Gov. Reeves signs bill to help retain nurses
Governor Tate Reeves announced he has signed a bill designed to help keep more nurses in our state. Senate Bill 2373 creates the ‘Skilled Nursing Home and Hospital…
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Shuckers team up with American Red Cross for blood drive
The American Red Cross and Biloxi Shuckers are joining forces to host a blood drive at MGM Park. The drive runs until 7 p.m. tonight. News…
Knapstein named principal at St. Patrick Catholic High School
BILOXI - Bishop Louis F. Kihneman III has announced the hiring of Paul Knapstein as principal of St. Patrick Catholic High School. Knapstein, who is currently the interim principal and athletic director of St. Michael Catholic High School in Fairhope,…
Looking for good small-town living? Southern Living weighs in
Southern Living has named two Coast towns to its list of the Top 50 Best Small Towns in the South. Ocean Springs checked in at No. 18. Southern Living said: "A…
Suspects in Pascagoula shooting death arrested in Mobile County
A suspect in a murder investigation in Pascagoula is in custody. Pascagoula Police say 32-year-old Jerbert Burgos-Cotto was arrested in Mobile County on Thursday morning. He is charged with murder in the shooting death…
Legislature passes bill to create registry of people convicted of misusing public funds
Sen. Jeremy England’s bill to create a public registry of people convicted of embezzlement or misappropriation of public funds is headed to the governor. "This is a bill I campaigned on when I first decided to run for this position,…
Gulfport Fire Department earns international accreditation
The Gulfport Fire Department earns coveted international accreditation. The department has earned accredited agency status from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International by meeting the criteria established through the organization’s…
Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence granted $20,000 from the Mary Kay Ash Foundation
The Mary Kay Ash Foundation based out of Texas granted the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence $20,000 this afternoon. These funds come from…
Mortgage interest rates surpass 7 percent in Mississippi
If you’re looking to buy a home right now, we have some updated numbers. The national average for a 30-year fixed mortgage jumped from 6.5 percent in February…
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute presents housing options for seniors
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute held a presentation on downsizing for seniors at the USM Gulf Park campus. This seminar looked at housing options for seniors. A panel…
Arts Alive festival in Bay St. Louis is looking for vendors
Calling all artists, vendors, makerspace demonstrators, volunteers, and culinary arts, entries for Arts Alive are still open. Arts Alive is an innovative art festival where…
Kroc Center seeking volunteers to help harvest garden
Spring is knocking on the door and now it is time for you to discover your green thumb! The Salvation Army Kroc Center is looking for volunteers to…
City of D’Iberville legalizes golf carts
The City of D’Iberville has legalized the use of approved golf carts. City Ordinance number 177 allows for low-speed golf carts to be driven on selected streets in D’Iberville. Some…
Amtrak police meet with local first responders to discuss train safety and security
The Amtrak Police Department met with police agencies across the Coast to talk about safety and security around the tracks. Amtrak has 450…
Women in Construction Week: Moore Community House has trained hundreds of women
This week is a time to highlight all women working in the construction industry as part of Women in Construction Appreciation Week. Since childhood,…
Law enforcement training and awards banquet at the Golden Nugget Biloxi
The Gulf Coast High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area and Homeland Security Investigations Gulfport hosted their annual awards presentation at the Golden Nugget Casino and Resort.…
House Bill 1723 would create tax credit for food bank donations
There is a critical bill for food insecurity that is making its way through the Mississippi Legislature. House Bill 1723 passed the state House of…
American Red Cross hosting blood drive at MGM Park Thursday
BILOXI, MS – The American Red Cross is partnering with the Biloxi Shuckers to host a blood drive on Thursday, March 9, from 1 p.m to 7 p.m. The drive will be held in the visiting clubhouse at MGM Park.…
Biloxi couple accused of using son to try to steal items from Walmart
A Biloxi couple is in jail, accused of shoplifting and then using their child to try to get the stolen items out of the store. Waveland Police arrested 35-year-old Khadja Alfred amd 47-year-old Larry Isaiah on Tuesday and charged both…
Picayune Police foil attempted robbery of mowers at Home Depot
Three men are in jail, accused of trying to steal more than $20,000 in lawn mowers. Police say 20-year-old Wilajon Sherrod Trail, 20-year-old Willie James Joseph II and 18-year-old Luke…
Mississippi backs 1 year of postpartum Medicaid for new moms
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Low-income new mothers in Mississippi will be eligible for a full year of Medicaid health coverage under a bill passed Tuesday by the state Legislature. The bipartisan move is the culmination of a two-year effort to…
Tensions rise during meeting to discuss Live oak tree in Long Beach
Tensions continued to rise as residents attend the Long Beach aldermen meeting to fight for a 200-year-old oak tree. The residents in favor of…
Dealing with financial anxiety
In a recent survey, 69 percent of individuals have financial anxiety and that same survey found that despite recent inflation prices, one in four people don’t budget. Whether or not financial anxiety…
Local woman wins 100-mile Ultra Marathon
An Ocean Springs woman ran a 100-mile ultra marathon and finished first in the state in her category. Amanda Ray competed in the Carl Touchstone Memorial Mississippi Trail Run this…