At its Oct. 16 meeting the Mississippi Public Service Commission approved a series of orders including a transmission project, telecommunications certificates and an Entergy special contract; it also tabled two items for further review.

A Harrison County blue ribbon committee described gaps in child-protection practice revealed by the death of an infant known as "Baby DJ," urged a narrow change to Mississippi law on newborn drug tests, and reported improvements in hospital–CPS coordination while pushing for broader statewide system reforms.

Oktibbeha County supervisors discussed options for allocating proceeds from the recent sale of the county hospital, addressed a City of Starkville letter claiming a municipal share if funds are spent from the general fund, and reviewed an Attorney General opinion that said hospital-sale proceeds are not ad valorem tax revenues subject to municipal‑

The Olive Branch board approved multiple final change orders and payments related to street preservation, overlays, striping, a pickleball facility, water/gas work and other public-works projects, closing several contracts and authorizing consultant and design work for upcoming gas-system upgrades.

The Olive Branch board approved multiple final change orders and payments related to street preservation, overlays, striping, a pickleball facility, water/gas work and other public-works projects, closing several contracts and authorizing consultant and design work for upcoming gas-system upgrades.

The Harrison County Board of Supervisors denied an appeal from Diamond Communications and Mississippi Power seeking a variance and conditional-use approval for a proposed 199.5-foot tower on a 2.71-acre substation parcel; opponents at the hearing included pilots and the private airstrip owner who said the tower lies directly under the landing and

The Board approved a range of routine and specific orders: MDEQ reimbursements for hazardous-waste events; ES&S ballot-scanner purchases; quotes for exterior painting; Metrix hardware for law enforcement; staffing and a $15,000 cemetery restoration allocation among other items. The board also denied an appeal of a tower permit and denied a tort-

The Rankin County board authorized up to $50,000 for consultants to prepare a Federal Railroad Administration grant application for the I‑20 connector loop grade separation and voted to withdraw a legislative request related to qualified resort status for unincorporated Rankin County. Both motions passed by voice vote; counts were not specified.

At its Oct. 7 meeting the Olive Branch board approved a package of change orders and professional contracts, authorized retaining a municipal adviser for upcoming tax-increment financing bonds, and voted to enter executive session for personnel matters.

Representatives of the Neptune crew and Trident Foundation asked the council for logistical support for Smoke on the Coast, a barbecue event tied to Cruisin' the Coast; organizers said proceeds will fund disaster-relief charities and volunteer services.

The council voted on a sequence of resolutions, appointments and conditional-use requests including a pavilion dedication, a beautification commission appointment, short-term rental approvals, land-use conditional use approvals, insurance acceptance and facility-rental waivers; one zoning map amendment was withdrawn at the applicant's request.

Representatives of the Crew of Neptune and the Trident Foundation asked council for in-kind support for Smoke on the Coast, a barbecue festival timed with Cruisin' the Coast. Organizers said proceeds will fund disaster relief and charitable work and requested city services and equipment support including barricades and lighting.

Mayor reported a successful FEMA appeal that raised the federal award for the Lighthouse Pier project, and said the city will submit revised mitigated pier plans for additional funding consideration.

Council members debated the city’s financial contribution to the Save Our Sound Coalition and agreed to hold a follow-up workshop to review obligations and shared funding with Harrison County and neighboring cities.

Biloxi's mayor told the council that appeals reduced the cost estimate for Lighthouse Pier repairs and that the city will submit a revised pier design for additional mitigation funds; MEMA support was noted for other Katrina infrastructure appeals.

Councilmembers heard extended remarks on the Save Our Sound Coalition’s advocacy, funding and recent litigation wins and agreed to hold a workshop immediately after the Oct. 21 council meeting to review Biloxi’s financial commitment and coalition activities.

Councilman Jerry Creel secured a workshop to review Biloxi’s contribution to the Save Our Sound Coalition after several council members pressed for reassessment of the city’s financial commitment amid budget concerns and a high-profile advocacy record by the coalition.

A commissioner told the Transportation Commission that, after reworking flawed spreadsheets, South Mississippi received roughly 152 additional lane miles of paving per year from 2013–2023 compared with North Mississippi, creating a 1,500‑mile cumulative difference that needs remedying; commissioners discussed a follow‑up work session.

At its Oct. meeting, the Mississippi Transportation Commission authorized numerous consultant work assignments, supplemental agreements, grant match awards and other administrative actions and recessed into an executive session to discuss workers' compensation settlements and an encroachment update.

After rescinding a prior vote because a property owner was not properly notified, the Tupelo Planning Committee unanimously reapproved rezoning RZ25‑O1 from mixed‑use commercial to low‑density residential and recommended a related 10‑lot preliminary plat with conditions including tree replacement, identification of green spaces, and construction‑e‑

Officials outline ERP benefits and respond to budget management inquiries during the meeting.

Board unanimously approves amended budget and various consent agenda items.

Residents voice concerns about property erosion and wetlands regulations in Gulfport meeting.

Board members highlight successful blood drive and seek community input for future initiatives.

Board reviews budget transparency complaints and progresses towards comprehensive plan finalization.