🌱 How a new sports complex could reshape Moss Point’s post-tornado recovery

What's up Moss Point! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a new sports complex could reshape Moss Point’s post-tornado recovery
• Moss Point crews save much of home after Azalea Street fire

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 87, low: 64. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Moss Point proposes family sports complex after 2023 tornado (wlox.com) — Moss Point leaders are pitching a new family sports complex with a storm shelter, daycare, and indoor courts to help drive recovery from the 2023 tornado. The project, expected to create over 100 jobs and millions in economic impact, will be discussed at a public meeting Thursday at 5:30 p.m., where residents can weigh in on traffic, neighborhood impacts, and youth opportunities.
   

• Firefighters battle Sunday afternoon house fire in Moss Point (wxxv25.com) — Moss Point firefighters quickly contained a Sunday afternoon house fire on Azalea Street, saving much of the home after flames engulfed the front. The homeowner escaped without injury, though the house suffered heavy smoke and water damage, and officials say a closed bedroom door helped limit destruction while the cause remains under investigation.
   

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📸 Around Moss Point

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Moss Point

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday May 16

• Gulf Coast Gearheads Gathering →
  Army Navy Gulf Coast, 1824 Denny Ave, Pascagoula
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday May 14

• PRE-K Open Enrollment Day
  Kreole Primary Elementary, 6312 Martin Luther King Blvd, Moss Point
  8:00 am

Friday May 15

• đMPHS Football Spring Jamboree - HOME
  Moss Point Dantzler Stadium, 3400-3406 D Stadium, Moss Point
  5:00 pm
• MPHS Football Spring Game - HOME
  Moss Point School District Moss Point Dantzler Stadium, 3400-3406, D Stadium, 3413 Dantzle
  5:00 pm

Tuesday May 19

• MPHS Senior Class Night
  Pelican Landing, 6217 MS-613, Moss Point
  6:00 pm
• Senior Class Night
  Pelican Landing, 6217 MS-613, Moss Point
  6:00 pm

Friday May 22

• Donuts With Dad
  Kreole Primary Elementary, 6312 Martin Luther King Blvd, Moss Point
  8:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• 2026 Jackson County Industry & Business Expo →
  2902 Shortcut Rd, Pascagoula
  2:00 pm

Thursday May 14

• Senior Exams
  College and Career Technical Institute Pascagoula, MS 39567

Saturday May 16

• Recital (Pre-K) — Studio of Dance →
  Pascagoula High School Performing Arts Center, 2104 Tucker Ave, Pascagoula
  10:00 am

Thursday May 21

• PHS Graduation
  Colmer Middle School Pascagoula, MS 39581
  7:30 pm

Friday May 22

• GHS Graduation
  Colmer Middle School Pascagoula, MS 39581
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Sonic Corporation posted a job opening for Carhop or Skating Carhop in Moss Point. Apply here.
• Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Shift Manager | KFC|TacoBell in Moss Point. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Moss Point here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Pascagoula

• 9 Legendary Mississippi Drive-Ins Serving Juicy Cheeseburgers Around Pascagoula In 2026 (everafterinthewoods.com)
• Water contact advisory issued for bayou, part of Pascagoula River (wjtv.com)
• These 11 No-Frills Restaurants In Mississippi Have Seafood So Good, They're Worth A Road Trip This Season (takingthekids.com)

Gautier

• Hoben, Natchez High School chosen for statewide initiative t... (natchezdemocrat.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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