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| official_name = Moss Point, Mississippi
| official_name = Moss Point, Mississippi
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| image_skyline = Moss Point City Hall Sept 2012.jpg
| image_skyline = Moss Point City Hall Sept 2012.jpg
| image_caption = Moss Point City Hall
| image_caption = Moss Point City Hall
| image_flag =
| image_flag = Flag of Moss Point, Mississippi.png
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| established_title2 = Incorporated
| established_title2 = Incorporated
| established_date2 = 1901 (as a city)
| established_date2 = 1901 (as a city)
| area_magnitude = 1 E8
| area_total_km2 = 68.80
| area_total_km2 = 68.83
| area_land_km2 = 62.45
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| area_land_km2 = 62.48
| area_water_km2 = 6.35
| area_water_km2 = 6.35
| population_as_of = [[2010 United States Census|2010]]
| population_as_of = [[2020 United States Census|2020]]
| population_est = 13350
| population_est =
| pop_est_as_of = 2019
| pop_est_as_of =
| population_footnotes =
| population_footnotes =
| population_total = 13704
| population_total = 12147
| population_density_km2 = 213.66
| population_density_km2 = 194.50
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| utc_offset = -6
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| area_total_sq_mi = 26.58
| area_total_sq_mi = 26.57
| area_land_sq_mi = 24.12
| area_land_sq_mi = 24.11
| area_water_sq_mi = 2.45
| area_water_sq_mi = 2.45
| elevation_m = 5
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| postal_code_type = [[ZIP code]]s
| postal_code_type = [[ZIP code]]s
| postal_code = 39562, 39563, 39581
| postal_code = 39562, 39563, 39581
| area_code = [[Area code 228|228]] Exchanges: 285,474,475
| area_code = [[Area code 228|228]]
| blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
| blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
| blank_info = 28-49240
| blank_info = 28-49240
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| website = {{URL|cityofmosspoint.org}}
| website = {{URL|cityofmosspoint.org}}
| pop_est_footnotes = <ref name="USCensusEst2019CenPopScriptOnlyDirtyFixDoNotUse"/>
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| population_density_sq_mi = 553.39
| population_density_sq_mi = 503.75
| unit_pref = Imperial
| unit_pref = Imperial
| area_footnotes = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2019">{{cite web|title=2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2019_Gazetteer/2019_gaz_place_28.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=July 26, 2020}}</ref>
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'''Moss Point''' is a city in [[Jackson County, Mississippi|Jackson County]], [[Mississippi]], United States. The population was 13,704 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]],<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web| url=https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US2849240| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Moss Point city, Mississippi| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| work=American Factfinder| access-date=August 3, 2018| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213103458/https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US2849240| archive-date=February 13, 2020| url-status=dead}}</ref> down from 17,653 at the 2000 census.
'''Moss Point''' is a city in [[Jackson County, Mississippi|Jackson County]], [[Mississippi]], United States. The population was 12,147 in 2020, a decline from the figure of 13,704 in 2010. The Moss Point Historic District and several individual buildings are listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]]' [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Jackson County, Mississippi|Jackson County listings]].


== History ==
== History ==
On August 29, 2005, Moss Point was hit by the strong east side of [[Hurricane Katrina]], and much of the city was flooded or destroyed (see details below). Moss Point is home to [[Trent Lott International Airport]] and the [[Mississippi Export Railroad]].
On August 29, 2005, Moss Point was hit by the strong east side of [[Hurricane Katrina]], and much of the city was flooded or destroyed (see details below). Moss Point is home to [[Trent Lott International Airport]] and the [[Mississippi Export Railroad]].

An EF2 tornado touched down in Moss Point on June 19, 2023 <ref>[https://www.wxxv25.com/tornado-touches-down-in-moss-point/ Tornado touches down in Moss Point] WXXV-TV, June 19, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2023</ref> The tornado covered six miles of the city and damaged or destroyed over 300 homes and businesses.<ref>[https://www.wxxv25.com/city-of-moss-point-provides-update-on-tornado/ City of Moss Point provides update on tornado] WXXV-TV, June 21, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2023</ref><ref>[https://www.wxxv25.com/moss-point-community-prepares-to-rebuild-after-tornado/ Moss Point community prepares to rebuild after tornado] WXXV-TV, June 21, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2023</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Moss Point is in southeastern Jackson County, on the east side of the [[Pascagoula River]]. It is bordered to the south by the city of [[Pascagoula, Mississippi|Pascagoula]], the [[county seat]], and to the north by unincorporated [[Escatawpa, Mississippi|Escatawpa]]. The [[Escatawpa River]] flows east–west through the city into the Pascagoula River.
Moss Point is in southeastern Jackson County, on the east side of the [[Pascagoula River]]. It is bordered to the south by the city of [[Pascagoula, Mississippi|Pascagoula]], the [[county seat]], and to the north by unincorporated [[Escatawpa, Mississippi|Escatawpa]]. The [[Escatawpa River]] flows east–west through the city into the Pascagoula River.


[[U.S. Route 90]] forms the southeast boundary of Moss Point, leading southwest into Pascagoula and northeast to [[Interstate 10]], which runs through the northern part of the Moss Point city limits. I-10 leads west {{convert|22|mi}} to the [[Biloxi, Mississippi|Biloxi]] area and northeast {{convert|36|mi}} to [[Mobile, Alabama]]. Mississippi Highways [[Mississippi Highway 63|63]] and [[Mississippi Highway 613|613]] (Main Street) are north–south roads through Moss Point. Highway 63 leads south to US-90 and north {{convert|38|mi}} to [[Lucedale, Mississippi|Lucedale]], while Highway 613 leads south {{convert|4|mi|0}} to the center of Pascagoula and north {{convert|5|mi|0}} to Escatawpa.
[[U.S. Route 90 in Mississippi|U.S. Route 90]] forms the southeastern boundary of Moss Point, leading southwestward into Pascagoula and northeastward to [[Interstate 10 in Mississippi|Interstate 10]], which runs through the northern part of the Moss Point city limits. I-10 leads west {{convert|22|mi}} to the [[Biloxi, Mississippi|Biloxi]] area and northeast {{convert|36|mi}} to [[Mobile, Alabama]]. Mississippi Highways [[Mississippi Highway 63|63]] and [[Mississippi Highway 613|613]] (Main Street) are north–south roads through Moss Point. Highway 63 leads south to US-90 and north {{convert|38|mi}} to [[Lucedale, Mississippi|Lucedale]], while Highway 613 leads south {{convert|4|mi|0}} to the center of Pascagoula and north {{convert|5|mi|0}} to Escatawpa.


Moss Point has a total area of {{convert|68.8|km2|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|62.6|km2|order=flip}} are land and {{convert|6.3|km2|order=flip}}, or 9.11%, are water.<ref name="Census 2010"/>
Moss Point has a total area of {{convert|68.8|km2|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|62.6|km2|order=flip}} are land and {{convert|6.3|km2|order=flip}}, or 9.11%, are water.<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web |title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Moss Point city, Mississippi |url=https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US2849240 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213103458/https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US2849240 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |access-date=August 3, 2018 |work=American Factfinder |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau}}</ref>
[[File:MS CoastTowns NOAA.jpg|center|thumb|450px|Moss Point (right edge) is north of [[Pascagoula, Mississippi|Pascagoula]], on [[Mississippi Highway 63]], north of the [[Gulf of Mexico]].]]
[[File:MS CoastTowns NOAA.jpg|center|thumb|450px|Moss Point (right edge) is north of [[Pascagoula, Mississippi|Pascagoula]], on [[Mississippi Highway 63]], north of the [[Gulf of Mexico]].]]


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|2000= 17653
|2000= 17653
|2010= 13704
|2010= 13704
|2020= 12147
|estyear=2019
|estimate=13350
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2019CenPopScriptOnlyDirtyFixDoNotUse">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2019.html|date=May 24, 2020|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=May 27, 2020}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|author=United States Census Bureau|author-link=United States Census Bureau|access-date=October 23, 2013}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|author=United States Census Bureau|author-link=United States Census Bureau|access-date=October 23, 2013}}</ref>
}}
}}


===2020 census===
{| class="wikitable"
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|+Moss Point racial composition<ref>{{Cite web|title=Explore Census Data|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US2849240&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|access-date=2021-12-16|website=data.census.gov}}</ref>
|+Moss Point racial composition as of 2020<ref>{{Cite web|title=Explore Census Data|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US2849240&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|access-date=2021-12-16|website=data.census.gov}}</ref>
!Race
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As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 12,147 people, 5,102 households, and 3,263 families residing in the city.
As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 12,147 people, 5,102 households, and 3,263 families residing in the city.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]] of 2000, there were 17,653 people, 6,714 households, and 5,228 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 634.0 people per square mile (344.8/km{{sup|2}}). There were 6,237 housing units at an average density of 249.4 per square mile (96.3/km{{sup|2}}). The racial makeup of the city was 28.04% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 70.56% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.15% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.21% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.03% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.44% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.57% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.00% of the population.

There were 5,714 households, out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 23.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,075, and the median income for a family was $37,712. Males had a median income of $31,126 versus $20,550 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $15,537. About 15.8% of families and 17.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 23.2% of those under age 18 and 17.3% of those age 65 or over.



==Education==
==Education==
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==Sister city==
==Sister city==
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, [[Burlington, Vermont]], became the sister city of Moss Point and provided much-needed aid to the city.<ref>[http://www.ci.burlington.vt.us/sistercities/moss_point_relief_timeline.php Moss Point receives aid from Burlington, VT; become sister cities] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080607144020/http://www.ci.burlington.vt.us/sistercities/moss_point_relief_timeline.php |date=2008-06-07 }}</ref>
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, [[Burlington, Vermont]] became the sister city of Moss Point and provided much-needed aid to the city.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ci.burlington.vt.us/sistercities/moss_point_relief_timeline.php|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080607144020/http://www.ci.burlington.vt.us/sistercities/moss_point_relief_timeline.php|url-status=dead|title=Moss Point receives aid from Burlington, VT; become sister cities|archive-date=7 June 2008|access-date=2 May 2023}}</ref>


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
* [[Jeramey Anderson]], State Representative Mississippi's 110'th House District
* [[Jeramey Anderson]], State Representative, Mississippi 110th House District
* [[Verlon Biggs]], [[National Football League|NFL]] football player, Hall of Famer, and former defensive end for the [[Washington Redskins]] from 1965 to 1971 and the [[New York Jets]] from 1971 to 1980
* [[Verlon Biggs]], [[National Football League|NFL]] football player, Hall of Famer, defensive end for the [[Washington Redskins]] from 1965 to 1971 and the [[New York Jets]] from 1971 to 1980
* [[Damarius Bilbo]], NFL football player and sports agent, graduated from Moss Point High School in 2001
* [[Damarius Bilbo]], NFL football player and sports agent, graduated Moss Point High School in 2001
* [[Devin Booker]], [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] basketball player
* [[Devin Booker]], [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] basketball player
* [[Melvin Booker]], graduated from Moss Point High School in 1990, former NBA basketball player, father of Devin Booker
* [[Melvin Booker]], graduated Moss Point High School in 1990, NBA basketball player, father of Devin Booker
* [[John Brock (CEO)|John Brock]], CEO of [[Coca-Cola Enterprises]] (graduated from Moss Point High School in 1967)<ref>[http://blog.gulflive.com/mississippi-press-news/2010/08/moss_point_boy_makes_big_time.html John Brock, "local boy", makes it to the big time"]</ref>
* [[John Brock (CEO)|John Brock]], CEO of [[Coca-Cola Enterprises]] (graduated Moss Point High School in 1967)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gulflive.com/mississippi-press-news/2010/08/moss_point_boy_makes_big_time.html|title=Moss Point alumni honor classmate who now runs Coca-Cola at reunion|first=Cherie|last=Ward|date=1 August 2010|website=Gulflive.com|access-date=2 May 2023}}</ref>
* [[Ray Costict]], former linebacker for the [[New England Patriots]] from 1977 to 1979
* [[Ray Costict]], linebacker for the [[New England Patriots]] from 1977 to 1979
* [[Ken Farragut]], NFL and Ole Miss Hall of Fame football player
* [[Ken Farragut]], NFL and Ole Miss Hall of Fame football player
* [[Silky Nutmeg Ganache]], contestant on season 11 of [[RuPaul's Drag Race]]
* [[Silky Nutmeg Ganache]], contestant on season 11 of ''[[RuPaul's Drag Race]]''
* [[Eddie Glaude]], Professor of Religion and African American Studies at Princeton University
* [[Eddie Glaude]], Professor of Religion and African American Studies at Princeton University
* [[Don Hultz]], NFL football player
* [[Don Hultz]], NFL football player
* [[Alcender Jackson]], NFL football player
* [[Alcender Jackson]], NFL football player
* [[Tom Johnson (defensive tackle, born 1984)|Tom Johnson]], NFL defensive tackle for the [[Minnesota Vikings]]
* [[Tom Johnson (defensive tackle, born 1984)|Tom Johnson]], NFL defensive tackle for the [[Minnesota Vikings]]
* [[Robert C. Khayat]], Chancellor of the [[University of Mississippi]]
* [[Robert C. Khayat]], NFL football player, lawyer, Chancellor of the [[University of Mississippi]]
* [[David Thomas Roberts]], composer and musician
* [[David Thomas Roberts]], composer and musician
*[[Toni Seawright]], 1982 Graduate of Moss Point High; Made history as the first African American to win Miss Mississippi in 1987 (4th Runner-up Miss America 1988)
* [[Toni Seawright]], 1982 graduate of Moss Point High; the first African American to win Miss Mississippi in 1987 (4th Runner-up Miss America 1988)
* [[Tony Sipp]], [[Major League Baseball]] player
* [[Tony Sipp]], [[Major League Baseball]] Houston Astros - twice World Series Champion
* [[Cory Wilson]], [[United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit]] judge
* [[George Wonsley]], NFL football player
* [[George Wonsley]], NFL football player
* [[Nathan Wonsley]], NFL football player
* [[Nathan Wonsley]], NFL football player


==See also==
==See also==
{{portal|Mississippi}}
*[[L.N. Dantzler Lumber Company]]
*[[L.N. Dantzler Lumber Company]]


==Notes==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


Latest revision as of 15:10, 4 May 2024

Moss Point, Mississippi
City
Moss Point City Hall
Moss Point City Hall
Flag of Moss Point, Mississippi
Flag
Official seal of Moss Point, Mississippi
Seal
Official logo of Moss Point, Mississippi
Logo
Location of Moss Point in the state of Mississippi
Location of Moss Point in the state of Mississippi
Moss Point, Mississippi is located in the United States
Moss Point, Mississippi
Moss Point, Mississippi
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 30°24′42″N 88°32′04″W / 30.411744°N 88.534355°W / 30.411744; -88.534355
CountryUnited States
StateMississippi
CountyJackson
Incorporated1901 (as a city)
Government
 • MayorBilly Knight, Sr.
Area
[1]
 • Total26.57 sq mi (68.80 km2)
 • Land24.11 sq mi (62.45 km2)
 • Water2.45 sq mi (6.35 km2)
Elevation
16 ft (5 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total12,147
 • Density503.75/sq mi (194.50/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
39562, 39563, 39581
Area code228
FIPS code28-49240
GNIS feature ID0673878
Websitecityofmosspoint.org

Moss Point is a city in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 12,147 in 2020, a decline from the figure of 13,704 in 2010. The Moss Point Historic District and several individual buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places' Jackson County listings.

History[edit]

On August 29, 2005, Moss Point was hit by the strong east side of Hurricane Katrina, and much of the city was flooded or destroyed (see details below). Moss Point is home to Trent Lott International Airport and the Mississippi Export Railroad.

An EF2 tornado touched down in Moss Point on June 19, 2023 [2] The tornado covered six miles of the city and damaged or destroyed over 300 homes and businesses.[3][4]

Geography[edit]

Moss Point is in southeastern Jackson County, on the east side of the Pascagoula River. It is bordered to the south by the city of Pascagoula, the county seat, and to the north by unincorporated Escatawpa. The Escatawpa River flows east–west through the city into the Pascagoula River.

U.S. Route 90 forms the southeastern boundary of Moss Point, leading southwestward into Pascagoula and northeastward to Interstate 10, which runs through the northern part of the Moss Point city limits. I-10 leads west 22 miles (35 km) to the Biloxi area and northeast 36 miles (58 km) to Mobile, Alabama. Mississippi Highways 63 and 613 (Main Street) are north–south roads through Moss Point. Highway 63 leads south to US-90 and north 38 miles (61 km) to Lucedale, while Highway 613 leads south 4 miles (6 km) to the center of Pascagoula and north 5 miles (8 km) to Escatawpa.

Moss Point has a total area of 26.6 square miles (68.8 km2), of which 24.2 square miles (62.6 km2) are land and 2.4 square miles (6.3 km2), or 9.11%, are water.[5]

Moss Point (right edge) is north of Pascagoula, on Mississippi Highway 63, north of the Gulf of Mexico.

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1870440—
18801,333203.0%
19103,054—
19203,3409.4%
19302,453−26.6%
19403,04224.0%
19503,78224.3%
19606,63175.3%
197019,321191.4%
198018,998−1.7%
199017,837−6.1%
200017,653−1.0%
201013,704−22.4%
202012,147−11.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
Moss Point racial composition as of 2020[7]
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 2,617 21.54%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 8,655 71.25%
Native American 23 0.19%
Asian 40 0.33%
Pacific Islander 1 0.01%
Other/Mixed 361 2.97%
Hispanic or Latino 450 3.7%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 12,147 people, 5,102 households, and 3,263 families residing in the city.

Education[edit]

The city is served by the Moss Point School District.

Hurricane Katrina[edit]

On August 29, 2005, Moss Point was hit by the strong eastern side of Hurricane Katrina, when it passed 30 miles (48 km) east of central New Orleans with minimal gale-force winds. However, on the east side of Hurricane Katrina, much of Moss Point was flooded or destroyed in one day, by the strong hurricane-force winds which lasted several hours and a storm surge exceeding 20 feet (6.1 m) in some sections.[8]

Sister city[edit]

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Burlington, Vermont became the sister city of Moss Point and provided much-needed aid to the city.[9]

Notable people[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  2. ^ Tornado touches down in Moss Point WXXV-TV, June 19, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2023
  3. ^ City of Moss Point provides update on tornado WXXV-TV, June 21, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2023
  4. ^ Moss Point community prepares to rebuild after tornado WXXV-TV, June 21, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2023
  5. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Moss Point city, Mississippi". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
  6. ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved October 23, 2013.
  7. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
  8. ^ Gary Tuchman, Transcript of "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" (2006-08-29) 19:00 ET, CNN, CNN-ACooper082906 GARY TUCHMAN, CNN Correspondent: Responds to Anderson Cooper that it felt like it would never end, saying winds were at least 100 miles per hour in Gulfport for seven hours, between about 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. For another five or six hours, on each side of that, they had hurricane-force winds over 75 miles per hour; much of the city of Gulfport, Mississippi, in Harrison County of 71,000 was then under water.
  9. ^ "Moss Point receives aid from Burlington, VT; become sister cities". Archived from the original on June 7, 2008. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  10. ^ Ward, Cherie (August 1, 2010). "Moss Point alumni honor classmate who now runs Coca-Cola at reunion". Gulflive.com. Retrieved May 2, 2023.

External links[edit]

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