The owner said he decided to open the shop after seeing what he believed was a need for a neighborhood gathering place where residents could enjoy coffee and ice cream close to home.
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.
Sand Jam is a collaboration among numerous organizations that share a passion for preserving, protecting and celebrating the Mississippi Coast's biodiversity.
The grants, awarded to nonprofits, schools and local governments, will fund educational and celebratory programs that highlight Mississippi's role in American history.
The nationwide effort is led by an alliance of journalists, nonprofit leaders and other supporters who want to highlight the value of reliable local reporting.
