St. Alphonsus Catholic School gets a second therapy dog
St. Alphonsus Catholic School thinks there's enough room in their halls for two furry friends. St. Alphonsus Catholic School is home to students PreK-1 all the way up to sixth grade, but…
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Congressman Mike Ezell visits communication tower in Jackson County
Congressman Mike Ezell and other local officials made a stop in Jackson County to visit a communications tower site for better communications for local dispatch in the…
Illinois National Guard member dies of heat injuries at Camp Shelby in Mississippi
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — An Illinois National Guard member died after suffering heat injuries during outdoor fitness activities at a military base in Mississippi, authorities say. The 38-year-old man was treated by a medic at Camp Shelby when he showed…
Human remains found in Jefferson County after hunters smell foul odor
Human remains were found under a blanket in Mississippi after a foul smell led deer hunters to the scene Saturday, August 12th. According to our media partner the Sun Herald, Jefferson County deputies said the hunters were near a camp…
Ocean Springs Police Chief Mark Dunston announces retirement
Ocean Springs, MS –Police Chief Mark Dunston has announced that he will retire from the Ocean Springs Police Department on September 29, 2023. He has 39 years of law enforcement experience. Dunston is the 10th Police Chief of Ocean Springs.…
Traffic down to one lane on I-59 south near mile marker 28 due to exploding propane bottles
A semi-truck loaded with propane bottles is on fire on I-59 South at the 28 mile marker south of Poplarville exit in Pearl River County. Multiple first responders are at the scene working to control the fire and prevent it…
Back Bay Mission provides services for homeless population during extreme heat
Multiple homeless people are dead across the Gulf Coast due to extreme temperatures in recent weeks. Four to five of these deaths were regulars at Back Bay Mission, a resource for those…
Red Cross Southeast chapter names new executive director
The American Red Cross Southeast Mississippi Chapter has named John McCarty is new executive director. He begins his new duties on August 21. McCarty succeeds John McFarland, who died of cancer in May. He was 76. McFarland served the Red…
Local organizations give back to Backpack Buddies
Big Play Entertainment Center in Biloxi partnered with local biker clubs and the community to help feed children on the Coast with its food drive for the Gulf Coast…
Charged with felony eluding and aggravated assault on law enforcement officer
Officers responded to the area of Brighton Circle and Somerset Court for multiple reports of an SUV, later determined to be a grey 2007 Toyota 4-Runner, driving recklessly, and discharging a firearm in the area. Upon their arrival, officers located…