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Lost Towns of Hancock County

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www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2024-10-22 12:21:53

SUMMARY: In Hancock County, communities like Bay St. Louis and Diamond Head are familiar, but five towns were displaced decades ago for the Stennis Space Center and its buffer zone. Established in 1961, Stennis required clearing nearly 140,000 acres, leading to the relocation of Santa Rosa, Westonia, Napoleon, Gainesville, and Logtown, impacting around 700 families. While some residents moved willingly, others resisted, exemplified by an elderly woman who insisted on moving her house. Despite the loss, many descendants now work at Stennis. A memorial event, “From Roots to Rockets,” is scheduled for November 2, honoring these lost communities and their families.

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Frustrations heightening as potholes from I-10 roadwork lead to traffic jams, incidents

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November 21, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-11-21 08:45:19

SUMMARY: Road work on I-10 is causing significant disruptions for drivers, particularly around Diamond Head and Harrison County. Potholes and crumbling pavement have led to traffic jams and emergency repairs. One driver, Edna D, reported her car lifting off the ground after hitting a pothole, damaging her windshield. Mississippi Department of Transportation project manager Tanner Briyan explained that the potholes are caused by inadequate drainage pipes unable to support heavy trucks. Currently, repairs are underway, and shoulder lanes will be closed until the issues are resolved to ensure driver safety and smoother traffic flow.

Roadwork continues on I-10 in Harrison County, and it’s been a bumpy road thus far for drivers.

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11/21 Ryan's “Clear & Chilly” Thursday Morning Forecast

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November 21, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2024-11-21 08:27:28

SUMMARY: The tropical Outlook for South Mississippi appears quiet as the 2024 hurricane season winds down, following a tumultuous start and strong storms. Today, the water conditions have improved slightly, but small craft advisories remain until tonight. The weather will be sunny with highs around 66°F, while the rest of the week will have temperatures in the low 40s moving into the weekend, with cooler nights expected. Despite the sunny days, temperatures will be below average, not reaching the typical 68°F, and another front may bring more changes next week. Overall, pleasant weather, but cooler than usual.

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WXXV’s Dave Elliott sits down with Harrison County Supervisor Marlin Ladner to discuss development

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November 21, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2024-11-21 08:26:22

SUMMARY: Harrison County leaders are celebrating the reopening of the Minge Avenue overpass, a key component for future economic development in South Mississippi. Supervisor Marlon Ladner highlighted the successful collaboration among various agencies, noting the project’s completion ahead of schedule. The $18 million bridge expansion, primarily funded by a $15 million bond from Harrison County, enhances the area’s infrastructure to support the anticipated arrival of the Buc-ee’s travel center in 2025. Ladner emphasized that Buc-ee’s presence will substantially benefit not just West Harrison County, but the broader Gulf Coast region, attracting further business growth.

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