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Eric Clark Coastal Preserve dedicated in Jackson County

BILOXI, Miss. – In April, the state Legislature passed a law creating the Secretary of State Eric Clark Coastal Preserve. This act recognized Clark’s successful efforts to permanently preserve natural lands on the Gulf Coast for public use. Clark served…

Jackson County Fair continues

The Jackson County Fair continues today in Pascagoula with a focus on families. Tonight is Family Night at the fair. Kiddie Land rides open at 2 this afternoon and then discounted rides…

HWY 90 temporarily closing for bridge work

Due to maintenance on the Coast Transit Authority Bike, Pedestrian, & TRAM Bridge, Highway 90 will be closed for a few days in October. The closure will take place on October 18th, 19th, 25th, and 26th from 8:00 PM to…

Black light installation had final day on Friday

Studio Waveland's black light installation had their final day of exhibition on Friday. It was master minded by glass sculptors Mitchell Gaudet and Erica Larkin Gaudet, with contributions from eighteen additional artists. The…

37th annual Fall Muster

Get ready to step back in time, Beauvoir is holding its annual Fall Muster this weekend. Experience the 1860s with presentations, camp life, music, and a battle taking place daily. Beauvoir was…

Jackson State student killed on campus

A Jackson State University student died after a shooting at the University Point Apartment Complex. JSU’s Acting President Dr. Elayne Anthony released the identity of the student, Jaylen Burns from…

Jackson County Fair underway this week

The Jackson County Fair kicked off over the weekend and there’s another full week of fun still to come. Livestock exhibits opened today at the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Pascagoula…

Long Beach residents face charges in child abuse case

Two Long Beach residents are facing felony charges related to child abuse. Long Beach Police Chief Billy Seal said 28-year-old Omar DeLuna is charged with felony child abuse and 36-year-old Angela Weigel is charged with accessory after the fact. Both…

I-110 now OPEN to traffic

HATTIESBURG, MISS. – Based on new information received as part of the I-110 bridge repair plans, the Mississippi Department of Transportation is OPENING I-110 S to traffic. Recent load ratings performed on the…