Mississippi police chase includes wrecked cars, bullets, sword Sep 30, 2009
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Hunters trump big gator's move Sep 21, 2009
"That's simply not true. There's still plenty of them out there; they're just smarter after being hunted."Added Reeves, "I promise you they know what those lights mean. This is the fifth year, and they get smarter with every season."The attention now turns to the Pascagoula River, with seasons each of the next two weekends. It produced the state record gators for both length (13 feet, 6 1/2 inches) and weight (636 pounds) during the 2008 season - with two different reptiles. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Miss. female gator record falls Sep 14, 2009
The previous record was 9-4 1/4 taken in 2008 on the Pascagoula River, but it remains the heaviest at 199 pounds. We saw her real early, but we had to let her go because of the runt gator rule, McWilliams said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Escatawpa man charged in hit-and-run Sep 8, 2009
PASCAGOULA, MISS. An Escatawpa man remained in jail Monday, a day after turning himself in to face felony charges in the hit-and-run killing of a pedestrian. Michael S. Landry was charged with leaving the scene of an accident causing death. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Firsts on the Field Sep 4, 2009
" Aaron Jones, who played football at JSU from 1955-59, grew up in Starkville. He could step onto his back porch and see the Bulldogs' campus stadium. "I never even gave playing for Mississippi State a thought because black players were not admitted to Southeastern Conference schools at that time," says Jones, a former high school coach in Pascagoula who also spent 14 years as an administrator with Jackson Public Schools. "Sure, this game means a lot to me because it's virtually being played in... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Scott County remembers Katrina, looks to lessons learned Sep 3, 2009
Glenda Spangler, 52, of 1429 Rocky Creek Road, Morton, pleaded guilty to making a false statement and fraudulent claim to FEMA. Spangler claimed she lived in Pascagoula at the time of the hurricane. Stephanie L. Fontan, 34, of 713 College St., Pelahatchie, and Stephen W. Fontan, 32, of 1041 Rocky Creek Road, Morton, entered guilty pleas for submitting false statements or claims to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) following Hurricane Katrina. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Swine flu case numbers double Sep 2, 2009
Thompson and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Jane Holl Lute met privately Tuesday with health, education and emergency management officials to discuss the H1N1 flu virus as new numbers came in that put probable cases in the triple digits in Clinton, Pascagoula and Lee County school districts. At Mississippi State University, the number of probably H1N1 flu cases stood at 364 Tuesday. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Jackson Woodrow Wilson to be repaved Sep 2, 2009
Johnson said long-planned work is scheduled to begin soon on portions of Mill, Pascagoula and Pearl streets. To comment on this story, call Chris Joyner at (601) 360-4619. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Status of the Mississippi Gulf Coast four years later Aug 28, 2009
Other major repair projects include the I-10 eastbound bridge over the Pascagoula River - a $7. 3 million expense - and the $2. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Scores and stats Aug 27, 2009
Bassfield 20 Oak Grove 30 Charleston 12 Horn Lake 6 East Middle/High School 14 Olive Branch 23 Oxford High School 43 Grenada 12 Southaven 37 Independence 3 Greenville-Weston 0 Indianola Gentry 26 Jefferson County 24 Natchez 59 Terry 0 Kosciusko 15 Gulfport 35 Warren Central 21 Canton 14 Murrah 26 Lanier 19 Jim Hill 12 Yazoo City 20 Wingfield 14 Meridian 13 West Lauderdale 5 Northwest Rankin 21 Louisville 41 Starkville 0 Noxubee County 30 Neshoba Central 29 DeSoto Central 23 Hancock 28 Pearl... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Did a Mother Lose Her Child Because of a Lack of English? Aug 27, 2009
Last November she went to Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula, Miss ... Cruz arrived at the hospital after she flagged down a Pascagoula police officer on a city street ... According to the Clarion-Ledger, the state report portrayed Cruz as virtually a prostitute, claiming she was "exchanging living arrangements for sex" in Pascagoula and planned to put the child up for adoption. (Time.com)
Tax sales loom Aug 26, 2009
Hinds County : Jackson - 8:30 a.m. Monday (and subsequent days as needed), Hinds County Courthouse, 407 E. Pascagoula St. Raymond - 8:30 a.m. Municipal Courthouse, 110 Courtyard Square. Rankin County: 11 a.m. Monday, Board of Supervisors room, Administrative Building, 211 E. Government St., Brandon. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Town hall meetings stir more conservatives to action Aug 20, 2009
"The only reason we voted for was ," said Theda Adcock of Pascagoula, Miss. referring to the 2008 Republican presidential candidate, Arizona Sen. (USA Today -- News)
Cigarrette hike raises $36.8M Aug 16, 2009
Customers who used to buy a carton of cigarettes are now buying five packs, said Jim Williams, owner of the Pascagoula store. "They're still smoking. They're just smoking less," he said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Swine flu blamed in death of child Aug 8, 2009
Jackson County Coroner Vicki Broadus said the 7-year-old was being treated at the University of South Alabama in Mobile after being transferred from Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula. "The death actually occurred in Alabama," Broadus said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Hunting: Let the countdown begin Aug 2, 2009
Before that month is out, there's a taste of waterfowl with the teal season Sept. 12-27 (42) and the odd thrill of reptile chasing for a limited few with the permit-only gator seasons on Barnett Reservoir and the Pascagoula River. 61 DAYS TO FULL DRAW Oct. 1 (61) brings archery season on deer, with small game to quickly follow. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Metro interstate corridors getting lighting upgrades Jul 25, 2009
Fountain Construction Co. employee Eric Treuble of Vicksburg works on a light pole Thursday morning at the Pascagoula on-ramp to southbound I-55 near downtown Jackson. The company is three months into a maintenance project for light poles along I-55, I-20 and portions of U.S. 49. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Convention center booming Jul 21, 2009
Other hotels planned in the area include the ongoing King Edward restoration and a Sleep Inn and Suites that will be built on Gallatin Street between Pearl and Pascagoula streets. Through May, the convention complex contributed about $54,100 in tax revenue that went to the state Tax Commission. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Below-average season hurts Miss. shrimpers Jul 19, 2009
Steve Bosarge of Bosarge Boats Inc. has owned his business in Pascagoula since 1976. Id say prices are at 20-year lows, Bosarge said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Vision of future? New arts center proposed Jul 17, 2009
The Arts Center of Mississippi, located at 201 Pascagoula St., would be remodeled and feature a pair of 12-story buildings. The center was the former home of the art museum, but now provides space to artists and other arts organizations. (The Clarion-Ledger)
PERRY/2010's political feast Jul 16, 2009
William Myers of Pascagoula, 68 next month, was appointed by Gov. Ronnie Musgrove to the Court in 2000 to fill the vacancy created by Musgrove's elevation of Oliver Diaz to the Supreme Court. Myers was elected to finish out the term in 2002 without opposition. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
CHART: Troubled jumbo home loans in 370 metro areas Jul 15, 2009
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New panel outlines state energy goals Jul 14, 2009
Energy has been a driving factor in a number of major projects announced in the state in the last few years, from Chevron expanding its Pascagoula operations to Mississippi Power's plans to build a clean-coal plant in Kemper County. "That investment is huge," said Gray Swoope, executive director of the Mississippi Development Authority. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Islam at a Crossroads: Obama's message of hope a rally call Jul 11, 2009
The museum was established in 2001 at 201 E. Pascagoula St. first as a companion exhibit to the Mississippi Museum of Art's Majesty of Spain exhibition. It is on the second floor of the Mississippi Arts Center in downtown Jackson. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Muslim conference set in Jackson Jul 10, 2009
The convention center is located at 105 E. Pascagoula St. Jackson State University is the official sponsor of the conference. Registration fees range from $60 to $90. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Freedom of religion: 'One day, they wake up and find they've lost it' Jul 4, 2009
" Clint Regen, pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Pascagoula, said the topic made him ponder: "If God chooses to use the loss of religious freedom in America to spark a revival and rebirth of vibrant faith and practice here, would we be OK with that. " He said "the case could be made that it is often the tool God uses to stimulate a sleeping church. (The Clarion-Ledger)
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He has his own tale of perseverance as a native of Pascagoula, Miss. a town heavily damaged in 2005 by Hurricane Katrina. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Photo Release -- Longtime Coast Businessman Estabrook Named Hancock Holding Company Chairman Jul 3, 2009
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PERRY/New mayors take office Jul 2, 2009
Gulfport, Biloxi, Meridian, Tupelo, Southaven, Pascagoula, Clinton, Pearl and Olive Branch elected Republican mayors ... Meanwhile, new Pascagoula Republican Mayor Robbie Maxwell took to heart the political axiom, "you either run scared or you run unopposed." No one qualified against him. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
It's never too hot to fish Jun 30, 2009
I've had excellent reports from Pascagoula to areas below New Orleans. Folks have been catching great numbers and some really nice-sized speckled trout and redfish. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Miss. juvenile detention case near end Jun 27, 2009
Mississippi Security Police Inc., a private company based in Pascagoula that runs the facility, denied the allegations. However, the company agreed there were ways to improve the lives of troubled youth at the facility, said company vice president Tony Best. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Troopers hand out 6,300 citations May 26, 2009
Meanwhile, a Gautier man was charged with two counts of felony DUI causing death in a Sunday accident that killed two people in Pascagoula ... Police say Martinez was being held in the Pascagoula jail, pending an initial court appearance. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Liza and Rick Looser May 10, 2009
" Nearly 500 clients later, The Cirlot Agency touches base with at least 25 customers daily and boasts an employee roster of 23. Liza married Rick Looser 21 years ago and made him her chief operating officer. CEO Liza smiles looking back on their success. They do marketing in the U.S. and Europe, and their client list ranges from baked beans to battleships; that's Bush's Baked Beans and Northrop Grumman. The shipbuilder has been a client since the 1980s. "They do good work," said Jim McIngvale,... (The Clarion-Ledger)
News from MSU Media Relations--May 6 May 6, 2009
Next week the Tour travels to Laurel, Pascagoula, New Orleans, Jackson, Tenn. and Corinth. (GenesPage.com)
New deer zones, buck minimums set May 3, 2009
BARNETT GATOR SEASONS SEPT. 11-12, 18-19 The commission also announced a plan to continue alligator seasons on Ross Barnett Reservoir and the Pascagoula River ... Legal hours are 6 p.m.-4 a.m.On the Pascagoula, the dates are Sept. 25-26 and Oct. 2-3, with the same hours. (The Clarion-Ledger)
State's STAR students recognized Apr 17, 2009
Pascagoula High School. Alexander Burns and teacher Elizabeth Green. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Business leaders address change Apr 17, 2009
Officials with Rolls-Royce North America's naval marine division, which has a large-ship propeller plant in Pascagoula, say the proposed defense budget will benefit operations. While the types of ships being built will change, "They're going to build more ships," said Mike Worley, the company's vice president of naval marine programs. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Miss. shipyard agreed to Pentagon proposal Apr 9, 2009
PASCAGOULA A Pentagon proposal to have all three of the Navys new DDG-1000 destroyers built in Maine had the blessing of the two contractors that could build the multibillion-dollar ships, industry officials confirmed Wednesday ... Bath is already building the first of the ships, and the second was to have been built in Pascagoula by Northrop Grumman. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Shipyards agreed to have DDG-1000s built in Maine Apr 9, 2009
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Report: America's 10 most endangered rivers Apr 9, 2009
The U.S. Department of Energy wants to hollow out natural salt domes 30 miles northwest of the Pascagoula to create a storage area for up to 160 million barrels of oil. A pipeline 330 miles in length would be constructed to withdraw water from the Pascagoula to dissolve the salt domes and distribute oil to and from the site. (CNN)
Pascagoula shipyard could lose contract Apr 7, 2009
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. The Associated Press April 6, 2009. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Wastewater overflow spurs Pearl River alert Apr 4, 2009
This ditch begins south of the fairgrounds and flows south under Pascagoula Street and into the cypress slough. To comment on this story, call Blair Goldstein at (601) 961-7337. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Storms spare Jackson; Coast wary Apr 1, 2009
Case workers are going door-to-door in St. Martin, and the organizations Pascagoula Office is giving away clean-up kits and bottled water. The Salvation Armys Pascagoula shelter (at 3217 Nathan Hale Ave.) is always open, Flanagan said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Jackson's Favorite Daughter Mar 29, 2009
April 18, 7:30 p.m. 255 E. Pascagoula St.. -- Tour packages are available April 14-18. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Feds: Richton project safe for environment Mar 25, 2009
A United States Department of Energy newsletter about construction of the new national strategic petroleum reserve site in Mississippi appears to indicate the agency will recommend using water from the Pascagoula River to carve out caverns at the salt dome near Richton ... But the recently issued "Richton Report" says a study shows the project would have little effect on threatened or endangered wildlife along the Pascagoula or in the Gulf of Mexico, where heavily salinated wastewater would be... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Mayors not seeking re-election Mar 25, 2009
" The mayors of at least four other Gulf Coast cities are not running again: Matthew Avara of Pascagoula, Xavier Bishop of Moss Point, Eddie Favre of Bay St. Louis and Brent Warr of Gulfport. Warr, 45, a men's clothing store owner, became mayor seven weeks before Katrina. During recovery, his city was commended by the U.S. Senate for its cost-efficient removal of storm debris. But now Warr and his wife Laura have pleaded not guilty to Katrina-related fraud charges. "I had fully intended to run... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Mal's St. Paddy's Parade kicks off Saturday Mar 19, 2009
" The relatively inexpensive holiday must've proved irresistible. "It is absolutely the biggest bang for your buck you can get anywhere," Browne says. The children's parade and festival has moved to Lamar Street between Pascagoula and Court - vicinity of the Arts Center of Mississippi, Jackson Convention Complex and Mississippi Museum of Art. With work going on at the Old Capitol grounds, "it seemed the perfect time to make a change," says Beth Fisher, chairwoman of the children's festival and... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Ole Miss White earns SEC honor Mar 10, 2009
n Hancock at Pascagoula, 7 p.m. ... n Hancock at Pascagoula, 5:30 p.m. ... n Pascagoula at Gulfport, 4 p.m.. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Beauties and beasts bring ballet to the big stage Mar 5, 2009
Where: Thalia Mara Hall, 255 E. Pascagoula St., Jackson. Cost: $13-$25 (Belle's Tea Party, following the Sunday matinee, is $20, tickets sold separately). (The Clarion-Ledger)
5 budget ideas for spring break Feb 20, 2009
What s happening: Take a day trip to the Pascagoula, one of the country s last free-flowing rivers, and visit a unique ecosystem, rich with wildlife. April 24-26, attend the Pascagoula River Nature Festival at the Pascagoula River Audubon Center, near Interstate 10 in Moss Point, and in the communities of Gautier, Lucedale and Ocean Springs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Gulf Coast jumps out to lead at MACJC tourney Feb 17, 2009
n South State 5A Boys Pascagoula at Brandon, 7 p.m. ... n D Iberville vs. Pascagoula at St. Martin, 7:30 p.m. ... n D Iberville at Pascagoula, 5:30 p.m.. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Tonight's Bully BarkLine Feb 10, 2009
Pascagoula - WPMP-AM 1580 AM. Philadelphia - WHOC-AM 1490 AM. (GenesPage.com)
METRO LIST: December unemployment rates for 369 metro areas Feb 9, 2009
Unemployment up in 98% of metro areas; state-by-state list - USATODAY.com. Get information on education programs that could help you increase your earning power. (USA Today -- Money)
Volunteering after Katrina changed their lives forever Feb 8, 2009
He said he wants us to go to Pascagoula. Sitting at her desk in Mississippi recently, Dee recalled the moment: I didn t even know where Pascagoula was. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
