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: 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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SUMMARY: Mayors across Mississippi gathered on the coast for the Mississippi Municipal League conference. Ocean Springs Mayor Kenny Holloway discussed the conference's highlights, including educational classes and legislative collaborations. Key issues included negotiating a manageable employer match increase for the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and potential impacts of eliminating the grocery tax. Holloway emphasized the importance of strong city-state relationships and the collaborative bond between mayors across the state. Locally, Ocean Springs is addressing projects like the controversial East Beach sidewalk, recent city annexation, and enhancing public safety services, including fire and police operations.

Mayors across the state are converging on the Coast this week for the Mississippi Municipal League.

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