Local businessman Jerry Lee passes away at 88
Long-time grocery store operator Jerry Lee has died. The 88-year-old died at his home on Monday, surrounded by family. Lee was born in Foxworth, Mississippi and was a…
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Mississippi Senate advances 1 tax cut plan, another awaits
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Mississippi Senate voted 40-11 Wednesday to pass a bill that would cut hundreds of millions of dollars in state revenue by phasing out part of the income tax and reducing…
Mississippi lawmakers want to make change to wind pool money
State lawmakers are looking to make a change to Mississippi’s wind pool fund which has largely benefited restoration on the Gulf Coast since Hurricane Katrina. The…
Mississippi Senate panel: Reduce income tax, don’t erase it
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Senate is expected to vote Wednesday on a bill that would reduce the state income tax. It is one of two dueling proposals to change the tax structure in one of the poorest states in the…
Krewe of Neptune floats dock at the Coast Coliseum
Floats from Louisiana arrived at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum where they’ll wait until it is time to roll again during this weekend’s Krewe of Neptune Parade. Rolling in…
Explosion at huge Louisiana refinery; 6 minor injuries
GARYVILLE, La. (AP) — A huge Louisiana refinery was rocked by an explosion and fire Monday. Marathon Petroleum Corp. said six workers suffered minor injuries. Officials later gave the all-clear sign, but…
MS Heroes honors local healthcare hero Emily Gonzalez
In a surprise celebration, Mississippi Heroes honored Emily Gonzalez, who’s worked in the ER at Memorial Hospital for 14 years. Emily Gonzalez walked into an unexpected surprise. She…
Memorial Hospital holds inaugural Black Health and Wellness Celebration
Memorial Hospital celebrated Black History Month by sharing stories of the significant contributions made by those dedicated to health and wellness in the community. Community leaders and…
Remembering Community Leader Carmelita J. Scott
Community leader Carmelita J. Scott passed suddenly on Thursday and many Coast leaders are expressing their love and condolences. Carmelita Scott served on the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce Board for…
Governor Reeves issues executive orders to support military communities
Governor Tate Reeves announced today the signing of two executive orders in support of military communities and families. In 2020, Mississippi was home to more than 7,000…
New historical marker for Biloxi Beach Wade-Ins installed
It was a ceremonious rekindling of American history, the marker signifying the Biloxi Wade-In protests has been replaced after it was knocked down by storms. The Biloxi Wade-Ins…
Victim identified in fatal shooting in Pascagoula on Saturday
We have an update on a deadly shooting in Pascagoula. The victim has been identified as 27-year-old Jessie Johnson of Moss Point. According to the coroner, he…
French Quarter Festival returns after two-year COVID hiatus
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — It’s been two years since the largest free festival and showcase of Louisiana music, food and culture has taken place in New Orleans’ French Quarter. But that changes in April, when the 2022 French Quarter Festival returns. The coronavirus…
Shannon Nobles named D’Iberville Chief of Police
The D’Iberville Police Department has a new top cop. Shannon Nobles will assume the role of chief in the D’Iberville Police Department. D’Iberville PD was established in 2008 and…
Community leader Carmelita Scott passes away
Carmelita J. Scott, a community leader, passed away suddenly on Thursday. Many took to social media to express their love and condolences. Scott served on the Biloxi Chamber…
Coast Guard suspends search for woman who jumped from Carnival Cruise ship
The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for a cruise ship passenger who jumped from her balcony into the sea and is missing…
Silver Slipper's Ferrucci promoted to COO, senior VP of parent company
John Ferrucci, who has served as general manager of Silver Slipper Casino Hotel in Hancock County since 2004, has been promoted to chief operating officer and senior vice president of the casino's parent company,…
Hancock County to open cold weather shelter tonight
A cold weather shelter will open in Hancock County tonight in anticipation of cold-weather conditions. Hancock County is opening its cold weather shelter in the Kiln tonight. Kiln – Hancock County Storm Prep Building, 6 pm to 8 am. 18335 Highway…
Mississippi legislators push 1st round of budget proposals
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi legislators are working on proposals to fund state government for the year that begins July 1. The Republican-controlled House and Senate on Thursday passed the first draft of budget bills for…
Blind pastry chef from Picayune to be awarded for his years of work
This weekend, a blind Picayune resident will be heading down to New Orleans to accept a pastry award for his work over the…
Companies show off electric powered school bus
Some manufacturers and dealers are getting ahead of the game in the auto industry, producing what some say is the future in commuting, but what about the schools? An…
Coast Guard searching for woman who jumped from Carnival Cruise liner in Gulf
A woman is missing in the Gulf after she leapt from the upper deck of a Carnival Valor cruise ship. 150 miles off…
Kiln man used neighbors' IDs to steal COVID benefits for gambling money
A Kiln man pleaded guilty to stealing identities to file for COVID related benefits and was sentenced to 30 months in prison. Trevon S. Evans, 25, will be sentenced in June on wire fraud charges and faces up to 20…
Mississippi health department: 2 more pediatric COVID deaths
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Health Department reported Thursday that two more children have died from COVID-19. The department said both of the people who died were between 11 and 17 years old. Both were eligible for vaccination against…