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The famous Singing River in Pascagoula is known throughout the world for its mysterious music. The singing sound—like a swarm of bees in flight—is best heard in late summer and early autumn, in the stillness of the late evening. Barely noticeable at first, the music seems to
As the son of a son of a sailor, Jimmy Buffett never forgot which sands were home. When he could sneak away to the Coast, Buffett visited all his favorite places, including Scranton’s in Pascagoula.
The 76-year-old island rocker was
more than just South Mississippi’s very own bourgeoisie of yacht rock and
barfly anthems with a nonchalant beach bum swagger. He was also an author, gracious humanitarian, and a devoted environmentalist with his foundation, Sing
grow nearer and louder, until it feels as though it’s coming from directly beneath your feet.
Legend has it that a Biloxi princess known
as Anola fell in love with Altama, the chief of the Pascagoula tribe. She was betrothed to
a chieftain in her own tribe, but she fled with Altama to live with his people. This led to a war between the two tribes, and the Pascagoula Indians swore to either save the young couple or perish with them. Rather than facing enslavement or death by the Biloxi tribe, the Pascagoula tribe members joined hands and began to chant a song of death as they walked into the river. Many believe the tender sounds still heard today are that same death song.
for Change which primarily funds projects that serve children and families, the environment, and disaster relief.
Pascagoula is designated as an American World War II Heritage City by the National Park Service. There can only be one Heritage City in each state. Currently, Pascagoula is one of 38 communities in the country that have received this distinction.
war, Pascagoula was aiding in war efforts. In 1938, Ingalls Shipbuilding (at the time Ingalls Iron Works) began quickly building barges. The shipyard built around 90 ships to aid in the war—not just for the United States, but also for the British Royal Navy.
Before the United States even entered the
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