House, Senate pursue separate tracks on Mississippi tax cuts
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi House and Senate are pushing forward with separate tax cut proposals, and leaders will hold final negotiations later…
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New historical marker in Bay St. Louis honors legendary designer Nelson Carter Church
The Arts, Hancock County, in partnership with the City of Bay St. Louis, will hold a historical marker dedication ceremony for the late Nelson Carter Church and his Carter Church Designs. Nelson…
Press conference held to talk about income tax
Mississippi Speaker of the House Philip Gunn held a press conference in Jackson to talk about the House’s revised income tax elimination plan. He says there are no…
DMR and Department of Agriculture to manage $1.6M grant for seafood industry
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources and the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce will manage a $1,606,446 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to support the seafood industry through the Seafood Processors Pandemic Response and Safety Block…
Moss Point officer on leave after allegedly stealing from suspect
A Moss Point police officer has been accused of taking property belonging to a suspect for his personal use. Chief Brandon Ashley said in a press release posted on social media that the officer, who was not named, took property…
Mississippi could renew push to extend Medicaid for new moms
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi’s Republican-led Senate will try to revive a proposal to let mothers keep Medicaid coverage for a year after giving birth, Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann said Monday. The state allows two months…
Civil action filed against Diamondhead City Councilman Alan Moran involving minor
A civil lawsuit filed today in Hancock County, involving the family of a 17-year-old, names Diamondhead City Councilman Alan Moran and the businesses he manages,…
Hosemann calling for six-month suspension of state's gas tax
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann is calling for a six-month suspension of the state’s 18.4-cent gas tax to combat record-level inflation. Hosemann made the announcement Monday. “The No. 1 concern citizens are discussing around their kitchen tables is the increased cost…
Reeves signs critical race theory bill into law
Gov. Tate Reeves on Monday signed into law Senate Bill 2113 that bans the teaching of Critical Race Theory. A Mississippi Senate committee on Thursday advanced a bill that would ban schools from teaching critical race theory, even though the state…
Diamondhead man jailed on domestic assault charges
A Diamondhead man is in jail, charged with domestic aggravated assault over the weekend. On Friday, Bay St. Louis Police were called to a residence after receiving a call about a woman who was struck with a mallet while in…
Bay St. Louis woman charged with embezzlement
Bay St. Louis Police on Friday arrested a woman accused of embezzling money from the business where she worked. On Thursday, Bay Police received a complaint that an employee had taken more than $1,000…
Ocean Springs partners with company to verify auto insurance
Ocean Springs has partnered with a company to verify automobile insurance or pay fines if you do not. Ocean Springs Police Department posted a notice on social media on Sunday to advise residents that if they receive an insurance citation…
Animal rights activist calling for audit of animal rescue nonprofits
On Friday, Pass Christian police arrested 56-year-old Ethel and Richard Ross in connection with 70 counts of animal cruelty each – and their bonds were set at $3,500. The department had received an…
Gulfport man charged with aggravated assault after argument ends in gunfire
A man in Gulfport was injured Sunday after a shooting on East Railroad Street near Owen T Palmer Park. The target of the attack, who wished to remain anonymous, told News 25 she…
Two Pass Christian residents charged with seventy counts of cruelty to animals
On March 11, 2022 at 4:39, the Pass Christian Police Department arrested Mrs. Ethel Ross (56) at her residence in Pass Christian and transported her to the Harrison County Adult Detention Center. Mrs. Ross was charged with (70) seventy counts…
Cold Weather Shelters opening across the Coast
Cold weather shelters are opening this weekend to offer a warm place for those who need it. Friday, Hancock County will open its shelter in the storm prep building…
Jackson County investigating body found in burned vehicle
Jackson County Sheriff's deputies are investigating the death of a person found in a burned out vehicle. Deputies found the vehicle in a wooded area off Wire Road north of Vancleave on Thursday afternoon. The car had been burned and…
Last call: Alan Jackson to stop in at Coast Coliseum on his 2022 tour
Alan Jackson is having one for the road. The country music superstar known for such hits as "Chattahootchie" and "Livin' on Love" will play the Mississippi Coast Coliseum at 7 p.m. on June 24 as part of his Last Call…
Twenty-one Mississippi children gain forever homes in Jackson County
Families are all unique, but created out of love, and today more than ten families welcomed a new member or members into their forever home. The courtroom…
Former South Mississippi resident living in Ukraine
Several years ago, a missionary from South Mississippi followed a calling that took him to Ukraine. His dedication to ministry, serving others, and eventually parenthood gave him a reason…
Mississippi House makes opening bid on teacher pay deal
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi House leaders said Thursday that they have signed off on a plan to increase some of the lowest teacher salaries in the nation by an average of $4,850. But they acknowledged they had reached the…
Biloxi man sentenced to life in the beating, strangling death of girlfriend
A Biloxi man will spend his life in prison after a jury found him guilty of beating and strangling his girlfriend to death in 2019. Judge Christopher Schmidt sentenced Gary Wayne Wallace, 40, to life on Thursday. The jury deliberated…
Mississippi Department of Education announces online tutoring services at no cost
The Mississippi Department of Education announces new virtual tutoring services for students across the state. Thirteen school districts in South Mississippi are on the list…
Action movie ‘Hard Matter’ being filmed on the Coast
Today, a famous actor could be seen around Gulfport as his new film ‘Hard Matter’ is being shot all along the Gulf Coast. If any of our…