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Mississippi Senate pushes sex offender bill through
The state Senate unanimously passed a bill Wednesday night that will give law officers and district attorneys a new legal weapon against sex offenders.
Pascagoula loses 400 construction jobs
Pascagoula construction jobs dropped 9 percent from December 2008 to December 2009, according to a new report by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Pascagoula educator wins Red Rose Award for work with teen moms
Connie Jo Williams, Ph.D., director of Early Beginnings for the Pascagoula School District and certification manager for Pascagoula Excel by 5, was awarded a Zeta State, Mississippi Red Rose Award on Jan.
Pascagoula students make history fun
Some students in the Pascagoula School District are making history fun. It's all a part of the district's annual History Day competition.
Port of Pascagoula traffic falls
PASCAGOULA a ' The Port of Pascagoula's public terminals moved 700,876 tons of cargo last year, almost 130,000 tons, or 16 percent, less than it moved in 2008, according to data released by the Jackson County Port Authority.
Former Pascagoula union boilermaker receives Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship
When he was 14, Brian Michael Watson dropped out of high school. At 16, he earned his GED and went to work for five years as a union boilermaker.
Pascagoula approves outdoor lighting at Beach Park
The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve funding for outdoor lighting for the concession and restroom areas at Beach Park.
K9s and their cops descend on Pascagoula for training
Patrolman Derrick Welton of the Gautier Police Dept. supervises as his dog, Rocko, demonstrates an apprehension on Deputy Richard Palmer of the Jackson County Sherriff's Dept.
Suit Points to Guest Worker Program Flaws
Immigration authorities worked closely with a marine oil -rig company in Mississippi to discourage protests by temporary guest workers from India over their job conditions, including advising managers to send some workers back to India, according to new testimony in a federal lawsuit against the company, Signal International .
The South Mississippi Sun Herald
Story: Pascagoulaa s Little Rascals parade rolls for first time
Despite less-than-ideal weather, the Krewe of Little Rascals held its first children's Mardi Gras parade Saturday.
Pascagoula, Gautier, Moss Point crime reports for Jan. 6 - Jan. 24
Bartlett Avenue, Samuel Sullivan reported domestic violence. Jan. 21 4253 Denny Ave., Walmart, Kaitlyn Smith, 20, U.S. 90, Gautier, was arrested on an allegation of shoplifting, 2nd offense.
Twenty-three juniors will compete in Pascagoula Junior Miss
Twenty-three juniors from Pascagoula and Resurrection high schools will compete for a share of $8,000 in college scholarships during the Pascagoula Junior Miss Program on Saturday.
The South Mississippi Sun Herald
Jackson County Board of Supervisors President Mike Mangum told the Pascagoula Rotary Club on Wednesday that the county has weathered the recession better than most counties.
The South Mississippi Sun Herald
Firm will help hatch retail ideas to Pascagoula
The city has hired a consulting firm from South Carolina to evaluate the city's retail base, come up with ideas for growth and concrete plans to accomplish it.
Crime Reports for Pascagoula and Gautier for Jan. 13-19
Police vehicle, officer reported on a disorderly conduct while transporting subjects to the Adult Detention Center.
Stallworth honored, 80-year-old Pascagoula councilman gets own day
In recognition of his long and energetic service to the city, today is Robert Stallworth Sr.
Pascagoula Elks to follow 'Kartoon Kraze' theme
The Pascagoula Elks Lodge 1120 will presents its 2010 Carnival ball at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Elks Lodge.
Editorial: Change starting to come in Pascagoula
WHEN MAYOR Robbie Maxwell was sworn in for his first term in July, he promised a "brand new Pascagoula." Changing the future of a city can be a slow, laborious process.
The South Mississippi Sun Herald
Group plans to bring USS Ticonderoga to Pascagoula
In their quarterly meeting Thursday at the LaFont Inn, Mississippi Maritime War Museum Project officers presented updated plans to bring the decommissioned USS Ticonderoga to Pascagoula to use as part of a maritime museum.
Cleaning Up Pascagoula: Belair Shopping Center buildings coming down
Mayor Robbie Maxwell announced before Tuesday night's City Council meeting that the old Belair Shopping Center could be torn down before the end of the month.
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