State Legislature convenes today in Jackson
In Jackson, the gavel fell signaling the start of the 2023 State Legislative Session. After a busy 2022 session that tackled many important issues, lawmakers this year will be focusing…
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Train derailment blocks Market, Hospital streets in Pasagoula
Please be advised the railroad tracks at Market Street and Hospital Street have been closed due to a train derailment. There are no reported injuries or danger to the public. CSX has advised the process of getting the train back…
McCarthy fails in two votes for House speaker, not conceding
By LISA MASCARO, FARNOUSH AMIRI and KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican leader Kevin McCarthy is falling far short in voting to become House speaker. House Republicans fell into a tangle on the opening day of the new…
$785M Mega Millions prize is 6th largest in US history
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An estimated $785 million Mega Millions jackpot set for Tuesday night will give lottery players a chance to start the new year with a lucrative bang. The big prize is the sixth-largest jackpot in U.S.…
Jackson County appoints Ledbetter interim sheriff
Jackson County Supervisors on Monday appointed Chief Deputy John Ledbetter the interim sheriff. Ledbetter will finish the term of Mike Ezell, who resigned after being elected to the Fourth Congressional District in Congress. He will be sworn in today in…
Bills' Hamlin in critical condition after collapse on field
Bills' Hamlin in critical condition after collapse on field By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) - Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field and was administered CPR before being driven away in an ambulance during Monday…
Biloxi High School teachers preparing for new semester
A new year means a new semester for students heading back to school, but a special group of people have to make sure the school is ready for…
Gulfport business offering healthy meal prep options
If one of your goals in 2023 is to eat healthier foods, but you don’t have time to shop or cook for yourself, meal prepping may be the solution…
New Year’s celebrations leave empty shelves at local liquor stores
Due to New Year’s weekend, some liquor stores are experiencing a wipe out from their shelves. Southern Spirits Wine and Liquor in Long Beach has been…
Singing River shares tips on nutritious New Year resolutions
The beginning of a new year sparks the talk of New Year’s resolutions. Many resolutions include eating healthier and losing weight, but it’s important to evaluate those…
$60M infrastructure grant awarded to widen I-10
Senator Roger Wicker announced a $60 million grant awarded for infrastructure between Long Beach and Diamondhead. The fund is reserved for widening I-10 from four to six lanes starting…
MS Highway Patrol speaks on holiday travel hazards
When it comes to holiday road safety, Mississippi Highway Patrol is on the lookout for impaired drivers. During the end of any year, danger on the roadways is…
Harrison County hosts 5th annual Christmas Cardboard Recycling event
Harrison County Utility Authority hosted their fifth annual Christmas Cardboard Recycling Event on Saturday. The event took place at five different locations across Harrison County to keep…
Children ring in the New Year at the Countdown to Noon at Lynn Meadow’s
Kids screamed and cheered for the New Year at the annual Countdown to Noon at Lynn Meadow’s Discovery Center. At Lynn Meadow’s…
Remembering John Crow, Pascagoula EMT killed in accident on I-10
A paramedic from Jackson County was killed in a weekend accident in Louisiana. Thirty-six-year-old John Crow was from Pascagoula and worked for Acadian Ambulance Mississippi. According to Acadian, Crow was driving the ambulance…
Barbara Walters, a superstar and pioneer in TV news, dies
NEW YORK (AP) - Barbara Walters, a pioneer as TV news’ first woman superstar, has died. She was 93. That's according to ABC News. Her cause of death was not immediately known. Other details, such as where she died, were…
City of Bay St. Louis celebrating New Year with an Oyster Drop
Some cities drop a ball to celebrate the new year, but the City of Bay St. Louis has a better idea. The city rings…
Protecting pets during fireworks
Pets can get scared during New Year’s Eve celebrations, many don’t like the loud fireworks! Animals scared by fireworks can run off and shelters will see a spike in animals turned in.…
New Year’s Eve events across the Coast
As with a lot of things, South Mississippi always does it up big for New Year’s celebrations. There’s no shortage of fun happening tomorrow either. Saturday morning, Brantley Ellison…
Lottery is a big win for Mississippi
You may have noticed old roads being paved or new school books, or laptops, for your children, but did you know the lottery may have paid for it? The…
Be aware of local veterans when shooting off fireworks
Ringing in the new year is prime time for fun and fireworks, but you should also be aware that others may not feel the same way about…
Jackson County Chamber of Commerce plans for 2023
The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is planning to expand their reach in 2023. The chamber plans to lean into its purpose by continuing to help small, local…
MDOT project in Harrison and Hancock counties awarded $60M
The Mississippi Department of Transportation project in Harrison and Hancock counties was selected by DOT to receive $60 million. The project will widen Interstate 10 from four…
Harrison County arrests sex offender, who has 11-year-old with him
A tip that a convicted sex offender was with an 11-year-old girl prompted an investigation and arrest of a Carriere man in Harrison County. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson said 40-year-old Michael Anthony Rester was arrested about noon today after…