Mississippi Medical Marijuana Bill heads to governor’s desk
A medical marijuana bill is on the way to Governor Tate Reeves. The bill would create a medical marijuana program for people with serious medical conditions. The House…
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Officials cut the ribbon on new hangar at Stennis Airport
State officials joined the public today for a ribbon cutting at Stennis Airport as the facility adds a state-of-the-art hangar. The $5 million project will add some…
Rotary Club of Bay St. Louis hosting 15th annual Chili Mac n Cheese Cook Off
Rotary Club of Bay St. Louis will host their 15th annual Chili Mac n Cheese Cook Off Thursday, February 3rd from…
Jackson County Board of Supervisors presented State of the County
Jackson County Board of Supervisors President Randy Bosarge presented the 2022 State of the County Address during the Pascagoula Rotary Club meeting at Grand Magnolia Ballroom…
Medical marijuana bill headed to Mississippi GOP governor
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi lawmakers are sending Gov. Tate Reeves a bill that would create a medical marijuana program for people with serious medical conditions. The House and Senate on Wednesday both passed the final version of the measure, Senate…
Penalties for illegal burns in Pascagoula to begin
Pascagoula is cracking down on illegal burning. The city is now issuing fines of up to $1,000. For anyone caught burning in city limits without a permit, the…
Filing taxes safely and correctly ahead of the April 18th deadline
The Internal Revenue Service kicked off the 2022 tax filing season Monday. They are sending an urgent reminder to taxpayers to take extra precaution this…
Cold Weather Shelters open tonight across the Coast
Cold weather shelters across South Mississippi are preparing to open their doors again today. In Hancock County, the shelter at the EOC on Highway 603 in the Kiln…
Update on shooting that sent two people to the hospital in Gautier on Monday
We have an update on that shooting in Gautier that sent two people to the hospital Monday. Gautier police say it started…
Gulfport police make fourth arrest in New Year's Eve shooting case
Gulfport Police announced another arrest in connection with the New Year's Eve shooting in Gaston Point that left four dead. Police said Breanna Necole Riley, 23, was arrested Tueday and charged with hindering the prosecution or apprehension of another…
Mega Millions winning numbers for January 25th, 2022
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s Mega Millions draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Mississippi Lottery Drawings January 25th, 2022: CASH 3, CASH 4, and Mississippi Match 5
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s Mississippi lottery draws. CASH 3: 0-5-8 CASH 4: 9-2-2-4 MATCH 5: 01-15-16-18-23 All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Four Harrison Central students accepted into prestigious universities
Getting into a prestigious university can be a challenge, but four students at Harrison Central High School have turned their dream into a reality. Justin Walgren said, “I’m going to the…
Biloxi PD need help identifying two men wanted for scamming
The Biloxi Police Department is hoping the public can identity two men wanted for scamming one victim out of $10,000. Both of the suspects were seen…
Kroc Center installs chair lift to swimming pool
The Kroc Center in Biloxi recently installed a chair lift for their pool to give people with disabilities easier access to swimming. A member of the Kroc Center…
State of the State Address: Gov. Reeves reflects on past two years
In today’s State of the State Address, Governor Tate Reeves discussed the highlights of the past two years and gave his vision for the…
Local reaction to Ukraine: How tensions can potentially affect the Coast
With the tensions rising between Ukraine and Russia, we wanted to ask local experts about any potential impact it could have here in South Mississippi.…
Cold weather shelters opening across the Coast
Cold weather shelters across South Mississippi are preparing to open their doors again this week. In Hancock County, the shelter at the EOC on Highway 603 in the Kiln…
Pearl River County woman sentenced for drunk-driving crash that killed four people
A Pearl River County woman has been sentenced to years in prison for a drunk-driving crash that killed four people nearly four years ago.…
Apartment fire in Gulfport sends five people to the hospital
Gulfport firefighters were called to a fire that sent five people to the hospital Monday night. Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley sent these pictures, showing the…
Mississippi close to final vote on medical marijuana bill
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi lawmakers are poised to take final votes Wednesday on creating a medical marijuana program for people with serious medical conditions, negotiators said Tuesday. If the bill becomes law, as expected, Mississippi would join the majority…
An argument over work done on a vehicle led to Gulfport shooting
An argument over work done on a vehicle led to a shooting and two men dead in Gulfport on Monday. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer said Emael Sims, 40, and Ambrose "Mr. Charlie" Charles, 73, both of Gulfport, got into…
Mississippi working on plans for pandemic relief money
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi senators are taking the first steps toward spending some of the $1.8 billion the state is receiving from the federal government for pandemic relief. Senators passed bills Monday to put $104.6 million…
One dead after fire engulfs home in Harrison County
One person is dead and another is recovering from an early morning fire on Cronier Avenue in Harrison County. Cronier is west of Espy Avenue just north of Pineville Road. Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan said a neighbor reported…