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Huntington Ingalls Wins $5 Billion Navy Destroyer Contract
Huntington Ingalls Industries wins a multiyear Navy contract to build six guided missile destroyers at its Pascagoula shipyard, extending production into the next decade.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Read StoryBiloxi Gaming Commission Approves $700M Casino Resort After 19-Year Wait
The Mississippi Gaming Commission approved a $700 million casino resort in Biloxi on Thursday, ending a 19-year regulatory battle for developer Danny Conwill. Construction can begin once Conwill proves he has the financing in place.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Gulfport Port Sets Record Cargo Volume in 2026
The Mississippi State Port at Gulfport set a cargo record in 2026, capitalizing on strong exports while West Coast ports declined.
Thursday, May 14, 2026