SUMMARY: Hundreds of millions of dollars are being invested in road and bridge improvements in South Mississippi. Key projects include a $155 million widening of I-10 from Diamond Head to Long Beach, with future expansions planned across the state. Transportation Commissioner Charles Busby highlights the need for additional widening on I-10, especially between Gautier and the Alabama line. However, bottlenecks like the Pascagoula River Bridge pose significant challenges. Conversations about bridge expansions with Louisiana are pending. Meanwhile, the Mississippi State Lottery is funding state-wide road and bridge maintenance, including repaving projects, through lottery revenues.

$155 million is the price tag for widening I-10 to six lanes from Diamondhead to Long Beach.

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SUMMARY: A fire alarm sounded in a mobile home in Harrison County off Highway 53, leading to one person being hospitalized. Multiple fire crews responded, extinguishing the blaze and tearing out the ceiling to ensure the fire was fully out. According to Chief Pat Sullivan, although the fire is still under investigation, it appears to have been accidental. The hospitalized resident is expected to recover.

One person was sent to the hospital following a mobile home fire off of Highway 53 in Harrison County on Saturday afternoon.

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SUMMARY: Kler Federal Park is hosting a variety of events beyond baseball, thanks to the Biloxi Shuckers' partnership with Ground Zero Blues Club. Upcoming events include the Grand Slam Jam concert in October featuring artists like Chapel Hart, Tim Dugger, and Tab Benoit. Celebrations for Independence Day will feature a large fireworks show. The park has undergone significant upgrades, including a Tiki Bar, Schooner Splash Zone, and improved concession stands. Additionally, the Shuckers introduced alternate identities like the Biloxi Beach Chickens and King Cakes for fun engagement. College baseball, including Mississippi State games, is also scheduled for the next season.

In partnership with Ground Zero Blues Club, the Biloxi Shuckers will be hosting the first-ever Grand Slam Jam music fest.

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