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Coast Electric celebrates Operation Round Up

Coast Electric held a ceremony to celebrate its Operation Round Up program and the fact it has now invested more than a million dollars into the community. Since Coast Electric…

Ochsner Health acquires Diamondhead Urgent Care

Ochsner Health announced today it has acquired Diamondhead Urgent Care, giving the hospital system a bigger footprint in Hancock County. Diamondhead Urgent Care will become one of two Ochsner locations that provide urgent care services, along with Ochsner Health Center…

Pascagoula police investigating shooting

On December 6th, Pascagoula officers responded to the 1300 block of Skip Street in reference to shots being fired. 19-year-old Romarion Armstrong of Moss Point was taken into custody after a brief foot chase. He is currently being charged with…

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…