Cyclist dies from injuries in Biloxi motorcycle crash
The motorcyclist involved in a crash in Biloxi Thursday has died from his injuries. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer has identified him as 25-year-old Jeffrey Taylor of Biloxi.…
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Shuckers introduce junior broadcaster program for the 2024 season
BILOXI, MS – The Biloxi Shuckers have announced that aspiring broadcasters between the ages of 12 and 16 will have the opportunity to call the fourth inning during select Sunday home games on the Biloxi Shuckers Radio Network on WGCM 1240AM/100.9FM…
Poplarville Community Safe Room opening due to weather
Due to the chance of severe weather today, the Pearl River County Office of Emergency Services will open the Poplarville Community Safe Room at noon today. It will remain available until the threat of severe weather has passed. Pets are…
Motorcycle accident in Pascagoula leaves three injured, one life flighted
A motorcycle with two occupants was traveling south on Telephone Road in Pascagoula Thursday afternoon. A a full-size, single occupant, SUV then struck the motorcycle at approximately 12:08pm. The collision ejected the two on the motorcycle causing severe injuries. All…
Ocean Springs voted best small town in Mississippi
Southern Living Magazine has named Ocean Springs as best small town in Mississippi. Ocean Springs ranked as number 8 out of 15 cities. According to Southern Living, the…
Mississippi Power, MSU team up to fit eaglets with GPS trackers
Mississippi Power and Mississippi State University teamed up this morning on a very special project at the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge. A team…
W.I.S.H Society honored by Make-A-Wish
Many outstanding women who mold South Mississippi were honored at a lunch hosted by Make-A-Wish. The ‘Women Inspiring Strength and Hope’ or W.I.S.H Society campaign kicked off with a lunch today.…
Alpha Phi Alpha hosts Civic Engagement Forum
One local fraternity is challenging issues in the community by hosting a forum against drunk driving. The local chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated are tackling…
Biloxi State of the City: Updates on Shuckers' Stadium, Saenger, and more
People gathered at the Beau Rivage to hear Mayor Fofo Gilich showcase how the city is progressing. As Biloxi celebrates 325 years, citizens…
One injured in motorcycle accident in Biloxi
On Thursday, March 7, 2024 around 3:09 pm, Biloxi Police, Biloxi Fire, and Pafford Emergency Services responded to the area of Pass Road and Big Lake Road in reference to a vehicle crash involving a Toyota SUV and a motorcycle.…
River otter spotted behind YMCA in Ocean Springs
This video comes from Jodi and Mark Busch of Ocean Springs.
State Board of Education approves three new early learning collaboratives to serve pre-K 4-year-olds
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) voted today to add three new early learning collaboratives to the current list of 37 to provide high-quality early childhood education pre-K programs to 4-year-old students. This ELC expansion is…
Person struck by train in Biloxi
On Wednesday, March 6th, 2024 around 8:51 pm, Biloxi Patrol Officers responded to a report of a person being struck by a train in the area of Beauvoir Road. Upon arrival, the victim was located and aid was rendered by…
Arrested on felony warrant for accessory after the fact to an aggravated assault incident
On March 3, 2024, Biloxi Police arrested 33-year-old Jamie Lynn Clemons of Gautier, MS on a felony warrant for accessory after the fact to an aggravated assault incident. The warrant was issued as the result of an investigation into a…
Meet and Greet with Senate Candidate Ty Pinkins
The sole Democratic candidate in the race for U.S. Senate in Mississippi makes a stop in Jackson County. Ty Pinkins will hold a meet and greet starting at…
Federal funding needed to work on upgrades for Long Beach Harbor
The mayor of Long Beach, who says he’s frustrated with federal agencies, will once again travel to Washington to fight for the completion of upgrades…
Fish & Wildlife plan prescribed burn today at Sandhill Crane Wildlife Refuge
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service will conduct a prescribed burn today, March 7, at the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge. The potential burn site represents 430 acres located North of Interstate 10 and West of Gautier Vancleave Road…
Mississippi lawmakers moving to crack down on machine gun conversion devices
BY MICHAEL GOLDBERG JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Legislation advancing in Mississippi — where lawmakers are typically loathe to introduce new gun restrictions — would ban most devices used to convert semi-automatic firearms…
Mississippi House votes to change school funding formula, but plan faces hurdles in the Senate
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi House voted Wednesday to set a new formula to calculate how much money the state will spend on public schools — a step toward abandoning a formula that has put generations…
Women's History Month: Women Firefighters share their story
It wasn't until the 1970s that women began to gain rights in workplaces. Many were met with pushback as they delved into male-dominated roles. According to the U.S. Fire…
Two injured in head-on collision on County Farm Road
According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, two people were injured in a head on collision on County Farm Road. The two victims were transported by…
Local nonprofits receive generous donation from Cadence Bank
This week, Cadence Bank made huge donations to two local nonprofits. “I mean, I was truly in shock because I was thinking immediately the opportunities that that opened…
Pearl River School District investigating reports of employee who 'may have engaged in inappropriate behavior'
In a Facebook post, the Pearl River County School District announced that they received a report on February 26, 2024 that a district employee may have engaged in inappropriate behavior. According to the post, district administration began an immediate investigation…
Moss Point Special Olympics rescheduled
The Moss Point Special Olympics have been rescheduled. Originally they were suppose to happen this Friday, March 8. The games have been rescheduled to Monday, March 11. The games will start at 9 AM at Dantzler Stadium.