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State leaders visit Bay St. Louis for ideas on how to ramp up tourism
SUMMARY: State leaders visited Bay St. Louis to explore tourism enhancement ideas during a legislative tour organized by Coastal Mississippi CEO Judy Young. Senator Albert Butler and Representative Oscar Denton attended, drawn by the area’s rich culture, including the historic 100 Men Hall. Butler, from Port Gibson, expressed a desire to replicate Bay St. Louis’s tourism success in his community, while Denton sought inspiration to bolster Vicksburg’s economy. Young emphasized the significant economic impact of tourism in Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson counties, which contribute 29.2% of the state’s tourism revenue, hoping leaders would apply these insights to their own areas.
Coastal Mississippi’s CEO gave state leaders a legislative tour to provide them with ideas on how to ramp up tourism.
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WXXVโs Everett Ganier Jr. is live at Mertโs Satsumas
SUMMARY: Merch Satsumas is a family-owned citrus farm in Gulfport, operated by Glenn and Valerie Merritt since 1999. The 5-acre grove features over 60 citrus trees. In a recent live report, Glenn discussed the dedication required to run the farm, emphasizing the need for energy and early mornings. The farm’s operating hours are Monday to Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday from 1 PM to 5 PM, until the fruit sells out. Valerie mentioned that while large orders require advance notice, most produce is available for immediate pickup at 14380 Duckworth Road. Visitors are encouraged to come and try the delicious fruit.
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10/23 Ryan's “Back to Normal” Wednesday Morning Forecast
SUMMARY: Today‘s weather forecast indicates a warm and sunny day, following some cloud cover overnight. Highs are expected to reach the low to mid-80s, making it several degrees above average for this time of year. Morning lows are around 57ยฐF, with clear skies predicted. Northeasterly winds will shift to southeasterly, resulting in a pleasant atmospheric change. Over the next few days, temperatures will continue to rise, with highs increasing to 85ยฐF tomorrow. There are currently no significant weather developments to track, and a cooling trend is anticipated early next week. Overall, it’s a lovely day ahead.
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Superior Optical Labs looking to create more coastal jobs through expansion
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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