Local News

Artillery Shell Found in Local Neighborhood

A Jackson County neighborhood was on lockdown for several hours today, not letting residents in after an artillery shell was found in a yard while a neighbor was cutting his…

Three students injured in morning bus accident

Three students were injured when a Harrison County school bus went into a ditch on Coleman Road on Monday morning. All three had minor injuries. Sheriff Matt Haley said another bus was coming in the opposite direction and the bus…

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Road work in Pearl River County

Both directions of State Route 26 between Wilford Ladner Rd. and Murder Creek Rd. in Pearl River County will temporarily close for road work. The closure begins at 7 a.m. Monday, August 5, until 4:30 p.m. Friday, August 23, for…

Southern Mississippi Heart Center Joins Memorial

GULFPORT, Miss. – August 1, 2024 – Memorial has expanded its award-winning heart care services with the addition of 12 healthcare providers across the Coast, including: Mahmoud H. Zayed, MD, FACC, FSCAI William O. Passarelli, III, MD, FACC Rogin Subedi, MD…

Southern Miss McNair Scholars Program Announces 2024 Participants

Twelve University of Southern Mississippi (USM) undergraduates have been chosen for the prestigious McNair Scholars Program at Southern Miss. Officially known as The Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program, the McNair Scholars Program is a federal TRIO program funded across…

Second Air Force receives new commander

People gathered at Keesler Air Force Base to witness the Second Air Force Change of Command Ceremony. The Second Air Force commander has nationwide responsibilities that extend beyond Keesler Air…