Climate

Jackson County, Mississippi has a delightful mild climate year-round. Located on the Gulf of Mexico,
the region enjoys mild winters and nice, long spring and summer seasons. The area is conducive to many outdoor activities throughout the year. The weather
in Jackson County is moderate. Freezing temperatures are rare and snowfall is even rarer though it has occurred. The average temperature in January is 50 degrees, while summers reach into the 90’s.

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Halter Marine awarded fifth Navy berthing barge

Pascagoula, Miss., July 30, 2021 – Halter Marine, a company of ST Engineering North America, has been awarded a contract option for the U.S. Navy’s fifth Auxiliary Personnel

$6.7M grant goes for runway improvements

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and Rep. Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.) today announced the