Jackson County holds public meeting to discuss Highway 609 project
Jackson County held a public meeting today to openly discuss the new project down the Highway 609 corridor. The plan for this project is to improve…
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Catholic Diocese mourns Mr. Mo: the innkeeper was killed in Wednesday’s shooting spree
A community mourns after five are dead from yesterday’s shooting spree, but the families of those victims will always be marred by the…
Remembering the life of William Waltman: the Gulfport City worker was tragically killed Wednesday
Family, friends, and colleagues are remembering the life of 52-year-old William Waltman, who was one of the victims who lost his life…
Ocean Springs business owners heartbroken over the loss of Carl the Rooster
Why would anyone want to harm Carl? Today, an air of sadness lingers in downtown Ocean Springs. At Twisted Anchor Tattoo, a wreath memorializes…
Jobless claims below pre-pandemic levels
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits remains at historically low levels. There were 180,000 new jobless claims for the week ending April 23rd, according to labor department statistics. That’s…
Senator Hyde-Smith challenges FDA on chemical abortion pill
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is challenging a decision made by the FDA regarding chemical abortion pills. Today in a Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing, Hyde-Smith said she wants…
Justice for Carl: Laurel woman charged in rooster's death
Police have charged a woman allegedly involved in the death of Carl 2.0, the beloved rooster mascot of Ocean Springs. Kendra Schaffer, 35, a corrections officer at the Jones County Sheriff's Department, was charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty and has…
Four arrested in Hancock County on violations related to narcotics possession and the possession of burglary tools
On April 26, 2022, Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam announced the arrest of Antonio Connetti, 33, of Kiln; Kaitlyn Pidcoe, 21, of Kiln; Olympia Elchos, 22, of Kiln; and Justin Hoda, 28, of Saucier, charging them with violations related to…
Interstate 110 southbound to temporarily close in Harrison County this weekend
On Saturday, April 30, from 8 p.m. until Monday, May 2, at 6 a.m., Interstate 110 southbound at U.S. Highway 90 West / Keesler AFB Exit 1B in Harrison County will close. Crews will be pouring asphalt in this area…
Reeves vetoes money for golf courses and other projects
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Thursday that he has vetoed spending for several projects, including more than $13 million to revive a golf course and create an adventure trail at LeFleur’s Bluff State Park in Jackson.…
Reeves vetoes $50M for improvements to UMMC adult hospital
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has vetoed part of a budget bill for the University of Mississippi Medical Center, saying he objects to spending $50 million for improvements to the adult hospital in Jackson. The Republican governor…
Governor Reeves announces massive infrastructure investments made throughout Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced the signing of multiple pieces of legislation, appropriating hundreds of millions of dollars for major infrastructure improvements across the state. The investments include road and bridge repairs, drinking water improvements, and more.…
Suspect in Biloxi triple homicide, Gulfport standoff had long criminal history
Jeremy Alexsuner Reynolds, the suspect who is accused of killing four people in Biloxi and Gulfport on Wednesday, had multiple arrests in Harrison County, charged with everything from traffic violations to drug charges to assault. His first arrest goes back…
Ocean Springs mourning loss of beloved mascot Carl the rooster
Ocean Springs residents are mourning the loss of their beloved mascot, Carl, who reportedly has died. Business owners who looked forward to seeing Carl every day noticed he was missing at the beginning of the week and started posting to…
Mississippi 4th Congressional District candidates debate in Pass Christian
The Mississippi 4th Congressional District Election is nearing, the City of Pass Christian held a debate at their middle school to give each candidate a chance to…
Wanted in connection to shooting into a dwelling in Pascagoula
The Pascagoula Police Department is requesting your assistance in locating Ebony Spivery. On Wednesday, April 27th, 2022, at 5:30pm, officers responded to a possible shooting around the 5100 block of Cambridge Drive. Officers were able to determine there were no…
Powerball winning numbers for April 27th, 2022
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s lottery draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Mississippi Lottery Draw April 27th, 2022: CASH 3 and CASH 4
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s lottery draw. CASH 3: 0-7-0 CASH 4: 9-5-9-7 All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Local Girl Scout troop honors Sophia Myers at Trentwood Park
Ocean Springs Girl Scout Troop 3581 honored their former troop member Sophia Myers in a special way this evening. Three years ago, the troop and other…
Five dead, including suspect, as standoff ends in Gulfport
After killing three people at the Broadway Inn Express and carjacking and killing another victim in Gulfport, 32-year-old Jeremy Reynolds barricaded himself in Canal Grocery where he…
U.S. News and World Reports ranks several Coast schools top 10 in state
U.S. News and World Reports has put several Coast high schools among the best in Mississippi. Biloxi, Pass Christian, and Ocean Springs High…
Pass Road Elementary teacher wins environmental grant
Mississippi Power has rewarded a Pass Road Elementary teacher with an environmental education grant for her work with the school’s garden. Gifted teacher Melanie Davis began the garden about…
Beloved rooster Carl 2.0 missing from Downtown Ocean Springs
Carl 2.0., a beloved rooster and unofficial town mascot for Ocean Springs, has been missing for days. Sunday night was the last time residents saw Carl. There…
Governor Reeves focusing on foster care system
Governor Tate Reeves is shining a light on the children in Mississippi’s foster care system. Today, Governor Reeves announced the expansion of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption’s signature…