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Restoration of historic lighthouse runs out of funds

by Associated Press Published: January 16,2013

Tags: city government, community development, construction, cultural, culture, fund, funding, historic, history, lighthouse, maritime, municipal, municipality, renovate, renovation, tourism, tourist, vacation, visitor

PASCAGOULA — The restoration project for Pascagoula’s historic Round Island Lighthouse is moving forward, but needs $350,000 more to be completed. Community and economic development director Jen Dearman tells The Sun Herald a significant amount of work has been done, but the department is asking residents to get more involved. The City Council approved a [...] [...]

City chooses contractor to restore Coast lighthouse

by Associated Press Published: August 27,2012

Tags: appropriation, budget, builder, city, construction, contract, contractor, lighthouse, municipal, municipality, renovation, restoration, restore, tax, taxpayer

PASCAGOULA — The city of Pascagoula has approved a $636,000 contract with Biloxi’s J.O. Collins Contractor Inc. for the final construction and restoration of the Round Island Lighthouse. The Mississippi Press reports local officials expect the circa-1850s, 45-foot tall lighthouse should be back near the base of the U.S. 90 high-rise bridge by Thanksgiving 2013. [...] [...]

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