MISSISSIPPI (WVUE) - This information was provided by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality: The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring ...

On the Gulf Coast — where tourism drives the economy and many locals worship fresh seafood — the stakes of the issue are significant.

Biloxi East Central Beach added to list of beaches where elevated levels of possibly harmful bacteria were found.

Mississippi beaches report high levels of bacteria, seven water advisories in place ...

Soft sand, cool water … and high levels of bacteria? Mississippi’s beaches are popular spots for spring break visitors, and they’re a cash cow for local businesses. However, visitors might discover a ...

The bacteria keep turning up on beaches. Again on Thursday, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality said routine tests had discovered it in three new places: Pass Christian West Beach, ...

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The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality posts advisories that warn beachgoers against swimming in the Mississippi Sound when bacteria reaches unsafe levels. JOHN FITZHUGH ...

Athletes compete in Mississippi Senior Games Beach Volleyball Tournament in Long Beach ...

This Mississippi Gulf Coast boast 26 miles of white sand beaches. The portion of the shore that's accessible in Biloxi is easily reached from some of the major casinos and sits close to many of the ...

Gulfport, Miss. — As Memorial Day weekend comes to a close, many people are still trying to enjoy time at the beach despite a warning from the state. In Mississippi, hundreds spent the holiday ...