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Harrison County sees incumbent council members fall in party runoffs
SUMMARY: In Tuesday’s municipal runoff elections, incumbents in Biloxi and Gulfport were defeated, bringing new faces to city hall. In Biloxi’s Ward 3, Robert “Mike” Nail beat three-term incumbent Dixie Newman, winning 61.7% of the vote. In Gulfport’s Ward 1, Kendal Buckner defeated four-term incumbent Kenneth “Truck” Casey with 60.3% of the vote. Both Nail and Buckner face no opponents in the upcoming general election. In Pass Christian, Alderwoman Betty Sparkman suspended her campaign, though her name remains on the ballot. Other races in Moss Point, Pascagoula, Bay St. Louis, and Diamondhead also concluded with new winners.
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Rascal Flatts extends silver anniversary tour into 2026 with Biloxi stop included
SUMMARY: Award-winning country trio Rascal Flatts, consisting of Gary Levox, Jay DeMarcus, and Joe Don Rooney, returned after a five-year hiatus and announced an extension of their Life is a Highway Tour into 2026. The 21-concert tour will cover 16 states, featuring special guests Lauren Alaina and Chris Lane. They will perform in Biloxi, Mississippi, on February 19, with tickets on sale August 15. Originally disbanding after their 2020 tour, the pandemic cut plans short. In 2025, they released their tenth album, “Life Is A Highway: Refueled Duets,” revisiting hits with new collaborations. The band has 12 No. 1 country hits and multiple awards.
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Mississippi trooper injured in motorcycle wreck recovering but has ‘long road ahead’
SUMMARY: Mississippi state trooper Tavon Moore, injured in a motorcycle crash on August 2, remains alert but has lost movement in his lower body. Commissioner Sean Tindell said Moore, 28, is receiving specialized care and faces a long recovery. The accident occurred near Highway 67 and Highway 605 in Harrison County. Moore was initially treated at Gulfport Memorial Hospital before transfer to University Medical Center in New Orleans. His hometown of Wiggins and others have raised over $10,000 via GoFundMe to support his family. The Department of Public Safety will also accept donations through its Public Safety Foundation to assist with expenses.
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Pascagoula Public Library to reopen after $4.2M renovation
SUMMARY: After 14 months and $4.2 million in renovations, the Pascagoula Public Library will reopen on August 18, with a grand opening planned for October. Upgrades addressed issues in the 40-year-old building, including a new roof, elevator, HVAC system, skylight glass, remodeled restrooms, updated flooring, and ADA-compliant ramps. A new audiovisual lab with advanced recording equipment will provide free digital content creation. The expanded children’s section will feature a video gaming area and pirate-themed play space. Director Angela Stewart emphasized improved climate control vital for preserving rare historical materials. The library remains a community hub and safe space, highlighting continued investment in public libraries in Jackson County.
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