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Breakfast with Business Champions in Biloxi

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Diversity Council hosted its Breakfast with Business Champions at Beau Rivage this morning. A panel of speakers discussed the successes and challenges, things…

Judge Thomas Wicker dies at 98

Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker announced the passing of his father, Judge Thomas Wicker. Thomas was 98-years-old and died this morning at a hospital in Memphis. He was born in 1924…

Plenty of events to choose from this weekend

If you're looking for something to do this weekend -- whether it's just for fun or for a good cause -- there's lots to be had out there in South Mississippi. Here's a look at some of the events planned…

EPA civil rights case targets Mississippi over Jackson water

By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS, MATTHEW DALY and AARON MORRISON Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced it is investigating whether Mississippi state agencies discriminated against the state’s majority-Black capital city by refusing to fund…

Pascagoula under city-wide boil water notice

Pascagoula declared a city-wide boil water advisory this morning after a water pump at one of the city's water treatment facilities was damaged. The advisory was issued about 11:30 a.m. The city said repairs are being made as quickly as…

Suspect in Jackson County carjacking identified, charged

A suspect involved in a carjacking that led to a pursuit through Jackson County has been identified and charged. Jackson County Sheriff's Office said 32-year-old Nathan Thomas Cook of Hancock County was arrested and taken to the Jackson County jail.…

Mississippi rolls out mobile ID for statewide elections

JACKSON, Miss (AP) - Mississippi voters will be able to use their smartphones as their voter identification in next month's election. The 2022 elections mark the first real test of a new statewide program that integrates technology into Mississippi's voting…