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Medical marijuana bill headed for debate

A bill to create a medical marijuana program is headed for debate in the Mississippi Senate soon. Senate Bill 2095 passed the Senate Public Health Committee yesterday. The bill would…

Know the dangers of online predators

A suspected child predator is behind bars after a Youtuber reported him to Gulfport police. Thirty-three-year-old Justin Cripps was arrested January 12 for sex crimes against a child – after…

George County to go to virtual learning Friday due to COVID

George County School District has announced that the schools will be conducting virtual learning Friday. An announcement from Superintendent Wade Whitney Jr. said that because of an increase in the number of positive COVID tests in the community and schools,…

Pre-sales for Girl Scout cookies begin

It’s Girl Scout cookie season. A new cookie is ready to take your taste buds on an adventure. Tuesday marked the official start of cookie season with online pre-orders open…