Ocean Springs announces new projects
Ocean Springs Road is receiving improvements, that includes a pathway from Highway 90 to Deana Road. Also being introduced is a roundabout at the Groveland Intersection and a sidewalk along the south side…
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City of D'Iberville testing emergency weather sirens Wednesday
The City of D’Iberville will be performing a test of their emergency weather sirens on Wednesday, December 06, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. They will be testing the six sirens located throughout the city for proper functioning. The sounding of the…
18-year-old Ocean Springs resident killed in Stone County accident
On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at approximately 2:00 a.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 49 in Stone County. A 2016 Dodge Charger driven by 45-year-old Valerie Shanta Smith of Beaumont, MS, traveled north on…
Do you have a pick-worthy collection? American Pickers wants you!
Mike Wolfe, the host of American Pickers on the History Channel, is looking for places to pick in Mississippi! In a social media post from last week, Wolfe said the show plans to be in the Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama…
Portions of Pascagoula St. from Becht Ave. to Larsen Ave. closing for maintenance
Beginning tomorrow, December 6, at 8 AM, the City of Pascagoula’s Public Works team will close a portion of Pascagoula St. from Becht Ave. to Larsen Ave. for sewer maintenance work in the area. The estimated time of completion for…
Senate approves hundreds of military promotions after Republican senator ends blockade of nominees
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate in a single stroke Tuesday approved about 425 military promotions after Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama ended a monthlong blockade of nominations over his opposition to a Pentagon abortion policy. Tuberville had been under pressure…
Goodwill of South Mississippi Announces Departure of President/CEO Tripp Harrison VP, Paige Derouen named Interim CEO
[Biloxi, MS] – Goodwill of South Mississippi announces that President/CEO Tripp Harrison has accepted the position of CEO at Goodwill of New England. Harrison has been a driving force behind the success and growth of Goodwill of South Mississippi over…
AG Fitch Warns Consumers to Beware of “Missed Delivery” Scam Notifications
(Jackson, Mississippi) Attorney General Lynn Fitch today warned Mississippians to be aware of unsolicited “missed delivery” notification scams as they increase this holiday season. “Sadly, the holiday season is a prime-time opportunity for scammers,” said General Fitch. “Knowing consumers are eagerly anticipating the…
Holiday Choral Concert hosted at MGCCC
MGCCC hosted the Holiday Choral Concert at the Fine Arts Auditorium on the Harrison County Campus. The event started earlier, with many talents and choirs performing as a way to kick off the holiday…
Escaped Mississippi inmate captured in Texas
An escaped inmate from Meridian was captured earlier today. Ryan Young was captured in Port Arthur, Texas after escaping the Mississippi Department of Corrections last week. Young was previously serving a 40-year sentence for burglaries, grand larceny, and firearm possession.…
Memorial Hospital hosting Christmas tree lighting
Memorial Health System is getting into the Christmas spirit by inviting the public to something special! This Wednesday at 2 PM, Memorial Hospital is hosting a Christmas tree lighting at the parking garage atrium near the emergency department. The Long…
Gulfport - Biloxi International Airport unveils tree displays
Christmas is in the 'air' on the coast! The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport held a ribbon cutting for their Christmas tree display earlier today. On the first floor, trees displaying designs from sponsors…
Chanukah events happening on the coast
We have a few Chanukah events happening on the coast. Congregation Beth Israel is hosting a special night at the Gulfport Premium Outlets on Sunday, December 10. At 4:30, a giant…
Restoration project announced for Jackson County beaches
The Jackson County Board of Supervisors has recently signed an agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers to initiate a coast-wide beach and dune ecosystem restoration project. The project focuses on Jackson County's…
Be a Santa to marine life at IMMS
You can help buy presents for marine life this holiday season. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies has created their annual wish list. Many of the items on the list are toys used…
Biloxi Police investigating extensive damage after Biloxi National Cemetery accident
An investigation is underway after a crash caused damage in the Biloxi National Cemetery on Sunday. According to cemetery director Alfred Maxwell, a pickup truck drove through sections…
Local author captures the history of Downtown Bay St. Louis
A Bay St. Louis local is capturing history in his new book ‘Growing up Downtown Bay St. Louis.’ The photo book and memoir capture Bay St.…
Pascagoula man charged in shooting death of stepfather
A Pascagoula man is in jail, charged in the shooting death of his stepfather. Pascagoula Police say 19-year-old Tylen Atkins has been charged with murder. He turned himself in to police on Saturday and is in the Jackson County jail…
PRCC honors 43 graduates from the Practical Nursing program
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River Community College recognized 43 Practical Nursing graduates at a pinning ceremony at the Ethel Holden Brownstone Center for the Arts. Students were from the night and weekend programs held on the Forrest County, Hancock, and Poplarville…
MDOT names Earl Glenn as Chief Engineer
JACKSON, MISS. --- The Mississippi Department of Transportation is pleased to announce the promotion of District 3 Engineer Earl Glenn to the position of Chief Engineer, effective January 1, 2024. “This significant promotion is a testament to Earl’s exemplary leadership, unwavering…
Bougainville Ship christened at Ingalls Shipbuilding
Ingalls Shipbuilding christened the Bougainville LHA8 amphibious assault ship Saturday morning. The ship’s sponsor Ellyn Dunford would break the bottle to celebrate the christening of the ship as the 44,000-ton…
Kiln man charged in shooting over argument about a dog
A Kiln man is in jail, charged with shooting another man over a dog. Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam said 41-year-old James Brashier of the Kiln was charged with aggravated assault showing extreme indifference to human life. He was taken…
Santa makes a stop at Traintastic in Gulfport
Santa Claus came rolling into town in style this weekend. The Traintastic Express was live and in full effect over the weekend. It was a great way for…
Children’s Mardi Gras Christmas Party
Mardi Gras and the Christmas Season, doesn’t that sound like a great mix? Well, Gulf Coast Carnival Association Royalty, along with Santa Claus, were down at Mary Mahoney’s Old French Restaurant…