GAUTIER, MS (WLOX)- Gautier leaders said they only have one shot at passing a two percent sales tax for hotels and restaurants, so they don't want to pull the trigger too soon. Originally, the tax vote was supposed to be on June 4th. Gautier city leaders now plan to use that ballot to test the waters instead.

The mayor looks at the city's parks and envisions what they could be if the funding was there. The city wants to build a baseball youth complex, football fields and more.

Mississippi is prone to severe thunderstorms and tornadoes, and the American Red Cross urges residents to take steps now to stay safer when severe weather threatens.
 
“After recent severe weather and tornadoes across several states, this is the time to stop what you’re doing and make sure you and your family are prepared," said Don Stephens, emergency services director. “Create a disaster preparedness plan now before our community is threatened by high winds, hail, lightning and excessive rainfall.”
 

JACKSON COUNTY, MS (WLOX)- Jackson County's Board of Supervisors on Monday appointed three representatives to the new tri-county tourism board: Rich Westfall, Carla Todd and Richard Chenoweth.

The 15 member regional tourism board was created under a bill recently signed by Governor Phil Bryant. It replaces the Harrison County Tourism Commission.

Both Jackson and Hancock counties will have three representatives on the board. Harrison County will have nine members.

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