Ocean Springs Municipal Library celebrates grand reopening
A little rain did not stop the outpouring of supporters showing up for the grand reopening of the Ocean Springs Municipal Library. Jackson George Regional Library System Director Angie…
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Jimmy Buffett remembered for plane donation to Battleship Memorial Park in Mobile
Jimmy Buffett is being remembered for more than his music. In 2022, Buffett donated two aircraft to Battleship Memorial Park in Mobile. He had wanted his donation to remain anonymous,…
Our Lady Academy hosting annual 5K Run for Mercy and Tennis Shoe Drive
Our Lady Academy is lacing up for its annual 5K Run for Mercy and Tennis Shoe Drive. The run is in honor of…
Teens getting involved with St. Martin Public Library
The St. Martin Public Library is giving the youth and the community more opportunities to get involved with volunteering. The first Tuesday of every month at 4:30 p.m.,…
Gulfport mayor proposes raises for fire and police dept. in new budget
The Gulfport mayor is proposing raises for firefighters and city police. At a special called meeting Tuesday night, Mayor Billy Hewes presented his proposed budget for the next fiscal…
Southeastern Grocers donates 1.5 million meals for Hunger Action Month
The parent company of Winn-Dixie Grocery Stores is donating over 1.5 million meals this Hunger Action Month. Southeastern Grocers Inc. will donate $100,000 to Feeding America…
Department of Veterans Affairs announces next ‘Pact Act’ deadline
The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced the next deadline for Mississippi veterans looking to receive ‘Pact Act’ benefits. Veterans who deployed to a combat zone, never enrolled in VA health…
Grand Magnolia to host Jimmy Buffett tribute
Grand Magnolia Ballroom is hosting a tribute concert in honor of Jimmy Buffett on Sunday. The Pascagoula Run: Hometown Tribute in Song to Jimmy Buffett will be at 6 p.m. at the Grand Magnolia. Featured artists will be Matt Hoggatt,…
Kiln man charged with assaulting deputies during traffic stop
Hancock County deputies have charged a Kiln man with assault after he objected to a traffic stop. Sheriff Ricky Adam said 18-year-old Sage Lauga is charged with two counts of simple assault on a law enforcement officer, malicious mischief and…
IMMS releases sea turtles into Mississippi Sound
South Mississippi watched as a team from the Institute of Marine Mammal Studies released a new batch of sea turtles into the Mississippi Sound. On the beach in Pass…
Gulfport City Council passes promenade project agreement
Gulfport City Council members met to discuss multiple issues yesterday, including the adoption of an agreement for the city’s promenade project. The Interlocal Cooperation Agreement passed unanimously. The agreement…
Moss Point holding public hearing for city budget proposal
Looking ahead to tonight, a public hearing is scheduled at Moss Point City Hall to discuss the River City’s budget for the next fiscal year. That meeting…
Right lane closure on Washington Avenue in St. Martin
A traffic note for drivers in Jackson County this morning. Starting today in St. Martin, the right lane heading north on Washington Avenue will be closed up…
Picayune Police nab commercial, auto burglary suspect
A man accused of breaking into multiple businesses and stealing a vehicle is behind bars. Police say 19-year-old Terry L. Fowler has been charged with two counts of commercial burglary and motor vehicle theft. On Monday about 4:27 a.m., officers…
Join your local library to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month
Libraries in Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson counties are celebrating Library Card Sign-Up Month. Signing up for a library card is an easy way to support…
Adopt-A-Grandparent Day coming up
Adopt-A-Grandparent Day is September 9th and many local nursing homes are looking for volunteers. Adopt-A-Grandparent Day is the day before ‘Grandparents Day’ and serves a community of senior citizens who are feeling…
Women of Wisdom showing appreciation to local first responders
Women of Wisdom will host an appreciation event for first responders on 9/11. More than 50 volunteers with WOW will be serving lunch at 78 fire, police, and sheriff’s…
Biloxi PD looking for suspect accused of stealing from a business
Biloxi PD is asking for help locating a suspect accused of stealing from a business. The suspect appears to be around 5’8” tall and about…
Longest alligator in Mississippi history captured by hunters
YAZOO CITY, Miss. (AP) — A group of hunters have captured the longest alligator ever to be recorded in Mississippi, according to the state Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. Four state residents — Donald Woods, Will Thomas, Joey Clark…
Jackson County deputies arrest Vancleave murder suspect
A Jackson County man accused of killing his step-father appeared in court earlier today. Aaron Haylock appeared before a county judge on that murder charge. Jackson County deputies arrested Haylock without incident Sunday at Martin Luther King Park on Highway…
Jimmy Buffett died after a four-year fight with a rare form of skin cancer, his website says
SAG HARBOR, N.Y. (AP) — Jimmy Buffett, whose songs celebrated life by the shore, died of a rare, aggressive skin cancer, according to a statement on his website. Buffett, 76, had Merkel cell cancer, according to the statement, which was…
AG Lynn Fitch calls for stronger AI legislation
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch is joining attorneys general across the country in asking Congress to study the effects of artificial intelligence on children. Specifically, how AI is…
Update on Menge Avenue Overpass Project
If you are a Buc-ee’s fan or just a driver on the interstate, this is an update for you. The overpass at the Menge Avenue exit is almost…
MGCCC mourns loss of long-time Professor Charles L. Sullivan
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is mourning the loss of a beloved professor. Charles Sullivan died Saturday at the age of 80. Sullivan was one of the…