Medical Marijuana: what are the plans moving forward
Mississippi lawmakers sent a bill to Governor Tate Reeves on Wednesday that would establish a medical marijuana program for patients. With a 46-4 vote in the Senate and…
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New details on Robert Oshinski: case bound over to grand jury
Gruesome details were revealed in court Wednesday during a preliminary hearing for Robert Oshinski, charged with murder in the death of Ashley Barbara. Children of…
MSDH reports 6,535 new COVID-19 cases and 32 deaths
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 6,535 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 32 deaths. 31 of these deaths occurred between January 7 and January 26. An additional death occurred on November 12, 2021, identified from death certificate reports. Mississippi's…
Four teens charged in alleged drug deal gone bad in Gulfport
An 18-year-old is in custody, charged by Gulfport Police with leaving the scene of an accident causing death or injury in an incident on Wednesday afternoon near Hendry Road in Orange Grove. Tyson Caden…
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro visits Ingalls Shipbuilding for tour
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro joined Ingalls Shipbuilding today for a shipyard tour. Along with Del Toro was U.S. Senators Roger Wicker…
Mississippi Medical Marijuana Bill heads to governor’s desk
A medical marijuana bill is on the way to Governor Tate Reeves. The bill would create a medical marijuana program for people with serious medical conditions. The House…
Tenth pediatric COVID-19 death in Mississippi reported
The Mississippi State Department of Health confirmed the tenth pediatric COVID-19 death today. The department says none of the pediatric deaths were vaccinated. Since COVID was diagnosed in Mississippi…
Jackson County Board of Supervisors presented State of the County
Jackson County Board of Supervisors President Randy Bosarge presented the 2022 State of the County Address during the Pascagoula Rotary Club meeting at Grand Magnolia Ballroom…
Medical marijuana bill headed to Mississippi GOP governor
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi lawmakers are sending Gov. Tate Reeves a bill that would create a medical marijuana program for people with serious medical conditions. The House and Senate on Wednesday both passed the final version of the measure, Senate…
Gulfport police make fourth arrest in New Year's Eve shooting case
Gulfport Police announced another arrest in connection with the New Year's Eve shooting in Gaston Point that left four dead. Police said Breanna Necole Riley, 23, was arrested Tueday and charged with hindering the prosecution or apprehension of another…
Resurrection promotes from within, names head football coach
Resurrection Catholic School promoted from within Tuesday, naming Eric Denmark the head football coach for the 2022 season. Denmark, a 1981 Pascagoula High graduate who played college ball at Ole Miss, Denmark has served as an assistant coach for nine…
Four Harrison Central students accepted into prestigious universities
Getting into a prestigious university can be a challenge, but four students at Harrison Central High School have turned their dream into a reality. Justin Walgren said, “I’m going to the…
State of the State Address: Gov. Reeves reflects on past two years
In today’s State of the State Address, Governor Tate Reeves discussed the highlights of the past two years and gave his vision for the…
Mississippi close to final vote on medical marijuana bill
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi lawmakers are poised to take final votes Wednesday on creating a medical marijuana program for people with serious medical conditions, negotiators said Tuesday. If the bill becomes law, as expected, Mississippi would join the majority…
AP source: coach Sean Payton resigns from New Orleans Saints
By BRETT MARTEL NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton, whose 15-year tenure with the club included its only Super Bowl championship and also a one-season suspension…
An argument over work done on a vehicle led to Gulfport shooting
An argument over work done on a vehicle led to a shooting and two men dead in Gulfport on Monday. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer said Emael Sims, 40, and Ambrose "Mr. Charlie" Charles, 73, both of Gulfport, got into…
Mississippi working on plans for pandemic relief money
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi senators are taking the first steps toward spending some of the $1.8 billion the state is receiving from the federal government for pandemic relief. Senators passed bills Monday to put $104.6 million…
One dead after fire engulfs home in Harrison County
One person is dead and another is recovering from an early morning fire on Cronier Avenue in Harrison County. Cronier is west of Espy Avenue just north of Pineville Road. Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan said a neighbor reported…
Fatal shooting in Gulfport leaves two dead
Two people are dead following a deadly shooting in Gulfport today. An investigation is underway into a deadly shooting in Gulfport. Gulfport police responded to the scene near Rippy…
Governor Tate Reeves signs bill for congressional remap
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on Monday signed a bill that redraws the boundaries of the state’s four congressional districts to account for changes in population. The Republican governor said weeks ago that agrees with the plan…
Update on Omicron: Importance of getting tested and getting booster shots
As the omicron variant continues to spread rapidly, health professionals say getting the booster shot is more important than ever. Last Tuesday, Americans were able…
Jackson County discusses successes and future endeavors at State of the Economy Address
Jackson County held its third annual State of the Economy Address this morning. Attendees at the event discussed the movements made in both…
Winter Rod Run returns to the Mississippi Coast
The Southern Who Street Rod Association brought the Winter Rod Run back to the Magnolia State this weekend. It was brought back just in time for the show's…
Bay High goes to virtual learning after water pipe bursts on campus
Bay High students were forced to go virtual Monday after students and staff arrived at school to find a water main had burst. Deputy superintendent Monty Noblitt said the break caused water to pond between the gym and the science…