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Martin Bluff Road widening project set to resume under new agreement
SUMMARY: Crews in Gautier are performing maintenance on the draw-bridge road grating. A supplemental agreement set to be approved next week by the city council will allow the “Martin Bluff Road Widening Project” to resume. Contractors first requested to extend the timetable to complete the project by mid-October, citing unsuitable materials located on the site. Officials say that over the next three weeks, drivers can expect a daily one-lane closure on Martin Bluff Road from Collinsworth Boulevard to Homestead Boulevard. The project is expected to finalize within a reasonable timeframe.
In Gautier, a supplemental agreement is set to be approved next week by the city council to allow the Martin Bluff Road widening project to resume.
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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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17-year-old arrested in Gulfport double homicide
SUMMARY: The content discusses the benefits of incorporating mindfulness practices into everyday life. It emphasizes the importance of being present in the moment, focusing on one task at a time, and being aware of one's thoughts and emotions. Mindfulness has been found to reduce stress, improve concentration, and enhance overall well-being. It encourages individuals to cultivate a sense of gratitude, compassion, and self-awareness. The practice of mindfulness can be incorporated into daily activities such as eating, working, and exercising. Overall, mindfulness has been shown to have a positive impact on mental, emotional, and physical health.
Lawrence Corley IV, 17, was charged with two counts of capital murder after two people were killed in a suspected armed robbery in Gulfport.
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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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