John McFarland remembered for dedication to community
John McFarland, the executive director for the American Red Cross, Southeast Mississippi Chapter, died Tuesday night. He was 76. McFarland served the Red Cross for more than eight…
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Victim identified in fatal Pearl River County accident
On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at approximately 2 a.m, the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 26, near J M Tynes Road, in Pearl River County. A 2007 GMC Truck driven by 19-year-old Silas Ensign of…
Harrison County sheriff candidates face off in debate at MGCCC
In a bid to secure the Harrison County Sheriff’s seat, Louis Elias and Matt Haley engaged in a debate earlier this evening. The event took place at a dedicated…
Arrested and charged with one count of auto burglary in Long Beach
The Long Beach Police Department arrested 20-year-old Jamarion Deray McDonald and charged him with one count of auto burglary. The arrest stems from an incident that occurred in the 300 block of Pinecrest Avenue at 4:30 on May 16th, 2023.…
Biloxi City Council discusses new ordinances
The Biloxi City Council discussed the city’s updated ordinances at their meeting earlier today. Six ordinances have been introduced by Mayor Gilich to crack down on special events that happen…
Residents of the Pillars of Biloxi celebrate at Spring Festival
Spring has sprung and the Pillars of Biloxi is taking advantage. The Pillars of Biloxi hosted a spring senior festival this afternoon to help increase engagement for the residents and…
Chevron presents ‘Project Lead the Way’ grants across Jackson County
Students at Escatawpa Upper Elementary grooved back to the days of lava lamps as part of their STEM lab. The project in Kristen Harrison’s third grade…
D’Iberville Middle School celebrates Police Week
This morning, D’Iberville Middle School students invited their school resource officer to the library to celebrate him for National Police Week. Principal Matthew Elias gave kind remarks on how much…
Biloxi Police Department hosting Fallen Officer Ceremony Wednesday
The Biloxi Police Department will be hosting a fallen officer ceremony tomorrow. It starts at 10 a.m. and will be at the police department located at 170 Porter Avenue.…
Nine fallen Mississippi officers added to National Law Enforcement Memorial
Today, Senator Cindy Hyde Smith encouraged policymakers and the public to ‘put words into action’ in terms of supporting law enforcement. Senator Hyde Smith made the…
Arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer
On May 16, 2023, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 31-year-old Aaron Shey Miller and charged him with two counts of Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer and one count of Attempted Injury of a Public Service Animal. On May…
Ocean Springs shooting suspect extradited
Ocean Springs police have extradited the suspect in the Scratch Kitchen and Bar shooting and brought him back to Mississippi from Alabama. Williams is being extradited today after being arrested in…
Traffic stop leads to cache of imposter fentanyl
A traffic stop made by Hancock County Sheriff's deputies turned into a drug bust of marijuana and fentanyl. Sheriff Ricky Adam said Criminal Interdiction Agents made a traffic stop Monday on I-10 of a…
MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Meridian
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving Meridian Police Department that happened about 10:30 a.m. Tuesday near Bonita Lakes Drive. Meridian Police officers responded to a call of a person barricaded inside a residence when the…
West Harrison High senior offered half a million dollars in scholarships
As the 2022-2023 school year draws to a close, local seniors are finalizing the next steps in their academic journey. For one West Harrison High…
Harrison County sheriff candidates gearing up for debate
Harrison County sheriff candidates will enter into a debate tomorrow as the election nears. Sheriff Troy Peterson will step down at the end of the year and a…
40th annual Coast Memorial Day Blowout returns to the Gulfport Dragway
Four days of exciting events and attractions will be rolling out next week at the 40th annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Memorial Day Blowout. You can…
Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce hosts third annual Putting in the Pass
The Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce is hosting its third annual ‘Putting in the Pass’ Golf Tournament at the Oaks Golf Club. The 18-hole…
This week is National Salvation Army Week
This week is National Salvation Army Week. The Salvation Army remains the largest non-government direct provider of social services in the United States, providing meals, housing, rehabilitation, disaster recovery,…
New scam pretending to be electric company
Singing River Electric is warning its clients of scam calls. You may receive a call from someone who claims to be an employee at Singing River Electric who needs…
Drainage project begins in St. Andrews Park in Jackson County
A drainage project at a park in the St. Martin area is starting today. The $150,000 St. Andrews Park Drainage Project will help alleviate standing water…
Inaugural ‘Blues in Da Bay’ festival raises money for band students
A new festival brought a day of music, fun, and games to Hancock County over the weekend. Blues in Da Bay’s mission is to provide…
20th annual Jolly Golf Tournament fundraiser to support community
It was a Jolly good time on the greens with golfers raising money for a good cause! The Jolly is one of the signature golf tournaments on…
Fly Llama Brewing helps dogs find forever homes
Fly Llama Brewing held its third annual Llama Project Charity Crawfish Boil Saturday. The Biloxi brewery is helping dogs find their forever home, partnering with the Humane Society…