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EPA issues ruling for coal plants

The Biden Administration finalizing new rules today for power plants in one of the most significant environmental actions to date. It compels coal and new natural gas power plants to either cut or capture 90 percent of their climate pollution…

President Biden pardons Jackson man

A Jackson man is one of 11 people who were pardoned by President Joe Biden this week. The White House announced in a press release that 50-year-old Bobby Lowery was pardoned. Lowery was convicted of a non-violent drug offense at…

Road work on Interstate 10 could cause traffic delays

Motorists who normally use Interstate 10 in western Harrison County and eastern Hancock County might want to look for an alternate route. Mississippi Department of Transportation is advising travelers on its website that crews will be working on the overhead…

Lane closure near Menge Avenue Thursday

According to MDOT, the left lane westbound on I-10 before Menge Avenue exit 24 will be closed Thursday, April 25th. Crews will be working from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the overhead bridge deck. The traffic impact could be…

Happening Now: Blue Economy Networking

Happening right now is an event for those looking to make a splash in the Coast’s blue economy. You’re looking at the Connect Gulf Coast Blue Economy Network event in Gulfport. Here attendees will…

Realtors to the Rescue Adoption Event

Happening this weekend in Lucedale, there will be an adoption event put on by a few realtors! The adoption event is happening Saturday, April 27th from 10 a.m. until 2. Anyone interested can come by the Better Homes and Gardens…

More details on Ocean Springs annexation

We’re diving deeper into the annexation of new land in Ocean Springs with many notable locations in the area now falling within city limits. The map showing the annexed land…

Crews battle woods fire in Harrison County

Harrison County fire crews, along with the sheriff’s department aviation unit and forestry crews, battled a large woods and brush fire Tuesday. The fire was contained to an area near South Carr Bridge Road, which is north of the Woolmarket…