Increase in Scams and Car Thefts in Biloxi
A recent increase in car thefts and jury duty scams has Biloxi police urging residents and tourists to be more alert.
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Jackson County Settles with BP
Jackson County announced today that it will receive 2.4 million dollars in settlement funds from BP as a result of the oil spill.
Latest Details on Janaya Thompson Murder Trial
Today makes one year since 5-year-old Janaya Thompson went missing and her body was found the next day.
Man Arrested in Connection with Fatal Shooting in Biloxi
Today in Biloxi, a shooting leaves a Gulfport man dead and his cousin in custody for first degree murder.
Mississippi's Red Snapper Season Begins at Midnight
Recreational red snapper anglers along the Mississippi Coast are already gearing up for the state’s red snapper season.
Camp Prepares Children for Kindergarten
Most students in South Mississippi will be heading back to school within the next four weeks, but some first time students in Long Beach are getting a head start.
Third Graders Taking Final Retest
The window for students who failed the “Third Grade Reading Gate” is closing with just two weeks left.
Harrison County Settles for $2.5 Million
Adding to the list of local government claims finalized with BP, Harrison County has settled with the oil giant for 2.5 million dollars.
New USM Golden Eagle Logo Now Available on Merchandise
Another historic event for Southern Mississippi, the new Golden Eagle logo became available for purchase today at the university Barnes & Noble book store.
Brian Dozier Becomes Second USM Baseball Player to Play in the MLB All-Star Game
Former Southern Mississippi baseball player Brian Dozier made history last night at the MLB All-Star Game.
Interview with Shuckers Manager Carlos Subero
Shuckers Manager Carlos Subero has just been named Manager of the Year.
Construction Continues on Academy in D’iberville
There’s also new development in nearby D’iberville as construction continues on the city’s new Academy Sports and Outdoors store.
Barrington Development Unveils Plans for City Place and Santa Maria Del Mar
This morning, Barrington Development unveiled new plans for the new Santa Marie Del Mar and City Place to the Biloxi Development Review Committee.
Police Search for Suspect in Moss Point Shooting
The Moss Point Police Department has issued a warrant for the arrest of 22-year-old Adrian Polk.
Man Shot in Gulfport Today
The Gulfport Police Department is asking for your help locating the gunman suspected of shooting a man in the back before stealing his vehicle.
Port of Gulfport Officials Say Channel Deepening Project Still in the Works
Speculation that the Port of Gulfport’s project to deepen a ship channel was put on hold was cleared today.
NAACP Calls for Change
Today, the NAACP passed a resolution to change the face of the Mississippi state flag.
New Programs in Hancock County Aim to Stop Drug Abuse
In Hancock County, over 400 children are in the custody of the Department of Human Services. In an effort to bring those numbers down, the community is joining together against the underlying problem: drug abuse.
City of Biloxi Pushes for Fiber Optic Cables
This morning, city of Biloxi Attorney Gerald Blessey addressed Leadership Gulf Coast members from across the Coast.
Missing Child Alert
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is issuing an Endangered/Missing Child Alert for eight-year-old Broden Liam Bilbo.
Two Hinds County Inmates Have Been Recaptured
Authorities say two of the inmates at large after an escape at a Hinds County jail have been captured, leaving two at large
Pass Christian Public Library Hosts Acting Workshop for High School Students
The Pass Christian Public Library is holding an action film workshop this week for high school students.
Gulfport Man Has Opportunity to Portray Grandfather in U.S.S. Indianapolis Movie
A movie about the U.S.S Indianapolis is in the works in Mobile and a local Gulfport man has an opportunity to portray his grandfather in the movie.
'Go Set a Watchman' Hit Shelves Today
The much anticipated new novel ‘Go Set a Watchman’ by Harper Lee hit store shelves today. The book is set about 20 years after the events of Lee’s Pulitzer Prize winning Novel ‘To Kill a Mockingbird.’