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Petal native receives Congressional Gold Medal

  A Petal man receiving a Congressional Gold Medal from Representative Mike Ezell. Colt Bergman receiving the highest honor for America's youth. Bergman completing 400 hours of voluntary public service, 200 hours of personal development, and 200 hours of physical…

Latest on Harrison County Brush Fire

Harrison County Fire and Rescue along with U.S. Forest Services and Mississippi Forestry Commission continue to work against a several hundred acre brush fire along Carson Rd. in Harrison County. Officials received reports…

Pascagoula Police Officer Stephen Huckaby passes away

The Pascagoula Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. The department announced that Officer Stephen Huckaby unexpectedly passed away yesterday, October 15, 2024. According to the department, Officer Huckaby was at the training center when he…

HAPPENING NOW: Crews battling brush fire in Harrison County

Harrison County and Mississippi Forestry Commission fire crews are battling a brush fire in Northern Harrison County. A red flag burn warning remains in effect for South Mississippi this afternoon. According to Mississippi Forestry Commission, 70 acres have been burnt…

Long Beach mayor decides not to seek a third term

Long Beach Mayor George Bass told residents on Tuesday that he will not seek a third term in office. Bass said he made a spur-of-the-moment decision to make the announcement while speaking to constituents at the Breakfast With the Mayor…