Long Beach, MS, March 4, 2025– The City of Long Beach is advancing with the Inner Bulkhead Wall Project, following the official bid opening on February 27, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. This critical infrastructure project will enhance the stability and…
Mississippi’s first Black lawmaker of the 20th century died Tuesday. Robert G. Clark's son and successor, state Rep. Bryant Clark, said his father died at home in Holmes County. Robert Clark was a teacher and coach before he won a…
Mississippi Power’s storm center has been actively monitoring the potential for severe weather and is prepared to respond as the system moves through the service area. Storm directors have met and the company has plans in place to meet customers’…
The Gautier Police Department is looking for a suspect who is wanted for assaulting a vulnerable adult. According to the department, surveillance footage of the incident at a local bowling alley reveals a scene involving a man, later identified as…
A Picayune woman is dead after a fatal crash in Pearl River County. On Monday, March 3rd, the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Interstate 59 in Pearl River County. A 2004 Chevrolet Silverado driven by 64-year-old…
The Pascagoula City Council is set to appoint a new member this week to fill the vacancy from Ward 3 Councilman Johnny Walker’s death last month. It’s happening…
Due to the increased possibility of severe weather this afternoon and overnight, saferooms are opening across cities in South Mississippi. Due to forecast inclement weather this afternoon and evening; All three community saferooms in Pearl River County will open at…
A 17-year-old has been arrested in Gulfport and charged with shooting into an occupied dwelling. On February 16th, an unknown person discharged a firearm, striking a house in the 20th block of 47th street. Through the course of the investigation,…
March has been declared Mississippi Wildfire Prevention Month. Governor Tate Reeves signed the proclamation to highlight the critical role early Mississippians have in safeguarding forests. The month was chosen as it sees an increase in wildfire incidents due to dry…
Mississippians have the right to petition government and put issues on the ballot to vote on. The ballot initiative was taken away in…
Fire crews in Jackson and Harrison counties were busying battling small brush and woods fires this weekend. Fire officials urge caution when it comes to burning things…
Biloxi Fire Chief Nicholaus Geiser shares safety and parking tips for Mardi Gras parades. For more information, click here.
In anticipation of potential severe weather on Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras Krewes in South Mississippi are readjusting their parade schedules. The Krewe of Nereids will now roll at 9:30 a.m. in Waveland. The route is the same, but the fun…
We’re coming off a big weekend of parades across South Mississippi and we have a busy week to come as we participate in the revelry of…
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) - The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is launching a new and improved MEMA website, msema.org. The updated site offers a sleek, modern design, improved functionality, and a user-friendly experience tailored to serve Mississippians and visitors better. Designed with both the…
Gulfport, Miss. – The Air National Guard is hosting a training exercise. Residents expect to hear loud noise due to air and ground combat training exercise being conducted on and around the Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center from 2-9 March…
At around 10:30 on Sunday morning, first responders were called to a structure fire in Pass Christian. Pass Christian Fire Department and a Harrison County fire engine responded to the fire near the corner of Menge Avenue and East Second…
On Saturday, Biloxi Patrol Officers responded to the a Family Dollar located in the 600 Block of Division Street, after the Biloxi Communications Center received a report of a person being shot. Upon arrival, officers located the victim suffering from…
JEFFERSON, LA – The Krewe of Argus and Elks Krewe of Jeffersonians, originally scheduled to roll in Jefferson Parish on Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, March 4, are canceled due to the anticipated inclement weather. Jefferson Parish officials are continuing to work…
BILOXI, MS – The Biloxi Shuckers will be hosting auditions to perform the National Anthem during the 2025 season on Saturday, March 22 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Keesler Federal Park. Those wishing to audition can enter the ballpark…
Let the good times roll! Mardi Gras season is rolling along and more parades are scheduled through Fat Tuesday, March 4! This year's Krewe of Neptune and Gulf Coast Carnival Associate parades follow the same new route, allowing for fewer…
After the parades, one Coast group has a way to get rid of those unwanted beads. North Bay Civitan Club of D’Iberville and St. Martin will collect the beads that will be distributed to high schools teaching life skills to…
One coast resident is turning an impressive 104 years old! George Roberts was born on March 1, 1921. Residents and family arrived at Greenbriar Nursing Home to help him celebrate.…
At the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport, they got the carnival fun started early on Friday. The good times were rolling for the Krewe of…