The Jackson County NAACP Calls for New State Flag
The Jackson County NAACP thinks taking the Confederate symbolism out of the Mississippi state flag is long overdue.
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City of Pascagoula Working on Proposal to Ban Smoking in Public Parks
Pascagoula officials are considering a ban on smoking in all public parks.
Body of Missing Man Found in Jackson County
The body of a missing 78 year old man was found this morning in Vancleave.
Six People Arrested for SNAP Fraud
Today, the Department of Human Services and Harrison County Sheriff’s Department carried out a sting, rounding up six people from across the county, all accused of SNAP fraud.
Man Arrested in Connection with Bank Robbery in Escatawpa
A man is in custody after robbing a Hancock Bank in Escatawpa.
Congress Debates Education Reform
Congress continues to debate on the first major federal reform legislation since 2001’s “No Child Left Behind Act.”
Mayor Gilich is Launching a Campaign to Clean up Biloxi
Biloxi is one of the oldest communities in the county, and Biloxi’s new mayor wants to clean up the city’s image.
The Mississippi Roller Girls Find a New Home
The Mississippi Roller Girls are back on the Coast.
Boys and Girls Club Host 23rd Annual Steak & Steak Fundraiser
Tonight, the Boys and Girls Club of Jackson County held its biggest fundraiser of the year, the 23rd Annual “Steak & Steak Fundraiser.”
Royal Endeavor! Kids Paint Crowns For Carnival Krewe
A group of young people took on a task fit for a queen today. In fact, their work will end up in the hands of a queen, her royal court and special guests.
Haley Barbour Discusses the State Flag
As South Carolina approves the bill removing the Confederate Battle Flag from Statehouse Grounds, Mississippi officials continue to weigh in on our state flag.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Regional Board Discusses BP Claim
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Regional Board is now the newest group demanding BP pay them back for lost revenue.
Education Reform Bill Would Improve School Libraries
Today, the U.S. Senate resumed to consider a major piece of legislation on education reform with the unanimous approval of an amendment sponsored by Senator Thad Cochran.
City of D'iberville Settles with BP
The city of D’iberville also settled with BP for just under $1 million.
Miniature D'iberville on Display at City Hall
D’iberville native and master woodworker Ralph Borries recreated tiny versions of buildings that comprised the commercial heart of the city, dating back before the turn of the 20th century.
Interview with Mississippi Roller Girls President Ashley Adams
The Mississippi roller girls are back on the coast!
Two Suspects in Ocean Springs Burglary Have Been Arrested
Surveillance video helped police catch two suspects in a recent home burglary in Ocean Springs.
Wreck in Gulfport Results in Minor Injuries
A wreck in Gulfport this afternoon caused one car to flip, but luckily no one was severely injured.
Murder Convict Sentenced to Life
A man convicted in the 2013 death and dismemberment of a Bourbon Street dancer will spend the rest of his life behind bars.
Salvation Army Celebrates 150 Years
The Salvation Army is celebrating 150 years of ‘Doing the most good’ around the world.
Ulta and Forever 21 Coming to Crossroads Shopping Center
Ulta and Forever 21 will be opening at the Crossroads Shopping Center near the intersection of Interstate 10 and Highway 49.
Locals React to Mississippi Power Refund
Whether it’s by a lump sum or credit on future bills, Mississippi Power customers will soon see over $350 million returned back to them in refunds.
Beach Cleanup Continues
Following this past holiday weekend, Coast residents and tourists were greeted with trash along the beach. Today, things are looking much cleaner.
Gautier Residents are Seeing Improvements to the Color of Their Water
For quite some time, the city of Gautier has had complaints of a brownish tint to the water.