SEPTEMBER 2021
INSIDE THE FLAGSHIP CITY
THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF PASCAGOULA |
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MAYOR'S MESSAGEIt’s no secret we’re in need of major infrastructure updates in Pascagoula. I know our road and waterline conditions are frustrating to many of you. They are to me as well. We can no longer kick the can down the road. I want you to know the city is making this a top priority and we’re committed to long-term plans to address infrastructure. Please keep in mind that replacing and repairing aging infrastructure is no small task. It’s something that will take years and millions of dollars. But we’re already getting started. The Ingalls Avenue road work is a $5.6 million project that consists of replacing water mains, sewer lines, and storm drains. The City Council recently voted to allocate the first $2.5 million installment of American Rescue Plan Act funding to replace and relocate failing water distribution infrastructure serving 8th, 9th , 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th Streets between Ingalls Avenue and Taylor Avenue, as well as the area including South Fernwood Street, Rosewood Street, Dogwood Street, and Redwood Street. The city has been awarded $915,000 in GOMESA funds to replace the failing drainage system in the Buena Vista Street area. These projects are steps in the right direction. While our infrastructure problem cannot be fixed overnight, rest assured it’s not being overlooked. -Mayor Jay Willis
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LIGHTHOUSE PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT If you've driven by Lighthouse Park lately, you may have noticed some work happening underneath the bridge. Construction has started on improvements to the park that include the addition of two pickleball courts, the addition of bench swings, lighting improvements, parking improvements, drainage improvements, and landscaping improvements. The work is made possible by the allocation of $450,000 in Tidelands funding. |
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COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER TO HELP HURRICANE VICTIMSThank you to everyone who donated supplies for our Hurricane Ida Supply Drive! Pascagoula Police and Fire Departments delivered the supplies & seven pallets of water to Galliano, Louisiana on Friday. Tay's BBQ went along and cooked jambalaya for 250 people. The Pascagoula Mayor's Youth Council & Main Street helped load up supplies on Thursday afternoon in preparation for the trip. We truly have an amazing community! #PascagoulaProud |
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CITY EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHTChristian Brooks is a Service Tech Team Leader in our Utilities Department. Christian has been employed with the city for five years. In addition to Utilities, Christian has also spent some time in the Beautification Department. Christian is hardworking and a valuable asset to our team. His dedication and diligent attitude are just two of his contributions to the city. His jokester personality keeps the office laughing! Fortunately for us, Christian plans on sticking around until it's time for him to retire. |
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WE'RE HIRINGAre you or is someone you know looking for a job? We're hiring for several positions at the City of Pascagoula: |
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PASCAGOULA REC CENTER PROGRAMSAerobics:Monday, Wednesday, Friday @ 8:00 am for $12/month Ballet: Tuesday @ 12:00 pm for ages 5-8 Tuesday @ 1:00 pm for ages 8 & up $30/month cityofpascagoula.com/register
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NEW BUSINESS SPOTLIGHTHelp us welcome Fleur De Lis Bar & Grill to Pascagoula! The restaurant is now open at 809 Ingalls Avenue and serves appetizers, chicken wings, po-boys and burgers. You can find the full menu here. Saints fans will want to check it out on game day! Fleur De Lis is open seven days a week beginning at 11:00 a.m. |
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DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENTWe are seeing tremendous growth in Downtown Pascagoula. Millions of dollars are being invested to make Pascagoula an attractive place for young professionals who work at our major industries. Several projects are currently under construction. City Centre, formerly known as the Pascagoula-Moss Point Bank, will be home to the corporate office of Baber Strunk Enterprises, Work Spot -- a flexible office space company, 28 apartments and a rooftop bar in the heart of downtown Pascagoula. Look at floor plans at citycentreofpascagoula.com. Work at the Odd Fellows building on Krebs Avenue is nearing completion where five luxury apartments are being built. Off the Hook Seafood will remain where it is and there will be another commercial space right next to it. At 641 Delmas Avenue, an Italian restaurant and a women's boutique are being constructed. Boldly Blonde, a new women's boutique is now open at 714 Delmas Avenue. On the riverfront, work has started on an additional nine townhomes. It's an exciting time in Pascagoula and we're excited to see all these projects come to fruition.
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SCHOOL SPOTLIGHTPascagoula-Gautier School District: Colmer Middle School Band Director Jennifer Theisen-Gray and the Colmer Middle School Fine Arts Department submitted a video about start-of-school safety procedures in a state-wide contest sponsored by the GRAMMY Museum of Mississippi for its “MTV turns 40” celebration. Mrs. Theisen-Gray was notified that Colmer’s submission won the competition, and her band students were surprised with the announcement during first block band class. The participating students will receive prizes and a trip to the GRAMMY Museum plus a monetary prize for the program. Click here to watch the video. Pictured are, from left, Jackie Riser, Colmer Middle choral director; and Jennifer Theisen-Gray, Colmer Middle band director; with first block band students.
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Resurrection Catholic School: The school year is off to a great start at RCS! At the Elementary campus, the students and their families celebrated an old tradition in a new way. Each year we celebrate Grandparents’ Day to acknowledge the many things Grandparents do for our students and school. For the second year, this celebration was held as a Grandparents’ Day parade! Families decorated cars and golf carts and the students made signs. We are so thankful for all the families that help to make RCS a great place for our students and faculty. On the high school campus, sports have gotten off to a great start! The RCS Eagles football team is off an 2-0 start with wins over North Forrest and Stringer. The defending state champs Lady Eagle Volleyball team is undefeated in district play. In baseball news, seniors Joe Scarbrough and JT Schnoor have committed to play at the next level and have signed with East MS Community College and Pearl River Community College, respectively. Great job and continue to Soar Eagles!
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