Biloxi approves Aqua Suites development
The Biloxi City Council has approved plans for the Biloxi Aqua Suites hotel near a residential area. The hotel will be located at 1252 Beach Boulevard and will feature 48 upscale…
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Lawsuit challenges Mississippi private schools grant program
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi is violating its own constitution by directing $10 million in pandemic relief money to private schools, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday by a parents’ group that supports public schools. The…
Firefighters battle 'suspicious' camper fire on West Wortham
Harrison County Fire Rescue responded Wednesday evening to a camper trailer off of West Wortham Road. The camper was vacant and firefighters say the fire is suspicious. The trailer was fully involved when the first units arrived. No injuries were…
Ocean Springs Police searching for missing woman
Ocean Springs Police are asking the public's help to find a woman who went missing last week. Police say Mary Lee Rodgers, 51, was last seen at Chateau Bayou Apartments on June 9 and did not show up for work…
Dreams of a CWS run come true for a pair of Coast players at Ole Miss
When Ole Miss punched its ticket to the College World Series for the first time since 2014, Pearl River Central alum Hayden Dunhurst was the one who started the dogpile. And…
Biloxi Police investigating two shooting incidents
Biloxi Police are investigating two shooting incidents that may be related. Capt. Milton Houseman said the first incident happened about 10:15 p.m. Monday in the 100 block of Rodenburg Avenue. Officers responded to a…
American Heart Association recognizes Memorial's stroke patient care
Memorial Health System has been recognized by the American Heart Association for its commitment to care for stroke patients. Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and the leading cause of disability in the U.S. A stroke happens when…
Biloxi Police searching for 15-year-old runaway
Biloxi Police are asking the public's help to find a 15-year-old runaway. Elijah Helm ran away from Biloxi High School on Tuesday. He was last seen wearing a light blue, short-sleeved shirt and light-colored jeans. Elijah is about 5-foot-9 and…
SUMMER CAMP NOW IN SESSION AT THE MS AQUARIUM
The first session of Mississippi aquarium's summer camp is underway. Day two of camp aqua is today! This morning-- the kids were walking along with the aquarium's freshwater exhibit-- the centerpiece of the campus--…
DMR accepting grant applications for pandemic response in seafood industry
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources will be accepting applications from seafood processors and processing vessels to recoup money spent in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The application process will run from July 1 to August 16 on the DMR…
Teen's Tahoe gets some love from Make-A-Wish, Coast businesses
Few things mean more to a 17-year-old than a sweet ride. Thanks to Make-A-Wish Mississippi and some Coast businesses, 17-year-old Austin Conner's ride got a little sweeter on Tuesday. Austin, who has…
16-year-old charged with shooting into a home
A 16-year-old was behind bars Tuesday night for allegedly shooting into a home. Kenny Arrington Jr., is charged with aggravated assault and shooting into a house. The incident happened Tuesday on Avondale Circle…
Long Beach given $4.3M to spruce up its 'front door' to the city
Long Beach will finally be able to spruce up the front yard of the city, after Congress approved more than $4 million for the city's gateway harbor project. Mayor George Bass and…
Mobile native to hit the Grand Magnolia stage in Pascagoula
Coming off of two consecutive sold-out performances by Coral Reefer Band member Mac McAnally in Pascagoula, organizers with Grand Magnolia Music have announced that their next show will feature yet another Jimmy Buffett protégé. Mobile native and Nashville resident Will…
Walkway, green space help revitalize Back Bay area of Biloxi
Residents on the south side of Biloxi's Back Bay have a new recreational area to enjoy. Officials cut the ribbon this morning on the new Biloxi Back Bay walkway along Bayview Avenue.…
William Carey awarded grant for teacher residency program
William Carey University is offering a unique opportunity for those of you interested in become a K-12 teacher. The university just received a nearly $2 million grant from the state Department of…
Separate shootings kill 2 people at Jackson gas stations
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Two people have been shot to death in separate incidents at gas stations in Mississippi’s capital city. Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba condemned the shootings and praised police for making arrests within 24 hours of each…
US Sen. Wicker of Mississippi again tests positive for COVID
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi has again tested positive for COVID-19, his office said Monday. His communications director, Phillip Waller, said Wicker took a required test and received a positive result. “He will be…
Petco Love to award $30,000 grant to HSSM
The Humane Society of South Mississippi is set to receive a $300,000 grant from national nonprofit Petco Love today during a celebration at the Biloxi Petco The grant is being awarded in support of their work for animals in South…
Families finding ways to take a summer break
New data shows inflation is up 8.6 percent since this time last year. And that data means taking a vacation could prove too costly for some families this summer. But despite the…
Chevron donates equipment to be turned into reefs
Chevron's Pascagoula refinery partnered with the Mississippi Gulf Fishing Banks to donate equipment that will be used as artificial reefs offshore. Five carbon steel structures from a recent refinery project…
Gautier's 'G.O.A.T.' raises the bar at Special Olympics
Gautier assistant football coach Conner Tingle raised the bar and won awards at this year's Special Olympics. Just last week, the heartbeat of Gautier went to compete in the Special Olympics in Florida…
UPDATE: Suspect in hit-and-run of 9-year-old in custody
Biloxi Police say a suspect who hit a 9-year-old boy who was trying to cross Highway 90 near Porter Avenue on Monday morning has been arrested. Brianna Chevalier, 27, of Biloxi, turned herself in to Biloxi Police on Monday afternoon.…
Picayune man wanted for attempted murder arrested in Waveland
A suspect wanted in Pearl River County in an attempted murder case was arrested Saturday in Waveland Amanti Briscoe, 23, was taken into custody after police acted on a tip from Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers posted to social media on…