Pascagoula approves TIF plan for historic Ice House development
The City of Pascagoula is once again ushering in the new while preserving the old. Sitting vacant since a fire in 2012, the Ice House in Pascagoula…
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Local lawyer announces candidacy for Jackson County Youth Court Judge
Today, Lawyer Stacie Zorn announced her candidacy for Jackson County Youth Court Judge. Zorn is a life-long resident of Jackson County. After finishing law school…
Prepare for lane closures on Wilkes Drawbridge in Gulfport for six months
We have a traffic alert for drivers in Harrison County that could impact your route for the next six months. Starting Wednesday night, Mississippi…
MGCCC partners with Singing River for on-campus care
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and Singing River Health System are building on a successful history of collaboration to provide better access to high-quality care for MGCCC students,…
Brandon Dardeau Named MGM Resorts Southeast Operations President & COO
BILOXI, Miss. (Jan. 4, 2022) -- MGM Resorts International has announced the appointment of Brandon Dardeau as President & Chief Operating Officer of Southeast Operations which includes Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, Miss. and Beau Rivage Resort & Casino…
Community rallies around St. Patrick head girls basketball coach after cancer diagnosis
South Mississippi is rallying around a St. Patrick Catholic High School coach after a recent pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Dave Gaunce has coached football and…
Construction begins on Davis Bayou bicycle and pedestrian path at Gulf Islands National Seashore
Gulf Islands National Seashore, in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration, will begin construction of the Davis Bayou Bicycle and Pedestrian Path…
200 animals adopted from HSSM during ‘Empty the Shelters’ special
The Humane Society of South Mississippi was able to adopt out 200 animals during their ‘Empty the Shelters’ adoption special right before the start of the…
Staying safe during the cold weather
Up until this week, it hasn’t really felt like winter, but now that temperatures have taken a dive, a lot of families are doing what they can to stay warm,…
Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots grow
Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots have been raised due to the excitement of players hoping to win big. Due to an increased nationwide enthusiasm, the Powerball jackpot is up to…
Mississippi legislators begin session, face marijuana debate
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi legislators began their three-month session Tuesday, and the mother of a man with chronic medical problems implored them to create a medical marijuana program, despite objections from Gov. Tate Reeves. The…
Stranded drivers endure frigid night on impassable highway in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Hundreds of motorists waited desperately for help Tuesday after a winter storm snarled traffic in Virginia and left some drivers stranded for nearly 24 hours in freezing temperatures along an impassable stretch of interstate south of…
Gulfport firefighters battle blaze in vacant house
Gulfport firefighters were called out to a house fire just before 6 p.m. Monday. Chief Billy Kelley said the call came in at 5:51 p.m. and the first units arrived…
Powerball winning numbers for January 3rd, 2022
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s Powerball draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
CASH 3 draw winning numbers for January 3rd, 2022
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for January 3rd are: 2-4-1. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Community leaders asking public to stop the violence after NYE shooting in Gulfport
Community leaders are coming together, begging people to stop the violence after a New Year’s Eve shooting left four people dead and three…
Cold weather shelters open again tonight
As low temperatures sweep in along the Gulf Coast for the second night in row, cold weather shelters are open so no one has to sleep in the cold. What usually serves as…
First baby born at Merit Health Biloxi for 2022
We have photos of the first baby born at Merit Health Biloxi for 2022. Little Elijah was born on January 2nd at 2:39 p.m. Eliceia, Elijah’s mother,…
City of Biloxi Twelfth Night Celebration takes place Wednesday
The City of Biloxi’s Twelfth Night Celebration is back. The annual event kicks off Mardi Gras in the city, toasting to their 113th carnival season. The celebration…
Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church moves to newly built home for parishioners
After years of work and planning, Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church on Kiln-Delisle Road in Harrison County welcomed parishioners home on Christmas Eve. After…
January dedicated as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month
The International Association of Firefighters has designated January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, firefighters have a 68% greater chance to get…
Classrooms prepare to open doors during COVID spike
Students are returning to school soon and COVID numbers are continuing to rise. Due to the spike, school districts are taking new precautions as well as following new…
FDA expands Pfizer boosters for more teens as omicron surges
By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters as it confronts the omicron surge, with the Food and Drug Administration allowing extra Pfizer shots for children as young as 12. Boosters already are recommended for everyone 16 and…
MHP wraps up holiday weekend travel enforcement period
Its clear more people were out on the state highways this New Year’s weekend. Mississippi Highway Patrol is reporting more than double the citations this holiday enforcement period…