World War II vet laid to rest on the Coast
An Army private who died in World War II was finally laid to rest on the Coast on Saturday after 80 years. Private Andrew J. Ladner was killed in…
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Scott Hamilton to cycle 444 miles in cancer fundraiser
By BARRY WILNER Scott Hamilton is back in action. No, the figure skating icon won’t be lacing up. He’ll be sitting atop a bike and cycling 444 miles Erase the Trace, a five-day ride along the Natchez Trace Parkway. The…
City of Ocean Springs auctioning surplus equipment
Today, the public got to preview Ocean Springs city property up for auction tomorrow. Ever wanted to buy a police-issue Crown Vic? The Ocean Springs Public Works Department is…
Local law enforcement prepares for traffic influx
Black Beach Spring Break Weekend has returned to South Mississippi with a major influx in visitors anticipated. Local law enforcement is offering safety and traffic tips to keep events…
Pass kindergarten students count on learning, fun at egg hunt
The kindergarten team at Pass Christian Elementary School turned an annual event into a lesson in sharing while the children had fun. Each year, the team organizes an Easter Egg Hunt. This year, parents and family members donated more than 1,200…
Arkansas man sentenced to 33 months for ammunition possession by a felon
An Arkansas man was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for being a convicted felon in possession of ammunition, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced today. Victor Cody Rosillo, 26, was traveling through Mississippi on October 6, 2020 when he…
Jackson County sheriff identifies murder-suicide victims, shooter
Four people are dead as a result of an apparent murder-suicide arising from a domestic incident that happened overnight in the Latimer community, Sheriff Mike Ezell said. Ezell identified the murder victims…
Students at St. Stanislaus are taking class outside and to the water with oyster farming, an elective offered at the high school.
Students at St. Stanislaus are taking class outside and to the water with oyster farming, an elective offered at the high school. The hope is they walk away with valuable knowledge…
Ex-Picayune cop gets 30 years for producing child pornography
A Picayune man was sentenced Wednesday to 30 years in federal prison for producing a video of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct, the FBI said in a press release. Court records show that Joshua Christopher Stockstill, 29,of Carriere,…
Jackson confirmed as first Black female high court justice
By MARY CLARE JALONICK and MARK SHERMAN WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate has confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, shattering a historic barrier by securing her place as the first Black female justice and giving President Joe Biden…
Suspect in Jackson County shooting turns himself in
A suspect in a shooting case at a Forts Lake home in Jackson County turned himself in to the Jackson County Sheriff's Office on Thursday morning. Sheriff Mike Ezell said the shooting happened about 7 p.m. Wednesday after two man…
Victim of fatal wreck in D'Iberville identified
An 81-year-old Alabama man died this morning in a crash on Interstate 10 near D'Iberville. Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to the scene about 8 a.m., responding to a call about a collision just east of the D'Iberville exit on I-10…
Mississippi man extradited in 30-year-old murder case
DOBSON, N.C. (AP) — A Mississippi man arrested for the murder of a woman whose body was found on an interstate 30 years ago has been extradited to North Carolina, authorities said Wednesday. The N.C. State Bureau of Investigation said…
Long Beach student wins Chick-Fil-A grant
A Chick-Fil-A employee was given a big surprise when he found out he had won something only he and a few others can say they received. A Long Beach student…
Black Beach Spring Break Weekend is back on the Gulf Coast
After having to cancel and postpone many Spring Break events due to COVID the past two years, Black Beach Spring Break Weekend is back in…
Surface Transportation Board holds Amtrak hearing
For the first time, the Surface Transportation Board is hearing the case for bringing Amtrak back to the Coast. The Mississippi Coast hasn’t been connected to Mobile and New Orleans…
Bayside Park mourns beloved teen: "An innocent soul"
The Bayside Park community in Hancock County mourns the loss of a young girl who died in an accidental shooting Tuesday night. On social media, family members describe…
Gautier begins eminent domain proceedings against Belk agreement
The Gautier City Council passed a resolution Tuesday night authorizing its attorneys to file condemnation proceedings against Belk Stores of Mississippi in order to acquire the development rights to the property for the city. The council recognized that the property…
Federal board ponders future of Gulf Coast passenger trains
By JAY REEVES A federal board began hearing testimony Monday on whether to let Amtrak resume passenger train service linking New Orleans and Alabama’s main port city over the objections of freight companies. The hearing, conducted virtually by the Surface…
Enviva is officially coming to Stone County
Enviva has a new home. The large sustainable wood company specializing in making wood pellets is coming to Stone County. The highly anticipated announcement came this morning during an…
Mississippi governor signs state’s largest income tax cut
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi residents will pay lower income taxes in coming years as the state enacts its largest-ever tax cut. Republican Gov. Tate Reeves on Tuesday signed a bill that will reduce the state income tax over four…
Gautier man charged in shooting of juvenile in Pascagoula
A Gautier man is behind bars, charged with shooting a juvenile during an altercation on Monday. Pascagoula Police Chief Matt Chapman said officers were sent to a call of shots fired about 7:30 p.m. in the 1300 block of Market…
Update: Equipment issues affect traffic lights in Ocean Springs
Traffic lights on Highway 90 in Ocean Springs were knocked out of service on Tuesday morning after weather knocked out some Mississippi Power equipment. Power was lost about 8 a.m. because of the weather. Mississippi Power said the outage was…
18-wheeler fire stalls traffic on I-10 near Diamondhead
Traffic on Interstate 10 near Exit 16 at Diamondhead is backed up while firefighters work on a fire that started in the tires of an 18-wheeler. Westbound motorists are down to one lane…