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Buccaneer State Park campground closed after marsh fire
SUMMARY: Buccaneer State Park in Waveland, Mississippi, remains closed after a marsh fire started on Monday, leading to an evacuation of the campground. Park ranger Sue Rayburn explains that the fire began in a muddy, marshy area on the park’s edge, causing significant smoke and necessitating the evacuation. Mississippi State Parks officials confirm that a gazebo on the nature trail was destroyed, but no other structures were damaged. The park is expected to reopen later in the week. Fire chief Tommy Carver Jr states that the cause of the fire is under investigation, and the forestry commission is taking measures to contain the fire.

Buccaneer State Park campground remained closed after a Monday afternoon brush fire raged in Mud Bayou near the nature trail.
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Long Beach takes next step toward long-awaited harbor repairs
SUMMARY: Long Beach city leaders are progressing towards repairing the storm-damaged harbor, following Hurricane Zeta’s destruction of piers and docks in October 2020. In a recent meeting, aldermen voted to solicit bids for inner harbor repairs. Although FEMA awarded the city $2.58 million, rising costs due to inflation may exceed this amount. FEMA will reimburse the actual repair costs, prompting the city to finalize expenditure estimates. Harbor improvement efforts will continue under the current administration until June 30, with additional work underway on the inner bulkhead wall funded by Tidelands Gulf Restoration and Gilsa funds.

In a special-called meeting Thursday night, aldermen voted to open bids to repair and improve the inner harbor. For more Local …
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'Celebrate Our Differences' event happening April 25
SUMMARY: The ‘Celebrate Our Differences’ event is taking place today in Diabraville as part of National Autism Awareness Month. Hosted by Alott Friends Coffee Shop, this event showcases employees with special needs and their unique talents while providing valuable resources for parents. Attendees can enjoy delicious food from Salty Jack’s food truck and learn about the GF Coast Search and Rescue team’s trained dogs, which assist in locating nonverbal children with autism. The coffee shop, operating since September, emphasizes capabilities over disabilities, celebrating individuals’ strengths. The event aims to raise awareness and foster community support for families.

The event is happening during National Autism Awareness Month.
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4/24 – Sam Parker’s “Mostly Dry and Hot” Thursday Night Forecast
SUMMARY: The weather for tonight will remain mostly dry and warm with partly cloudy skies and temperatures around 76°F in Gulfport, Biloxi, and Ocean Springs. A slight chance of rain increases tomorrow, particularly in northern areas. Expect patchy fog in the morning with temperatures in the lower 70s along the coast and upper 60s inland. For Friday, isolated pop-up showers are possible, with a 20% chance of rain for northern counties. The weekend will be warm and partly cloudy, with a high of 85°F on Sunday. A cold front later next week could bring more rain and lower humidity.

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