Moss Point calling on skilled labor volunteers
The City of Moss Point is rebuilding -- but with any process it has setbacks. Paige Roberts, the volunteer and donations coordinator for Moss Point, is calling on skilled labor volunteers to help clean…
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Tips to stay safe this Fourth of July
More than 10,000 people were treated for fireworks-related injuries in the U.S. last year. The consumer product safety commission has some tips you may want to consider to help you and your family celebrate…
Firework sales slowly returning to normal
After Spending many Fourth of July's six feet apart, the firework industry is slowly starting to pop off again! Firework sales came to an abrupt halt after the pandemic began. Now the emergency mandate…
Agencies asking for long-term relief committee
Two weeks after an EF-2 tornado hit Moss Point, area agencies are asking for a long-term relief committee to help with the recovery. Jackson County is the only coastal county without…
Coastal woman plays vital role in fishing rodeo
Behind the scenes of the 75th Annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, a remarkable woman plays a vital role in supporting the success of the event. You've probably seen…
Jackson County Sheriff asking for help identifying homicide victim
Jackson County Sheriff’s Investigators are asking the public's help to identify a man whose body was found in the water off Belle Fontaine beach near the St.…
New Life Church students raise money for mission with smoked pork fundraiser
The 4th of July weekend is known for cookouts and great barbecue. A church in Biloxi was grilling out for a good cause. New Life Family Church is raising money for…
Long Beach brings small town pride to July 4th celebration
Small town patriotism was alive in Long Beach on Saturday as the Friendly City hosted its inaugural July 4th Jubilee. "We're here to celebrate and just have fun out here…
Picayune Police arrest suspect in Walmart thefts through security door
Picayune Police arrested a suspect on Sunday accused of using a disabled fire exit to steal from Walmart. 47-year-old Joseph Hollingsworth was arrested in Tickfaw, Louisiana, by the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. He is charged with six counts of commercial…
One dead, one critical in motor home crash on I-10
One person is dead and another critical after a motor home crashed on I-10 Saturday afternoon near mile marker 24. MHP spokesman Cal Robertson said the motor home left the roadway and went into the woodline this afternoon. One person,…
Bruce police officer fired after arrest on child porn charges
A Bruce police officer was fired, a day after he was arrested by the FBI and charged with possessing child pornography. 47-year-old Corey Harrelson of Bruce, was arrested Thursday following a raid of his Calhoun County home. He was booked…
Volunteers feeding tornado victims in Moss Point
With disaster comes an outpour of compassion and love from others. In Moss Point, fellow locals and Mississippians helped to feed victims of the recent tornado. The distribution of…
MBI investigating officer involved shooting in Stonewall
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving Enterprise Police Department that occurred on June 30th, 2023, around 3:30 p.m. on River Road in Stonewall, Mississippi. Officers were attempting to serve the subject when…
American Red Cross closing shelter in Moss Point
As residents of Moss Point are beginning to rebuild, the American Red Cross is closing its shelter. The Red Cross hit the ground running after the June 19th…
Vendors offer crafts, gifts at Our Lady of the Gulf Crab Festival
Beyond the mouthwatering seafood, the Our Lady of the Gulf Crab Fest is providing a platform for vendors from near and far. More than…
Lower gas prices increasing holiday travel
A welcome surprise awaits travelers as gas prices have hit their lowest point of the year. The drop in gas prices could result in an increase in travel, providing extra…
Harrison County supervisor’s liability bond revoked
Harrison County Supervisor Kent Jones is being accused of embezzling thousands of dollars to turn a youth baseball field press box into a makeshift apartment. Our media partner is reporting…
July 4th designated a ‘Free Fishing Day’
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is excited to announce Tuesday, July 4th is a "Free Fishing Day”, offering residents the opportunity to enjoy fishing without a license on any public water throughout the state. MDWFP encourages residents…
Body found on Belle Fontaine Beach in Jackson County
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the death of a man found floating in the water at Belle Fontaine beach near the St. Andrews community. Sheriff John Ledbetter says around 12:30 Friday afternoon, a boater spotted the body about…
Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo returns to the Coast
75 years and counting, a 4th of July tradition returns to the Coast this weekend! Each year, the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo offers a little something…
Mississippi Power offers tips for dealing with heatwave
As an extreme heatwave sends temperatures soaring across the country, everyone’s tempted to crank up the AC to stay cool. Mississippi Power saw its peak customer demand Wednesday…
Alan Arkin, Oscar-winning ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ actor, dies at 89
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alan Arkin, the wry character actor who demonstrated his versatility in everything from farcical comedy to chilling drama as he received four Academy Award nominations and won an Oscar in 2007 for “Little Miss Sunshine,” has…
The Supreme Court rejects Biden's plan to wipe away $400 billion in student loans
WASHINGTON (AP) — A sharply divided Supreme Court ruled Friday that the Biden administration overstepped its authority in trying to cancel or reduce student loans for millions of Americans. The 6-3 decision, with conservative justices in the majority, effectively killed…
The Supreme Court rules for a designer who doesn't want to make wedding websites for gay couples
By JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In a defeat for gay rights, the Supreme Court's conservative majority ruled Friday that a Christian graphic artist who wants to design wedding websites can refuse to work with same-sex couples. The…