Community asked to come out for the Star-Spangled Cleanup
South Mississippi (WXXV)- One organization is working up clean up Mississippi beaches after the Fourth of July. The Star-Spangled Cleanup will be happening on Saturday, July 5th -…
Mississippi beaches
Harrison County beaches back open, Jackson County meeting Monday to decide whether to reopen
Governor Tate Reeves said last week that he would allow Misssissippi beaches and lakes closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic to reopen. However, local governments are still allowed to use their own discretion when it comes to reopening their public…
Water Contact Advisory issued for Pascagoula Beach due to bacteria pollution
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) has issued a “Water Contact Advisory” for Pascagoula Beach East from Westwood east to Grand Oaks. Water samples at this station show the presence of Enterococcus bacteria, which is an indicator for bacteria…
Water Contact Advisory lifted for one beach, remains in effect for three others
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, lifted a water contact advisory Wednesday for Gulfport West Beach from Marie Avenue east to Camp Avenue. Water samples at this station show the area has attained acceptable…
Water Contact Advisory issued for four Mississippi beaches due to bacteria
As a result of probable high bacteria levels, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality has issued a Water Contact Advisory for the following locations: Harrison County: Gulfport West Beach near Fournier Avenue in Gulfport from Marie Avenue eastward to Camp…
MDEQ Lifts Water Contact Warnings for Mississippi Beaches
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its beach monitoring program, lifted water contact warnings Friday for all 21 standard beach segments as well as the four nonstandard segments that were issued August 6. Water contact warnings were also…
Biloxi Mayor Calls on Coast Mayors for Meeting to Address Spillway Opening Effects
The opening of another Louisiana spillway this year has prompted Biloxi’s mayor to issue a call to action. Louisiana officials have twice opened the Bonnet Carre Spillway this year to alleviate flooding. It's been 80 years since that spillway was…