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Agency issues warning but does not close Coast beaches

MBJ Staff — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:27:06 +0000

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 [...]

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BBB issues national warning concerning local parts dealer

Associated Press — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:52:08 +0000

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 [...]

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Scientists warn of unusual jellyfish swarm near barrier islands

Associated Press — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 13:22:21 +0000

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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