First RS-25 engine test of 2024 takes place at Stennis Space Center
The first Artemis moon rocket engine test of 2024 took place on January 17. NASA completed a 500-second hot fire test of an RS-25…
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Jazz Fest announces musical line up
We’ve known for months now that the Rolling Stones added a stop at Jazz Fest to their Hackney Diamonds Tour, but now we know the rest of the musical lineup…
Cause of death revealed in suspect accused of killing George County deputy
Mississippi Bureau of Investigations has released the results of an autopsy on the suspect accused of shooting and killing George County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeremy Malone. Authorities confirm that the autopsy revealed that Rickey Powell’s cause of death was a self-inflicted…
Inside Biloxi's new ambulance service
In December, the City of Biloxi announced its new ambulance service. The city has officially received its new units and is gearing up for dispatch. The city decided to pick…
A.J. Holloway Sports Complex renovation experiences weather delays as it nears finish line
The A.J. Holloway Sports Complex is in the middle of receiving a five-million-dollar facelift The complex is starting to come together since renovations…
Coast Electric scheduling outages to work on upgrades
Some citizens in D’Iberville will have their power cut off for an extended period Thursday morning. Originally Coast Electric’s scheduled outage was for Wednesday. The outage has since…
City of Gulfport Takes Action Following Youth Football Championship Incident
GULFPORT, Mississippi – January 17, 2024 – Following the events at a youth football championship game at Milner Stadium on Nov. 3, 2023, the City of Gulfport announces disciplinary actions based on the Youth Football Committee's findings. The incident, which…
Youth fishing record for January announced
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources certified the youth fishing record for January. Margaret Schindler of Diamondhead set the record using conventional tackle. The record was set after she caught a Silver Perch that weighed 3.2 ounces.
Harrison County cold weather shelter opens in D’Iberville
In anticipation of cold weather conditions, the D’Iberville cold weather shelter will stay open today in Harrison County. The Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center in D’Iberville will be open tonight. That shelter is located at 10395 Automall Parkway. For anyone needed…
Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission Hires Chief Financial Officer
KILN, MISS: Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission is excited to announce the newest member of the HCPHC team Amber Hinton, as Chief Financial Officer. Amber will be responsible for the management and supervision of all financial administration, including budgeting…
Biloxi woman charged with stealing from employer
A Biloxi woman is in jail, charged with stealing money from a business where she worked. Biloxi Police on Monday arrested 33-year-old Amber Smith, charging her with two felony counts of embezzlement. She was taken to Harrison County jail. Bond…
Three arrested after fleeing Bay St. Louis police during traffic stop
Bay St. Louis Police arrested four suspects today after an attempted traffic stop led to a pursuit. Chief Toby Schwartz said it began about 12:15 p.m. when the vehicle ran red light on Highway 90 and when police tried to…
Mississippi Aquarium Mardi Gras bead recycling program
The Mississippi Aquarium is now hosting Mardi Gras Bead Recycling. After you join in on Mardi Gras fun, the Mississippi Aquarium is asking for you to bring your beads…
Mississippi Lottery surpasses $2 billion in sales
In less than five years of lottery in the state, the Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced today it has surpassed $2 billion in gross sales. “These four years have passed in a flurry of excitement and growth,” said MLC President Jeff…
Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen sets public hearing date for Urban Renewal Plan
The Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen set a public hearing date for the city’s new Urban Renewal Plan last night. The new date…
UPDATE: Ocean Springs investigating fatal pedestrian accident
Ocean Springs Police are investigating a pedestrian vehicle accident on Highway 90 on Tuesday night that left a woman dead. Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr. identified the victim as 49-year-old Julie Trosclair of Ocean Springs. Trosclair was walking westbound…
Gulfport Police searching for suspects in December shooting death
Gulfport Police are searching for three suspects in an December shooting incident that left a woman dead and a man injured. On December 17, 2023, Gulfport Police responded to a homicide in the 3300 block of 39th Avenue. At the…
Salvation Army Center of Hope open to those seeking shelter to stay warm
As temperatures have dropped drastically in the past 24 hours, cold weather shelters are doing their best to provide resources to the unhoused.…
How Mississippi Power prepares for winter weather
As the temperature drops again tonight, Mississippi Power is enacting its winter weather plan. The organization starts prepping, however, for winter weather long before the wind chill hits.…
Biloxi City Council considers ordinance change that would charge RV lots
The Biloxi City Council is still amending ordinances following the shooting that took place during Black Spring Break last year. When this happened it began a conversation around how many…
MBI investigating death of female juvenile at Harrison County jail
Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley has confirmed an investigation is underway into the death of a female juvenile at the Harrison County jail. Haley said the 16-year-old female, who was arrested on an armed robbery charge, in D'Iberville was found…
Mississippi lawmakers to weigh incentives for an EV battery plant that could employ 2,000
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Updated 12:40 PM CST, January 16, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves is asking legislators for $350 million in incentives for a proposed factory that would manufacture electric vehicles batteries and employ about 2,000…
Rodeo coming to Hattiesburg on January 26th & 27th
Get your cowboy hats ready, the rodeo is coming to town! More specifically, the rodeo returns to Hattiesburg on January 26th and 27th for the 38th Annual Southern Miss Coca-Cola Classic Rodeo. The rodeo will be hosted at the…
Jackson County man denied appeal of capital murder conviction
A Jackson County man convicted of stealing a woman's car and running her over, killing her, has been denied an appeal on a capital murder conviction. The Mississippi Court of Appeals handed down a ruling today denying Octavius Black his…