Waveland Police host inaugural Fishing with the Fuzz event
Waveland police officers took a break from catching bad guys this weekend to go fishing with kids at Buccaneer State Park. A pole and bait was all it took for the officers…
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Call for possible overdose leads to two jailed on drug charges in Waveland
What started out as a call to Waveland Police about a possible drug overdose ended with two people in jail, charged dealing drugs. Waveland Chief Mike Prendergast said officers were sent…
Moss Point woman dies in wreck on River Road in Pascagoula
Pascagoula police are investigating a deadly car crash. The accident happened on Sunday night at the intersection of River Road and Catalpa Avenue. Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr.…
21-year-old charged in stolen vehicle case in D'Iberville
A 21-year-old man is in jail, charged with stealing a vehicle that was left on the roadside. D'Iberville Police Chief Shannon Nobles said Dylan John Lebouef was arrested Sunday and is in the Harrison County jail on a $25,000 bond…
Mega Millions winning numbers for July 29th, 2022
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s lottery draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Mississippi Lottery Draw for July 29th, 2022: CASH 3 and CASH 4
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s lottery draw. CASH 3: 1-7-3 CASH 4: 6-7-2-5 All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Miss Mississippi and Miss Mississippi Outstanding Teen visit the Gulf Coast
Miss Mississippi and the Miss Mississippi Outstanding Teen both made stops down in Biloxi this evening to take a look at what the Coast has…
Suspect arrested in shooting near Skip Avenue in Pascagoula
On Thursday, July 28th 2022, around 8:44pm, Officers with the Pascagoula Police Department responded to a shooting close to the 1300 block of Skip Avenue. The victim, who suffered multiple gunshot wounds, was transported to a medical facility by a…
Rescued manatee flown from Texas to Florida on cargo plane
CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. (AP) — An ailing manatee that was found and rehabilitated in Texas late last year was flown to Florida on a cargo plane and released into a bay near a wildlife refuge along the Gulf Coast this…
Monarch butterflies are in trouble; Here’s how you can help
Close your eyes for a moment and imagine a butterfly. My money says the fluttering insect you’re envisioning has black-veined, reddish-orange wings outlined with white specks — the iconic attributes of our beloved American monarch butterfly. Unfortunately, the species, which…
Scarlet Pearl Casino buys Mega Millions tickets for employees
If you are going to win, you got to play, and that’s exactly what Scarlet Pearl Casino is doing with the Mega Millions jackpot. With the jackpot…
Shark Weekend at Mississippi Aquarium begins Saturday
The Discovery Channel may have Shark Week, but here in South Mississippi, we have our very own Shark Weekend. USM is once again teaming up with the Mississippi Aquarium…
USM researchers complete five-year collaborative study on red snapper
Do you have any questions on red snapper? We know a group that has all the information you need. Researchers at the University of Southern Mississippi recently…
Summer campers attend YMCA Back-to-School foam party
Rain did not stop summer campers from enjoying a back-to-school foam party in Ocean Springs today. More than 200 children from four different summer camps in Ocean Springs, east…
Fish Fry Fundraiser benefits ‘Healing for Hendrix’ in Biloxi
A fish fry was held at the Lopez-Quave Public Safety Center to help raise money for Hendrix Branning, the son of Justin and Amanda Branning, both officers…
Parents attend ‘Budget for Baby’ workshop in Gulfport
Today, the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Gulfport hosted a free ‘Budget for Baby’ workshop for parents. The workshop is catered towards parents, to help them care for their…
Big pink diamond discovered in Angola, largest in 300 years
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A big pink diamond of 170 carats has been discovered in Angola and is claimed to be the largest such gemstone found in 300 years. Called the “Lulo Rose,” the diamond was found at the Lulo alluvial…
$1.28 billion Mega Millions jackpot on the line Friday night
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A giant Mega Millions lottery jackpot keeps getting larger as officials raised the massive prize to $1.28 billion on Friday, just hours before the next drawing. The giant jackpot remains the nation’s third-largest prize and is the…
Six suffer severe burns in central Mississippi explosion
KEARNEY PARK, Miss. (AP) — Several workers suffered severe burns following a Friday morning explosion in central Mississippi. The explosion happened at a salt water disposal site in Madison County, WLBT-TV reported. At least six people sustained burns on at least…
Jackson County searching for embezzlement suspect
The Jackson County Sheriff's Department is searching for a suspect wanted in an embezzlement case. Kaitlyn Louise Eakin, 27, is suspected of embezzling more than $2,700 from a store where she worked as a clerk. Investigators believe she may be…
Governing authority moving head with Pontchartrain Beach revival
A plan to revive a popular New Orleans attraction is moving ahead after the proposal received unanimous approval from the board that oversees the site. Some viewers may remember Pontchartrain Beach, an amusement park on the shores of Lake Pontchartrain…
Mississippi Lottery Draw for July 28th, 2022: CASH 3, CASH 4, and MATCH 5
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s lottery draw. CASH 3: 6-0-4 CASH 4: 9-2-8-4 MATCH 5: 14-15-23-25-26 All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Back Bay Mission and Planet Fitness team up to host food drive along the Coast
To help combat growing prices along the Coast, nonprofit organization Back Bay Mission is hosting a food drive in partnership with…
Local reporter shares her research on Coast BP development
Sun Herald Investigative Reporter Anita Lee spoke to the Gulf Coast Business Council today about the spending of money from the BP oil catastrophe and economic development.…