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Jackson County man faces sex crime charges

A Jackson County man has turned himself in after being accused of sexual battery on a teenager. 39-year-old Brandon Merrill turned himself in on Sept. 9, 2022 to face two counts of sexual battery and one count of touching a…

State extended deadline for Teacher Residency Program

The state Department of Education has extended the application deadline for the Mississippi Teacher Residency program. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all 200 slots are filled or the universities can no longer accept candidates -- whichever…

Waveland issues city-wide boil water notice

Waveland has issued a city-wide boil water notice. The precautionary notice is in effect from last night at 8:45 p.m. through 8:45 p.m. Thursday. The notice was issued after a loss of pressure in the city's water system, which happened…

Endangered African penguin chicks hatch at Arizona aquarium

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — An Arizona aquarium is celebrating the hatching of three endangered African penguin chicks, saying the tiny additions are genetically valuable as zoos and aquariums around the world work to ensure the species’ survival through breeding programs…

MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Okalona

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened last night in Okalona. MBI says the shooting happened about 10:45 p.m. on Highway 32. Chickasaw County deputies were involved in the shooting. No officers were injured, but…

Family Mardi Gras Celebration in Biloxi

Children showed off their home-made floats and dazzling costumes in Biloxi today. The Family Mardi Gras Celebration was held under the I-110 overpass at Howard and Hopkins this afternoon. This…

This week is Severe Weather Preparedness Week

It’s Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi and the Harrison County Emergency Management wants to make sure you’re ready. The week is designated by Governor Tate Reeves to remind…