Long Beach police reinstating running radars on Highway 90
The Long Beach Board of Alderman voted to allow the Long Beach Police Department to start running radars once again along Highway 90. The last time the…
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MS Public University board bans COVID-19 vaccine requirements
The board that governs Mississippi’s public universities is prohibiting schools from requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for students and staff. The board took another vote because there was confusion over…
MSDH reports 1,557 cases of COVID-19 and 22 deaths statewide
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 1,557 cases of COVID-19 today and 22 deaths. Fifteen deaths occurred between September 14th and September 21st. Seven…
Forty-four year-old remains identified in Jackson County
Jackson County Sheriff’s Department investigators identified the remains of a woman found back in 1977. Skeletal remains of a woman known as the Escatawpa Jane Doe had gone unidentified…
Woolmarket Elementary named Blue Ribbon School
Woolmarket Elementary has been recognized nationally as a Blue Ribbon School. Only 325 schools in the U.S. received this title with four in Mississippi. The recognition is based on a…
F.E.T.C.H Dog Park in Long Beach finished phase two of construction
F.E.T.C.H. Dog Park in Long Beach installed a new shade structure and added lights for pets and their owners to enjoy. In 2019, phase one…
Secretary Watson presents $11.2M Tidelands Check
On behalf of the Gulf Coast legislative delegation, Secretary of State Michael Watson presented the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources with a check for $11.2 million representing the Tidelands Trust…
Escaped inmates from Poplarville jail back in custody
POPLARVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Two inmates were back behind bars Wednesday after escaping a Mississippi jail over the weekend. Authorities received a tip late Tuesday that Rodney Wayne Smith and Jonathan Theo Culpepper were hiding out in a home in…
Mississippi Able hosting town hall tomorrow
Mississippi Able is an organization with the goal of enhancing the lives of Mississippians with disabilities. They are hosting a town hall meeting in Biloxi Thursday evening. Michael Schoegel is…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce hosting ‘WE’ Program
On Friday, October 1st, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce is holding its ‘WE’ program. Programming Director Alexis Higgins is in studio with more.
St. Martin sophomore at Home with Team Blake on The Voice
St. Martin's Hailey Green made her second shot at "The Voice" count. The 15-year-old sophomore belted out her version of Marc Broussard's "Home" and won a spot on Blake Shelton's team during…
MDMR receives Tidelands check; nearly 30 public access projects now funded
On behalf of the Gulf Coast legislative delegation, Secretary of State Michael Watson on Tuesday presented the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources with a check for $11,226,497, representing the Tidelands Trust Funds amounts collected during Fiscal Year 2021 for use…
George County asking public's help to identify suspects in attempted ATM theft
The George County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public's help to identify suspects in connection with an attempted theft of an ATM in Benndale. Sheriff Keith Havard said in a press release that on Saturday about 1:45 a.m., deputies responded…
Jackson County investigators piece together case, identify 'Escatawpa Jane Doe'
Jackson County Sheriff's Department investigators have identified the remains of a woman found in 1977 and believe she was killed by a serial killer who was coming through the state en route to Florida. Sheriff Mike Ezell said in a…
Two South Mississippi elementaries named Blue Ribbon schools
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today recognized 325 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021, including four schools in Mississippi. Two of the four Mississippi schools are in South Mississippi. The recognition is based on a school’s overall…
Mississippi takes management of prison from private company
HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi Department of Corrections is taking over operation of Marshall County Correctional Facility - a prison that has been privately run since it opened 25 years ago. Management & Training Corp. is the private…
Cruisin’ the Coast 2021 Schedule
Cruisin’ the Coast 2021 Schedule Cruisin’ the Coast takes place October 3rd through the 10th. Here is the schedule for this year’s event. Sunday, October 3rd: View the Cruise, downtown Gulfport, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cruise-in, Hardy Court Shopping…
Powerball winning numbers for September 20th, 2021
Here are the winning numbers for tonight's Powerball draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Cash 3 draw winning numbers for September 20th, 2021
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for September 20th are: 7-8-6. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Alpha Kappa Alpha International Impact Day
Today was Alpha Kappa Alpha Incorporated’s International Impact Day and the sorority’s local chapter decided to donate the money they raised to a Mississippi HBCU. AKA chapters from all across…
Pass Christian Fall Art Show
The Pass Christian Art Association is hosting their annual Fall Art Show at the Pass Christian Public Library. The Fall Art Show will allow people to come together to enjoy local…
City Centre of Pascagoula Revitalization Project
The City of Pascagoula has many projects going on to help revitalize the city and one of their biggest projects is the City Centre of Pascagoula. Construction started on the…
Latest community COVID update from Singing River Health System
While Singing River Health System has seen a decline in the number of COVID patients since its high of 150 just a couple of weeks ago, CEO…
MSDH reporting 2,687 cases of COVID-19 and 56 deaths for the three-day period
Today, MSDH is reporting an additional 2,687 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 56 deaths for the three-day period September 17th through September…