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June 19, 2026 BAY ST LOUIS, MS: The American Short Line Railroad Association (ASLRRA) has awarded Port Bienville Short Line Railroad the "Jake with Distinction" Safety Award. This latest honor marks a remarkable legacy of safety for the railroad, which has now received a Jake Safety Award in 22 of the last 25 years. The "Jake" Safety Awards are presented to the safest railroads that have surpassed the injury frequency rates of the Class II and Class III industry averages re

May 14, 2026 BAY ST LOUIS, MS – On April 27, 2026, Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission (HCPHC) hosted its annual Port Appreciation Luncheon at the McDonald Business Center, bringing together industrial tenants, community leaders, and stakeholders to celebrate the ongoing growth and historical foundation of Port Bienville Industrial Park. The event featured an update from Executive Director Blaine LaFontaine, who briefed tenants on the current trajectory of the Commissio

May 4, 2026 BAY ST. LOUIS, MS: Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission is pleased to announce $4 million in GOMESA funding for the complete reconstruction of Dock C at Port Bienville Industrial Park. Dock C serves as a critical asset for Port Bienville Industrial Park. This project is a major step forward in restoring the dock's structural integrity and operational capacity, ensuring continued support for local industries. “Dock C has reached the end of its original life expe

February 26, 2026 BAY ST LOUIS, MS – Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission (HCPHC) is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $1 million grant from the Strategic Multi-Modal Investments Fund (SMIF). These funds are dedicated to the renovation of Facility 2, formerly known as the Solvay property, a 22,000-square-foot industrial asset located on Webre Road within Port Bienville Industrial Park. This funding follows HCPHC’s purchase of the site in 2025, which had pre