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Owner of Gautier pet grooming business faces charges

A Gautier pet groomer who was forced to close its doors earlier this month has been charged with animal cruelty and false pretense. 36-year-old Nichole "Nikki" Anderson turned herself in to Gautier Police today after being informed that warrants had…

Man arrested on three counts of felony sexual battery

Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley announced the arrest of a 22-year-old on three counts of felony counts of sexual battery. According to Sheriff Haley, Harrison County investigators received a report a 15-year-old girl was sexually assaulted. After investigation, Harrison County…

Mississippi's first direct-entry MSN receives approval

Mississippi State University received approval to admit the first students into a newly-created Master of Science in Nursing degree program at MSU-Meridian. The program is Mississippi's first direct-entry MSN that allows college graduates holding non-nursing degrees to enter the nursing…

Pascagoula Street undergoing road construction

Pascagoula Police says there will be road construction on Pascagoula Street over the next few days. The road work will be between Covenant Avenue and Ingalls Avenue. Due to the construction there may be road closures. Pascagoula Police ask drivers…

Fish Frys around the Coast for the Lenten Season

With the beginning of Lent means Fish Fridays! Many churches across the Coast offer seafood on Fridays during Lent. This is by no means a comprehensive list, but it will get you started. And anyone who wants to be added…

Locals get ashes to go for Ash Wednesday

Residents on the Coast stopped at the Long Beach Harbor this morning to honor Ash Wednesday. Pastor David Parr of the Grace Lutheran Church has been doing ashes…