This news and culture microsite of the Mississippi Free Press features coverage of Mississippi’s gulf coast.
Latest News from the Gulf Coast
Proposed Bill Aims to Modernize Mississippi Public Notice Laws
Mississippi lawmakers are debating whether the state’s more than 20-year-old public notice law does enough to ensure residents know a city’s plans for property taxes, development and business operations before they happen.
Pearl River County Introduces Microchip Stations to Reunite Lost Pets Faster
Pearl River County residents who find a lost pet now have a way to immediately check for a microchip thanks to two public microchip scanning stations.
Long Beach’s Plans to Grow Industrial Park Sparks Annexation Concerns
Residents in Harrison County say they were caught off guard after learning their homes could be annexed by the City of Long Beach as part of its industrial park expansion.
Mississippi Governor Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced Thursday he was declaring a state of emergency ahead of a massive approaching winter storm that is threatening to blanket much of the eastern half of the country in ice, snow or both.
Gulf Coast News
Leaders Across Hancock County Look to State for Infrastructure, Housing Support
Leaders in the town of Diamondhead, Mississippi, in Hancock County have eyes on developing the town’s first downtown district to spur economic growth.
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Gulf Coast Culture
Mississippi Father’s Mission Sparks Inclusive Sports Program
Mike Crawford, the father of a girl with special needs, founded Buddy Sports, an inclusive sports league that allows people with special needs to participate in competitive sports.
