Wayne Payne Day honors former police chief
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes has proclaimed March 12th as Wayne Payne Day. The city honored the former police chief Saturday afternoon during his retirement ceremony. Chief Payne served as…
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Reeves signs critical race theory bill into law
Gov. Tate Reeves on Monday signed into law Senate Bill 2113 that bans the teaching of Critical Race Theory. A Mississippi Senate committee on Thursday advanced a bill that would ban schools from teaching critical race theory, even though the state…
Diamondhead man jailed on domestic assault charges
A Diamondhead man is in jail, charged with domestic aggravated assault over the weekend. On Friday, Bay St. Louis Police were called to a residence after receiving a call about a woman who was struck with a mallet while in…
Bay St. Louis woman charged with embezzlement
Bay St. Louis Police on Friday arrested a woman accused of embezzling money from the business where she worked. On Thursday, Bay Police received a complaint that an employee had taken more than $1,000…
Ocean Springs partners with company to verify auto insurance
Ocean Springs has partnered with a company to verify automobile insurance or pay fines if you do not. Ocean Springs Police Department posted a notice on social media on Sunday to advise residents that if they receive an insurance citation…
Animal rights activist calling for audit of animal rescue nonprofits
On Friday, Pass Christian police arrested 56-year-old Ethel and Richard Ross in connection with 70 counts of animal cruelty each – and their bonds were set at $3,500. The department had received an…
Gulfport man charged with aggravated assault after argument ends in gunfire
A man in Gulfport was injured Sunday after a shooting on East Railroad Street near Owen T Palmer Park. The target of the attack, who wished to remain anonymous, told News 25 she…
Mississippi Senior Olympics opening ceremonies held today
Opening ceremonies for the Mississippi Senior Olympics were held today at the Gruich Senior Center in Biloxi. While not all participants joined today’s event, a total of 630 seniors…
Mega Millions winning numbers for March 11th, 2022
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s Mega Millions draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Mississippi Lottery Draw March 11th, 2022: CASH 3 and CASH 4
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s lottery draw. CASH 3: 5-7-4 CASH 4: 2-5-7-5 All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Jackson County CASA holds seventh annual ‘CASA Blues’
The Jackson County CASA held their seventh annual CASA Blues event tonight. CASA, or court appointed special advocates, helps abused or neglected children find safe permanent homes. Each…
Two Pass Christian residents charged with seventy counts of cruelty to animals
On March 11, 2022 at 4:39, the Pass Christian Police Department arrested Mrs. Ethel Ross (56) at her residence in Pass Christian and transported her to the Harrison County Adult Detention Center. Mrs. Ross was charged with (70) seventy counts…
VJ Canizaro MD Health Summit at William Carey Tradition Campus
The National Diabetes and Obesity Research Institute hosted their second annual VJ Canizaro MD Health Summit at William Carey University’s tradition campus. The summit was an…
Pascagoula River Audubon Center gets a head start on spring cleaning
The Pascagoula River Audubon Center was able to get a head start on spring cleaning with the help of some local organizations. More than 50…
Man allegedly steals gun out of car on Beach Blvd in Biloxi
Biloxi police need help identifying a man they say broke into an unlocked vehicle. The department says the crime allegedly happened on February 26th…
Cold Weather Shelters opening across the Coast
Cold weather shelters are opening this weekend to offer a warm place for those who need it. Friday, Hancock County will open its shelter in the storm prep building…
Gulf Coast Industries visits the Mississippi Aquarium
Among the busloads of people at the Mississippi Aquarium this morning was Pine Belt Mental Health Care Resources showing its participants new ideas about employment. Around 30 guests were…
Free women’s self-defense class Saturday at Gulfport Premium Outlets
Premium Outlets in Gulfport is offering a free women’s self-defense class tomorrow at 9 a.m. The 90-minute development class teaches skills needed for protection. The class is open to all women 12 and up. The class will be held in…
Popp's Ferry Road closed to through traffic March 16th through the 19th
Popp’s Ferry Road will be closed to through traffic from 9:00 AM on Wednesday March 16th until 5:00 PM on Friday March 18th for the installation of a sanitary sewer line. During this time through traffic will be detoured around…
Pass Christian investigating animal cruelty; more than 60 dogs seized
Pass Christian Police are investigating a case in which more than 60 dogs were seized on Thursday. Pass Police Chief Daren Freeman said his department received an anonymous tip about a foul odor coming from a residence on Second Street.…
Jackson County investigating body found in burned vehicle
Jackson County Sheriff's deputies are investigating the death of a person found in a burned out vehicle. Deputies found the vehicle in a wooded area off Wire Road north of Vancleave on Thursday afternoon. The car had been burned and…
War in Ukraine interrupts adoption process for Gulf Coast families
The love of a parent knows no bounds-- no matter the time, distance, or language barrier. For three South Mississippi residents-- that love has…
Last call: Alan Jackson to stop in at Coast Coliseum on his 2022 tour
Alan Jackson is having one for the road. The country music superstar known for such hits as "Chattahootchie" and "Livin' on Love" will play the Mississippi Coast Coliseum at 7 p.m. on June 24 as part of his Last Call…
Mississippi Lottery Draw March 10th, 2022: CASH 3, CASH 4, and Match 5
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s lottery draws. CASH 3: 6-3-8 CASH 4: 8-8-5-6 MATCH 5: 2-5-11-18-23 All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
