Lawmakers nearing teacher pay raise proposal that offers ten percent jump
The long-awaited salary raise for Mississippi teachers may be on the horizon as lawmakers in the capitol are close to reaching a deal. The current…
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Anthony Mackie buys land in New Orleans East for a studio
New Orleans native Anthony Mackie, an actor, producer and writer who played Marvel's Falcon and will take over the 'Captain America' role, is investing in his hometown. Media outlets in the city are reporting that Mackie bought 20 acres in…
Joint investigation nets arrest in 30-year-old murder case
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A Mississippi man has been arrested for a 1992 murder of a North Carolina woman after an investigation by state and local law enforcement agencies, officials said. The N.C. State Bureau of Investigation said in a…
Man jump ropes across America to raise awareness for suicide prevention
After the death of his son, Daryl Rosenberger decided to jump rope across the country to raise awareness for the current suicide epidemic. Today, Rosenberger…
Military officials gather for annual Military One Coast meeting
Military One Coast held their annual meeting at the Knight Nonprofit Center. The Military One Coast meeting gathers commanders from multiple military bases. It’s an opportunity for…
Pass Christian duo charged with 70 counts of animal cruelty make initial court appearance
Richard and Ethel Ross made their initial court hearing today in Pass Christian regarding their animal cruelty charges. The couple was arrested…
Mississippi Senate unanimously passes resolution to sever ties with Russia
As the war in Ukraine escalates, the Mississippi Senate is calling for the state to cut ties to Russia. Today, the Senate unanimously passed Senate Concurrent…
Moss Point officer fired after allegedly stealing from a suspect
The Moss Point officer placed on administrative leave after allegedly stealing from a suspect has been fired. The termination came after the mayor and board of alderman met in executive session last…
Mississippi pushes toward deal to increase teacher salaries
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi lawmakers on Wednesday discussed the latest proposal to boost some of the lowest teacher salaries in the nation, and negotiators said they hope to reach a final deal soon. Senators offered an average increase of…
Biloxi Police respond to truck fire on interstate
Biloxi Police responded to a tractor-trailer fire on Interstate 10 westbound between Lorraine Road and Cedar Lake Road. MDOT Traffic alert advises motorists at 9:37 a.m. to expect delays for about a…
DMR conducting prescribed burn on Deer Island today
Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources plan to conduct a prescribed burn on the DIMR-1 portion of the Deer Island Preserve on March 16, 2022. Depending on weather conditions, the burn will begin between 10 a.m. and noon…
Zelenskyy tells US Congress, ‘We need you right now’
By LISA MASCARO WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cited Pearl Harbor and the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 on Wednesday as he appealed to the U.S. Congress to do more to help Ukraine’s fight against Russia. Livestreamed…
House speaker not budging on Medicaid extension for new moms
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi House Speaker Philip Gunn says he opposes efforts to revive a proposal that would let mothers keep Medicaid coverage for a year after giving birth. “My position on the postpartum thing…
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…
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…