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Reeves says virus conversations are “overly political”

Shifting his focus to the national stage, Governor Reeves said it is “unfortunate” that the coronavirus pandemic broke out during an election year. He believes the upcoming election has made conversations about the virus overly political. Reeves said initiating those…

Norwegian lawmaker nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

By JAN M. OLSEN Associated Press COPENHAGEN, Denmark — A far-right Norwegian lawmaker said Wednesday that he has nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in the Middle East. Christian Tybring-Gjedde, a member of…

Hurricane Laura's Louisiana death toll up to 26

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana's death toll from Hurricane Laura has risen to 26. Gov. John Bel Edwards announced the latest death attributed to the Aug. 27 hurricane at a news conference Tuesday. The health department and the state fire…

Vancleave High School remembers Mr. Tom Slade

Students and staff at Vancleave High School are sharing their memories of one of their favorite teachers following his death due to COVID-19 complications this past Sunday. Students and staff at Vancleave High School are mourning the loss of a…

VFW Post 5699 holding mobile food pantry for local veterans

Come rain or shine, veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5699 in Ocean Springs plans to carry out a mission to honor our South Mississippi veterans. It’s a sweet deal and members of VFW Post 5699 in Ocean Springs have whipped…

Atlas Fights hosting Biloxi MMA Beach Bash at Coast Coliseum

Now that sports are starting to come back amidst COVID, the UFC and the Contender Series are back. For their third show since the lockdown, Atlas Fights will be hosting their own event on Saturday, September 12th outside of the…

Comeback Coolers organization returns from Lake Charles

The ‘Comeback is greater than the setback,’ that’s the motto for ‘Comeback Coolers,’ a nonprofit organization based out of Ocean Springs. Last weekend, 80 volunteers traveled to Lake Charles bringing Hurricane Laura survivors coolers filled with goodies and for adults,…

Suspect wanted in hit and run in Biloxi

Biloxi police need help identifying this woman who is allegedly involved in a hit and run accident that happened September 4th. The incident happened on Eisenhower Drive in Biloxi just before 1:30 p.m. Anyone with information on this crime is…

Positive COVID cases in Mississippi schools

The Mississippi State Department of Health releases a weekly school report for K-12 schools of cases among students, teachers, and staff, number of outbreaks, and teachers and students under quarantine as a result of COVID-19 exposure. For the week of…