SUMMARY: Velocity Clinical Research celebrated Global Clinical Trial Day in Gulfport, recognizing the life-saving impact of global clinical trials, which have saved over 1 million lives. Bobby Knockan, a participant, discussed the transformative effect of her cardiac-related clinical trial, emphasizing that such trials are crucial for health improvements. Velocity also contributed to major research on the RSV vaccine for pregnant women, now FDA-approved and preventing the disease in newborns. Pam Taylor and her team underscored the need for public participation in clinical trials to expedite access to essential medications. Clinical trials undergo four phases to ensure safety, effectiveness, and long-term benefits.

Velocity Clinical Research held a celebration in Gulfport on Monday to recognize Global Clinical Trial Day, commemorating the first-ever clinical trial.

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SUMMARY: The extension of Pops Ferry Road to connect with Highway 90 has received approval from state and federal agencies. This $27 million project, set to break ground by mid-August, aims to improve traffic flow by creating a more consistent and consolidated route. The extension will pass through the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center property, incorporating an underpass to maintain traffic and provide a new entrance for visitors. Additionally, Pops Ferry Road will become a state road, making it eligible for federal funds, which could be used to address issues with the existing drawbridge. Bids for the project open on June 12th.

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: Many shrimpers are heading west this weekend as inshore shrimp season opened on Thursday in Louisiana, although Mississippi waters remain closed. Min Trong, who sells shrimp from his van in Long Beach, is also preparing to open a seafood store. However, he notes that for the second consecutive year, shrimping conditions have been unfavorable, impacting prices. Factors like excessive freshwater and high winds are likely contributing to these poor conditions, pushing shrimp out. Trong anticipates shrimp season in Mississippi to open around mid-June but felt last year's season commenced too early, affecting prices negatively.

Minh Troung and other shrimpers say it'll be a few weeks before conditions are right for shrimping in the Mississippi Sound.

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