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Coast cities issuing state of emergency notices

Cities are taking pre-emptive action in anticipation of severe conditions from Ida. The cities of Long Beach, Gulfport, Ocean Springs, Gautier, Pascagoula, and Moss Point have all issued statements proclaiming a state of emergency. Doing so generally is a precursor…

School closures around the Gulf Coast

Due to the projected path of Hurricane Ida, schools around the Gulf Coast have announced closures for the start of next week. Jackson County School District is canceling classes for Monday, August 30th. On Monday,  they will assess the situation…

Second Amendment Tax Free Holiday begins Friday

Outdoor enthusiasts can begin taking advantage of Mississippi’s Second Amendment Tax Free Weekend starting tomorrow. This tax-free benefit allows for customers to stock up on everything they need to…

National Seashore Closing for Severe Weather

GULF BREEZE, Fla. -- Gulf Islands National Seashore is preparing to close in response to Tropical Storm Ida approaching the Gulf of Mexico. The Davis Bayou Area in Mississippi, and Opal Beach, Perdido Key, Okaloosa, and Fort Pickens Areas in…

Evacuation recommended at marinas, harbors in Biloxi

The Biloxi Port Division today "highly recommended" to boat owners that they relocate their vessels from the city's public harbors and marinas. "We are currently monitoring the weather," the email said, "but although evacuation is not mandatory at this time,…

Pass Christian Walmart temporarily closed for cleaning

The Pass Christian Walmart, located at 1617 E. Beach Blvd., temporarily closed today at 2 p.m. as part of a company-initiated program to allow third party cleaning crews time to thoroughly clean and sanitize the building.  The location will remain closed through tomorrow,…

Picayune mayor: Mold, asbestos plague police building

PICAYUNE, Miss. (AP) — Leaders of a south Mississippi city say the police department’s building is in terrible shape, and they’re seeking a tax increase to upgrade the facilities. Picayune is considering a millage increase that would finance the improvements.…

Mississippi’s alligator hunting season opens August 27th

The 2021 Public Waters Alligator Hunting Season opens in Mississippi Friday, Aug. 27, at noon. The 10-day season will close at noon on Monday, Sept. 6. During the June application period, Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) received…