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Mississippi Awarded Federal Grant to address unemployment gaps

JACKSON, MS — The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA), announced that the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES), in partnership with Accelerate MS, has been awarded a Strategy Development Grant (SDG) to fund local planning activities related…

Kiln man charged with robbing store, kidnapping teen

A Kiln man is in jail, charged with robbing a convenience store and kidnapping a teen. 19-year-old Danon Froman was charged with armed robbery, kidnapping and burglary of a commercial business. He was taken to the Hancock County jail. No…

Feed my Sheep serving Christmas lunch

Feed my Sheep is serving Christmas lunch to those in need today. The lunch will be served from 11:30 to 12:30 at Feed my Sheep located at 2615 19th Street in Gulfport. For more information visit feedmysheepgulfport.org.

Department of Health puts hold on medical cannabis sales

The state Department of Health on  Thursday halted sales of on a number of medical cannabis products pending re-testing. The Health Department said in a statement on its website that the move was made to protect the health and safety…