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Pass Christian Police warning of door-to-door scam

The Pass Christian Police Department would like to raise public awareness of a scam that is occurring around the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Individuals are going door to door claiming to “have leftover pine straw from a landscaping job they previously…

Harrison County man indicted on sex crime charge

A Harrison County man has been indicted on sex crime charges. According to the indictment, 20-year-old Dequon Johnson, is charged with one count of touching a child for lustful purposes. The indictment states that been May 28 and May 29,…

Amtrak could return to Mobile soon

A step forward tonight which could signal the return of Amtrak to Mobile. NBC 15 has obtained the preliminary design for the proposed Amtrak platform. The renderings show a 162…

Emergency lane closure issued in Gulfport

(Gulfport, Mississippi) - The City of Gulfport has issued an “Emergency Lane Closure” for a water main repair. The westbound lane of East Taylor Road spanning from Waterside Boulevard to Brittany Court will be closed to traffic. The eastbound lane…

Powerball Jackpot Jumps to $1 Billion

JACKSON, MISS. – No fooling, another billion-dollar jackpot kicks off a new week and month. The Powerball group has increased the jackpot to an estimated $1 billion in advance of the drawing tonight. The estimated cash value is $483.8 million. This…

Arrests made in deadly Stone County shooting

Two men have been arrested in connection with a shooting in Stone County last week. Sheriff Todd Stewart said 21-year-old Zylan Joshua has been charged with one count of murder. 23-year-old Jukriston Thompson has been charged with accessory after the…

Spring Break: WCU sponsors two mission trips

William Carey University sponsored two missionary trips over Spring Break 2024. Students and faculty from Cooper School of Missions & Ministry Studies and the Baptist Student Union traveled to Buenos Aires, Argentina. The team visited the International Baptist Theological Seminary…

Pascagoula Library to close April 1st for renovations

PASCAGOULA, MS __ The Pascagoula Public Library will temporarily close on Saturday, March 30th at 4 pm to undergo a planned renovation. The project is supported by the City of Pascagoula and primarily funded by the Jackson County Board of…

Three MGCCC Visual Arts students clinch statewide awards

Three talented visual arts students from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Jackson County Campus have captured prestigious awards at the Mississippi Community College Art Instructors Association (MCCAIA) Student Art Competition. The event, a statewide collegiate competition, was hosted at Southwest…