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Remembering Nicholas Pittman

Jackson County Sheriff’s investigators are continuing to look for a suspect in a domestic related fatal shooting that happened Saturday afternoon. Deputies found 36-year-old Nicholas Pittman deceased at a home on Theriot Avenue…

Ocean Springs annual July Sidewalk Sale

Several businesses in Ocean Springs participated in the annual July Sidewalk Sale on Friday and Saturday. Over 30 local businesses throughout the city participated in the sale. The participating shops…

Remembering Officer Katie Cash

The funeral service for Officer Katie Cash was held Saturday at Picayune’s First Baptist Church. Following the service, a procession traveled from Picayune to Waveland Cemetery where she was laid to rest.…

Jackson County investigators search for shooting suspect

Jackson County Sheriff’s investigators are searching for a suspect in connection with a domestic-related fatal shooting. The shooting occurred late Saturday afternoon, according to Sheriff Mike Ezell. Investigators are searching for Christopher Jerome Brown, 30, in connection with the shooting…

Coast Transit Authority offers free rides

Coast Transit Authority has been offering free rides all day. Free rides were offered on all services they operate which includes trolleys, the beachcomber, the casino hopper, as well as…

Jeff Hair announces candidacy for Hancock County coroner

Jeff Hair, who ran against Jim Faulk for Hancock County coroner last year, is again throwing his hat in the ring for the position. Hair narrowly lost in a Republican party runoff to Faulk, who announced Monday that he resigned…

William Carey University announces fall registration

William Carey University announces their fall term starts Monday, Aug. 23, at campuses in Hattiesburg, Biloxi and Baton Rouge, La. Walk-in, open registration is Aug. 19. Admissions staff will be available from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. New students will…

MGCCC and USA sign partnership for nursing degrees

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and the University of South Alabama signed a Memorandum of Understanding on July 23 at MGCCC’s Bryant Center in Biloxi. The MOU will offer early acceptance for MGCCC Associate Degree Nursing students to enroll in…