by MBJ Staff Published: February 25,2013
Tags: advisory, bacteria, beach, health, illness, outdoors, pollution, public health, sand, sickness, state agency, tourism, tourist, vacation, visitor, warning, water, water quality
HANCOCK COUNTY — The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, issued water contact advisories for three beach sampling stations in Hancock County. These segments of beach are not closed; however, there may be an increased risk of illness associated with swimming in those areas. MDEQ is working closely with local [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: January 25,2013
Tags: alert, bureau, business practices, cheat, computer, Internet, online, retail, scam, warning
MERIDIAN — The Better Business Bureau has given a Meridian online auto parts dealer an “F” rating and warned consumers nationwide about the business. The BBB says in a news release that it has received 15 complaints in the past three months from consumers about CorvetteSouth. The company sells corvette parts and accessories online. The [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: June 18,2012
Tags: colleges, education, environment, higher education, jellyfish, outdoors, recreationr, research, researcher, scientist, sting, stinging, swim, swimmer, swimming, universities, vacation, vacationer, vacationing, warn, warning, wildlife
GULF OF MEXICO — Pelagia noctiluca, a relative of the common sea nettle, has been found in large numbers near the barrier islands in recent days. Commonly called the purple-striped jellyfish, the species is found in all warm and temperate oceans. While more common offshore, winds and circulation patterns may periodically move swarms of these [...] [...]
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