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Judge blocks Mississippi oyster reef leasing plan

Justin Glowacki and McKenna Klamm August 22, 2025
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.

Pascagoula Public Library to reopen after $4.2M renovation

Samuel Hughes, Cadence Renfro and Rochak Basnet August 11, 2025
After 14 months and $4.2 million in renovations, the Pascagoula Public Library will unveil its upgraded facilities to the public on Aug. 18. 

Vancleave Live Oak Choctaw work to revive traditions without recognition

The Vancleave Live Oak Choctaw Tribe, based in Jackson County, is working to preserve and revive its language, ceremonies and cultural identity — despite lacking recognition from both state and federal governments.

No complaints, no action: MDEQ says no sewage violations on Pascagoula River

Justin Glowacki June 16, 2025
Despite public concern and warnings from the state’s marine resources director, Mississippi’s top environmental agency said it hasn’t received a single complaint in the past five years about houseboat sewage on the Pascagoula River — and has taken no enforcement action as a result.
A measuring tape next to a deterorating wooen support piling in river water shows how much width has been lost.

Ocean Springs bridge reopens after emergency repairs

Justin Glowacki June 12, 2025
After three months of detours and construction, the Davis Bayou Bridge on Hanshaw Road is set to reopen following the completion of emergency repairs.

Raw sewage, murky oversight: Who’s policing the Pascagoula?

Raw sewage is leaking into the Pascagoula River — at least, that’s the concern raised by the leader of the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources. But as state agency staff members split on the scope of the problem, some communities are already taking action to keep their waters clean. 

Rising insurance premiums push homeowners to the edge

Samuel Hughes and Nischit Sharma May 19, 2025
Nita Hope, 62, has lived in the same home since 1990.  Now, she’s boxing up her life, painting the walls and putting it up for sale.
Sticks, leaves and small debris washed ashore Feb. 24 on Biloxi East Central Beach.

Mississippi fishermen sue the state over oyster reef leases

Justin Glowacki May 8, 2025
A group of commercial fishermen has filed a lawsuit in Harrison County Chancery Court, seeking to block the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources from finalizing the leases. 

Vancleave rezoning debate pits rural life against growing suburbs

Tucked behind fields, farms and winding creeks, a quiet stretch of rural land could soon give way to a new conservation-style subdivision — if the county approves a developer’s rezoning request.

Pascagoula diners help serve up parks, fields, fun

Charlotte Jerde remembers her granddaughter’s first birthday at Beach Park — watching her run through the splash pad, laughing and chasing water jets.

Ocean Springs bridge closure raises questions over missed warnings

The sudden closure of the Davis Bayou Bridge on Hanshaw Road has left residents detouring, buses rerouting and local officials pointing fingers not just over the bridge’s crumbling support structure but over who knew what — and when. 

Jackson County schools expand training for skilled trades

As Mississippi grapples with a deepening workforce shortage, leaders in Jackson County are looking to high school classrooms for solutions.
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