JUNE 2022

INSIDE THE FLAGSHIP CITY

THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF PASCAGOULA

MAYOR'S MESSAGE

A once in a lifetime storm should not dictate how homeowners can develop and renovate their properties. But that's exactly what happened when FEMA's post-Katrina mapping put 90% of the city in a flood zone. The substantial improvement rule makes it so homeowners can't spend more than 50% of the home's value on maintenance/renovations without elevating the property to meet FEMA regulations and it's killing our neighborhoods. The majority of these homes never flooded before Katrina and haven't since. With the support of the Jackson County Economic Development Foundation and M&M Bank, we worked together to form a coalition comprised of community leaders to seek much needed and long overdue change. You can read my op-ed about what we're dealing with and how we're being treated differently than our neighbors in Alabama here. We appreciate the support of the Mississippi Congressional delegation as we share our story with Congress and ask them to take action. You can help by sharing your story or sending a letter to Congress. Click here to get involved.
-Mayor Jay Willis

HOOPS 4 HOPE - COMMUNITY 4 UNITY

Hoops 4 Hope was created in 2018 as a way to build better relationships between law enforcement and teens. There were two successful basketball events before COVID put a stop to the program. On June 4, Hoops 4 Hope made a comeback at the Pascagoula Recreation Center. Teens and officers from the Pascagoula Police Department, Moss Point Police Department, and the Jackson County Sheriff's Office played a morning full of friendly games. They all shared a meal cooked by the Pascagoula Men's Club afterwards. Thanks to a grant from Mississippi Power and several other sponsors (M&M Bank, United Way, Pascagoula & Moss Point Rotary Clubs, and Mark Everson), this was the first of four Community 4 Unity sporting events to be held with law enforcers and teens in Pascagoula and Moss Point over a 12 month period. Be on the lookout for more information on the next event in the fall.

UPCOMING EVENTS

JUNE 11: Chevron Women's Network Charity 5k Run, 8:00 am, Beach Park
JUNE 11: Adult Pickleball Class, 9:00-11:00 am, Lighthouse Park
JUNE 11: Sand Jam, 10:00 am-1:00 pm, Beach Park
JUNE 17: Third Friday, 5:00-8:00 pm, Downtown Pascagoula
JUNE 18: Men's Club Fishing Tournament, Point Park
JUNE 21: Third Tuesday Food Trucks @ Senior Center, 11:00 am-2:00 pm
JULY 4: Independence Day Fireworks over the Beach, 8:45 pm

FOOD TRUCKS AT SENIOR CENTER

Food trucks were such a success at the Senior Center a few weeks ago, we've decided to host them the Third Tuesday of every month! Join us for lunch on June 21. Food trucks will be at the Senior Center on Live Oak Avenue from 11:00 am-2:00 pm. To date, the food trucks confirmed for attendance are: Burger Box, MJ's Snack Shack, Spuds and Dogs on Wheels, Sunrise 2 Sunset.

PARKS & RECREATION PROGRAMS

Indoor Soccer Camp: Registration for indoor soccer camp at the Pascagoula Recreation Center is now open. The camp will be held on July 7 & 8 from 9:00-12:00 each day. Camp is open to boys and girls age 7-16. All skill levels are welcome. Beat the summer heat and avoid the rain at indoor soccer camp! Registration is $55 per camper. Click here to register.

Youth Football: Registration is now open for youth football. Coed flag football is offered for ages 5-10 for and tackle football is offered for ages 9-12. The cost for flag football is $64 for residents and $89 for nonresidents. The cost for tackle football is $95 for residents and $134 for nonresidents. Click here to register a child.

After School Program: Registration for the Parks & Recreation After School Program will open on July 1. The cost is $55 per week, per child.

For more information on programming, you can call the Parks & Recreation Department at (228) 938-2356.

RCS WINS BASEBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

The Resurrection Catholic High School Eagles made history by bringing home the MHSAA 1A Baseball State Championship, the first in school history. The Eagles, led by Coach Johnny Olsen in his final season, completed a sweep of Biggersville and outscored their opponent 7-1 during the series. Senior JT Schnoor was named series MVP and Junior Max Askew was named Scholar Athlete. Schnoor, Askew and Senior standout Joe Scarborough were named to the Class 1A Mississippi High School Baseball Coaches All-State Team and Coach Olsen was named Coach of the Year. Congratulations Eagles! Be sure to come out to Third Friday on June 17. Coach Olsen and the rest of the coaching staff will be taking turns in the dunk tank!

PASCAGOULA-GAUTIER SCHOOL DISTRICT REGISTRATION

The Pascagoula-Gautier School District will hold registration for the 2022-2023 school year on Thursday, July 21, 2022, from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday, July 22, 2022, from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students in kindergarten through fourth grade who are new to the school district or have moved during the last school year, should register at the PGSD Central Office located at 1006 Communy Avenue. Students fifth grade through 12th grade can report directly to their respective schools. Parents should provide a driver's license as a form of identification and two proofs of residency which include a Filed Homestead Exemption form, a mortgage document or property deed, apartment or home lease, (all parents living in an apartment must provide an entire lease); an electric, water, gas, cable bill within 30 days, or automobile registration (car tag). For more information, call the PGSD Student Services Department at 228-938-6500.

JOIN OUR TEAM: OPEN POSITIONS

The Parks and Recreation Department is hiring for several positions: Park Attendant, Laborer, and After School Counselor. Find job descriptions and apply at cityofpascagoula.com/jobs.

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