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News from June 2023

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Annual Juneteenth celebration takes place this weekend

By Mississippi Gulf News Report | Jun 14, 2023

The City of Biloxi will join the Movers and Shakers Social Club in hosting the annual Juneteenth celebration set to take place this weekend.

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Reps. Ezell and Kustoff Introduce Bill to Combat Shipping of Fentanyl Through U.S. Mail

By Mississippi Gulf News Report | Jun 13, 2023

Congressmen Mike Ezell (MS-04) and David Kustoff (TN-08) have introduced the Uniform Postal Data Acquisition for Transparency and Early Detection within the United States Postal Service (UPDATED USPS) Act to stop China and other nations from using the U.S. mail to send fentanyl and its precursor chemicals into the United States.

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Rep. Ezell Joins Reps. Cammack, Case In Support Of Domestic Aquaculture

By Mississippi Gulf News Report | Jun 12, 2023

This week, Congressman Mike Ezell joined Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) and Congressman Ed Case (HI-01), Co-Chairs of the bipartisan House Aquaculture Caucus, in introducing the "Advancing the Quality and Understanding of American Aquaculture Act" (AQUAA Act).

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Mayor Lumumba, partners announce continued blight elimination efforts

By Mississippi Gulf News Report | Jun 12, 2023

Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, city officials and Richard Bradley with A3 Consulting and M-Bar Sports Lounge, announced a comprehensive plan to clean up debris and dumpsites, beautify Jackson, update needed infrastructure and open the City up to additional economic investment in west Jackson.

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Mississippi Gulf News area weekly mass times

By Mississippi Gulf News | Jun 10, 2023

The following parishes in the Mississippi Gulf News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Biloxi A to Z: Billfish Tournament, Least Terns, and more

By Mississippi Gulf News Report | Jun 9, 2023

Biloxi A to Z: Today’s video features a bird’s eye view of a Least Tern colony on Biloxi Beach. Also included are details on a city job fair set to take place next week, upcoming Popp’s Ferry Bridge maintenance work, the weekend forecast and weekend events, and the Billfish Classic parade of boats and weigh-in dates and times.

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Mississippi On June 7, Katrina-era regulations dash hopes of reclaiming Pascagoula homes

By Mississippi Gulf News Report | Jun 8, 2023

Massive tree branches stretch overhead, shading the small brick house decades past its prime.

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Fox News: Karine Jean-Pierre mocked for complaining migrant bussing puts strain on cities: 'Weapons-grade hypocrisy'

By Mississippi Gulf News Report | Jun 7, 2023

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre condemned the practice of transporting migrants because of the "pressure" it puts on non-border states and cities, a statement that kicked over a beehive of criticism online.

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NBC News: Mississippi Republicans seek removal of Pride flag from Veterans Affairs cemetery

By Mississippi Gulf News Report | Jun 6, 2023

Congressional Republicans from Mississippi are demanding that the Department of Veterans Affairs remove a temporary Pride flag from Biloxi National Cemetery, arguing its presence is disrespectful to veterans.

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Congressman Thompson ANNOUNCES $250,000 awarded to the south delta planning and development, inc.

By Mississippi Gulf News Report | Jun 6, 2023

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – On June 8, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The United States Department of Commerce has awarded an Economic Development Administration grant in the amount of $250,000 to the South Delta Planning and Development District, Inc.

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Pearl Park is a Closed Construction Site

By Mississippi Gulf News Report | Jun 6, 2023

The Pearl Park is an active construction site with signs saying do not enter.

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What background was most represented in Stone County schools in 2021-2022 school year?

By Mississippi Gulf News | Jun 5, 2023

Of the 2,411 students enrolled in Stone County schools in 2021-2022, 75% were White, according to the Mississippi Department of Education.

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Blaze News: Republican presses VA to stop flying Pride flag, requests removal of any 'flags promoting social policy positions or political statements'

By Mississippi Gulf News Report | Jun 5, 2023

Republican Rep. Mike Ezell of Mississippi has taken issue with an LGBT Pride flag being flown at a Mississippi Veterans Affairs facility.

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Congressman Thompson Commends the Biden Administration for Investing $115 Million to Address Jackson’s Drinking Water Crisis

By Mississippi Gulf News Report | Jun 5, 2023

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – On June 6, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson released the following statement: “This is an incredible milestone towards ensuring access to safe drinking water for the Jackson, Mississippi community,” said Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02).

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2021-2022: What were the backgrounds of Pearl River County students?

By Mississippi Gulf News | Jun 4, 2023

Of the 8,479 students enrolled in Pearl River County schools in 2021-2022, 83.9% were White, according to the Mississippi Department of Education.

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Mississippi Gulf News area weekly mass times

By Mississippi Gulf News | Jun 3, 2023

The following parishes in the Mississippi Gulf News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Enrollment by Ethnicity: White highest represented background in Hancock County schools in 2021-2022 school year

By Mississippi Gulf News | Jun 3, 2023

Of the 5,870 students enrolled in Hancock County schools in 2021-2022, 89.3% were White, according to the Mississippi Department of Education.

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Biloxi A to Z: Storm prep, Saints weekend, and more

By Mississippi Gulf News Report | Jun 2, 2023

Biloxi A to Z: Storm preparations headline this week’s video. Also in this week’s video: June BNews Monthly, the Storm and Flood issue; R U Ready, the 2023 hurricane preparedness outreach video; city job openings and job fair; city council events ordinance workshop; Saints Hall of Fame weekend, First Friday, and other weekend happenings; weekend weather forecast; and the Blessing of the Fleet.

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White had the largest percent of student body in Jackson County schools in 2021-2022 school year

By Mississippi Gulf News | Jun 2, 2023

Of the 22,891 students enrolled in Jackson County schools in 2021-2022, 67.6% were White, according to the Mississippi Department of Education.

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What background was most represented in Harrison County schools in 2021-2022 school year?

By Mississippi Gulf News | Jun 1, 2023

Of the 29,823 students enrolled in Harrison County schools in 2021-2022, 49.1% were White, according to the Mississippi Department of Education.