SUMMARY: The Pops Ferry Road Extension project has received the green light to connect to Highway 90. After overcoming setbacks, the project, approved by state and federal agencies, is set to begin groundbreaking by mid-August. The $27 million project will pass through the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center, incorporating an underpass to ensure safe visitor access. The project, part of a strategy to enhance traffic flow, will designate Pops Ferry Road as a state road, making it eligible for federal funds. This could potentially aid in replacing the problematic drawbridge, linking Pops Ferry to two federal highways and opening opportunities for federal assistance.

Biloxi's push to connect Popp's Ferry Road to Highway 90 is getting the green light to move forward.

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SUMMARY: Pass Christian's annual Blessing of the Fleet, a tradition spanning decades, returns this weekend at the Pass Harbor. This event marks the start of the new shrimp season, with both recreational and commercial vessels receiving blessings. Beyond blessing the fishermen, the ceremony aims to protect the entire community from storms and bad weather. The 46th annual event is rich in Catholic culture, featuring pageantry and tradition, underscoring the community's connection to the coast and their shared heritage.

A tradition dating back decades bringing rich Catholic culture alive returned to the Coast on Saturday.

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SUMMARY: Bay St. Louis Police Chief Toby Schwarz attended National Police Week in Washington D.C. to honor fallen officers. He visited the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, where he paid respects to colleagues Steven Michael Robin and Brandon Esorf, who died in the line of duty in 2022. The event serves as a gathering for law enforcement to remember and reflect, emphasizing that departments nationwide share in the collective loss of fallen officers. Over 23,000 names are listed on the memorial wall, representing national solidarity and support for law enforcement. Chief Schwarz encouraged all officers to participate in this significant occasion at least once.

Bay St. Louis Police Chief Toby Schwartz attended services in Washington D.C. to honor fallen officers.

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