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The November 20th issue is online now

Friday, November 27th, 2009

The November 20th issue is online now!
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PDFs of the entire newspaper (these are large files and may take a few minutes to download):
Pages 1-5 from Nov 20 issue
Pages 6-11 from the Nov 20 issue
Pages 12-19 from the Nov 20 issue
Pages 20-25 from the Nov 20 issue
Pages 26-32 from the Nov 20 issue
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The November 13th issue is online now

Friday, November 27th, 2009

The November 13th issue is online now!
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PDFs of the entire newspaper (these are large files and may take a few minutes to download):
Pages 1-5 from Nov 13 issue
Pages 6-11 from the Nov 13 issue
Pages 12-19 from the Nov 13 issue
Pages 20-25 from the Nov 13 issue
Pages 26-32 from the Nov 13 issue
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The November 6th issue is online

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

The November 6th issue is online now!
Front page image:

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PDFs of the entire newspaper (these are large files and may take a few minutes to download):
Pages 1-5 from Nov 6 issue
Pages 6-11 from the Nov 6 issue
Pages 12-19 from the Nov 6 issue
Pages 20-25 from the Nov 6 issue
Pages 26-32 from the Nov 6 issue
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Ida Update: Pass Christian Back To Normal

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Though we’re still under a tropical storm warning until noon today — and winds remain strong — Pass Christian seems to be getting back to normal. According to the fire chief, Clark Street is passable again, as is Market, which was flooded but reportedly has cleared.
Also, the harbor has re-opened. Harbormaster Willie Davis said the […]

Red Cross Shelter in Bay St Louis Also Open

Monday, November 9th, 2009

A revised press release from the American Red Cross:
AMERICAN RED CROSS GEARS UP FOR ARRIVAL OF TROPICAL STORM IDA
BILOXI (November 9, 2009) - The American Red Cross is preparing for the arrival of Tropical Storm Ida. The EOCs of Harrison, Jackson and Hancock Counties have requested that the following shelters be opened to house […]

Pass Christian Update: Clark Closed North of North Street

Monday, November 9th, 2009

The only road closed so far in Pass Christian is Clark Avenue, north of North Street.
High tide will be around 4 a.m. — expect the highest water levels at this time. Please stay safe!

Tropical Storm Warning Remains In Effect For Harrison County

Monday, November 9th, 2009

As of 4:04 p.m., the National Weather Service said a tropical storm wind warning and a tropical storm (winds up to 73 mph) remains in effect for Harrison and Hancock Counties.
“This is a potentially dangerous and rapidly developing situation,” the NWS said. “Err on the side of caution and complete preparations for tropical storm storm […]

National Weather Service: Ida Should Make Landfall Overnight

Monday, November 9th, 2009

The National Weather Service in New Orleans said this afternoon that Tropical Storm Ida has turned northward and should make landfall overnight near Mobile, Ala.
A tropical storm warning continues for Mississippi and southeast Louisiana coastal waters and for portions of inland southeast Louisiana and south Mississippi.  A flood watch is also in effect for these […]

Harbor Downgraded To Recommended Evacuation

Monday, November 9th, 2009

Most of the harbor has been downgraded to a “recommended” evacuation, instead of mandatory, because the water is getting rougher and officials are concerned about boats traveling in these rough seas. Also, the anticipated weather conditions seem to be less severe than was expected yesterday, officials said. Ida was downgraded to a tropical storm this […]

Timber Ridge: Water 3-4 Feet Above Normal Low Tide Levels

Monday, November 9th, 2009

A report from Timber Ridge: the water is up 3 to 4 feet above the normal low-tide level. The low tide is in about another hour, so the water will likely be at least 4 feet higher than normal by then. The water rose about a foot in the last hour.
Roads are still clear, however.