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…
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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…
Tim Tebow inspires people to live a mission-drivenlife during talk at Pearl River
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Fuse a strong faith, a focus on family and serving others, plus a dash of sports, and you have the phenomenon known as Tim Tebow. Tebow brought this blend to Pearl River Community College on Tuesday, August…
Congressional Town Hall at Lucedale Public Library
Looking ahead to this afternoon, Congressman Mike Ezell will make a stop in Lucedale to speak with constituents. The congressman will be at the Lucedale Public Library at 2…
Chapel Hart performs at the Golden Eagle's opening day
On Saturday, Chapel Hart rang in the college football season in Hattiesburg. The trio played at Spirit Park at the University of Southern Mississippi. News 25's Ansley Brent say down with…
Pascagoula restaurant remembers Jimmy Buffett
Jimmy Buffet died on Saturday. Today, friends of his are tipping their glasses in remembrance. In Pascagoula -- where Buffett was born and spent many days on the beach -- his impact is…
IMMS hosting two turtle events tomorrow: Nest excavation and turtle release
If you like "tuttles," IMMS is hosting two events tomorrow evening at 6 in Pass Christian. IMMS will be excavating a turtle nest, gauging the number of eggs that hatched and will take genetic samples as well. After the testing,…
The Shed gives away pulled-pork sandwiches for Labor Day
The Shed Barbecue and Blues Joint gave away free pulled pork sandwiches on Labor Day for the 12th year. Over the last 11 years -- The Shed has given away more than…
Calvin Parker, who claims he was abducted by aliens in Pascagoula, has died
A Moss Point man, famous for claiming to have been abducted by aliens in South Mississippi, has died. Calvin Parker passed away August 24 after a long battle with Kidney Cancer. Parker…
Jackson County Sheriff's Department searching for alleged murder suspect
The search for the man who allegedly killed his stepfather Sunday, September 3, is underway in Vancleave. Sheriff John Ledbetter says it’s believed 30-year-old Arron Blake Haylock is on foot in the area of Highway 57 to Waltman Road down…
Gubernatorial candidate Brandon Presley visits the coast
On September 3, coastal residents rallied in support to hear from gubernatorial Democratic candidate Brandon Presley ahead of the November elections. The rally, hosted by the Hancock County's Federation…
Margaritaville’ singer Jimmy Buffett, who turned beach-bum life into an empire, dies at 76
BY MARK KENNEDY Updated 7:11 AM CDT, September 2, 2023 NEW YORK (AP) — Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who popularized beach bum soft rock with the escapist Caribbean-flavored song “Margaritaville” and turned that celebration of loafing into a billion-dollar empire of restaurants,…
32nd Annual Labor Day Art Walk happening September 2nd
The 32nd Annual Labor Day Art Walk is happening tomorrow! The art walk will be held from 10 AM to 4 PM. A mixture of potters, painters, sculptors, and other types of artists are teaming up with businesses to bring…
Man arrested in deadly shooting on Rene Avenue in Gulfport
On September 1, 2023, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 27-year-old Michael Gidden Kelly on one count of First Degree Murder. On September 1, 2023, at approximately 1:55 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 13000 block of Rene Avenue,…
FEMA, SBA ready to help in Moss Point
FEMA officials are on the ground in Moss Point, ready to lend a hand to those affected by the tornado that hit June 19th. With a federal disaster…
Gallery 782 hosting Coastal Life Exhibition all month
An art gallery in Gulfport is letting guests get a closer look at the Coast’s scenery. For the entire month of September, Gallery 782 ‘co-art’ will be hosting…
Lyman Senior Center celebrates Labor Day
The Lyman Senior Center held their second annual Labor Day barbeque. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department was on grill duty, cooking hotdogs and hamburgers. Inside, Harrison Central’s JROTC presented the…
Gulfport High School faculty learn fire safety
Gulfport High School is learning how to effectively put out a fire. The Gulfport Fire Department spent the day at the school teaching everyone from custodians to the principal…
Mississippi Highway Patrol Labor Day Enforcement period begins
Expect extra police presence if you’re going to be out on the road this Labor Day Weekend. The Mississippi Highway Patrol’s Labor Day enforcement period started this morning…
Wanted for accessory after the fact to capital murder
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 18-year-old Marchris May, who has an active felony warrant for Accessory after the fact to a capital murder that occurred on August 26th, 2023. During the course of the…
Jackson County Disaster Recovery Center Closed Sunday and Labor Day
MADISON, Miss. – The Disaster Recovery Center operated by FEMA and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency in Jackson County will be closed on Sunday Sept. 3 and Monday, Sept. 4 in observance of Labor Day. The center will reopen on Tuesday,…
Former Bay High Principal resigns from district
Today, at a Special Called meeting of the Board of Trustees, the board accepted the resignation of Dr. Amy Necaise from her employment with the Bay-Waveland School District. Necaise is accused of taking $123 in items not scanned when she…
Booker Fest begins at 100 Men Hall
The biggest event of the year for 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis begins today. Booker Fest is now in its fourth year and is a celebration of…