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Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum to host seminar to help create pollination garden for summer
SUMMARY: The Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum is hosting an event to provide tips on creating a heat-tolerant pollinator garden. Dr. Eddie Smith and Elizabeth Alexander explain the importance of planting native and pollinator-friendly plants that attract bees and butterflies. They emphasize the impact of pollinator plants on food crops and the environment. The event will include a presentation on water gardens as well. Attendees can purchase native plants from big box stores or local nurseries. The event includes a brunch and will take place on Saturday at the museum. Overall, the focus is on creating a beautiful and sustainable garden that thrives in the summer heat.
This weekend, the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum will provide tips to create a heat-tolerant pollinator garden.
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Three coastal cities awarded at least $500,000 for Main Street projects
SUMMARY: Governor Tate Reeves signed Senate Bill 2696, providing more funding for Downtown Development projects along the coast. Nineteen cities, including Bay St. Louis, Moss Point, and Pascagoula, were selected to receive grants up to $500,000. Additional funding from the cities and organizations brings the total amount to $625,000 for some projects. The grants will be used for facade improvements and streetscape enhancements to make downtown areas more accessible and visually appealing. The Mississippi Main Street program aims to promote economic growth in downtown districts, with a total budget of $7 million. Susanna North from Pascagoula highlights the importance of the funds for the flagship District revitalization project.
With one signature from Gov. Tate Reeves, more money is now on its way to the Coast to help multiple cities with downtown development.
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Cold Case: Hurricane Katrina victim identified nearly two decades later
SUMMARY: Hurricane Katrina had a devastating impact on the Gulf Coast, with many lives lost and families torn apart. One family finally received closure this week after DNA testing identified their missing loved one, Tonette Jackson, nearly two decades after she disappeared. Her husband had desperately searched for her after the storm, but her body was only recently positively identified. Through forensic investigations and genetic genealogy research, Tonette's name was added to the list of victims on the Katrina Memorial. While her family still mourns her loss, they can now find comfort knowing she is at peace.
In August of 2005, Hurricane Katrina forever changed the lives of those on the Gulf Coast.
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Coast Coliseum buying nearby homes to expand parking
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Coast Coliseum is planning to expand parking, which will require the demolition of the Oakmont Place neighborhood. Residents are not happy about losing their homes, but the Coliseum sees it as a necessary development. The Pops Ferry Road Extension will also impact the neighborhood. The Coliseum is purchasing homes in the area to make room for more parking spaces, as the current 2900 spaces are not enough for the events held at the venue. The project is moving forward despite funding challenges, with the Coliseum applying for $4.5 million in Gulf Coast restoration funds to help offset costs.
Mississippi Coast Coliseum intends to purchase 17 homes to demolish and expand its property to the west.
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