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2023 Mardi Gras parade schedule

Here is a list of your 2023 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Jan. 21 5 pm - CALB Jeep-A-Gras Jeep parade, Long Beach 6 pm - Lucedale Carnival Association Night Parade   Jan. 28 10 am…

Saucier man charged with second degree murder

A Saucer man has been charged in connection with a shooting on Wednesday. 39-year-old Michael Yahne was charged with second degree murder. His bond was set at $1 million dollars. Sheriff Troy Peterson said deputies responded to a call of…

Chapel Hart honored by Mississippi Legislation

Chapel Hart received some much-deserved love from the Mississippi Legislation today. House Resolution 2 was adopted and commends the music group for their success on America’s Got Talent and accomplishments…

Mississippi governor, state candidates file for reelection

By: MICHAEL GOLDBERG Associated Press/Report for America JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has filed to run for a second four-year term. His filing on Tuesday came on the first day candidates for state and local offices can submit qualifying…

Jackson County appoints Ledbetter interim sheriff

Jackson County Supervisors on Monday appointed Chief Deputy John Ledbetter the interim sheriff. Ledbetter will finish the term of Mike Ezell, who resigned after being elected to the Fourth Congressional District in  Congress. He will be sworn in today in…