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New Gas Station Opens in Gulfport, Marking First on Beachfront Since Hurricane Katrina

New Gas Station Opens in Gulfport, Marking First on Beachfront Since Hurricane Katrina

New Gas Station Opens in Gulfport, Marking First on Beachfront Since Hurricane Katrina
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New Gas Station Opens in Gulfport, First on Beachfront Since Hurricane Katrina

New Gas Station Opens in Gulfport, First on Beachfront Since Hurricane Katrina

New Gas Station Opens in Gulfport, First on Beachfront Since Hurricane Katrina
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Fiery crowd caps Mississippi redistricting hearings. Opponents urge: ‘Leave our maps alone’

Fiery crowd caps Mississippi redistricting hearings. Opponents urge: ‘Leave our maps alone’

Tempers have flared at a redistricting hearing in Mississippi, where many speakers criticize a perceived power grab aimed at reducing Black political influence and strengthening Republican control
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Rouses Markets to Open First Biloxi Store, Bringing 200 Jobs

Rouses Markets to Open First Biloxi Store, Bringing 200 Jobs

Rouses Markets to Open First Biloxi Store, Bringing 200 Jobs
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Mississippi Department of Public Safety Building Imploded in Jackson

Mississippi Department of Public Safety Building Imploded in Jackson

The old Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS) tower in Jackson, Mississippi, was demolished via implosion on Sunday morning. The building, which had been a fixture since 1976, was deemed unsafe by state officials due to years of sinking. Explosives were strategically placed throughout all five floors and detonated in sequence to bring down the structure. The demolition necessitated significant road closures, affecting Interstate 55 from Lakeland to Fortification Street and a portion of Woodrow Wilson Avenue, which began at 7:45 a.m. The implosion marks the end of an era for the building, which had served as a key state facility for decades before its structural integrity became compromised.
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Biloxi Volunteers Clear Historic Cemetery as Council Members Push for Dedicated Maintenance Crew

Biloxi Volunteers Clear Historic Cemetery as Council Members Push for Dedicated Maintenance Crew

Community volunteers, led by Ward 3 Councilman Mike Nail and Ward 1 Councilman Wayne Gray, recently undertook a significant cleanup effort at the Old Biloxi Cemetery in Biloxi, Mississippi. The initiative, which saw dozens of residents, including State Representative Zachary Grady and Harrison County Board of Supervisors President Dan Cuevas, join forces, involved clearing overgrown grass and weeds that had enveloped headstones. The effort began with the councilmen themselves using mowers and quickly expanded into a broader community project. This volunteer action was prompted by residents' complaints regarding the cemetery's condition and highlighted the community's willingness to address local issues directly. The immediate impact was a noticeable beautification of the historic site, transforming areas previously buried in overgrowth.
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Flash flood threat looms over Southeast USA amid heavy rainfall

Flash flood threat looms over Southeast USA amid heavy rainfall

The Southeast USA, including Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and the Carolinas, is facing a weekend of heavy rain and an increased flash flood threat. Rainfall began on Friday and is expected to intensify as moisture from the Gulf moves northward, interacting with high-pressure systems. Rain totals through Monday are forecasted to range from 2-3 inches across the region, with higher amounts of 3-5 inches or more near the Gulf Coast. A level 2 out of 4 flash flood threat is in effect for southern Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and the Florida Panhandle on Saturday.
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New Chick-fil-A Location Opens in Biloxi with Promotional Event

New Chick-fil-A Location Opens in Biloxi with Promotional Event

New Chick-fil-A Location Opens in Biloxi with Promotional Event
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New Chick-fil-A Location Opens in Biloxi, Creating 120 Jobs and Local Convenience

New Chick-fil-A Location Opens in Biloxi, Creating 120 Jobs and Local Convenience

New Chick-fil-A Location Opens in Biloxi, Creating 120 Jobs and Local Convenience
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Hattiesburg Seniors Build Community Through Free Exercise Program

Hattiesburg Seniors Build Community Through Free Exercise Program

Hattiesburg Seniors Build Community Through Free Exercise Program
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Households will pay more for energy because of federal policy changes, think tank says

Households will pay more for energy because of federal policy changes, think tank says

Households in the contiguous United States will pay thousands of dollars more for energy through 2040 because of federal policy changes since President Donald Trump returned to office, such as canceling new clean energy projects
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Households will pay more for energy because of Trump's policy changes, think tank says

Households will pay more for energy because of Trump's policy changes, think tank says

Households in the contiguous United States will pay thousands of dollars more for energy through 2040 because of federal policy changes since President Donald Trump returned to office