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Developers of ‘retro’ rehabbed Driftwood Motel celebrate grand opening
Developers of the new and improved Driftwood Motel on Highway 90 in Bay St. Louis on Monday celebrated the historic inn’s grand reopening with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Hancock Chamber. “I want to thank everybody for being here,” Eugene Schmitt of SVN Urban Properties, which purchased...
Ceremony for ‘Legacy’ benches in downtown Bay St. Louis
The Hancock Chamber will celebrate a ribbon cutting ceremony at the historic Hancock County Courthouse on Main St. in Bay St. Louis on Thursday, July 18, from 4-5 p.m. for the new “Legacy” benches. The 2023/24 Chamber Leadership Hancock County Class “Legacy Committee” sold 11 of the benches,...
Diamondhead businesses feeling impact of roadwork
Www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-07-16 11:48:07. SUMMARY: Tonight on WX News, we reported on ongoing road work in Diamond Head that has blocked an important city exit. Jacobe River interviewed Matt Scare, owner of A's Hardware, who noted a significant drop in customers due to the construction. The orange cones on Hancock County's interstate have led to increased commute times and detours, affecting local businesses. While Scare acknowledges the necessity of the interstate expansion, he urges the city to support businesses during the project. Further closures are expected as construction continues, although the overpass will remain open. For more details, stay tuned to WX News.
Gulfport City Council delays new voting precincts amid looming deadline
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Gulfport City Council voted Tuesday to delay approval of new voting locations for city elections. It is the fourth time the issue has come before the council since the city re-drew district lines in July 2022. These are the locations Gulfport’s assistant city attorney presented to...
Community celebrates National Hot Dog Day in the Bay
The community came out in Bay St. Louis today as the police and fire departments teamed up to host Hot Dog Day in the Bay. Kids came out to MLK Park to play basketball with the officers. Officer Roy Fullerton said the event was hosted to benefit organizations in the city. “This is an effort that we partner up with the Bay St. Louis Fire Department in order to engage and mentor our young people in the community of Bay St. Louis. It is a complete event for the benefit of the Boy’s and Girl’s Club, Head Start, and any community member. We are just being kids today! Have fun!”
North Gulfport Civic Club holds 23rd annual Community Breakfast
The North Gulfport Civic Club hosted their 23rd annual Community Breakfast Thursday morning!. Community members came together to get to know their elected and appointed officials. One of the main reasons for the breakfast was to address issues in Gulfport. Second Vice President Dr. Barbara Thomas shares why these events...
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