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October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month which promotes acceptance and inclusion of people with Down Syndrome. You can help become an advocate by participating in the local Buddy Walk set for October…
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Hummingbird Festival Thursday through Saturday
There’s an event here on the Coast putting hummingbirds in the spotlight. Susan Stachowski from the Pascagoula River Audubon Center is in studio with more.
Hancock County man to serve more than 20 years for shooting federal officer
A Hancock County man was sentenced to more than 20 years in prison after shooting a federal officer in relation to a crime of violence. Joseph Dale Sonnier, 32, pleaded guilty April 1 in federal court to assault of a…
Powerball winning numbers for September 22nd, 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 22nd, 2021
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for September 22nd are: 6-8-2. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Historical Marker unveiled in honor of First Baptist Church Gulfport
Where the Mississippi Aquarium now stands was once the original location of First Baptist Church Gulfport. They held a ceremony today that celebrated the rich heritage…
Gulfport PD looking for missing person Jessica Lynn McCranie and her nine-month-old daughter
The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing female, Jessica Lynn McCranie, and her 9-month-old daughter, Ava McCranie, of Gulfport, MS. Jessica McCranie is described to police officers as a white female, 33 years old,…
Local ministry donating care packages to Kenya
A local runner from the Fatherless and Widows Ministry in Long Beach has created a running group in Kenya. Charles Wambolt, an avid runner, landed in Kenya today to…
Ocean Springs Mayor's Youth Council preparing care packages for Hurricane Ida relief
The Ocean Springs Mayor’s Youth Council is giving back to our Louisiana neighbors. The Mayor’s Youth Council is hosting a Hurricane Ida care package drive.…
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…
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…