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Mississippi oyster season to reopen January 15

BILOXI, Miss. – The 2024-2025 Mississippi Oyster Season will open for the harvest of oysters beginning at legal sunrise on January 15, 2025. The approved and conditionally approved areas are: Area I "B"           This area includes St Joe reefs Area II…

Joppa Shriners Chili Cookoff

The Joppa Shriners are hosting a chili cookoff this weekend. Gates at the Joppa Shriner Temple in Biloxi open at 11 a.m. and judging will begin at 3. Entry fee is $25…

Four charged with stealing copper from utility company

Three people are in jail, charged with stealing copper from AT&T. Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam said 35-year-old Justin Hoda of Gulfport, 24-year-old Olympia Elchos and 63-year-old Freda Elchos, both of the Kiln and Kiley Shiyou, no age given, are…

Funeral for Nikyra Dedeaux

The funeral for Nikyra Dedeaux is taking place in Gulfport. Dedeaux was killed in the New Year’s Day terrorist attack in New Orleans. The funeral is taking place at the Lyman Community…

Boomtown Casino holding job fair

Boomtown Casino’s job fair happens this afternoon. Walk-in sessions start at 2, giving all who attend a chance to hear from team members on what each job is like. A few positions needed to be filled include security officers, smart…