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Mayor Phil Torjusen announced today that the city of Gautier has been awarded $2.5 million in federal funding assistance by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to improve water quality and environmental infrastructure.

Mississippi State again is being recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for excellent integration of community engagement with university teaching and learning strategies. The Carnegie Foundation announced Jan. 31 that MSU is receiving the 2020 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, an endorsement which is valid until 2026.

A Mississippi State researcher is co-leading a new network of more than 100 wildlife scientists and land managers from across the U.S. to monitor and aid birds along the Gulf of Mexico.

Projects include revitalizing downtown Biloxi, a new bridge, hotels and restaurants and completing a northern connector from U.S 90 to I-10 and Highway 67. 

We have talked before about Smokehouse Bayou, and the stunningly good brisket they make and sell at Fayard’s Deli (hidden away in the Marathon gas station on Washington Street, OS), but there is a lot more to this growing business than just brisket. The business started making beef jerky and only later started selling the smoked sausage, wings, chicken and the brisket, that so many people are raving about today. But the story of how the jerky business got started is a pretty interesting one. 

Register now to participate in the seventh annual Rock the Cause 5K on Saturday, April 4, before the price goes up on March 24. The event is a fundraiser for Adrienne’s House in Pascagoula, supporting victims of domestic violence in the Jackson County area.

Last year, Jackson County saw the creation of 2,000 jobs and more than $225 million in capital investments, which made 2019 a banner year for the county.

It’s been 15 years, but economic data shows the Miss. Gulf Coast is still struggling to fully recover from three major events—Hurricane Katrina, the Great Recession, and the BP oil spill.

Last week an article hit social media that had many residents of Pascagoula, and the coast as a whole scratching their head.

As technological advancements continue, tech-related fields continue to be the fastest-growing going into 2020.

Don’t miss out on the premiere of season 4 of HGTV’s “Home Town” based in Laurel.

The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) has announced that Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a finalist for the Association’s 2020 Awards of Excellence.

Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) announced today that Teckie Hinkebein has joined its corporate communications team as a manager of media relations.

Mac McAnally, the 10 time Country Music Association Musician of the Year, is returning to his roots. Well, sort of.

Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) announced today that Jason Brown has been promoted to vice president and chief information officer (CIO) for Ingalls Shipbuilding.

Come celebrate Downtown Countdown 2020 in style in Downtown Laurel.