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Last update: 3 hours agoMississippi Policy Watch: At a post-legislative briefing in Biloxi, lawmakers highlighted Gulf Coast priorities after the 2026 session, including renewed Gulf Coast Restoration Fund support, mitigation for insurance help, and the Strengthen Mississippi Homes Act aimed at roof reinforcement grants for about 1,500 homeowners a year. Coastal Growth: Gautier Mayor Casey Vaughan pointed to momentum from Town Commons to Legacy Park and the new Songwriters Museum, plus more concerts at The Sound Amphitheater through flexible promoter partnerships. Industry Expansion: Azuria Water Solutions is expanding in Batesville with an $80M PVC pipe facility expected to create 50 jobs, with operations targeted for early 2027. Road & Weather: In Mississippi County, MoDOT plans lane reductions on I-57 for repairs late May into early June; meanwhile, First Alert-style storm threats are active in the region, with strong wind and hail the main concern. Today in History: May 18 marks the start of the Siege of Vicksburg and the 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption.
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