Hancock and Harrison County sheriff's departments are investigating an alleged armed carjacking in Hancock County that ended in a wreck on Highway 49 in Gulfport. 36-year-old Regio Darrell Lavant of New Orleans is being held at the Harrison County jail…
The City of D’Iberville held a Day of Kindness Wednesday by helping others in need of blood. The Red Cross set up at the D’Iberville Community Center…
BY MICHAEL GOLDBERG JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves refused to approve top lawmakers’ proposed revenue estimate Wednesday, fearing a lower projection than he wanted would prevent him from justifying future income tax cuts. The rare move comes as…
There’s also a Christmas event happening on December 1st in Downtown Pass Christian. From 4 until 10, there will be a Whoville set up near Hancock Bank with a screening of ‘How…
It’s never too early to get into the Christmas spirit. The Kroc Center is letting anyone dive into the Christmas spirit by watching a Christmas movie poolside.…
Thousands of students filtered into the Mississippi Coast Convention Complex this morning, eager to explore the Pathways2Possibilites Career Expo. More than 6,700 students registered for the two-day event. Now in…
Thursday is Ms. Audrey’s Southern Kitchen Food Giveaway! Ms. Audrey and her staff want to thank the community for their support by offering free Thanksgiving meals. Anyone can…
The City of Biloxi hosted a ribbon cutting on Monday after a major renovation at the West Biloxi Library. The library is the busiest of all four libraries. The…
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Department of Health reports the first confirmed pediatric influenza death in Mississippi for the 2023-2024 flu season. Pediatric deaths are defined as deaths of individuals under 18 years of age. Including this reported death,…
JACKSON, Miss. – In consultation with the Mississippi Forestry Commission, and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, Governor Tate Reeves has lifted the partial statewide burn ban, effective November 16, 2023. Due to the amount of rainfall received in parts of…
Hancock County officials have arrested a Kiln man who allegedly broke into the Hancock County Animal Shelter to get his pit…
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The little asteroid visited by NASA’s Lucy spacecraft this week had a big surprise for scientists. It turns out that the asteroid Dinkinesh has a dinky sidekick — a mini moon. The discovery was made…
Coast Transit Authority will observe the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 23, 2023. All CTA fixed-route bus services will operate on a Sunday time schedule for the holiday. Normal bus service will resume on Friday, November 24. The CTA office…
PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona woman who shared her Thanksgiving table seven years ago with a stranger she accidentally texted will be opening up her home again this year to two new strangers. Wanda Dench is teaming up with Airbnb…
Discussions to curb flooding in one Gulfport subdivision are moving forward now. A community meeting was held last night to update Forest Heights neighborhood residents on the…
BY MICHAEL GOLDBERG JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The owner of a Mississippi medical marijuana dispensary filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday challenging state regulations that he says censor business owners by preventing them from advertising. After Mississippi legalized medical marijuana for people with debilitating…
At Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi, a coast non-profit held another town hall discussion on homelessness. Back Bay Mission is marking Hunger and Homelessness Week with a series of town hall events.…
The Vancleave Public Library is hosting their 27th annual Arts and Crafts Fair this Saturday. The fair will be hosted from 9 to 3 p.m. in the afternoon.…
The Ohr-O’Keefe Museum is hosting Crafts and Drafts this Friday from 5:30 to 7:30 in the evening. Tickets are $10 per person. Guests will have about an hour to make their own twist on a craft, everyone gathering at the…
The University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Park Health Center will be hosting an event to bring toys to children in need. The Gulf Park Health…
In observance of National Hospice Month, Singing River Hospice of Light hosts remembrance ceremonies to honor loved ones lost in the past year. Hospice…
By STEPHEN GROVES and LISA MASCARO Associated Press The House has voted to prevent a government shutdown. New Republican Speaker Mike Johnson was forced to reach across the aisle to Democrats when hard-right conservatives revolted against his plan to keep…
GULFPORT, Miss. – Get ready for action-packed fun with the PJ MASKS heroes! Don’t miss the opportunity to meet everyone’s favorite heroes as they pose with children and families for photos and give out super hugs at Mississippi Aquarium. These…
JACKSON, MISS. – It’s that time of year again. With Christmas right around the corner, the Mississippi Department of Transportation is aiming to spread a little extra holiday cheer on Mississippi’s highways, and they need your help! Starting today, Tuesday, Nov.…