Billy Knight wins Moss Point mayoral race
In Moss Point, Democratic candidate Billy Knight won the mayoral municipal general election with over 80 percent of votes. Winning by a landslide, Knight defeated Republican candidate Richard…
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One arrested and charged in connection with D'Iberville shooting
Today, Wednesday, June 09, 2021, Chief Wayne Payne announces the arrest of 17 year old Dominick Keewin Grindle, from Biloxi, on the charge of Aggravated Assault. Captain Marty Griffin said at approximately 4:30 P.M., officers responded to the 600 block…
Jim Rafferty wins Pass Christian mayoral race
Tuesday polls opened across the Coast for municipal general elections and multiple cities elected new leaders. Rafferty says he has spent his entire career in the human resources field…
Two arrested in connection with fatal Lorraine Road hit and run
On June 8, 2021, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 25-year-old Taylor Marie Habina and charged her with one count of Leaving the Scene of an Accident Causing Death. Habina’s bond was set at $75,000. On June 9, 2021, the Gulfport…
Results from Municipal General Elections in South Mississippi
On Tuesday, South Mississippi residents cast their votes in the Municipal General Election. All results are considered unofficial until absentee ballots are counted and the results are certified. BAY ST. LOUIS Ward 2: Gene Hoffman (D): 51% (188 votes) Wendy…
Interior Dept. gauging interest in Gulf of Mexico wind power
By JANET McCONNAUGHEY The Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — President Joe Biden’s administration wants to know whether offshore wind companies want to move into the Gulf of Mexico. The agency that oversees offshore leases will publish a request for…
Two Coast student artists place in MDWFP art contest
Two Coast students placed in their age groups in an art contest as part of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. Students from across the state submitted artwork for the 2021 Youth Art Contest. The first-place winners are:…
Mega Millions winning numbers for June 8th, 2021
Here are the winning numbers for tonight's Mega Millions draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
City of Biloxi: Mayor, City Council re-elected to new terms
Mayor Andrew "FoFo" Gilich and all seven Biloxi councilmembers have been re-elected to another term. Mayor Gilich, along with Councilmembers Dixie Newman of Ward 3, Robert Deming III of Ward 4, Kenny Glavan of Ward 6 and Nathan Barrett of…
Pass Christian General Election: Jim Rafferty wins mayoral race with 75%
In Pass Christian, Republican Jim Rafferty was looking for another win in the seat for mayor after he secured the win in the runoff elections in April. Rafferty faced off against Democratic candidate Peggy Johnson and Independent Zenas Cappie. Tonight,…