Local News

Arrests Made in State Flag Burning

The Pascagoula Police Department have arrested two 16-year-old, black males in connection with the burning of the Mississippi state flag and spray painting “blacks rule” on the drive way of Bob Coman.

Fill the Bus School Donations

United Way of South Mississippi teamed up with Wal-Mart, South Mississippi Smiles, JR Auxiliary of Gulfport and local school districts to ‘fill the bus’ with as many school supplies as possible

Inmate Work Program Will Stay on the Coast

While the Mississippi Department of Corrections will phase out the current Joint State County Work Program beginning tomorrow, its suspension will not affect inmate work programs here on the Coast.

James Hill Parks Restoration

For years, James Hill Park has been slowly deteriorating. Today, through the collaboration of local government officials and Coast companies, the 44-year-old park was brought back to life.

Fatal Car Crash in Jackson County

Less than 24 hours after the tragic car accident that killed 48-year-old Millicent Sue Smith, mourners have placed flowers and balloons at the site of the crash.

Cochran Cosponsors Legislation to Defund Planned Parenthood

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.), a long-time pro-life advocate, today highlighted his support of legislation to prevent taxpayer dollars from funding Planned Parenthood Federation of America in light of video footage implicating the organization in the trafficking of organs from unborn babies.