What's New in Jackson County
It’s that time of year! You can take home the makings for a fresh, locally grown meal, or pick up beautiful plants for your home from the Jackson County Farmer’s Market. The Jackson County Farmer’s Market is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 6:00 a.m. until the last customer is served at 2902 Shortcut Road, Pascagoula, MS (at the Jackson County Fairgrounds).
Representatives from Jackson County Head Start delivered a special ‘thank you’ to the Board of Supervisors. During the May 6 Board meeting, JC Head Start Program Director Vanessa Gibson along with parents, Lovonia Cunningham and Veto Roley, expressed their appreciation to the Board for continued support of the agency. They also presented them with “Flower Hands” – a framed piece of artwork made by 5-year old student McKenzie Magee.
The Jackson County Board of Supervisors proclaimed May 5-11 as Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week during their May 6 board meeting. They also proclaimed May 5-11 as Goodwill Industries Week in recognition of the services provided by the non-profit organization.
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Road Advisories in Jackson County
The Jackson County Road Department was notified Bayou Cumbest Road will be partially closed beginning Tuesday, September 20 through mid-October. The closure will be between the Police Training Academy driveway and the new Refinery Access Road.
The closure is necessary as crews install a large capacity water line as part of a Jackson County Port Authority improvement project. Road engineers are expecting the temporary road closure to affect traffic along Highway 90 during heavy commute times.
Detour signs will be clearly posted directing traffic around the construction area. Door hangers will also be distributed in the local neighborhoods that may be affected by the detoured traffic. As always, drivers are asked to use caution around this construction site. Pay special attention to traffic signs, road workers, and heavy equipment.