Safety tips for using heating devices
Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan reminds us of the proper ways to stay safe while using heating devices. Chief Sullivan says that while devices such as space heaters are…
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Knowing the signs of child neglect and abuse
Every year, more than 4 million reports of child abuse are made in the United States. In Mississippi, around 36 children die each year from neglect and abuse.…
Local business partnered with Vitalant for a blood drive
A new local business partnered with a nonprofit to supply local hospitals with blood. A blood donation truck courtesy of Vitalant pulled up to Intriguing Beauty in…
Local restaurants celebrate Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Men and women in our local police agencies got a treat Sunday as part of Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Places like Shaggy’s Restaurant and the Rack House offered free…
Biloxi resident celebrates 100th birthday
A Biloxi church-goer celebrated her centennial birthday over the weekend. Bobbie Barbee turned 100-years-old Saturday and had a party at Parkway Baptist Church. Bobbie and Pastor Argile Smith invited News 25…
Lt. Governor Hosemann, Senate Leadership Propose $210M Investment in Teacher Pay
Jackson, Miss.—Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann and Senate Education Chairman Dennis DeBar are proposing a $210 million investment in teachers over the next two years, raising a teacher’s base pay on average by $4,700. “Chairman DeBar traveled all over the state…
Ocean Springs School District making changes to COVID-19 policy
The Ocean Springs School District is making some changes to its COVID-19 policy as cases continue to rise. Starting today, visitor access will be restricted on all…
Mississippi tax revenue is up; how will that affect a plan to cut income tax?
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi government collected more money during the first half of this budget year than it did during the same period a year earlier. State budget years begin July 1. New figures from the Legislative Budget Office…
Mississippi art shop sees deluge of orders after HGTV show
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (AP) — A south Mississippi art shop is shipping artwork across the U.S. and as far as Canada and Germany after a Walter Anderson print was featured on the HGTV show “Home Town.” Show hosts Erin and…
Mississippi Lottery launches new daily draw game, Cash 4
Cash 4, the newest daily draw-style game with a top prize of $5,000, begins today with tickets available at Mississippi Lottery Corporation retailers throughout the state. “Cash 4 operates very similarly to our draw-style game Cash 3,” said MLC President…