This morning, one hard working volunteer at the Humane Society of South Mississippi was rewarded for his dedication to the pets he loves and cares for. Jacob Himes, a hero to his mom, a hero to the pets he loves…
This morning, Republican state Treasurer Lynn Fitch stopped by Gulfport City Hall to officially announce her run for attorney general. The fourth-term attorney general, Democrat Jim Hood, is running for governor this year. Fitch has served the state of Mississippi…
One person is dead after a shooting at a Pascagoula apartment complex this morning. Pascagoula Police Captain Doug Adams said shots were fired around 8:30 a.m. at the Lodge Apartments on 2816 Eden Street next to Colmer Middle School. Twenty-five…
Citizens of Jackson County can expect some better ways to enjoy nature now that the county has laid out the Jackson County Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Master Plan. This plan’s goal is to transform the county into a safe and…
The Biloxi City Council voted to deny a short term rental request for a condominium unit last week, making the rental issues a huge topic for the city. Short term rental is the rental of any residential or commercial dwelling…
With flu activity on the rise in neighboring states and ranked severe in Louisiana, health officials are urging everyone in our state to get the flu shot if they haven’t already. ‘Don’t wait, vaccinate:’ a message medical and health care…
It’s not every day that someone is named the best in their field, but one local middle school teacher was. Jessica Yarber is a fifth grade teacher at D’Iberville Middle School. She was named the VFW ‘Middle School Teacher of…
In 2018, Harrison County had more fire deaths than any other county in Mississippi. Last year, 79 people in Mississippi died due to fires. Six of those deaths occurred in Harrison County. Many of the houses that people died in…
Today is the first day in the murder trial of Trevues Martin. In 2016, the 20-year-old was found dead on Monterey Drive in the front seat of his vehicle just hours before his 21st birthday. In 2016, Gulfport police arrested…
On January 14th, 2019, 61-year-old Steven Wilson Mandeville of Biloxi turned himself in to the Biloxi Police Department for warrants in connection to the body found on Seaman Road in Vancleave. On December 19th, 2018, the body of a white…
On Saturday, January 12, 2019, Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the death of 33-year old-Mary Ann Bret of Long Beach. On January 12, 2019, at approximately 05:42 PM, deputies responded to a traffic crash on Canal Road, approximately a half a…
Over the weekend, the Jackson County Animal Shelter hosted their annual ‘New Year’s Resolution Adoption Event.’ The fourth annual adoption event took place at Kwitzky’s Dugout in downtown Ocean Springs. The event showcased many of the animals available for adoption.…
A few Mississippi groups came together in Wiggins over the weekend for a good cause. The Wiggins Women’s Choir, the Stone County Gospel Singers, and the ‘We Care’ Caravan teamed up to host the ‘Show your Love’ musical benefit in…
The Pascagoula Police Department has received reports of scam phone calls claiming to be represented by them. Reports flooded in over the weekend of residents receiving calls from people claiming to be a part of the Pascagoula Police Department and…
Five people escaped serious injury over the weekend when their vehicle went off the I-10 overpass at Vidalia Road. Harrison County Fire Marshal Pat Sullivan says an SUV was headed back home to Louisiana when the vehicle veered off the…
Two former employees with the City of Moss Point are behind bars today on embezzlement charges that reportedly took place from 2015 to 2016. Kenya Bowens and Lakeshia Benton were arrested Friday by the state auditor’s office on charges of…
As the government shutdown continues, it’s not just federal workers who are affected. The shutdown is restricting local breweries and what they can put to market. For the folks at Lazy Magnolia Brewery, the government shutdown is causing problems. For…
Today, the new district attorney for Jackson, George, and Greene counties took her oath of office. Angel Myers McIlrath was appointed by Governor Phil Bryant to fulfill the remaining time left in the former DA’s term. Myers McIlrath has qualified…
The Mississippi Senate chose Senator Gray Tollison as president pro tempore today. Tollison has represented district 9 in the state senate since 1996 and serves as chairman of the education committee. Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves says Tollison’s "24 years of…
Waveland boil water advisory, first issued Thursday, January 10th has been rescinded as of Friday, January 11th after water tests showed it’s safe to use and drink. Residents can call Waveland City Hall at 228-467-4134 if they have further concerns…
The Biloxi Police Department needs help finding a missing woman. Police say Karen Lively was last seen in the area of Debuys Road and C.T. Switzer Road around 7:20 p.m. yesterday. She’s a white female, last seen wearing a gray…
Officers at the Naval Construction Battalion Center have created a scenario based training facility they call the ‘shoot-house.’ As a first responder, you never know what you’ll encounter, but training for scenarios like active shooters and domestic violence can be…
With the Coast exchanging their Christmas trees for Mardi Gras beads, the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center of Arts and Education in Ocean Springs welcomes a piece of great New Orleans tradition. Every year in New Orleans, the Guardians of…
Two arrests have been made in connection with the body that was discovered near Seaman Road on December 19th. An investigation revealed that a male in his mid-50’s died from natural causes at his home in Biloxi. The body was…