Pascagoula NewsLocal news for Pascagoula, MS continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.FEMA launches children's preparedness initiative- July 5, 2008 The Federal Emergency Management Agency's Transitional Recovery Office recently created an initiative called FEMA in the Classroom designed to educate elementary school-aged children to protect themselves, ...http://www.topix.net/city/pascagoula-ms/2008/07/fema-launches-childrens-preparedness-initi... Communities set rules for fireworks- July 5, 2008 A Pascagoula city ordinance makes it is illegal to possess or use fireworks anywhere within the city limits, public or private land.http://www.topix.net/city/pascagoula-ms/2008/07/communities-set-rules-for-fireworks?fromrs... Congratulations to school district for its campaign award- July 4, 2008 At some point after May 2007, it looked as if there might be a candidate called "Destination Graduation!" running in the fall elections.http://www.topix.net/city/pascagoula-ms/2008/07/congratulations-to-school-district-for-its... Police, troopers step up patrols for weekend- July 4, 2008 Local and state law enforcement agencies are increasing patrols in the area over the holiday weekend, as well as closing certain roads to accommodate scheduled Fourth of July events.http://www.topix.net/city/pascagoula-ms/2008/07/police-troopers-step-up-patrols-for-weeken... Council slams door on cottages- July 4, 2008 The City Council denied allowing Mississippi Cottages to become permanent dwellings in a 5-2 vote Tuesday.http://www.topix.net/city/pascagoula-ms/2008/07/council-slams-door-on-cottages?fromrss=1 Judge Explains Decision On Punitive Damages- July 3, 2008 A judge said that a Pascagoula couple's lawsuit against its insurer in a Hurricane Katrina damage did not qualify for punitive damages.http://www.topix.net/city/pascagoula-ms/2008/07/judge-explains-decision-on-punitive-damage... Coastal jobless rate rises in May- July 3, 2008 Unemployment in Jackson and George counties rose in May, matching state and national trends for that month, according to the May state Labor Market Data report.http://www.topix.net/city/pascagoula-ms/2008/07/coastal-jobless-rate-rises-in-may?fromrss=... Our Opinion: Pricing will speed energy solutions- July 3, 2008 As fuel prices rise, the chances of massive national programs to change our energy using habits are more than likely.http://www.topix.net/city/pascagoula-ms/2008/07/our-opinion-pricing-will-speed-energy-solu... Inaugural Bike Fest begins in Pascagoula- July 2, 2008 The road to great things has a humble beginning. In its freshman year, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Bike Fest is no different.http://www.topix.net/city/pascagoula-ms/2008/07/inaugural-bike-fest-begins-in-pascagoula?f... Meal prices at 2 school districts increase- July 2, 2008 Students at Jackson County and Pascagoula school districts will be paying more for meals in the upcoming school year.http://www.topix.net/city/pascagoula-ms/2008/07/meal-prices-at-2-school-districts-increase... |