Weekly building permit report

The Hancock Building Department issued three new permits during the week of Jan. 29-Feb. 2, all for residential projects. The permits were for a pole shed, fire damage repairs to a cottage and a storage shed.  Two permits totaled $9,600 in valuation and $170 in fees. The fire repair permit didn’t list a value or…

MDEQ issues advisory for Lakeshore beach

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality Beach Monitoring Program issued a water contact advisory Thursday for Station 1 – Lakeshore Beach from the Silver Slipper Casino east to Pointset Ave. When water samples show that levels are safe for human contact, the advisory will be lifted. The Beach Task Force has a standing recommendation that swimming…