 4x800 relay team finished in second place and the Panthers 4x400 relay team won third place in the state championship. Keyonce Brown won third place in the MS Class 5A Discus Throw.
The Pascagoula High School Class of 2021 will graduate in commencement exercises to be held at 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 21 at War Memorial Stadium in Pascagoula. Congratulations seniors and parents!

Resurrection Catholic School:

As the school year draws to a close, RCS sports are going out with a bang! Senior Sam Williams was crowned MHSAA 1A State Champ in the shot put and placed 4^th in discus. At the MHSAA 1A Tennis Championships, Ryan Roth and Hudson Hans won the State Championship in Boys Doubles. On the baseball field, the RCS Eagles advanced to the 3^rd round of the State Championships with wins over Noxapater and Simmons High Schools. Junior JT Schnoor was named Sun Herald Player of the Week and senior Will Clemens was named to the 2021 Crossroads Baseball Club 1A/2A All Star team. Congratulations to Eagles and good luck to the Baseball team in the State tournament.

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