MLK Coastwide Celebration underway in South Mississippi
Here in South Mississippi, the MLK Coastwide Celebration is already underway as we continue to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Events started Wednesday…
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Cold weather shelters opening around the Coast
To accommodate for the lower overnight temperatures, there are several cold weather shelters opening for those in need. In Harrison County, the Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center on Automall Parkway…
Robbie Knievel, daredevil son of Evel Knievel, dies at 60
Robbie Knievel, daredevil son of Evel Knievel, dies at 60 By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) - Robbie Knievel, an American stunt motorcycle performer and son of thrill-seeking father Evel Knievel, has died. Knievel's older brother tells The…
Biloxi man to serve 20 years in jail assault, death of fellow inmate
A Biloxi man will serve an additional 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter. 29-year-old Christopher Bridges Gholar pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of Donald Beryle Ratcliff. Gholar admitted to assaulting Ratcliff, 47, while both were…
Doctor: Health care access ‘scary’ in parts of Mississippi
By MICHAEL GOLDBERG JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi doesn’t have the medical workforce to address a wide range of poor health outcomes, from high rates of maternal and infant mortality to severe cases of diabetes that require the amputation of…
Biloxi man accused of exposing himself to teen girls
A Biloxi man is charged with enticement of a child after allegedly exposing himself. 34-year-old Christopher Carmel Burdine was arrested Thursday afternoon in the St. Martin community. He is being held without bond, awaiting an initial court appearance. Sheriff John…
Scarlet Pearl shooters arrested, facing murder charges
Charges have been filed on two Alabama teens in connection to a deadly shooting in the Scarlet Pearl parking lot last September. 19-year-old Darrius Rowser Junior and 18-year-old Karmelo…
Gulf Coast Chamber event honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber hosted their annual networking event at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum in Biloxi. For the first time ever, the Chamber after 5 event…
Ribbon cutting held for Cardiovascular Center of Excellence in Gautier
Today the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Cardiovascular Center of Excellence in Gautier. The center, located at 2012…
Powerful storms slam South; at least 6 killed in Alabama
By KIM CHANDLER and JEFF MARTIN Associated Press SELMA, Ala. (AP) - A giant, swirling storm system billowing across the South killed at least six people in central Alabama, authorities said, and spawned a tornado that shredded the walls of…
Warrants issued for suspects in fatal shooting at Scarlet Pearl
Today, January 12, 2023, Chief Shannon Nobles announces the issuance of warrants for 19-year-old Darrius Dewayne Rowser Jr from Mobile, AL, and 18-year-old Karmelo Cortez Morris Derks from Pritchard, AL, on the charge of First-Degree Murder. Chief Shannon Nobles states…
Crawfish sales are starting to increase at local businesses
Even though crawfish season started in November, most restaurants like Taranto’s are starting to see a rise in sales on crawfish this month. The restaurant is busiest…
Senior Village kick off day at Diamondhead City Hall
King cake, pizza, and faces full of glitter helped kick off sign-up day for the Diamondhead Senior Village to Village Program. The Village, a community gathering, will…
100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis screening ‘American Justice on Trial’
A rare opportunity is coming to the 100 Men Hall next month. They are going to screen ‘American Justice on Trial: People vs. Newton.’…
State revenue $800M more than projected
Taxpayers could be looking at a rebate in the coming year. The state collected an estimated $800 million more than was projected last tax season. Legislation goals this year include…
Retired Jackson County deputy dies from ALS
Jackson County Sheriff’s Department said goodbye to a former deputy today. Retired Deputy John Burkes died this morning after a battle with ALS. Burkes worked for the Gautier Police…
Lisa Marie Presley dies at 54 after hospitalization
By STEFANIE DAZIO and KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) - Lisa Marie Presley is dead at 54. Her mother Priscilla Presley says in a statement Thursday that the only child of Elvis Presley died after being rushed…
Pass Christian Public Library screened documentary ‘City of a Million Dreams’
The Pass Christian Public Library hosted a screening of the documentary ‘City of a Million Dreams’ directed by Jason Berry. The documentary was filmed over…
Pascagoula Gautier School District approves flex schedule for 2023-24 school year
Tuesday, Pascagoula Gautier School District approved the new flex calendar for the 2023-2024 school year. With this new flex calendar, students…
Democrat Brandon Presley announces run for Mississippi governor
Another candidate has filed to run for governor in this year’s state election: Democrat Brandon Presley. Presley is the first prominent Democrat to announce a run against incumbent…
Gulfport Police investigating stabbing, homicide
Gulfport Police are investigating a stabbing on Wednesday night that left one man dead and another injured. Police were called to Memorial Hospital at Gulfport about 8 p.m. about someone being cut. When officers arrived, they found two victims suffering…
Jackson County School Board votes to not renew superintendent’s contract
Yesterday, the Jackson County School Board announced the decision to not renew the contract of Superintendent John Strycker following his current term. After serving as Jackson…
Governor Reeves bans TikTok from government devices
By MICHAEL GOLDBERG Associated Press/Report for America JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - TikTok will be banned from all Mississippi-issued government devices and the state’s network. Gov. Tate Reeves announced the ban Wednesday in a letter to department and agency heads. Reeves…
Ocean Springs Health and Rehab hosts winter job fair
Ocean Springs Health and Rehabilitation hosted a winter job fair to fill positions in several of their departments. To gauge interest, OSHR held a party-like job fair…