Conversations with Candidates: Democratic Senate Candidate Ty Pinkins
We are less than 24 hours from polls opening for primary elections here in Mississippi. Today, we’re catching up with the Democratic Candidate for United States Senate, Ty…
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I-10 E overnight closure at Menge Ave. RESCHEDULED to March 13
An overnight closure of all lanes of I-10 eastbound at Menge Ave. originally scheduled for Tuesday, March 12 has been rescheduled to Wednesday, March 13 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. due to a delay in materials delivery. The closure…
Two dead, deputy injured in domestic situation in Perkinston
Two people are dead and a deputy was injured Sunday afternoon in what MBI called a domestic situation in Perkinston. Stone County Coroner Wayne Flurry identified…
Two Lucedale men arrested in shooting death of man at Jackson County bar
Two Lucedale men have been charged in connection with the shooting death of another man at a Jackson County bar. 21-year-old Charles Mason IV and 22-year-old Jesse Holifield surrendered to Jackson County Sheriff's Office on Sunday. Mason is charged with…
Mississippi Power, MSU team up to fit eaglets with GPS trackers
Mississippi Power and Mississippi State University teamed up this morning on a very special project at the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge. A team…
Alpha Phi Alpha hosts Civic Engagement Forum
One local fraternity is challenging issues in the community by hosting a forum against drunk driving. The local chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated are tackling…
Biloxi State of the City: Updates on Shuckers' Stadium, Saenger, and more
People gathered at the Beau Rivage to hear Mayor Fofo Gilich showcase how the city is progressing. As Biloxi celebrates 325 years, citizens…
One injured in motorcycle accident in Biloxi
On Thursday, March 7, 2024 around 3:09 pm, Biloxi Police, Biloxi Fire, and Pafford Emergency Services responded to the area of Pass Road and Big Lake Road in reference to a vehicle crash involving a Toyota SUV and a motorcycle.…
State Board of Education approves three new early learning collaboratives to serve pre-K 4-year-olds
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) voted today to add three new early learning collaboratives to the current list of 37 to provide high-quality early childhood education pre-K programs to 4-year-old students. This ELC expansion is…
Person struck by train in Biloxi
On Wednesday, March 6th, 2024 around 8:51 pm, Biloxi Patrol Officers responded to a report of a person being struck by a train in the area of Beauvoir Road. Upon arrival, the victim was located and aid was rendered by…
Federal funding needed to work on upgrades for Long Beach Harbor
The mayor of Long Beach, who says he’s frustrated with federal agencies, will once again travel to Washington to fight for the completion of upgrades…
Mississippi lawmakers moving to crack down on machine gun conversion devices
BY MICHAEL GOLDBERG JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Legislation advancing in Mississippi — where lawmakers are typically loathe to introduce new gun restrictions — would ban most devices used to convert semi-automatic firearms…
Mississippi House votes to change school funding formula, but plan faces hurdles in the Senate
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi House voted Wednesday to set a new formula to calculate how much money the state will spend on public schools — a step toward abandoning a formula that has put generations…
Women's History Month: Women Firefighters share their story
It wasn't until the 1970s that women began to gain rights in workplaces. Many were met with pushback as they delved into male-dominated roles. According to the U.S. Fire…
Two injured in head-on collision on County Farm Road
According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, two people were injured in a head on collision on County Farm Road. The two victims were transported by…
Local nonprofits receive generous donation from Cadence Bank
This week, Cadence Bank made huge donations to two local nonprofits. “I mean, I was truly in shock because I was thinking immediately the opportunities that that opened…
Pearl River School District investigating reports of employee who 'may have engaged in inappropriate behavior'
In a Facebook post, the Pearl River County School District announced that they received a report on February 26, 2024 that a district employee may have engaged in inappropriate behavior. According to the post, district administration began an immediate investigation…
Man charged in 2022 Gulfport shooting
On March 6, 2024, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 31-year-old Jarvis Dante Daniels and charged him with one count of 1st Degree Murder and one count of Shooting into an Occupied Dwelling. On August 29, 2022, at approximately 7:21 p.m.,…
Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips ends Democratic primary challenge and endorses President Joe Biden
By WILL WEISSERT and STEVE KARNOWSKI Dean Phillips is ending his long-shot Democratic primary challenge of President Joe Biden after failing to win a primary contest. The Democratic congressman from Minnesota built his White House bid around calls for a…
Traffic Delays due to CSX Cargo Transport in Pascagoula
Due to congestion on the rail network, CSX officials have notified the City of Pascagoula of traffic delays to be expected between 2-2:30 PM and 3-3:30 PM today, March 6. The areas of potential impact are Frederick, Magnolia and Pascagoula…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Traffic delays due to CSX Cargo Transport in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. — March 6, 2024 – The City of Gulfport advises of traffic delays from 5 to 6 p.m. today due to a large CSX cargo transport operation, city officials announced Thursday. Delays will occur across the coast as…
Nikki Haley will suspend her campaign and leave Donald Trump as the last major Republican candidate
BY STEVE PEOPLES AND MEG KINNARD NEW YORK (AP) — Nikki Haley will suspend her presidential campaign Wednesday after being soundly defeated across the country on Super Tuesday, according to people familiar with her decision, leaving Donald Trump as the last remaining major candidate for the 2024…
School funding and ballot initiatives are among issues surviving in Mississippi Legislature
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS AND MICHAEL GOLDBERG JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi legislators are considering proposals to rewrite the funding formula for public schools. Senate Bill 2332 would revise the Mississippi Adequate Education Program, the formula that has been fully funded only twice…
Seabees reunite with family after six-month deployment
Seabees from the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 133 returned early this morning after months of deployment in Spain. "I'm just so excited. He has missed my whole entire pregnancy. I…