Local shelters, animals benefit from #BettyWhiteChallenge
The Humane Society of South Mississippi has collected more than $10,000 in donations in two days -- thanks to the Betty White Challenge The effort stemmed from a viral…
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Man charged with murder after father found dead in Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs, MS - A man has been charged in the death of his father. Sheriff Mike Ezell said they found 77-year old Thomas Donald Baxter dead inside a home in the Gulf Park Estates Community on South 8th Street…
New Beau Rivage president bringing fresh looks to casino resort
Beau Rivage Casino & Resort recently announced that a familiar face -- Brandon Dardeau -- is taking over as president of the resort. And with Dardeau's arrival comes some exciting changes as well.…
Coastal Charm offers food, fun and festivities for a cause
The 2nd annual Coastal Charm fundraiser benefiting Holy Trinity Catholic School in Bay St. Louis is set for January 29. The event will be held from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Our Lady…
U.S. Army offering big bucks as signing bonuses for recruits
The U.S. Army is offering its largest signing bonus to date with up to $50,000 available for qualified recruits who enlist for six years of active-duty service. Staff Sgt. Jeremy Ruland, a Gulfport recruiter,…
Man charged with murder after dropping woman off at hospital
A man who dropped off a woman at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport and later died has been charged with murder in her death. Long Beach Police Chief Billy Seal said Robert Oshinski, 37, was arrested January 9. He was booked…
Coroner says homicide ruled out in Corri Howard's death
An autopsy completed today rules out homicide in Corri Howard's death. The 36-year-old was found January 13 in a marsh behind a home on Howze Street in Moss Point. Howard had been last seen on January 8 when police tried…
Building permit issued for new grocery store in Ocean Springs
Four years after announcing that an Aldi grocery store would be making its home in Ocean Springs, is a step closer to starting construction. A building permit for a $4 million in construction was issued for the grocery chain, which…
Family of mother missing since 2019 pleads for answers
The family of Tessie Temores is speaking out more than two years after she disappeared from South Mississippi. More than 700 days have passed since the family…
Balloon release in Moss Point honoring Corri Howard
Family, friends, and community leaders gathered in Moss Point to honor the life and legacy of 36-year-old Corri Howard. Today at noon, black and blue balloons were released…
Community cleanup to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
A group of volunteers spent their morning cleaning up parts of Gulfport as a day of service honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Volunteer Christene Brice said,…
Family and puppies escape house fire in Harrison County
A family of five and eight puppies escaped a house fire on Pete Hickman this morning. Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan says the call came in…
Gators fouled by diesel spill get a scrubbing, teeth cleaned
By JANET McCONNAUGHEY and MATTHEW BROWN NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Wildlife rehabilitators are decontaminating dozens of alligators, brushing their pointy teeth and scrubbing their scaly hides in the weeks after a pipeline rupture dumped 300,000 gallons (1.1 million liters) of diesel fuel…
Two escape injury from overnight house fire in Harrison County
Two Harrison County residents escaped an early morning fire that started while they were asleep. Harrison County Fire Rescue, Long Beach Fire Dept. CRTC and Harrison County Sheriff’s…
Gulfport Yacht Club offering sailing lessons to blind students
Not every sailor needs a lighthouse to reach the shore. A new program at the Gulfport Yacht Club is teaching people without sight how to navigate…
Lucedale family seeking justice in Cameron Perryman case
Cameron Perryman’s body was found in January of 2021 in Greene County at the Desoto National Forest Roadside Park. A year later, the Perryman family is still pushing…
Mississippi hospitals at risk of losing more frontline workers after vaccine mandate ruling
This week’s Supreme Court ruling means Mississippi hospitals will have to start enforcing vaccine mandates, which in turn could result in a loss of frontline workers. The ruling upheld President Biden’s vaccine mandate for all federally funded healthcare facilities, those…
MSDH reports 9,300 new COVID-19 cases and 19 deaths statewide
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 9,300 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 19 deaths. Fifteen of these deaths occurred between January 2 and January 13. An additional four deaths occurred between December 27 and December 30, 2021, identified from…
Medical marijuana bill headed for debate
A bill to create a medical marijuana program is headed for debate in the Mississippi Senate soon. Senate Bill 2095 passed the Senate Public Health Committee yesterday. The bill would…
Body of missing person found in marsh on Magnolia Street in Moss Point
A missing person was found dead in Moss Point this morning. Tears of pain, confusion, and frustration were shed in the Moss Point…
Know the dangers of online predators
A suspected child predator is behind bars after a Youtuber reported him to Gulfport police. Thirty-three-year-old Justin Cripps was arrested January 12 for sex crimes against a child – after…
Several projects currently under construction in the City of Pascagoula
Pascagoula is currently under construction, making major upgrades to the city. The City of Pascagoula has been working tirelessly to expand their city into something brand…
Mississippi Highway Patrol implementing 10-34 Project for wellness and resiliency
The Mississippi Highway Patrol is introducing a new program focusing on the health and wellness of their officers. Law enforcement agencies across the country are investing…
MSDH reports 8,356 new COVID-19 cases and 17 deaths statewide
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 8,356 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 17 deaths. These deaths occurred between January 7 and January 12. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases is now 625,328, with 10,606 deaths.