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Memorial Health System holding Breast Cancer Awareness events

Memorial will be hosting several events in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month across the Coast in October. The Mammogram-a-Thon events are in partnership with SuperTalk Mississippi at Walmart Supercenters and focuses on the importance of monthly self-breast examinations and…

New casino potentially coming to Biloxi along HWY 90

A new casino could potentially be making its home along Highway 90 in Biloxi, pending a site approval from the Mississippi Gaming Commission. On Thursday's meeting, the Mississippi Gaming Commission will address the…

Diamondhead exit ramp work postponed

A traffic note for Hancock County drivers now as heavy construction work on I-10 in the Diamondhead area continues. A ramp closure that was set to start Monday afternoon is now…

Moss Point hosting public hearing on October 14th

The City of Moss Point hosting a public hearing tomorrow... Moss Point City Hall opening the floor for discussion on the future of the River City from 4 to 5 PM. The discussion relating to amendments that affect funding for…

A California man to serve 30 years in 2022 murder case

A California man will spend 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in the 2022 shooting death of a man in Gulfport. 22-year-old Mikhari Seven Gasaway of Los Angeles pleaded guilty to second degree murder, aggravated assault…

Man taken into custody after standoff in Ocean Springs

An Ocean Springs man is in jail after a Saturday night standoff with law enforcement. Ocean Springs Police Chief Ryan LeMaire said 58-year-old James Ball had outstanding warrants for aggravated assault and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.…

MDOT reminds motorists to be alert for deer

JACKSON, MISS. – As the season slowly changes to autumn, the days get shorter, and deer become more active and visible on Mississippi roadways. The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) reminds motorists to take precautions to avoid collisions with deer. “There…