SUMMARY: In Ocean Springs, the mysterious water leak at Advanced Auto Parts has been explained. Initially thought to be caused by a ruptured natural spring, the city revealed it was actually due to an old water line from the building’s original design that was never capped. This line was separate from the current one, which is why water continued flowing even when the city shut it off. The store is not being demolished; rather, it will be gutted and have its floor redone. Meanwhile, Advanced Auto Parts plans to close over 700 stores, but it’s unclear if this location will be affected.

Many speculated that the mysterious water leak was from a ruptured natural spring, but the city now confirms it wasn’t.

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SUMMARY: Small Business Saturday, coming up after Black Friday, highlights local businesses, especially in downtown Biloxi, South Mississippi. Rachel and Lauren discuss how this event helps foster community growth, offering open houses, local art vendors, Christmas characters, and holiday specials. It’s an opportunity to shop small and support local businesses, with a raffle benefiting the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence. They emphasize the importance of keeping holiday shopping local to strengthen the economy. The area, including new businesses like Ground Zero and Dime Store Diva, is thriving, with easy parking and a walkable, vibrant downtown.

National Small Business Saturday is on November 30th.

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SUMMARY: South Mississippi shrimpers have faced significant challenges this year due to harmful cheap imports, prompting federal action to support the domestic shrimping industry. Ryan Bradley of Mississippi Commercial Fisheries discussed a recent determination by the International Trade Commission, which imposes tariffs on shrimp imports from four countries: Ecuador, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam. These countries are responsible for 90% of imported shrimp, and the tariffs are expected to raise prices and benefit local shrimpers. Bradley emphasized the strict regulations for wild-caught shrimp in Mississippi compared to the poorly regulated farming practices in these countries. Further insights on the 2024 shrimp season will be shared later.

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