Remembering the lives lost in Hurricane Camille
Today marks the anniversary that Hurricane Camille made landfall, killing over 250 people. Camille has been named the second most intense hurricane to hit the continental U.S. It's been…
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Governor Reeves speaks on military spousal resources
Governor Tate Reeves hosted a round table this afternoon at the Great Southern Club. The round table discussed the importance of the military, but mainly the resources needed for…
Urging Moss Point residents to use tornado resources
One leading official in the Moss Point recovery is urging citizens ahead of time to combine aid from FEMA and the county’s Long Term Recovery Fund to effectively…
Former Hancock County deputy sentenced to 30 years in prison for production of child pornography
Gulfport, Miss. -- A former Hancock County deputy was sentenced to serve 360 months in federal prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release for producing visual depictions of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct, announced U.S. Attorney Darren…
Hancock County Sheriff’s Office launches new tip411 mobile app for customized crime-fighting
The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office is increasing its crime-fighting arsenal with a new app to help residents connect with the department and other agencies to find information, view alerts, and submit anonymous tips from their smartphone. Developed by tip411, the…
Humphrey Road in Vancleave closing for road work
The Jackson County Road Department announces hat the Mississippi Department of Transportation will be closing part of Humphrey Road between Hwy 57 and Hillside Hollow Road on Friday - August 18, 2023 at 6:00PM until Monday - August 21, 2023…
Downed tree on Robinson Road in Gulfport causes fire
At 1:30 p.m. today several large limbs of a tree on Robinson Road fell, hitting power lines, knocking down poles and setting a grass fire near a gas meter. The limbs, power lines and poles across the roadway closed Robinson…
Second suspect in Picayune man's death convicted of capital murder
A Picayune man was convicted Thursday of capital murder in the 2020 death of a Willie R. Jones. 27-year-old Dustin Gray's trial was this week. His half-brother, 21-year-old Austin Brookshire, was found guilty of…
Ocean Springs Community Pep Rally tonight
Greyhound Nation will come together tonight to celebrate the start of a new school year. The Ocean Springs School District community pep rally officially kicks off at 6:45 this evening…
Rock N Roll Over tonight to benefit Humane Society of South Mississippi
It’s time to Rock N’ Rollover! The Humane Society of South Mississippi’s annual fundraiser kicks off at six tonight at the Hard Rock. The…
Statewide assessment results show student achievement reaches all-time high
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education released today the results from the 2022-23 Mississippi Academic Assessment Program, which show student achievement reaching an all-time high in mathematics, English Language Arts, science and U.S. History. Overall, the percentage of…
Statewide burn ban in effect at all Mississippi state parks and fishing lakes
Effective immediately, a statewide burn ban is in effect at all Mississippi State parks and state fishing lakes until further notice. In response to the dry weather, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks has taken proactive measure to…
Former Hancock County superintendent suing district for wrongful termination
A former Hancock County superintendent is suing the district for wrongful termination and is seeking damages. A suit asking for damages was filed in Southern District Court on Wednesday. Teresa Merwin was terminated on August 18, 2022 in a special…
Dollar General awards grants to help nonprofits improve literacy in state
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has announced the award of nearly $65,000 in youth literacy grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations, libraries and schools. The funds are part of nearly $2.6 million recently awarded across the country for recipients to use…
Walmart offering Wellness Day on Saturday
Families can get ahead of the flu season this year by visiting a Gulfport or Biloxi Walmart on Saturday. Starting at 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on August 19th, customers…
Walter Anderson Museum of Art after-school art program begins soon
Are your kids interested in art or simply have a craft at drawing or painting? Well, the Walter Anderson Museum of Art has open registration to…
Pascagoula River Audubon Center launches ambassadorship program
The Pascagoula River Audubon Center is recruiting students interested in volunteering. This volunteer program will allow students to play a more active role in the preservation of the local…
Gulfport PD participating in ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign
The Gulfport Police Department is cracking down this Labor Day on drunk drivers and releasing a campaign to help you understand your options if you…
Devastated Tuohys ready to end conservatorship for Michael Oher, lawyers say
By ADRIAN SAINZ and TERESA M. WALKER Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A prominent Memphis couple with a longstanding relationship to former NFL player Michael Oher want to end a conservatorship that he’s challenging in court, their lawyers said.…
Fentanyl dealer sentenced to 18 years for trafficking
Gulfport, Miss. – Carlos Armando Rabago-Torres pled guilty on Monday at the Harrison County Circuit Courthouse to one count of Trafficking of a Controlled Substance. Rabago-Torres was sentenced to serve 18 years in prison by Circuit Court Judge Christopher Schmidt.…
Burn ban in effect in Pearl River County
Pearl River County has implemented a burn ban. This burn ban is effective until further notice and comes just days after Hancock County implemented its own ban days…
Harrison County fire crews respond to minor storm damage
Harrison County fire crews were busy yesterday afternoon responding to calls as storms moved through South Mississippi. In addition to reports of trees and power lines down…
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Two Counties in Mississippi
Jackson, MS – The Mississippi Department of Employment Security announced today that Disaster Unemployment Assistance is available for the following two counties in Mississippi: Jackson and Jasper. Individuals who live or work in one of the affected counties and could…
‘Friends of Court’ training underway for volunteers
Lending a helping hand is what Harrison County volunteers do as training begins for ‘Friends of Court.’ People who signed up with the Harrison County Advocacy Center have spent…