SUMMARY: During Hurricane Preparedness Week, residents in Harrison County are cleaning their yards in preparation for the upcoming hurricane season. One resident, Stephen Pharaoh, learned the importance of storm preparedness during Hurricane Katrina and now prioritizes his family's safety. Officials from the National Diabetes and Obesity Research Institute and Harrison County Board of Supervisors emphasize the need for strategic preparation and evacuation plans. The Emergency Operation Center is already preparing for potential storms, stressing the importance of building a disaster supply kit, including supplies for pets. Pharaoh emphasizes the importance of family health and urges residents to not take hurricanes lightly. Officials advise including essential items in a disaster supply kit to ensure preparedness.

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is looking ahead to ensure the safety of its residents during the upcoming hurricane season.

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SUMMARY: Chief Derek McCoy, with 26 years of service in the fire department, has announced his retirement from the Ocean Springs Fire Department. Starting his career in the Jackson County Fire District, McCoy became deputy chief in 1999 and was appointed as fire chief in Ocean Springs in 2019. In a statement, McCoy expressed his enjoyment of his time as Chief and his pride in his accomplishments. He is set to retire at the end of the week.

Since graduating from the Fire Academy in 1998, McCoy has spent 26 years in the fire service.

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SUMMARY: A couple from Florida enjoys treasure hunting on Mississippi beaches using metal detectors. They have found valuable items like class rings, gold chains, and rings. They also enjoy the beach environment and the people. During a staged moment, they found a wedding ring that the husband pretended to have lost, leading to a cute proposal reenactment. The couple is considering moving to the area due to their positive experiences. Treasure hunting on the beach has become a fun hobby for them, and they appreciate the opportunity to potentially return lost items to their owners.

Monday morning, Bill Snyder ran into a Florida couple that not only enjoys South Mississippi, but also the hidden treasures they look for in our Coastal sands.

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