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Coast beach advisories trend down despite summer spikes

State officials recommend avoiding water contact during and for at least 24 hours after significant rainfall.

Air quality data shows rise in moderate pollution days in southeast Mississippi

Data from Mississippi's air quality monitoring stations shows an upward trend over the past decade in moderate or worse pollution days in southeast Mississippi, increasing the risk that Mississippians will develop respiratory conditions.

Mississippi rare disease task force comes as families travel out of state for care

For families dealing with rare diseases, those decisions can mean leaving Mississippi for appointments.

Diamondhead nears launch of city police force

Creating a city police department has always been part of the long-term plan, but it was not financially viable when Diamondhead first incorporated.

Kids Markets eyes southeast Mississippi expansion

Kids Markets seeks to expand into Mississippi, offering children ages 5-17 unique opportunities to build confidence, money management, and communication skills through their own pop-up business ventures.

Historic Black schoolhouse in Hancock County moves toward restoration

The wooden building, constructed in 1929, once operated as the Kiln Colored Public School for African American children in rural Hancock County.

Lawmakers move to keep roadway safety records off public record

Mississippi lawmakers are considering House Bill 1660, which seeks to exempt critical roadway and bridge safety inspection reports from public disclosure, potentially limiting government transparency on hazardous infrastructure conditions.

Leaders across Hancock County look to state for infrastructure, housing support

Coastal growth, housing demand and infrastructure funding shape Hancock County leaders’ priorities for the 2026 legislative session.

Southeast Mississippi leaders share priorities ahead of 2026 session

Leaders across southeast Mississippi outline their priorities for the 2026 legislative session, highlighting shared challenges facing local governments.

Shoring up the coast: $30 million project to protect Hancock County

Hancock County will restore eight miles of shoreline to a 200-foot width with a $30M project funded partly by the federal government to bolster protection, habitat and tourism.

Seafood farmers say federal red tape stalls industry growth

Mississippi oyster growers and researchers urge passage of the MARA Act to streamline permits and expand U.S. aquaculture, showcasing successful local oyster farming initiatives.

Mississippi lawmakers weigh return of storm damage mitigation initiative

The Mississippi insurance commissioner is pushing to restart a hurricane damage mitigation program lawmakers cut off after only one year.

Judge blocks Mississippi oyster reef leasing plan

Mississippi’s plan to lease 80% of its public oyster reefs to private companies is on pause after a Harrison County judge temporarily blocked the program Monday.

Harrison County group proposes ‘Baby DJ’s Law’ to help locate endangered children faster

One year after 4-month-old Denilson Elligson died during a medical crisis while the Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services tried to find him, a Harrison County committee is pushing for a new law and stronger community partnerships they hope could prevent similar tragedies.

Aging on the Coast: How Hancock County is preparing for a retirement-ready future

Mississippi’s Gulf Coast is aging faster than the rest of the state, and Hancock County sits at the center of that demographic shift.