SUMMARY: Superior Optical Lab in Jackson County is set to invest $12.5 million to create nearly 200 jobs while enhancing its manufacturing capabilities. The company’s CEO emphasizes the importance of resilience against hurricanes, planning to install a generator to ensure continuous production of glasses for veterans, especially during power outages. With the facility currently producing around 2,000 glasses daily, they aim to double this output to 6,000 glasses. As a seven-year Navy veteran, the CEO is passionate about supporting fellow veterans, driving the company’s commitment to provide high-quality products and create job opportunities in the Gulf Coast region.

A local company in Jackson County is looking to create more jobs for South Mississippians.

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SUMMARY: Good evening, South Mississippi! The weather is calm and pleasant along the Gulf Coast, with conditions expected to remain stable throughout the week. Tonight will be clear, with gentle breezes, creating a fall-like atmosphere. While an upper-level system brings rain to the Midwest, it won’t affect our tranquil forecast here. Expect only a slight increase in moisture and temperatures later in the week. Currently, the area is dry, leading to normal river levels and no flood concerns. While some western regions may experience record highs, our temperatures are comfortably in the mid to upper 60s. Enjoy the beautiful weather!

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SUMMARY: A new pier is under construction along Highway 90 in Gulfport, aimed at transforming a 30-foot outfall into a public amenity. This project, initiated by the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, is located across from Centennial Plaza where Coffee Creek meets the Mississippi Sound. The pier and pavilion will provide beachgoers, including those with disabilities, enhanced access. Initially expected to be finished sooner, completion has been delayed until March 2025 due to parts shortages. The overall cost is approximately $2.6 million, funded by the Gesa fund from offshore oil and gas leases, with plans to upgrade additional beach outfalls in the future.

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources tells WLOX the project started as an effort to repair a 30-foot outfall that was caving in.

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