JACKSON, Miss. – State Auditor Shad White released an audit of the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics (MBN) which shows MBN’s Executive Director John Dowdy will be required to repay $30,122 to taxpayers. The improper payments identified in the audit came,…
The cities of Tupelo and Biloxi are not seeking reimbursement for public expenses from appearances by President Donald Trump. Tupelo spent $4,775 to provide security when Trump was there November 1. Mayor Jason Shelton says the costs are a “non-issue”…
BILOXI, Miss. — A lawsuit filed against the city of Biloxi alleges police officers sexually harassed a teenage girl before arresting her without cause. According to our media partner, the Sun Herald, the lawsuit was filed by the teen’s mother…
The Gulfport Police Department is beefing up patrols to help cut down on drunk or buzzed driving. Starting today through the New Year as a part of a new safety campaign called 'Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving', DUI trained officers…
As temperatures drop, local firefighters want to raise awareness for typical winter time fire hazards including space heaters. Here are a few tips that could save your life as we head into winter. If you use portable heaters turn them…
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced the sales for the first week which brought in $8,932,200 resulting in approximately $1.9 million for roads and bridges around the state. MLC President Tom Shaheen said the top five selling counties for the week…
‘By Golly, Be Jolly!’ That’s the motto for Downtown Ocean Springs as it prepares to welcome Coast residents to its annual ‘Holiday Open House.’ Friday and Saturday folks can experience deals, discounts, and giveaways from both downtown and uptown businesses.…
It’s a yearly tradition for one local club that’s filled with pancakes and positive community action. The smell of batter and a sense of community filled the air in Gulfport for a long-running fundraiser promoting good. For just $6 the…
One local student is celebrating after receiving some exciting college news. Seth Nguyen is a senior at Harrison Central High School and is involved in numerous organizations like Beta Club, National Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta. In recognition of…
A Gulfport man is facing several charges including one felony after a high-speed chase this morning. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, 44-year-old Charles Gill is being charged with driving under the influence, failure to stop, reckless driving, resisting arrest, and…