Know the dangers of online predators
A suspected child predator is behind bars after a Youtuber reported him to Gulfport police. Thirty-three-year-old Justin Cripps was arrested January 12 for sex crimes against a child – after…
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Point Park in Pascagoula to undergo construction
Point Park in Pascagoula is getting a makeover with funds acquired from the state legislature. Construction will begin in February to put new pavement on existing gravel parking bays.…
Several projects currently under construction in the City of Pascagoula
Pascagoula is currently under construction, making major upgrades to the city. The City of Pascagoula has been working tirelessly to expand their city into something brand…
Community Action of South Mississippi offering free tax prep services
It’s almost tax season and to help those who need assistance, Community Action of South Mississippi Vita offices will open the week of January 24th to…
Mississippi Highway Patrol implementing 10-34 Project for wellness and resiliency
The Mississippi Highway Patrol is introducing a new program focusing on the health and wellness of their officers. Law enforcement agencies across the country are investing…
Lifeguard shortage causing Biloxi pools to close early
The Biloxi Natatorium and Donal Snyder Community Center are struggling to keep their pools open due to a lifeguard shortage. The staffing shortages have forced the parks and…
MBI is leading investigation of body found in Moss Point
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is in Moss Point to lead an investigation into the death of a man whose body was found Thursday morning. Residents…
George County to go to virtual learning Friday due to COVID
George County School District has announced that the schools will be conducting virtual learning Friday. An announcement from Superintendent Wade Whitney Jr. said that because of an increase in the number of positive COVID tests in the community and schools,…
Mississippi House takes 1st step to approve tax cut plan
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi would phase out its income tax, reduce the sales tax on groceries and set a higher sales tax rate on many other items, under a bill that advanced Wednesday through the…
Mississippi Business Women present scholarship to MGCCC student
The Mississippi Business Women have made it their mission to support women in the community who have difficulty paying for higher education. This evening in Ocean Springs, MBW…
Powerball winning numbers for January 12th, 2022
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s Powerball draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Mississippi Lottery Draw January 12th, 2022: CASH 3 and CASH 4
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s CASH 3 and CASH 4 draw. CASH 3: 8-2-4 CASH 4: 5-3-0-9 All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
City of Gulfport approves historical marker for Soria City
The City of Gulfport approved a resolution to put a historical marker for the Soria City community. The cost of the marker is $2,000 and the Soria…
Pre-sales for Girl Scout cookies begin
It’s Girl Scout cookie season. A new cookie is ready to take your taste buds on an adventure. Tuesday marked the official start of cookie season with online pre-orders open…
Increase in gardening popularity during the pandemic
There’s been an increase in hobbies like gardening due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Casual Gardner owner Eric Lease said, “It’s nice to unplug from everything that’s going on around…
Gulfport Little Theatre facing obstacles in upgrading
A mistake made years ago puts the Gulfport Little Theatre in need of help. When looking to refinance the theatre building last year to help fund some upgrades, the…
Memorial Hospital hosted blood drive to help with low supply-
January is National Blood Donor Month and the American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis, it’s worst blood shortage in more than a decade.…
GRAPHIC: Multiple cats reportedly shot by blowgun darts in Poplarville
Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers and Poplarville Police are asking for the public’s help to identify those involved in shooting cats with darts from a blowgun. As…
Local artists paints murals across South Mississippi
Expressing yourself through art can be a therapeutic act. For one local artist, who is painting murals all across South Mississippi, it’s that and much more. Take a walk…
Gulfport Police Department to hold firearm safety classes
New gun owners have a shot at having all their questions answered by professionals at a reasonable price. Gulfport Police Sgt. Jason Ducre says a gun safety course will…
Biloxi woman turns herself in after being accused of murdering her girlfriend
A Biloxi woman is accused of murdering her girlfriend in a Georgia hotel room before driving to South Mississippi and turning herself in. According…
Teacher pay raise plan moves forward at Mississippi Capitol
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi House acted quickly Wednesday to approve a bill that would increase teacher pay, nudging ahead of senators who are working on a separate plan. The House bill would give raises of $4,000 to $6,000.…
Teacher pay plan passes House Committee
The Mississippi House and Senate are each pushing forward with separate plans to give pay raises to teachers. The full House also expected to debate their version of the bill…
Gulfport man arrested in enticement child case
On January 12, 2022, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 33-year-old Justin Michael Cripps on one count of Enticement of a Child to Meet for Sexual Purposes, one count of Exploitation of Children, one count of Dissemination of Sexually Oriented Material…