News Archive

Meter Replacement Program Begins

On Monday, August 9, we will begin our meter replacement program.  Customers may experience possible interruption of their gas and water utilities.  Door hanger notices will be left for those gas customers that are not home at the time of the change out so that they may have their pilots relit.
We will begin work on the following [...]

Kiwanis Club 5K Run/1 Mile Fun Walk

Kiwanis Club of Pascagoula is hosting a 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk on September 11, 2010.  All proceeds will go toward our local Kiwanis Club and its recipients.  Race Day Registration will close at 7:45am.  All runners/walkers that register before September 11 will receive a T shirt and goodie bag.
For more information and for registration [...]

Temporary Road Closure

City of Pascagoula road crews have temporarily closed the small bridge on the west end of Ford Avenue for repairs.  Crews are improving the bridge’s approaches and reworking asphalt. Due to the nature of this project, city crews are working in the early evening to take advantage of the low tide.  The repairs are expected to [...]

Continued Prep for Oil Spill

Since the oil spill began and Pascagoula’s shorelines were threatened the City’s elected officials and employees have worked closely with representatives from BP, Jackson County, the State, and other responding agencies. 
“After declaring a ‘State of Emergency’ the Council has taken numerous actions to prepare for the arrival of oil,” said Councilman-At-Large Harold Tillman.  “A few [...]

Public meeting notice: Beach stabilization review followed by an oil spill Q&A session

For a pdf in English and Spanish please click here – Public Meetings
The City of Pascagoula will be hosting two public meetings on Thursday, May 27, from the City’s Recreation Center, 2935 Pascagoula Street, to update the community on both the Army Corps of Engineers Beach Stabilization Project and the current situation regarding the Deepwater [...]

Council supports public health through pedestrian & biking infrastructure

The Pascagoula City Council passed a resolution at the May 18th meeting calling for the use of “Complete Streets” policies in road construction and renovation activities within the City.  This action insures the needs of pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists are considered in the design of roadways.  
“This will be a good tool for us to use for [...]

Pascagoula’s fire rating may decrease insurance premiums

Homeowners and businesses in Pascagoula could see a decrease in their insurance premium rates due to the City’s recent fire rating improvement from a Class Six to a Class Five.  The upgrade was the result of the Mississippi State Rating Bureau’s most recent inspection of the City’s fire defense program. 
“We’re pleased with the improved fire [...]

Summer Camp Registration

Solve the mysteries of camp by gathering the clues that lead to summer time fun with Pascagoula Parks and Recreation.  Our secret agents will complete missions taking them on underwater adventures, through animal encounters and searching for answers to unsolved puzzles.  This camp is for children ages of 6-12.  Camp will run from June 1- [...]

Council’s resolution helps BP set-up a staging area in Pascagoula

British Petroleum (BP) has taken advantage of the resolution passed by the City of Pascagoula’s Council allowing contractors involved in oil spill clean-up efforts to temporarily locate within the City’s industrial zones without going through the usual permitting process.
“BP has set-up a staging area for booms, equipment, and their headquarters from a site located off [...]

Blessing of the Fleet

A group of citizens headed by William Odom, have announced that Saturday May 22, 2010 the Pascagoula Blessing of the Fleet will be held at the Pascagoula River Park for both commercial and recreational watercraft of all sizes.
8AM starts free kids fishing rodeo, lots of prizes and trophies awarded.
10AM enjoy live bands on stage under [...]