New Red Cross director begins role
The new director for the Southeast Mississippi chapter of the American Red Cross begins his new role today. Hattiesburg native John McCarty succeeds John McFarland, who died in May from…
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Burn ban still in effect for South Mississippi
All of South Mississippi remains under a burn ban. According to the Mississippi Forestry Commission, fires like campfires, bonfires, fire pits, and field burning are all prohibited under…
Hancock County Sheriff’s Office launches app for community to share tips
The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office has rolled out a new tip line to help fight crime. The new mobile app will allow Hancock County residents…
Ocean Springs Board of Alderman hosting special called meeting tonight
Ocean Springs plans to cancel a contract it has with a vendor to write digital tickets. The Board of Aldermen have a special called meeting tonight…
SHEA Community Baby Shower to help new and expecting mothers
South Mississippi moms received a wealth of knowledge after attending a local baby shower in Gulfport. The Mississippi Public Health Institute held a community baby shower…
Grand opening for Unique Transition Beauty Supply Store in Waveland
That ‘rip me out the plastic I’ve been acting brand new’ feeling is now in Hancock County after a new beauty supply store opened up shop…
18-year-old killed in crash in Jackson County
On Sunday, August 20, 2023, at approximately 12:01 a.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a deadly crash on 57 in Jackson County. A 2018 Volkswagen Passat driven by 18-year-old Justin Bean of Vancleave, MS, was traveling east on Highpoint…
U.S.S. Ted Stevens Christening Ceremony at Ingalls Shipyard
Ingalls Shipbuilding held a christening ceremony for a vessel named after former Alaska Senator Ted Stevens. The late senator’s wife, Catherine Ann Stevens, and his daughters Susan Stevens…
Mississippi State basketball star visits local Boys and Girls Club
Mississippi State basketball stand-out Tolu Smith paid a visit to his old stomping grounds at a local Boys and Girls Club to pay it forward to his…
Three arrested on aggravated assault charges in Harrison County
On August 20, 2023 around 1:00 am, Biloxi Police responded to the 200 block of Caillavet Street in reference to a report of a fight. As officers arrived on scene, multiple gunshots were fired and a vehicle was seen fleeing…
Pascagoula Police investigating Friday night shooting near high school
Pascagoula Police are investigating a shooting Friday night that left a 16-year-old in the hospital. Police say about 9:19 p.m., officers responded to the roundabout near the high school on Tucker Avenue after receiving a 911 call about a shooting.…
New community center on Lee Street in Biloxi
Early renderings have been released of the East Biloxi Community Center. The community center will be on Lee Street next to the old Yankie Stadium. This area has…
Mississippi Heroes launching new program to help others
Mississippi Heroes and local organizations are working together to provide resources to caretakers and taking extra steps to ease their stress. Once a month caregivers can come together…
Miracle Temple AOH Church in Biloxi resumes services after vandalism
A church in Biloxi is returning to normal worship after being vandalized twice in the last three weeks. Miracle Temple AOH Church of God is reopening…
Should you sign up for the ‘SAVE Plan’ for student loans
Graduates can already sign up for Biden’s new 'Saving on A Valuable Education' plan which offers payments as low as zero dollars based on your…
Biloxi asking public's help to find runaway teen
Biloxi Police are asking the public's help to locate a 17-year-old runaway. Police say Jeremy Bassinger Jr., left his home on August 9th about 7:30 a.m. He is described as 6-foot-2, 175 pounds with a thing build and a tattoo…
Jackson County deputy cleared in 2022 shooting in Vancleave
A Jackson County Sheriffs deputy involved in an officer-involved shooting in October of last year has been cleared by MBI and the Attorney General. A statement from the AG's office said it had completed its review of the October 28,…
State leaders react to high marks on 2022-23 academic assessment
State leaders are reacting to the latest Mississippi Academic Assessment Program scores released earlier this week. The Mississippi Department of Education says the student achievement scores…
Run-off absentee voting begins tomorrow
The in-person absentee voting period of the upcoming primary run-off elections begins tomorrow morning. Circuit Clerk Offices across Mississippi will be open from 8 a.m. to noon for that reason. The…
Mississippi judge declares mistrial for 2 white men charged in attack on Black FedEx driver
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Updated 6:50 PM CDT, August 17, 2023 BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (AP) — Citing errors by police, a Mississippi judge declared a mistrial Thursday in the case of two white men accused of chasing and shooting at a Black…
Rock and Roll Over 2023 benefiting Humane Society of South Mississippi
Grab your animal print and leather pants, it’s time to Rock and Roll Over. Last night at the event, the Humane Society of South Mississippi…
The Greyhounds kick off football season with community pep rally
The Ocean Springs Greyhounds are kicking off football season and the new school year in style. The Ocean Springs School District held its first pep rally…
FEMA representatives coming to storm-affected areas
MADISON, Miss. – FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance teams and FEMA-contracted home inspectors will be working in storm-affected neighborhoods in Jackson and Jasper counties following the major disaster declaration for the June 14-19 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes. Disaster Survivor…
Pascagoula High students raise money for Moss Point tornado recovery
Pascagoula High School students celebrated Kindness Counts Week by raising money for the victims of the Moss Point tornado. Earlier this month, the four class presidents…