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Reacting to medical marijuana ballot measures

While the presidential election and state flag referendum highlight the ballot in Mississippi this year, voters will also decide on whether to vote for or against medical marijuana measures as well. Mississippians have decisions to make this fall regarding the…

Spooktacular bargains at Goodwill for Halloween

Almost one month ago, the largest Goodwill in South Mississippi had its ribbon cutting ceremony. Now, they are preparing our community for Halloween by having many Spooktacular bargains. Every one of Goodwill’s stores on the Coast will have costumes available…

Virtual college fairs helping students explore college during COVID-19

The Mississippi Association of College Registrars and Admissions Offices and ‘Get2College’ are now hosting virtual college fairs. ‘Get2College’ is a free college planning center for students in Mississippi and they are partnered with the Mississippi Association of College Registrars and…

Jeff Davis Elementary in process of changing name

Jeff Davis Elementary is still in the process of changing the name of the school. Superintendent Marcus Boudreaux said in February there were internal conversations about changing the name to better represent the school. However, COVID halted the process, pushing…

MDEQ Lifts Beach Water Contact Advisory in Gulfport

(Jackson, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, lifted a water contact advisory Tuesday for Station 8 (Gulfport West Beach). Water samples at this station show the area has attained acceptable bacteria levels. Three advisories…

Judge dismisses claims against Moss Point Mayor Mario King

Federal claims against Moss Point Mayor Mario King have been dismissed after an attorney for Alderman Ennit Morris filed a tort claim in December, claiming Mayor King verbally assaulted and threatened him. Judge Ozerden dismissed every federal claim by Morris.…

Back Bay Mission holding brick fundraiser

Due to the pandemic, the Back Bay Mission nonprofit organization will not be holding in-person fundraising events which means the organization had to come up with different ways to raise funds. They have come up with a way to continue…

Jackson County receives scannable ballots

The Jackson County Circuit Clerk’s Office received scannable ballots earlier today from the election commission after it was brought to light that they were not able to show the picture of the proposed new state flag on absentee ballots. Circuit…

Body found in Ocean Springs

Officers with the Ocean Springs Police Department responded to Hilltop Drive in Ocean Springs concerning a white female laying in the grass next to the road. After further investigation, it was determined that the woman was deceased. The deceased was…