WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: Pascagoula Schools Superintendent Vows To Fight Funding Bill

WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: Pascagoula Schools Superintendent Vows To Fight Funding Bill: "'It's an unconstitutional act. We're being disproportionately impacted by a law that's been set specifically targeting this school district.'"

SunHerald.com : Street repaving has four-year plan

SunHerald.com : Street repaving has four-year plan: "PASCAGOULA --
City leaders are sinking more than $1.4 million into paving projects over the next four years.

Brian Nelson, the city's public works director, said the city is focusing its efforts on the streets in worst shape."

Lighthouse moving to dry land

Lighthouse moving to dry land: "PASCAGOULA -- One of the waterfront enhancements Pascagoula officials are excited about is bringing the historic Round Island Lighthouse, built in 1859, onshore so citizens and tourists can view it within the city limits."

Some Signal workers returned to India after termination

Some Signal workers returned to India after termination: "PASCAGOULA -- With tears in his eyes, Joseph Jacob said goodbye to what he considers to be the American dream Friday.

Standing outside the gates of Signal International, Jacob said he was terminated from the company because he attempted to file a complaint against Signal for money he said he and about 280 other Indian workers are owed."

WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: Your Hometown News - Pascagoula

WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: Your Hometown News - Pascagoula: "Group Says Immigrant Workers Mistreated; Company Denies Allegations
Six immigrant workers say they were held hostage at a Pascagoula business. The workers are from India and they live and work at Signal International, a marine fabrication company. Friday, the Mississippi Immigrant's Rights Alliance held a news conference to bring attention to alleged mistreatment. Signal International's president told WLOX News his company has done nothing wrong."

WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: Your Hometown News - Pascagoula

WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: Your Hometown News - Pascagoula: "M&M Bank Opens New Headquarters In Pascagoula
The new Merchants and Marine Bank headquarters is now open for business in Pascagoula. Construction started on the $7 million project six months before Katrina. Now, after many delays, the bank is finished, bigger and better than ever"

WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: News & Video

WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: News & Video: "Groups Help 100 Families Move Back Home In 100 Days
It's a huge undertaking, but five non-profit groups are working together to rebuild or remodel 100 homes in 100 days. The Red Cross, Salvation Army, Mississippi Home Again, The Jackson County Community Service Coalition and 'Hope Has a Face' announced the new initiative in Pascagoula Monday. As Patrice Clark shows us, the project targets an area that's seen little progress since Katrina."

Plans In Place To Restore Old Pascagoula High School
It was a place for learning and memories for many in Pascagoula. A building once on its way to being torn down is now poised for a comeback. Krystal Allan tell us how plans for a historic Pascagoula landmark are shaping up.

WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: Your Hometown News - Pascagoula

WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: Your Hometown News - Pascagoula: "City of Pascagoula Presents Post Katrina Plans
Pascagoula's mayor says his city has big plans for the post-Katrina future. Making those plans a reality will take help from the Jackson County Board of Supervisors. Patrice Clark was there as the mayor shared Pascagoula's vision with supervisors."

The Sun Herald | 02/15/2007 | Post office on way

The Sun Herald | 02/15/2007 | Post office on way: "Post office on way
Pascagoula making do with trailer
By KAREN NELSON
Klnelson@sunherald.com
Construction is expected to be under way this summer for the new main post office on Jackson Avenue in Pascagoula, shown here in an artist's rendering. The hulk of the old building, flooded by Hurricane Katrina and shown below, will be torn down this spring to make way for the new one.
Construction is expected to be under way this summer for the new main post office on Jackson Avenue in Pascagoula, shown here in an artist's rendering. The hulk of the old building, flooded by Hurricane Katrina and shown below, will be torn down this spring to make way for the new one.

Gulf Coast News - Your Mississippi Coast News Source

Gulf Coast News - Your Mississippi Coast News Source: "Pascagoula and MDOT to Build $1 Million Beach Promenade - Mississippi Press"

WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: Your Hometown News - Pascagoula

WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: Your Hometown News - Pascagoula: "New Businesses Popping Up In Downtown Pascagoula
If you haven't been to downtown Pascagoula lately, you may be surprised to see who's doing business down there. Since Katrina, at least ten new shops have opened in the downtown area alone. And the city has plans to add more parking for shoppers."

WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: Your Hometown News - Pascagoula

WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: Your Hometown News - Pascagoula: "'Rebuild Jackson County' Helping Overlooked Residents Recover
Her experience in helping people find jobs and gain education after Katrina set the stage for Michelle Wilson to become a professional at helping people. Now, as executive director of one of Jackson County's most important recovery groups, she has quite a job on her hands. Keli Rabon finds out how even the most disadvantaged residents can trust that help is near, thanks to Rebuild Jackson County."

1960s Pascagoula rock band's record sells for over $1,700 on eBay
Thursday, December 28, 2006
By BRAD CROCKER
The Mississippi Press

PASCAGOULA -- In 1966, when Charles Careno, Troy Parker, Mike Jackson and Gary Bardwell recorded a 45 RPM record while playing in their Pascagoula rock band, The Fugitives, they never dreamed that in 40 years, it would be worth anything.

Well, two days before Christmas, they learned that someone had bid $1,724 on eBay for a copy of the record, which contains the singles "No Tease" and "Lonely Girl."

The record has gone on to serve as part of the title for a compilation album of garage, punk and rock and roll bands that were never signed called, "Teenage Shutdown -- No Tease," which is the 12th installation of the Teenage Shutdown series.

Nineteen bands are listed on the compilation album, with "No Tease" as the first track, and a picture of The Fugitives, complete with their matching 1960s rock and roll apparel, is also the new album's cover art.

In their early teens, the four Pascagoula musicians went to Bardwell's house, where H.E. Parsley Jr. recorded the two songs on a small portable system in the living room.

WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: Audubon Society Dedicates Pascagoula River Center

WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: Audubon Society Dedicates Pascagoula River Center: "'It's a very unique river system. It's a large river system. There's now over 170,000 acres protected here on the river,' said Benny McCoy, as he and brother Lynn directed a boat tour along the lower Pascagoula River system.

The McCoy brothers operate a tour boat business that shows off the beauty of Pascagoula River. They gave Audubon Society members and supporters a tour of the river and joined them in dedicating a new nature center on Bennett Bayo"

The Sun Herald | 10/17/2006 | City seeks control of money

The Sun Herald | 10/17/2006 | City seeks control of money: "PASCAGOULA - City officials told Jackson County supervisors Monday they want more control of how county money is spent in Pascagoula.

They want the road taxes paid in Pascagoula to fund only city projects and a portion of seawall funds collected in Pascagoula to stay there. They also want to form a city/county partnership to maintain Old Spanish Fort and they asked to use city land adjacent to Operation TLC Volunteer Center for parking.

'Just about every street in the city of Pascagoula's been damaged since Aug. 29, either as a direct result of the storm or of the heavy equipment,' Pascagoula Mayor Matthew Avara told supervisors.

He proposed that the county release paving funds to the city in an effort to expedite some of the work."

The Sun Herald | 09/27/2006 | Keys to success: Pascagoula has at least three

The Sun Herald | 09/27/2006 | Keys to success: Pascagoula has at least three: "One city struck by disaster must plan its recovery alone. But when more than a dozen hurricane-hammered city and county governments are struggling simultaneously to rebuild infrastructure, housing, downtown areas and public services, they at least have the advantage of sharing good ideas that work.

In Pascagoula, it is apparent that good ideas - and good leadership - are guiding the city toward a strong and swift recovery. If those ideas could be boiled down to a 'top three,' they would be:

Removing the uncertainty: Recovery on such a massive scale is fraught with thousands of decisions, and the sheer volume can paralyze rebuilding efforts. While no city can resolve all questions for all residents, taking action to resolve as many as possible as quickly as possible gives people some solid ground upon which to move forward."

The Sun Herald | 09/18/2006 | Helpers receive token of gratitude

The Sun Herald | 09/18/2006 | Helpers receive token of gratitude: "PASCAGOULA - Sometimes individuals and groups in Jackson County do not have much to give back to volunteers for their long hours and hard work.

So, George Sholl, director of the countywide E-911, and others who had the same idea, developed a commemorative coin to pass on to visiting helpers from across the U.S. and other countries.

'It's a little bit of a token to show them we appreciate what they are doing,' he said. 'It's just a thank you.'"

The Sun Herald | 09/18/2006 | Round Island's future up for debate

The Sun Herald | 09/18/2006 | Round Island's future up for debate: "PASCAGOULA - No one is giving up on Round Island, its beach erosion and toppled lighthouse... yet.

But storm after storm has beaten down efforts, and Katrina dealt a disheartening blow by wiping out all the years of previous work by the city, county and FEMA. There's even talk about moving the lighthouse to the mainland, a 2 1/2-mile trip.

'For now we're just going to give up,' said Steve Oivanki, formerly with Compton Engineering, the company that worked on the projects for the county. 'The storms are too frequent.'"

The Sun Herald | 09/16/2006 | Pascagoula parks will sparkle

The Sun Herald | 09/16/2006 | Pascagoula parks will sparkle: "Pascagoula parks will sparkle
Children will love Splashpad
By MARGARET BAKER
SUN HERALD

PASCAGOULA - If all goes as planned, Pascagoula is likely to have some of the best parks in South Mississippi by year's end.

For starters, plans are under way to open the area's first-ever Splashpad, the latest in outdoor fun that offers a risk-free way for children to beat the heat.

The Splashpad, a $50,000 venture made possible through a donation from the Mississippi Power Foundation, features fan-like fountains with jets that spray water up and down at the touch of a button.

It's the latest fad in outdoor entertainment for the young and old alike.

'It's zero-depth - no standing water,' said Darcie Crew, director of the city's Recreation Department. 'The kids love it. It's interactive and they can set it off.'"