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MHP increasing law enforcement for the holidays

Mississippi Highway Patrol is beginning its 2020 holiday travel enforcement period today. MHP is looking to crack down on reckless driving while combating speeding and distracted driving issues. Starting earlier this morning and ending Sunday at midnight,…

Dr. Dobbs stresses COVID-19 dangers

Mississippi’s top health official says he is exhausted trying to convince people in the state to take the coronavirus seriously. State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs said the public is refusing to follow public health guidelines. At…

Teenager Charged in Jackson County Weekend Shooting

A 15-year-old is charged as an adult in a weekend shooting in Jackson County that injured a juvenile. Sheriff Mike Ezell says Morgan Lee Beaugez of Ocean Springs is charged with aggravated assault, use of a deadly weapon to produce…

South Mississippi Retailers are Prepping for Black Friday Shoppers

South Mississippi retailers are stocking shelves and preparing for the Black Friday shopping rush, including Academy Sports + Outdoors  locations in our area. Academy Sports + Outdoors stores are taking all recommended measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 including…

Holiday travel amidst the pandemic

With Thanksgiving just days away and the rest of the holiday season just around the corner, holiday travel at the Gulfport Biloxi International Airport is ramping up. However, the hustle and bustle at airport’s this year will…

Harrison County Tax Collector Runoff Election

Unofficial results from the Harrison County Tax Collector runoff election are in. Sharon Nash Barnett has received 85 percent of the votes to Connie Rockco’s 15 percent. Military ballots are still outstanding and absentee votes will have…

What to expect at Edgewater Mall on Black Friday

While Black Friday is notorious for packed stores and long lines, the Edgewater Mall in Biloxi isn’t selling themselves short of safety precautions this year. There will be limitations on the numbers of people that can come…

Update on Hurricane Zeta debris removal in Jackson County

Jackson County’s debris removal contractor has 17 trucks currently working in neighborhoods throughout the County.  They intend to add additional trucks after Thanksgiving to get the rest of the Hurricane Zeta debris picked up as soon as possible. To make…

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith gives Thanksgiving message

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith issued a message for the Thanksgiving holiday encouraging Mississippians to remain optimistic throughout the pandemic. Hyde-Smith asks the public to “recommit ourselves to giving thanks to God for the blessing we enjoy, even…