Fourth of July fire safety
You can almost smell the grilled hot dogs and fireworks as we are getting very close to the Fourth of July. So, as we approach our nation’s birthday, fire safety should also be on our minds. Gulfport Fire Department says…
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Coffee and Cybertalk
When it comes to protecting your business or your children, preventable measures can be taken to keep them safe online. That’s why the City of Ocean Springs held a Coffee and Cybertalk this morning at their community center. The cybertalk…
Port of Gulfport creates jobs on the Coast
It’s been 13 years since Hurricane Katrina hit the Coast and a new report says since then, the Port of Gulfport has done a great job of creating jobs. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reviewed the Mississippi…
We Remember: Paying Tribute to Our Wildland Firefighters
Now is as good a time as any to remind everyone to make sure you keep a close eye on the debris and vegetation you burn in your yard, especially around this time year with conditions ripe for sparking a…
July Edition of South Mississippi Living Magazine Features Touching Tales and Helpful Hints
The latest edition of South Mississippi Living Magazine is about to launch! Some of the highlights of the July edition include a heart-warming story about how several South Mississippians answered the call to help one of our own after a…
Biloxi Passes Water Quality Tests with Flying Colors
There’s good news when it comes to Biloxi water quality. The city just issued its latest water quality report based on the annual testing of the city's water systems and the results will soon be in the mailboxes of Biloxi’s…
Rep. Palazzo Asks Mississippi River Commission to Review Flood Standards
A Mississippi Congressman is calling for a study to review how flood waters are handled by the Mississippi Valley Division for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Congressman Steven Palazzo sent a letter to Major General Richard G. Kaiser, President…
Local option sales tax debate continues
Gubernatorial candidates butted heads on a range of topics including a new tax that could be implemented. Republican candidate Lt. Governor Tate Reeves and Attorney General Jim Hood had the chance to speak out during the Mississippi Municipal League Conference.…
Ship Island unaffected by algae bloom
With the number of beach closures now up to 12 due to the algae bloom, many residents and visitors are looking for something safe to do. While some beaches are affected by the blue-green harmful algal bloom, some Coast attractions…
Hundreds of animals are dying due to freshwater in the Sound
More beaches have been added to the list of closures on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Now people and their pets need to avoid 12 areas due to contamination from the blue-green algal bloom, but this problem goes way past swimming.…