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Harrah’s Gulf Coast Named Among Best Places to Work by Mississippi Business Journal
Harrah’s Gulf Coast earns Mississippi Business Journal’s prestigious ranking, citing generous benefits packages and robust health insurance plans.
Walmart Hiring Up to 190 Jobs for New Coast Walmart Neighborhood Markets
Walmart will hire up to 190 associates to work at two new Walmart Neighborhood Markets slated to open this fall in Biloxi and D’Iberville.
Assistant Manager at the Coast Coliseum arrested
State Auditor's Office and Biloxi Police Department announce arrest in embezzlement investigation.
Governor Bryant addressed the Mississippi Legislature
The main focus of his State of the State Address was education, specifically the new common core standards.
Mississippi Theatre Association Awards go to local youth
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Perk Players were awarded the Mississippi Theatre Association (MTA) 2014 Theatre for Youth Festival Overall Production for their performance of “The Amazing Imagination Machine.”
ATF is offering $5000 dollar reward
The reward is for any information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of a person or persons responsible for committing two gun shop robberies.
Council briefed on status of proposed baseball stadium
The architect and project manager (team owners shown here) who have been working on the proposed downtown baseball stadium updated City Councilmembers on the status of the project this morning.
MCMR opens additional oyster areas and extends season
Two oyster reef areas opened at legal sunrise today, Jan. 22, officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) said.
Hollywood Casino Bay St. Louis Announces Lazy River Addition to Resort
The resort features a 14-story hotel newly renovated rooms, three restaurants, a golf course and more.
Annual Mardi Gras Gala Holds Fundraiser for Abused Children
Krewe of C.A.S.A. Gala Kicks off the Carnival Season.
Cloning in Mississippi
Mississippi bill proposes ban on human cloning.
Concealed Carry Proposal for Mississippi
Senators Cochran and Wicker back easing concealed gun limits
Rachel's Challenge Has Made it to Long Beach
The worldwide anti-bullying campaign taught kindness at Harper McCaughan Elementary.
Clear and mild for Christmas Day
Expect clear skies overnight, with northeast winds around 5 to 10 mph and lows dipping into the middle to upper 20s.
A cold start to Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Expect clear skies overnight, with lows falling into the lower to middle 30s.
Strong to severe storms may be possible this weekend
There is a slight risk for severe weather ahead of and along an approaching cold front this weekend.
Showers and storms possible over the weekend
Cloudy skies overnight, with areas of patchy fog and lows dropping into the upper 50s to lower 60s.
Rain returns by the end of the week
Expect clear skies overnight, with areas of patchy fog and lows in the upper 30s to middle 40s.
Temperatures slowly warm throughout the week
Clear skies and calm winds will allow overnight lows to fall into the middle 30s inland and lower 40s along the coast.
Cool mornings, but mild afternoons
Clear skies overnight, with north winds around 10 mph and lows dropping into the mid 30s along the coast, and lower 30s inland. Wind chills could drop into the upper 20s for a few spots.
Sunshine and cooler temperatures return for the middle of the week
Cloudy skies overnight, with lows dropping into the lower to middle 50s, and scattered rain.
Rain continues into early next week
Cloudy overnight, with scattered showers and storms, a north wind around 15 mph and low dropping into the upper 40s to lower 50s.
Dense fog continues for coastal counties
A dense fog advisory is in effect until Friday morning for Harrison, Hancock and Jackson counties; visibility may drop below one quarter mile.