Controversy Erupts Over Spiked Statue Solution in Biloxi

The city of Biloxi, Mississippi, has placed spikes on top of the statue of astronaut Fred Haise on the Lighthouse Pier in an effort to deter birds from perching on it. The city claims that previous strategies to keep the birds away were unsuccessful, and the spikes are a necessary measure to preserve the statue. However, some residents are concerned about the appearance of the spikes and potential harm to the birds, suggesting that the city could have explored alternative solutions. The city maintains that the spikes are effective in keeping the birds away without causing harm.