Gulfport/Biloxi the focus of Mississippi Urban League virtual listening tour
Gulfport and Biloxi are the focus of tonight’s Mississippi Urban League’s virtual listening tour. This event focuses on the ten most populous cities in the state.…
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Mississippi Aquarium to release 11 Kemp’s Ridley turtles Friday
Friday, the Mississippi Aquarium will be releasing 11 endangered Kemp’s Ridley Sea turtles. It’s the aquarium’s first major release of the year. All 11 turtles being released…
Looking for a fish plate on Fridays during Lent? Check out this list
During the Lenten season, there are a lot of options available for those who abstain from meat on Fridays. Just about every restaurant on the Coast has a seafood option to satisfy those who don't eat meat or are observing…
Work could begin soon to Pearl River bridge on I-10 in Hancock County
The state Department of Transportation said Wednesday that a contract is expected to be awarded Friday to repair the Pearl River bridge on Interstate 10 in Hancock County that was damaged in January. That's when a semi-truck car hauler carrying…
Highway Patrol investigating school bus accident
Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating a school bus crash that happened Wednesday afternoon. MHP spokesman Cal Robertson said at about 1 p.m., a Petal School District bus, loaded with students, was traveling north on Highway 49 in Harrison County near…
Powerball winning numbers for March 2nd, 2022
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s lottery draws. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Mississippi Lottery Draw March 2nd, 2022: CASH 3 and CASH 4
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s lottery draws. CASH 3: 4-3-5 CASH 4: 7-5-4-3 All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Mardi Gras clean up expected to take days in Biloxi
After all the Mardi Gras celebrations and parades, clean up along parade routes is underway. In Biloxi, city crews are picking up the pieces left behind…
Shannon Nobles sworn in as D’Iberville Chief of Police
The D’Iberville Police Department has officially promoted Officer Shannon Nobles to the role of chief of police. Chief Wayne Payne has officially passed on his badge to…
MHP responds to single-vehicle school bus crash on HWY 49
On Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022, at approximately 1 pm, the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a single-vehicle school bus crash on Highway 49 in Harrison County. A Petal School District-owned 2020 Blue Bird School Bus traveled north on Highway 49,…
City of Pascagoula seeks state funds for marina
The City of Pascagoula wants to secure funding for a marina on Lowry Island as MDOT builds a new access road from Highway 90. The Pascagoula City Council…
Pascagoula Public Library needs repairs
The Jackson George Regional Library in Pascagoula is asking the state to help fund repairs for its aging buildings. The building, now more than 30 years old, is in serious need…
Home Instead holds hiring event in Ocean Springs
Home Instead, which provides care for seniors all over the Coast, had a hiring event today in Ocean Springs and gave us a look into the state of…
#ReadAcrossAmericaDay celebrates Dr. Seuss’ birthday
It’s #ReadAcrossAmericaDay. March 2nd celebrates Dr. Seuss’ birthday, encouraging reading and literacy to everyone. The well-known author and illustrator created timeless children’s books, now shared by many generations of young readers.…
Seafood prices during Lenten season
The start of the Lenten season means those observing the season are abstaining from meat every Friday until Easter. If you’re looking for something tasty to replace it with, seafood is…
United States Postal Service delivers 270 million COVID tests
The United States Postal Service announced today that it has delivered more than 270 million COVID-19 test kits to American households. These deliveries come as part of…
Diamondhead council may replace Alan Moran as mayor pro-tem after arrest
BY MARGARET BAKER/SUN HERALD The Diamondhead City Council is set to vote for a second time for a mayor pro-tem, a position currently held by Ward 2 Councilman Alan Moran. Ward 3 Councilman Ricky Sheppard authored the resolution, calling for…
Free internet opportunity from AT&T for eligible households
Bridging the digital divide has become especially important since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and now a free internet opportunity is available for eligible families in South…
Frappuccino with Fire networking event in Ocean Springs
A new event in Ocean Springs brought people together with the city’s fire chief. It was called Frappuccino with Fire. People were able to hear from Ocean Springs…
Pass Christian mayor, aldermen vote to opt out of medical marijuana business
The Pass Christian Board of Aldermen on Tuesday voted to opt out of the cultivation, processing and sale or distribution of medical marijuana. The mayor and board believe it is too early to opt in to permitting medical marijuana businesses…
Local churches come together to provide ashes-to-go for Ash Wednesday
Today is Ash Wednesday which marks the start of the Lenten season. Three pastors from several churches in South Mississippi came together in Long Beach to…
Moss Point man charged in double homicide
A 43-year-old man is in jail after Moss Point Police charged him in connection with the double homicide that occurred Tuesday morning. Police said Willie Hurd of Moss Point shot two men about 8:30 a.m. in the 6000 block of…
Mega Millions winning numbers for March 1st, 2022
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s Mega Millions draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Krewe of Gemini Night Parade rolls through Gulfport
The Krewe of Gemini has been rolling through the Coast since 1969 and tonight was no different. News 25’s Meggan Gray led the parade as grand…
