New autopsy law restricts access to photos, recordings
On July 1st, a new autopsy records law will go into effect. A new law restricts access to photographs, videos, audio recordings, made during an autopsy or made…
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Boil water alert continues in the City of Ocean Springs
For the second day in a row, thousands of Ocean Springs residents were forced to boil their water due to E. coli bacteria detected in the water.…
Mississippi Aquarium Sea turtle release
After six months of rehabbing on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the Mississippi Aquarium is releasing its last sea turtles that were cold-stunned due to premature cold waters in the northeast and…
Louisiana woman missing while traveling to Biloxi
A Louisiana woman who was traveling to the Golden Nugget in Biloxi Tuesday night is now missing. According to family and friends, 33-year-old Courtney Johnson was leaving work at Richards Honda in Baton Rouge at 5 p.m. Courtney posted a…
Bay St. Louis lineman in critical condition after suffering electrical shock working in New Orleans
A lineman from Bay St. Louis is in critical condition after suffering an electric shock in a bucket truck on Wednesday…
Coffee and Connections in Diamondhead
The City of Diamondhead took center stage during today’s Hancock Young Professionals event. Coffee, treats, and exciting developments were served up during the Coffee and Connections event at the Lazy Gator…
Prestige Oysters can operate a marina in Hancock County, state Supreme Court says
The Mississippi state Supreme Court on Thursday agreed with a lower court that Prestige Oysters was wrongly denied an application to use land zoned C-4 as a marina. Tazz Halili Trust, doing business as Prestige Oysters, in 2015 bought property…
Feeding the Gulf Coast Summer Meals Program
Feeding the Gulf Coast has announced the start and celebration for their summer meals program in Mississippi. The Mississippi Summer Meals Program celebration is Friday 11 a.m. to 1…
Ohr-O'Keef Museum of Art plans 3-day celebration for July 4 weekend
The Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art is planning a three-day weekend full of events in honor of Independence Day. On Friday, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., a members only reception in the Ohr O’Keefe Welcome Center for Quintron. Artist talk…
CASH 3 Draw winning numbers for June 23rd, 2021
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for June 23rd are: 7-3-1. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Saving a Hero’s Place in remembrance of Officer Robert McKeithen
This afternoon, members of the Gulf Coast community gathered at Lopez-Quave Public Safety Center for the presentation of an honor chair in remembrance of fallen Biloxi…
The City of Ocean Springs under boil water advisory for two days
The Mississippi Department of Health has issued a boil water alert for the City of Ocean Springs that will likely last through the end…
New cafeteria furniture has arrived at North Gulfport Elementary and Middle School
North Gulfport Elementary and Middle School is prepping for the new school year the right way. Brand new cafeteria furniture arrived at the newly…
Registration is now open for the 13th annual Dale Brown Basketball Camp
Basketball champ and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College standout Dale Brown is back for his annual summer basketball camp in Ocean Springs. Brown, who…
Visually impaired veterans tour the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies
Veterans at the Gulf Coast Blind Rehab Center visited the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies today. Although these veterans may be visually impaired, that didn’t stop…
Free health screenings at Feed my Sheep in Gulfport
Today at Feed my Sheep in Gulfport, individuals in need could not only come grab some food, but also a free health screening. The nonprofit organization, who…
Local liquor stores react to home liquor delivery coming to Mississippi
Starting July 1st, many laws will take effect in Mississippi including one that will allow home delivery of liquor, wine, or beer from local stores.…
MSDH issues a boil water alert for at least two days for the City of Ocean Springs
The Mississippi State Department of Health has issued a Boil-Water Alert for customers who receive their drinking water from the City of Ocean Springs water supply located in Jackson County. Health officials strongly recommend that all water be boiled vigorously…
Gulfport man arrested in Louisiana cold case
A Gulfport man has been arrested for a cold case murder that happened in Alexandria, Louisiana. According to Alexandria Police, the murder happened on May 8th, 2009 on Laurel Street where 31-year-old O’Neil Wesley of Gulfport allegedly shot and killed…
Mississippi Aquarium turtle release set for Thursday in Gulfport
The Mississippi Aquarium is getting set to host another sea turtle release Thursday in Gulfport. The aquarium will release seven endangered Kemp’s Ridley Sea turtles into the…
Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announces new leadership appointments
DMR Executive Director Joe Spraggins has announced the appointment of a new chief operating officer and chief scientific officer for the agency. Patrick Levine has been named…
Auditor: Mississippi erred on $117M in unemployment benefits
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - State Auditor Shad White says Mississippi erroneously paid out more than $117 million in unemployment payments last year and during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic. White's office alleges that Mississippi's Department of Employment Security made payments…
Popp’s Ferry bridge to close Thursday
The Popp’s Ferry bridge, the two-lane West Biloxi artery used by 20,000 motorists on an average day, will be closed to vehicles Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for repairs. The closure will allow city contractors to make adjustments…
Free health screenings offered today at Feed My Sheep
Feed My Sheep, in a partnership with My Brother’s Keeper, will host free health screenings today for Gulfport’s homeless population and the general public at Feed My Sheep’s facility at 2615 19th Street on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 from 11:00…