Phase two of the Ingalls improvement project kicks off
The City of Pascagoula posted on their Facebook page a traffic alert warning drivers that starting today lanes on the north side of Ingalls Avenue will be…
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Mississippi Municipal League Awards annual luncheon
City and town leaders from across the state wrapped up their annual conference today with the Mississippi Municipal League Awards Luncheon at the Coast Convention. The Mississippi Municipal League’s 90th…
Ocean springs house destroyed in fire on Tuesday
On Tuesday, a huge fire destroyed a house on Washington Avenue in Ocean Springs. The Jackson County District Chief tells News 25 the house was abandoned and it…
USM class of 2021 hydrographic science graduate ceremony
University of Southern Mississippi graduates its Masters of Science degree in hydrographic science 2021 class. The one-year rigorous degree program graduated its first class in July 2000. The…
TSA and Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport offer travel tips
With traveling on the rise, the TSA at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport wants to make sure travelers navigate the airport and the checkpoint system safely and efficiently. Passenger boarding…
Mississippi Power repairs Henderson Point boardwalks
Mississippi Power has been reliable, not only in times of crisis like hurricanes, but also in the aftermath. That was the case once again as crews took to Henderson Point…
Scarlet Pearl Casino requiring masks and vaccination for employees
With COVID cases rising along the Coast, the Scarlet Pearl is making sure to keep their employees and guests safe. Last week, Scarlet Pearl reinstated its mask…
MSDH holds press conference as COVID cases continue to rise
The Mississippi State Department of Health held a news conference today about updates on COVID-19. Cases continue to rise in Mississippi. Today marks the largest increase…
Major infrastructure project set to begin in Long Beach on July 30th
The City of Long Beach will soon be getting a major infrastructure update that has been in the works for years. Starting July 30th,…
Search continues for Jackson County murder suspect Christopher J. Brown
The search continues today for a murder suspect in Jackson County. The 28-year-old Christopher Brown is wanted for the shooting death of Nicholas Darnell Pittman that…
Federal court jury convicts two of drug conspiracy
GULFPORT, MS – A jury in federal court convicted two men Tuesday of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine and attempt to possess with intent to distribute cocaine. According to the evidence presented, Antony Daniel Abreu, 33, of…
Keesler airman dies in accident on base
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. – An Airman assigned to the 81st Training Wing at Keesler Air Force Base was pronounced dead and three others injured in an on-base incident that occurred at approximately 1:25 p.m., July 28. The identity…
Vacant house fire in Ocean Springs
Tuesday, Jackson County responders extinguished a house fire in Ocean Springs. Fire crews, with the help of Ocean Springs Fire Department, battled a vacant house fire in the 6000 block…
Mississippi Department of Corrections suspends visitation due to rise in COVID cases
Mississippi Corrections Commissioner Burl Cain announced Tuesday that to protect Mississippi’s 17,300 prisoners, MDOC is suspending all visitation in state prisons until further notice…
Father and son sentenced in methamphetamine trafficking investigation in Covington County
JACKSON, MS – A father and son were sentenced to federal prison following a two-year-long drug trafficking investigation. The investigation, led by the Covington County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, the Smith County Sheriff’s Office,…
USM Launches 2022 Freshman Admissions Application with New Scholarship Offerings
The University of Southern Mississippi’s application for summer 2022 and fall 2022 undergraduate admission officially opens at 12:01 a.m. on August 1. For the class of 2022 and students that plan to attend USM next fall, this is the first opportunity…
OSPREYS awarded nationwide grant for mural, pocket park in Ocean Springs
AARP has awarded a resident organization dedicated to pedestrian and cyclist safety with a Community Challenge Grant for a traffic calming ground mural and pocket park that will help improve safe passage to the Walter Anderson Museum of Art, the…
Five arrested in string of thefts in George County
Since July 15th, 2021, George County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and Investigators, with the assistance of the public, have recovered over $150,000.00 worth of stolen property and arrested five (5) suspects in multiple larceny cases. On July 15th, at approximately 4:00…
Land bought for Mississippi casino site donated to nonprofit
BILOXI, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi businessman has donated land once intended for a casino site to a local nonprofit. Chris Ferrara came close to developing a casino years ago in east Biloxi, but has now donated the 30-acre property…
Mega Millions winning numbers for July 27th, 2021
Here are the winning numbers for tonight's Mega Millions lottery draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
CASH 3 draw winning numbers for July 27th, 2021
The Cash 3 winning numbers for July 27th are: 6-1-5. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
City of Biloxi continues debates about fireworks
The Biloxi City Council discussed today making fireworks legal inside the city limits on the Fourth of July, New Year’s Eve, and in association with the annual Tet Celebration.…
Lazy Gator Sports Bar hosting Cornhole for a Cause tournament
The Lazy Gator Sports Bar and Steamer in Diamondhead is hosting the Cornhole for a Cause Tournament this Saturday. The money raised at the event will…
Dedication ceremony for North Gulfport Elementary and Middle School
The Harrison County School District held a dedication ceremony to celebrate the completion of the expansion and renovation of North Gulfport Elementary and Middle School. Administrators,…