Monday, December 30, 2019

News Clippings December 30, 2019

State

Christmas Cardboard Recycling Program another hit in Harrison County

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - The Christmas Cardboard Recycling Program kicked off Saturday, collecting all the extra cardboard to help people clean up after the holidays.
This year, recycling all the extra boxes from gifts this holiday season is even easier. Kevin Felsher is part of the Harrison County Beautification Commission and is helping keep the county clean.


Tornadoes, power outages reported as storms sweep across Mississippi

In the aftermath of storms that swept across Mississippi Sunday, the National Weather Service was deploying teams Monday to assess damage from what could be tornadoes or straight-line winds.

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Seafood businesses hope for better year after disastrous 2019

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - 2019 was a long and tiring year for businesses that depend on the bounty of the Gulf of Mexico to make a living, but many are hopeful for a brighter 2020.
Beatrice McClure is the store manager of Biloxi Boardwalk Marina and is looking to put this year behind her.


State Government

MISSISSIPPI SECRETARY OF STATE TO VISIT COAST TODAY ON BONNET CARRE SPILLWAY

Current Secretary of State, and incoming Lieutenant Governor, Delbert Hosemann is scheduled to be in South Mississippi later today.
A press conference has been scheduled for 2:00 p.m. today where Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann is scheduled to announce actions being taken by the state, related to the Mississippi Sound.