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Latest on Harrison County Brush Fire

Harrison County Fire and Rescue along with U.S. Forest Services and Mississippi Forestry Commission continue to work against a several hundred acre brush fire along Carson Rd. in Harrison County. Officials received reports…

Pascagoula Police Officer Stephen Huckaby passes away

The Pascagoula Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. The department announced that Officer Stephen Huckaby unexpectedly passed away yesterday, October 15, 2024. According to the department, Officer Huckaby was at the training center when he…

HAPPENING NOW: Crews battling brush fire in Harrison County

Harrison County and Mississippi Forestry Commission fire crews are battling a brush fire in Northern Harrison County. A red flag burn warning remains in effect for South Mississippi this afternoon. According to Mississippi Forestry Commission, 70 acres have been burnt…

Long Beach mayor decides not to seek a third term

Long Beach Mayor George Bass told residents on Tuesday that he will not seek a third term in office. Bass said he made a spur-of-the-moment decision to make the announcement while speaking to constituents at the Breakfast With the Mayor…

MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Jackson

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Jackson Police Department that occurred on October 15, 2024. Officers with the Jackson Police Department responded to a call for service on Interstate 220 regarding a hit and…

Lucedale man to serve 40 years for child exploitation

A Lucedale man will serve 40 years in prison after being convicted of child exploitation. 70-year-old Jimmie Ray Fields was sentenced to more than 100 years on three counts of child exploitation. The case was investigated by the Mississippi Attorney…

Walgreens to close 1,200 US stores

By  TOM MURPHY Updated 7:40 AM CDT, October 15, 2024 Walgreens will close about 1,200 locations over the next three years as the drugstore chain seeks to turnaround a struggling U.S. business that contributed to a $3 billion quarterly loss. The company said…

New casino potentially coming to Biloxi along HWY 90

A new casino could potentially be making its home along Highway 90 in Biloxi, pending a site approval from the Mississippi Gaming Commission. On Thursday's meeting, the Mississippi Gaming Commission will address the…