OCTOBER 2022

INSIDE THE FLAGSHIP CITY

THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF PASCAGOULA

MAYOR'S MESSAGE

This month we had the pleasure of welcoming hundreds of visitors to our city, hosting them at Beach Park for Cruisin’ the Coast. The amount of positive feedback we received about Pascagoula’s beauty and the hospitality shown by our residents was tremendous. We should all be proud to live in Pascagoula. I’m so happy to see how this event has grown over the years and the cruisers agree that we’re one of the premier venues on the Mississippi Coast. I would like to extend a special thank you to Nicky Maxwell and former Mayor Jim Blevins. Nicky has been the community chair for ‘Goula Cruise for several years and Jim is a faithful volunteer. These two men selflessly give their time and energy to make sure the event continues to excel and that visitors enjoy their stay in Pascagoula. Their hard work and dedication to our community is appreciated. We also had nearly 50 community members volunteer their time at 'Goula Cruise to greet and assist cruisers. Thank you to all involved! -Mayor Jay Willis

UPCOMING EVENTS

OCTOBER 16-23: Jackson County Fair, Fairgrounds
OCTOBER 20: Community Pep Rally, 5:30 pm, Downtown Pascagoula
OCTOBER 21: Third Friday-Close Encounter, 5-8 pm, Downtown Pascagoula
OCTOBER 22: Pascagoula Run Paddle Battle, 8 am, Pascagoula River
OCTOBER 22: PGSD Fall Festival, 9 am - 12 pm, Family Interactive Center
OCTOBER 22: Men's Club BBQ Throwdown, 11 am - 4 pm, Downtown Pascagoula
OCTOBER 27: Historic Krebs Cemetery Tour, 5 pm - 7:30 pm, LaPointe Krebs House

COMING SOON: EASIER ACCESS TO RIVER PARK

A new access road to River Park is under construction. The new access road will be in the westbound lanes of Highway 90. The project will also include the milling, paving, and striping of Port Road and River Edge Road, which is the current access to River Park and will remain the exit route from River Park. The projected completion date of the entire project is June 2023.

FESTIVAL HISPANO WAS A HUGE SUCCESS

On September 17, the community came together to kick of Hispanic Heritage Month. Festival Hispano was a huge success as hundreds of people came to Beach Park to celebrate culture, eat great food, and enjoy live music and performances. Thank you to Main Street Pascagoula for hosting the event and to all the sponsors and volunteers that made it possible! Click here to watch video from the festival.

CITY EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

Congratulations to Pascagoula Firefighter Jonathan Woods. He was recognized by Keesler Federal Credit Union as Firefighter of the Year!

PARKS & RECREATION

Another season of Adult Kickball is in the books. Congratulations on the Rubber Renegades for claiming the championship!

Youth Basketball: Registration for youth basketball is open through October 31. Youth basketball is for boys and girls ages 6-13. The season runs December-March. The registration fee, which includes a basketball jersey and shorts, is $65 for residents and $95 for non-residents. Click here to register.

Thanksgiving Camp: Registration is underway for Thanksgiving Break Camp. Camp is November 21 and 22 from 7:00 am - 5:30 pm for ages 6 and up. The cost is $50. Click here to register.

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

JOIN OUR TEAM: OPEN POSITIONS

The City of Pascagoula is hiring for several positions: Senior Center Coordinator, Building Inspector, Utility Service Worker, Gym Attendant, Dispatcher. Find job descriptions and apply at cityofpascagoula.com/jobs.

NEW BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

This isn't technically a new business, but it's in a new spot. Trina's Sweet Treats had a ribbon cutting at their brand new Market Street location in September. This business is a great example of the growth we love to see. Trina's Sweet Treats got their start at Anchor Square and has now graduated to a larger location. Congratulations!

METASTATIC BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

You may have noticed the Round Island Lighthouse looked a little different the first half of the month. We are proud to join the #LightUpMBC global campaign by illuminating the Round Island Lighthouse in the MBC symbolic colors of green, teal, and pink to shine a light on Metastatic Breast Cancer, otherwise known as Stage 4. The tri-color ribbon goes beyond pink, including teal for spirituality and green for hope.

SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT

Pascagoula-Gautier School District:

PGSD is an A Rated District! Congratulations to our teachers, our students, and every member of our PGSD team who worked so hard to earn this outstanding achievement for our district! To our parents and community members – huge thank you for all of your support and for believing in us!

Resurrection Catholic School:

At Resurrection Catholic School, a focus on service is a tradition that has been present since the school was founded in 1882. Today, students carry on this tradition in many ways. Our students have been busy this school year supporting charities such as Backpack Buddies of Pascagoula, Christmas boxes for needy children, and the Adopt a Grandparent program. As part of the Senior Service project, the Class of 2023 makes weekly visits to the Pascagoula Exceptional School as well as RCS Elementary where they spend time with the students and serve as mentors. RCS is proud to continue to teach the importance of service and making an impact in our community.

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