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…
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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.
MBI is leading investigation of body found in Moss Point
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is in Moss Point to lead an investigation into the death of a man whose body was found Thursday morning. Residents…
George County to go to virtual learning Friday due to COVID
George County School District has announced that the schools will be conducting virtual learning Friday. An announcement from Superintendent Wade Whitney Jr. said that because of an increase in the number of positive COVID tests in the community and schools,…
Biden making free masks, COVID tests available to all
President Biden says free masks and tests to deal with the current COVID surge are on the horizon for all Americans. Biden teased a plan to…
Medical marijuana proposal moves to Mississippi Senate
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A bill to create a medical marijuana program is headed for debate in the Mississippi Senate in coming days. Senate Bill 2095 passed the Senate Public Health Committee on Wednesday. It would allow a person with a…
Mississippi House takes 1st step to approve tax cut plan
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi would phase out its income tax, reduce the sales tax on groceries and set a higher sales tax rate on many other items, under a bill that advanced Wednesday through the…
GRAPHIC: Multiple cats reportedly shot by blowgun darts in Poplarville
Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers and Poplarville Police are asking for the public’s help to identify those involved in shooting cats with darts from a blowgun. As…
Biloxi woman turns herself in after being accused of murdering her girlfriend
A Biloxi woman is accused of murdering her girlfriend in a Georgia hotel room before driving to South Mississippi and turning herself in. According…
Teacher pay raise plan moves forward at Mississippi Capitol
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi House acted quickly Wednesday to approve a bill that would increase teacher pay, nudging ahead of senators who are working on a separate plan. The House bill would give raises of $4,000 to $6,000.…