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Long Beach files for arbitration after FEMA funds denied for harbor

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-05-31 08:43:45

SUMMARY: Long Beach is entering arbitration with FEMA after FEMA denied their $10 million request to rebuild the harbor, claiming the damage occurred during Hurricane Nate in 2017, not Hurricane Zeta in 2020. Mayor George Bass disputes this. Long Beach initially requested $995 million, but FEMA has repeatedly denied the applications and appeals. Arbitration involves a panel of three federal judges making the final decision. The city hopes to recoup $1 million. Meanwhile, Gulfport and other coastal cities also await FEMA funds for rebuilding. Despite preparations, Long Beach underestimated Hurricane Zeta’s impact, emphasizing the need for better future preparedness.

In October 2020, Hurricane Zeta destroyed the harbor. Since then, the City of Long Beach has lobbied FEMA to pay for the rebuild.

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Sam's “Hot and Slightly Wetter” Thursday Morning Forecast

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www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2025-07-10 12:16:41

SUMMARY: Sam’s “Hot and Slightly Wetter” Thursday Morning Forecast reports a beautiful morning at Silver Slipper with clear skies and calm waters. Temperatures are in the mid-70s with mid-70s dew points making it sticky, and water temperatures near 86–88°F. Winds will be west to southwest at 5–10 mph, with seas around 1 to 2 feet. Plenty of sunshine will warm the area into the low 90s by afternoon, but a 60% chance of showers and storms is expected between 1 and 5 p.m., lingering into the evening. Rain chances stay elevated Friday, then drop slightly over the weekend. Humidity remains high.

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7/9 Sam’s “Hot, Humid and Slightly Rainy” Wednesday Morning Forecast

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www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2025-07-09 08:09:07

SUMMARY: Wednesday morning in Biloxi starts calm and mostly sunny with temperatures in the mid to upper 70s. The Mississippi Power Radar shows dry conditions over land, though a few showers remain over the Gulf moving east and expected to dissipate soon. Afternoon highs will reach around 92°F with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms developing along the seabreeze, possibly lingering into the evening until midnight. Overnight lows will stay warm and muggy in the mid-70s. Rainfall totals should be light, around a quarter to half an inch, with hot, humid weather continuing for the next few days.

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Special election set after two illegal votes in Pearl River County tax assessor race

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-07-08 08:46:08

SUMMARY: A special election has been scheduled for April in Pearl River County following the discovery of two illegal votes in the recent tax assessor and collector race. Governor Tate Reeves announced the election date after court documents revealed that illegal votes affected the runoff results between Sandy Cain Smith and Joe Lynn Houston. The runoff was originally decided by just three votes in Picayune’s south side precincts. Due to the narrow margin and the invalid ballots, voters in two precincts will return to the polls to ensure a fair and accurate outcome for the county tax assessor and collector position.

The special election for the Tax Collector/Assessor in Pearl River County will also be held on November 4, 2025.

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