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$253,094 Match 5 Jackpot Hit in Lucedale

JACKSON, MISS. –Wednesday was a winning night for two Mississippi Lottery players who won big prizes worth a total of more than $353,000. One Mississippi Match 5 player hit the jackpot worth $253,094.41, while a Powerball® player won $100,000. The…

Murder suspect extradited to Forrest County

The man accused of murdering Lauren Johansen earlier this month has been transferred from Harrison County to the custody of the Forrest County Sheriff’s Office. That information being confirmed to…

Traffic advisory: Train stopped on tracks in Gulfport

A CSX train traveling eastbound hit a tractor-trailer that got stuck on the tracks at 33rd Avenue in Gulfport this morning. The incident happened about 7:30 a.m. The train is about 1 1/2 miles long and is blocking crossings from…

Film created by coastal teens debuting on Thursday

A film created by three coastal teens is debuting at a community dinner Thursday at 6 PM. That film is airing at Forest Heights Baptist Church about the fight against environmental damage. Those three students are Gulfport High's Dewayne Moore…

Jackson man sentenced in human trafficking case

A Jackson man will serve 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to a human trafficking operation in Pearl. Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the sentencing of 42-year-old James West, Jr., who was arrested in November 2021…

Youth soccer registration open in Pascagoula

Youth soccer registration are now open! From now until August 9th, Pascagoula's Parks and Rec. Department is taking names for this year's season. These games are on Saturdays at 9 AM and the season will begin in September. Boys and…