SUMMARY: The Living Shorelines Workshop in Moss Point helps Mississippi waterfront landowners combat erosion and protect habitats using natural, sustainable methods. Living shorelines stabilize coastal property with native marsh grasses, natural slopes, rocks, or shells. Hosted at the Pascal River Autobond Center, these workshops are part of a series by Mississippi State University Coastal and Marine Extension, supported by the Mississippi Alabama Sea Grant Consortium and Mississippi Sound Estuary Program. Participants receive free shoreline assessments, customized design plans, and permitting assistance. With costs between $50 to $300 per linear foot, living shorelines offer an affordable, eco-friendly alternative to traditional bulkheads and seawalls.

As erosion carves away at Mississippi’s coastal properties and tidal surges creep farther inland, landowners are searching for alternatives to costly seawalls.

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SUMMARY: Behind the Business: The Beauty Hub in Wiggins is a new, black-owned salon founded by Car Jackson. After earning her cosmetology license at Blueiff College, Jackson spent three years preparing to open her salon, focused on comfort and style for her clients. The Beauty Hub offers diverse services including hair care, locks, full wig units, eyelash extensions, microblading, and eyebrow waxing. Jackson emphasizes the importance of personalized service and lighting for precision work. Supported by her significant other’s financial backing, she plans to expand beyond Wiggins, aiming to bring something unique and needed to her community and beyond.

The Beauty Hub is located in Wiggins.

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SUMMARY: South Mississippi is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 1:00 p.m., with storms currently affecting eastern Louisiana and parts of northern Mississippi. Strong winds, flash flooding, and possible hail or tornadoes are concerns, especially north of Interstate 10. Showers and thunderstorms are expected around lunchtime, with scattered showers continuing into the evening. A stationary front will bring more scattered storms Wednesday and Thursday, keeping rain chances high through the week. Temperatures are warm and muggy, with highs near 87 degrees today. A cool front will arrive Saturday, bringing clearer skies and lower humidity.

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