Exit 69 in Moss Point undergoing temporary closure September 8th
MDOT announced a temporary road closure on Sunday, September 8th. The closure would affect both directions of I-10 at Exit 69. Those closures are running from 6 AM…
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Jackson County Utility Authority addressing possible 'inaccurate billing'
The Jackson County Utility Authority has suspended late payments, penalties and service disconnections while it tries to determine why customers are receiving higher than normal bills. The Utility Authority posted on its Facebook Page on Saturday afternoon that it had…
Gautier Utility employee charged with embezzlement
A former Gautier Utility Department employee has been arrested in an embezzlement case investigated by the state Auditor. Auditor Shad White said Alicia Landaverde, 40, was arrested Monday and charged with embezzlement and false statements. She was taken to the…
Gulfport water bills to increase beginning Oct. 1
Gulfport residents using city water, sewer and garbage collection will see an increase in their bills beginning Oct. 1, the city announced Monday. Water and sewer are billed by household use, while garbage collection is a flat fee. Beginning Oct.…
Waveland to limit city hall visitors to appointments
Waveland is closing city hall to visitors unless they have an appointment, according to a notice posted on the city's Facebook page. "Starting today, August 12, 2021, City Hall will be limited to visitors and will require an appointment," the…
Waveland under boil water advisory after break in water main
The city of Waveland is under a mandatory boil water notice following a break in a main water line on Monday. The city issued a statement saying a private utility contractor hit a 10-inch main at the corner of Old…
Mississippi Power's response after Katrina highlighted in management book
Mississippi Power's response after Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005 is being highlighted in the 30th anniversary edition of Stephen R. Covey's "7 Habits of Highly Effective People." The utility company's response after the massive hurricane hit the Mississippi Gulf Coast…
Utility shutoff suspension order has expired for Mississippi
The State Public Service Commission’s order suspending utility cutoffs during the COVID-19 pandemic expired this afternoon at 5 o’clock. As things begin to reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the order regarding utility shutoffs has been lifted by the Mississippi Public…
Utility Authority Community Meeting
Harrison County residents can voice their concerns and learn more about their new waste service providers tonight in D'Iberville. News 25's Laurene Callander joins us live outside the Civic Center with details.
New Harrison County waste services making it easier to recycle
Did you know only about five percent of Harrison County residents recycle? That’s according to the Harrison County Utility Authority who are trying to raise that number with the start of a new garbage trash and recycling services contract. County…
Utility Regulation and Training Meeting in Bay St. Louis
Your power, water, telecommunications and sewer are all controlled by the same people. The state of Mississippi wants to make sure they are supervised correctly. That’s why the Public Service Commission held its fourth annual Utility Regulation and Training Meeting…
Alternative Water Rate Increases?
Members of the Biloxi City Council have asked Mayor Gilich for alternatives to increase water and sewage rates.