Fire around Biloxi Road and Wilson Road in Jackson County spread to 1,040 acres
The fire near Old Biloxi Road continues to spread in Jackson County. Around 9:40 this morning, fire crews responded to a very…
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Groundbreaking for pedestrian bridge project in Gulfport
Gulfport officials and architects broke ground on a major infrastructure project that will take place over Highway 90 connecting Jones Park to the Mississippi Aquarium. What started off as…
Several in custody after shots fired report near Leap of Faith Private School in Pascagoula
On March 21st, 2022 at 11:50 a.m., dispatchers received a call of a disturbance in the area of Martin Road in…
Teen arrested after two people shot in Biloxi
Biloxi police arrested a teenager from Soso, Mississippi yesterday in connection with a shooting outside of a Howard Avenue restaurant. Evidence gathered on scene identified 19-year-old Richard F.…
Authorities on scene of major woods fire in Jackson County
The Jackson County Office of Emergency Services and the Jackson County Fire Department are on the scene of a major woods fire around the area of Biloxi Road and Wilson Road. Motorists…
Dogs seized in Pass Christian available for adoption
Now to an update on the 69 dogs seized from a Pass Christian home one week ago. All 69 dogs were taken in by the Humane Society of…
Local business owner gives back to coastal CASA programs
The owner of a well-known local restaurant is giving back to the South Mississippi CASA chapters. Thomas Genin, owner of the Marina Cantina and Blind Tiger, presented matching donation checks…
Crossroads shopping center will be changing hands
The company that owns Crossroads Center in Gulfport announced this week that is selling the property to a third-party purchaser for $38.5 million in cash. Retail Value Inc. made the announcement this week.The sale is expected to be completed in…
Father of toddler found wandering in Pearl River County has been arrested
The father of a little girl found wandering alone in Pearl River County has been arrested. The father has been identified as Brian Davis…
Pedestrian dies after being hit by multiple vehicles in Pascagoula
A pedestrian was hit on Highway 90 in Pascagoula on Friday morning and died from her injuries. Pascagoula Police were called to the scene of a traffic accident about 6:20 a.m.in the westbound lane of Highway 90 and the 14th…
Humane Society offering dogs seized in Pass Christian for adoption
Some of the dogs that were seized last week at a house in Pass Christian are now available for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. The animals were legally surrendered this week to HSSM. The group said in…
Mississippi Senate OKs pay raise for teachers, House to vote
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi teachers would receive their largest pay raise in years, under a bill that the state Senate passed Thursday. The House…
Fort Bayou Bridge in Ocean Springs dedicated as Mark M. Seymour Sr. Memorial Bridge
Family, friends, and former colleagues of the late Mark M. Seymour Sr. gathered at Aunt Jenny’s Catfish Restaurant in Ocean Springs to…
Lawmakers nearing teacher pay raise proposal that offers ten percent jump
The long-awaited salary raise for Mississippi teachers may be on the horizon as lawmakers in the capitol are close to reaching a deal. The current…
Anthony Mackie buys land in New Orleans East for a studio
New Orleans native Anthony Mackie, an actor, producer and writer who played Marvel's Falcon and will take over the 'Captain America' role, is investing in his hometown. Media outlets in the city are reporting that Mackie bought 20 acres in…
Joint investigation nets arrest in 30-year-old murder case
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A Mississippi man has been arrested for a 1992 murder of a North Carolina woman after an investigation by state and local law enforcement agencies, officials said. The N.C. State Bureau of Investigation said in a…
Man jump ropes across America to raise awareness for suicide prevention
After the death of his son, Daryl Rosenberger decided to jump rope across the country to raise awareness for the current suicide epidemic. Today, Rosenberger…
Military officials gather for annual Military One Coast meeting
Military One Coast held their annual meeting at the Knight Nonprofit Center. The Military One Coast meeting gathers commanders from multiple military bases. It’s an opportunity for…
Pass Christian duo charged with 70 counts of animal cruelty make initial court appearance
Richard and Ethel Ross made their initial court hearing today in Pass Christian regarding their animal cruelty charges. The couple was arrested…
Mississippi Senate unanimously passes resolution to sever ties with Russia
As the war in Ukraine escalates, the Mississippi Senate is calling for the state to cut ties to Russia. Today, the Senate unanimously passed Senate Concurrent…
Moss Point officer fired after allegedly stealing from a suspect
The Moss Point officer placed on administrative leave after allegedly stealing from a suspect has been fired. The termination came after the mayor and board of alderman met in executive session last…
Mississippi pushes toward deal to increase teacher salaries
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi lawmakers on Wednesday discussed the latest proposal to boost some of the lowest teacher salaries in the nation, and negotiators said they hope to reach a final deal soon. Senators offered an average increase of…
Biloxi Police respond to truck fire on interstate
Biloxi Police responded to a tractor-trailer fire on Interstate 10 westbound between Lorraine Road and Cedar Lake Road. MDOT Traffic alert advises motorists at 9:37 a.m. to expect delays for about a…
DMR conducting prescribed burn on Deer Island today
Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources plan to conduct a prescribed burn on the DIMR-1 portion of the Deer Island Preserve on March 16, 2022. Depending on weather conditions, the burn will begin between 10 a.m. and noon…