Extra Table food pantry holds March of the Mayors food drive
Today officially kicked off the March of the Mayors Campaign. Extra Table’s March of the Mayors is a four week long event, collecting food items…
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Governor Reeves signals support for Medicaid bill providing coverage for new moms
Governor Tate Reeves spoke out on the debate over postpartum Medicaid coverage in Mississippi, saying for the first time that he will sign a…
Log truck overturns in George County
A log truck overturned on the on-ramp to Highway 63 north in George County this afternoon. MHP says no injuries were reported, but the on-ramp to Highway…
Firefighters push for rules changes to fight against ‘forever chemicals’
The National Fire Protection Association Technical Committee met to discuss the urgent need to revise regulations when it comes to firefighter turnout gear. Carcinogens and toxins…
Bill to restrict transgender related healthcare in Mississippi
On February 21st, the Senate passed an anti-transgender healthcare ban with Bill HB 1125. Governor Tate Reeves prepares to sign the bill Tuesday. The bill prohibits transgender related…
Biloxi man sentenced to maximum for aggravated assault
Gulfport, Miss. – District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced that Billy Shannell Nailer, Jr., age 50, of Biloxi, was sentenced today to the maximum 20 years day-for-day for aggravated assault. Nailer was convicted of aggravated assault following a jury trial…
Fishing the South hosts meet and greet at Shrimp Basket in Ocean Springs
We are getting into the heat of crawfish season as spring approaches. The Shrimp Basket in Ocean Springs teamed up with some pretty…
Guests learn how to control invasive species at Mississippi Aquarium
The Mississippi Aquarium marked invasive species week by educating the public on many of the invasive species we see in our South Mississippi habitats. Over the…
Former Stone County circuit clerk back in jail on embezzlement charges
A former Stone County circuit clerk under indictment for embezzlement is back in jail today after his bond was revoked. According to our media partner the Sun Herald, Special Judge Richard McKenzie on Monday revoked bond for Jeffrey O'Neal. He…
Biloxi-Ocean Springs Bridge walkway closed for maintenance
The Biloxi Bay Bridge pedestrian walkway will be closed for maintenance from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. today through Wednesday. This bridge connects downtown Biloxi to Ocean Springs. The walkway that is next to the westbound lane will get lighting…