Krewe of Pearl parade rolls through Downtown Picayune
Carnival season is in full swing on the Coast as the Krewe of the Pearl Parade took place in Downtown Picayune Saturday. In Picayune this weekend, they were…
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Ron DeSantis ends his presidential bid before New Hampshire and endorses Donald Trump
By STEVE PEOPLES AP National Political Writer Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has suspended his Republican presidential campaign just before the New Hampshire primary and endorsed Donald Trump. He ended his White House bid Sunday after failing to meet lofty expectations…
Gulfport federal jury convicts man of sex trafficking
A man who kidnapped a woman in Las Vegas and then used sexual violence, intimidation and threats of harm to force her into commercial sex was found guilty of sex trafficking in U.S. District Court in Gulfport. A jury convicted…
Hancock County man killed in industrial accident identified
A Hancock County killed Friday in an industrial accident at Jindal Tubular has been identified. St. Tammany Parish Coroner Dr. Charles Preston said 25-year-old Tyde Woody died of multiple blunt force trauma injuries. An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday. Woody…
MSU wildlife ecologist designated fellow by international wildlife organization
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Ray Iglay, an assistant professor in Mississippi State’s Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture, is among a handful of wildlife professionals throughout the U.S. and Canada newly recognized as a fellow of The Wildlife Society. The Wildlife Society was…
Classics to Modern: Three Centuries of Piano Set for USM Gulf Park
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Gulf Park Ambassador Series opens the spring semester series with an on-campus solo piano recital performed by Dr. Ellen Elder, Associate Professor of Piano at USM. Dr. Elder will present solo piano works spanning…
Largest deep-sea coral reef to date is mapped by scientists off the US Atlantic coast
BY CHRISTINA LARSON Updated 10:17 AM CST, January 19, 2024 WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists have mapped the largest coral reef deep in the ocean, stretching hundreds of miles off the U.S. Atlantic coast. While researchers have known since the 1960s that…
Woman charged in death of man found in wooden box in Gulfport home
Gulfport Police have charged a 66-year-old woman in the death of a man found in a wooden box at a residence on Friday. Police say Jerry Lynn Isreal, who also uses the last name Roby, was charged with first degree…
What to know about overdraft fees as the White House cracks down on them
NEW YORK (AP) — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has proposed new rules that would lower overdraft fees, with President Joe Biden calling the charges “exploitative.” Currently, the fee for overdrawing a bank account averages more than $26. If a bank temporarily lends…
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety announces new director of the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation
JACKSON, Miss. - Today, Commissioner Sean Tindell announced the appointment of James “Jimmy” Herzog as the Lieutenant Colonel and Director of the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI). He will assume this position on February 1st, 2024. “I congratulate Jimmy Herzog…
Mississippi’s 2022-23 graduation rate of 89.4% marks all-time high; dropout rate falls to 8.5%
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) released today the 2022-23 school year graduation and dropout rates, showing an all-time high 89.4% graduation rate and a decreased 8.5% dropout rate. Rates are based on students who entered ninth…
Long Beach School District Tops Coast Graduation Rates
Long Beach, MS – Long Beach School District’s 97.2% topped the Coast and earned a spot in the top 10 in the state for graduation rate far exceeding the state average of 89.4%. “This is a great achievement for our district.…
How to stay warm in layered clothing and avoid frostbite this winter
BY TRISHA AHMED AND MARK VANCLEAVE Updated 12:25 PM CST, January 19, 2024 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — As a bout of bitter and deadly cold sweeps the U.S., millions of Americans are being told to dress in layers if they must go outside. In places…
Former Jackson County deputy sentenced to 20 years for embezzlement of public funds
Gulfport, MS – District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced today that Johnny Ray Jefferson, age 52, pled guilty in Pascagoula to Embezzlement by a Public Employee for theft of $37,330.00 from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office seizure account. Judge Kathy…
Long Beach High School teacher selected to Chick-fil-A's Leader Academy Celebration
Long Beach High School teacher Ms. Demetria Brown has been selected as one of 10 recipients nationwide to be a part of the nationwide Chick-fil-A's Leader Academy Celebration Ms. Brown was surprised with the news Friday morning by local Chick-fil-A…
Smoke from grass fire impacts visibility on I-10 in Jackson County
Heavy smoke in the area of Exit 61 in Gautier caused visibility issues for drivers in Jackson County. The smoke was coming from a fire at Crane Refuge Due to fire and smoke, traffic is being rerouted to Martin Bluff…
Sports Illustrated planning significant layoffs after license to use its brand name was revoked
BY JOE REEDY Updated 2:59 PM CST, January 19, 2024 The publisher of Sports Illustrated has notified employees it is planning to lay off a significant portion — possibly all — of the outlet’s staff after its license to use the…
Two injured in industrial accident at Hancock County plant
Two employees at Jindal Tubular in Hancock County were injured in an industrial accident Friday morning, the executive director of the Port and Harbor Commission said. Information is limited, but Executive Director Blaine LaFontaine said he was made aware about…
Grand jury indicts Alec Baldwin in fatal shooting of cinematographer on movie set in New Mexico
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press A grand jury indicted Alec Baldwin on an involuntary manslaughter charge Friday in a 2021 fatal shooting during a rehearsal on a movie set in New Mexico, reviving a dormant case against the A-list actor.…
Red Cross volunteers installing free smoke alarms in Moss Point
American Red Cross volunteers will be in Moss Point this weekend installing free smoke alarms. It’s part of the ‘Sound the Alarm’ initiative, which raises awareness…
Mississippi Power donates cold weather supplies
Mississippi Power is partnering with local organizations to meet community needs as a result of extended freezing temperatures. Mississippi Power is providing highly requested items such as blankets, winter coats,…
Arrest made in connection to suspicious death in Gulfport; Victim identified
An arrest has been made in the suspicious death in Gulfport. Gulfport Sgt. Jason Ducre confirmed the arrest and said no other information will be released until Monday. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer has identified the victim as 42-year-old John…
Boil water notice for Parkwood Drive North in Gulfport
The City of Gulfport has issued a “Boil Water Notice” in response to a water main repair, impacting citizens along Parkwood Drive North between Depew Road and Red Fox Drive. Citizens who acquire their drinking water from this area are…
Bay St. Louis man indicted in 2022 traffic death
A Bay St. Louis man has been indicted on charges stemming from a traffic collision that left one person dead. 47-year-old James Holmes Jr., was arrested Thursday on one count of manslaughter and two counts of DUI causing serious injury.…