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Bay St. Louis man sentenced to nearly 5 years for role in fentanyl trafficking conspiracy
SUMMARY: A St. Louis man, Colby Sims, has been sentenced to nearly five years in jail for drug trafficking. According to the Hancock Sheriff's Office, Sims was involved in selling fentanyl-laced pills. The investigation revealed that a car would leave a hotel in Bay St. Louis, drive into Louisiana, and return to the hotel to sell the drugs. Sims has been officially charged with drug trafficking.
According to officials, Sims contributed funds to buy 1000 fentanyl-laced pills to bring back from Louisiana for sale in Mississippi.
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Driftwood Motel now open in Bay St. Louis after months of renovations
SUMMARY: The Driftwood Motel in Bay St. Louis, previously considered a nuisance, has been transformed into a charming vacation spot after extensive renovations led by Eugene Schmidt and his development group, SVN Urban Properties. New Orleans resident Sarah Taylor, enjoying the refurbished motel with her family, praises its family-friendly amenities like the pool and its proximity to the beach. Schmidt aimed to create an accessible summer destination featuring a swimming pool, pickleball, and cornhole, catering to a diverse group. The motel, once plagued by issues like drug overdoses, now offers a welcoming environment for families. SVN Urban Properties is also working on another historic hotel in New Orleans.
A Bay St. Louis motel that was once seen as a nuisance is now a newly renovated vacation spot.
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Family-friendly summer fun happening at TrainTastic
SUMMARY: Traintastic recently celebrated its first anniversary after transitioning from the Model Railroad Museum. Wendy Rippy highlighted several upcoming events and features. Visitors wearing patriotic colors on July 4th will receive $2 off admission, and weekday admission at 4 PM is only $5. The museum spans 50,000 square feet with multiple train layouts, Legos, an indoor play area, and an outdoor riding train. It also serves as a venue for events like birthday parties and weddings. Located in Gulfport, Mississippi, Traintastic is part of a growing cluster of family-friendly attractions, including Ship Island and the aviation museum.
This summer, there's a lot of family-friendly summer fun happening at TrainTastic in Gulfport!
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Happening July 4: City of Ocean Springs hosting Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks
SUMMARY: Ocean Springs is hosting a major Independence Day celebration on July 3rd at Fort Maury Park on Front Beach, starting at 6 PM. Raven Floyd, the city's public relations officer, highlights that the event will feature a music tribute by UNF Band, arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, and fireworks over the water at around 9 PM. The fireworks display is particularly iconic, offering reflections on the water with the Ocean Springs BXI bridge in the background. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and coolers. Parking is available along Front Beach, side streets, and the harbor.
A big Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks are set for later this week in Ocean Springs.
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