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Right to Contraception Act

Members of the Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus announced today that they will introduce the Right to Contraception Act in the next legislative session. Caucus Chairman Chris Bell cited remarks concerning contraception by…

Gulfport man sentenced to 20 years for manslaughter

Gulfport, Miss. – District Attorney Crosby Parker announced today that Demonte Lavell Williams of Gulfport was sentenced yesterday by Circuit Court Judge Christopher Schmidt to the maximum sentence for manslaughter of twenty years to serve in the custody of the…

Captain Terry Scott named new Pascagoula Police Chief

PASCAGOULA, Miss. – Pascagoula Police Captain Terry Scott has been named the new Police Chief of the Pascagoula Police Department. Chief Scott started his Law Enforcement career with the Pascagoula Police Department and has been with the Department for 23…

‘The Burial’ premieres Friday on Amazon

A chapter of Biloxi history hits movie screens tomorrow night when ‘The Burial’ premieres on Amazon Prime. The movie is based on the true story of Jerry O’Keefe’s lawsuit against a company trying to…

USPS Announces Holiday Shipping, Mailing Deadlines

MISSISSIPPI ---To assist customers with their preparations for the upcoming busy holiday shopping and shipping season, the U.S. Postal Service is providing 2023 holiday shipping and mailing deadlines. The information in this Newsbreak covers domestic, international and military shipping destinations…

Deadline for FEMA is tonight

The FEMA deadline for Jackson County residents is today, it isn't too late to apply! The Small Business Administration also announced today, it is permanently closing its business recovery centers at Moss Point…