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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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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SUMMARY: Susie Davis visits Cornerstone Boutique in Biloxi to explore resort wear for vacation packing. She and Rachel discuss airport outfits, essential travel accessories, and stylish options for light packing. Items highlighted include a versatile short sleeve dress, Hobo handbags, passport holders, and a denim blazer. They focus on mixing and matching capsule wardrobe pieces like breathable cotton pants, a kimono, and a chic bathing suit. Tips for light travel include using tissue paper between clothes and rolling them for space-saving. Rachel shares her travel essentials, including a crossbody bag, fan, and rollerball fragrance, offering practical advice for stress-free packing.

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