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Virtual workshop for aspiring candidates

The Mississippi State University Extension offering a virtual workshop for aspiring municipal candidates. Three opportunities are coming up. The dates are November 25th, December 19th, and January 6th from 6 to 7 p.m. all das. Registration is free, but required…

Hattiesburg Zoo reveals name for hyena cub

The Hattiesburg Zoo has finally rolled out a name for its newest hyena... Meet little Kuuma! His name means 'bite' in Swahili, he has earned it! The name comes from a fan of the zoo. Kuuma joins his family in…

Yul’s Place to be featured on America’s Best Restaurants

BILOXI:  – Local restaurant Yul’s Place will be hosting a visit from America’s Best Restaurants (ABR) in early December 2024. America’s Best Restaurants, a national media and marketing company focusing on bringing attention to local, independently-owned restaurants, will bring its ABR Roadshow to…

Hurley Huddle to be featured on America’s Best Restaurants

MOSS POINT, MS:  – Local restaurant Hurley Huddle will be hosting a visit from America’s Best Restaurants in early December 2024. America’s Best Restaurants, a national media and marketing company focusing on bringing attention to local, independently-owned restaurants, will bring its ABR…

Gulfport man charged in drive-by shooting case

A Gulfport man has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault in connection with a drive-by shooting. 20-year-old Brannon Griffin was arrested Tuesday. He was taken to Harrison County jail and bond was set at $500,000. Gulfport Police responded…

Gulfport pair charged with stealing packages after delivery

A pair of Gulfport residents were arrested in Long Beach, charged with stealing packages that had just been delivered. 36-year-old Meagan C. Demary and 44-year-old John M. Woodard were charged with petit larceny. They also were found with methamphetamines and…

Feed the Needy deadline approaching

We’re now less than 24 hours out from the deadline to request meals for the Thanksgiving Feed the Needy program in Harrison County. You have until 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 20th to get your requests in. You can call any…

Sherral’s Diner to be featured on America’s Best Restaurants

CARRIERE, MS:  – Local restaurant Sherral’s Diner will be hosting a visit from America’s Best Restaurants in early December 2024. America’s Best Restaurants, a national media and marketing company focusing on bringing attention to local, independently-owned restaurants, will bring its…