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2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season Recap

Officially ending last Wednesday, the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season is behind us. In spite of the hurricane season being an average one in terms of activity, coastal Mississippi was not affected…

Ocean Springs man accused of aggravated assault

Ocean Springs Police arrested a man over the weekend after he allegedly strangled a person. 38-year-old Blake Cullen was arrested and charged with aggravated assault-domestic violence on Sunday. Capt. Ryan Lemaire said the victim had marks on their neck indicating…

Wiener Wonderland display lights up Woolmarket

A uniquely themed Christmas light show returns to Woolmarket: Wiener Wonderland! All dressed in their Christmas gear, wiener dogs light up the corner of Karli Lane and Shorecrest Road. For…

New incentive program for Mississippi shrimpers

There’s a new incentive program for Mississippi shrimpers! With help from NOAA’s marine debris removal program and Mississippi State University Coastal Research and Extension Center, Mississippi commercial fisheries is launching…

Mississippi revises demands on Favre in welfare lawsuit

By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi Department of Human Services is changing its demands against retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre in a lawsuit that seeks repayment of misspent welfare money. The funds were intended…

Sheriff's deputy drowns while canoeing on Adams Lake

A Harrison County Sheriff's deputy drowned while canoeing at a lake at Windance this morning. Adams Lake lies between Windance and Lake Village Estates subdivisions in Harrison County. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson identified the deputy as Leroy Barnes, a…