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Reporter at Sun Herald, covering Biloxi, casinos, business, jobs, tourism.

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Huge crowd celebrates opening of first Cook Out on the Mississippi Coast Original

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By Tim Thorsen Verified, Scott Watkins Verified, Mary Perez Verified
| Sun Herald Verified
In case it wasn’t clear by the line of cars in the drive-through line that backed out onto U.S. 49, Cook Out is open in Gulfport. The fast-food franchise celebrated its long-awaited opening Tuesday and customers flocked to the scene. Crews began work in February to transform the former Moe’s Southwest Grill into a Cook Out, and construction recently wrapped up. The franchise has been one of the most sought after fast-food restaurants in South Mississippi.
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Waffle, wing and Asian restaurants in South MS written up by health department Original

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By Mary Perez Verified
| Sun Herald Verified
AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Kien Giang Vietnamese Restaurant was graded C for inadequate handwashing facilities. Waffle House received a C after its June 8 inspection and failed to post the grade. In June, 116 restaurants scored A, 35 scored B after on-site corrections, and 7 scored C.
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Want to celebrate America on the Mississippi Coast? Here’s a schedule of events

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By Mary Perez Verified
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AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. South Mississippi will celebrate America250 with flags, lights and fireworks across dates. Coast Coliseum added color-changing LED facade lights and upgraded lot lights and cameras. A calendar lists multiple America250 events beginning June 27 and into mid‑July. July 4is always fun in South Mississippi and this year all 50 states will be joining the America 250 celebration.
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Carrying newspapers hot off the press at my family's newspaper to the people waiting in line to buy them at the front of the office. I was 5.

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