JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Gov. Phil Bryant has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff to honor former Mississippi House Speaker Billy McCoy. The Democrat from Prentiss County died Tuesday at age 77. McCoy served in the House from January…
After his passing nearly seven months ago, the US Navy announced they will name a ship after former US Senator Thad Cochran. The announcement came today from Navy Secretary Richard Spencer. Spencer said the future guided-missile destroyer will be called…
With the growing concern for the safety of girls and young ladies throughout the country as disappearances and kidnappings become more prevalent, the self-defense experts at the Combat Academy in Gulfport are making it their mission to share tips you…
The Biloxi Fire Department has added a new spotted member to its staff. Say hello to the newest addition to the Biloxi Fire Department, Jack. Jack is a one-year-old Dalmatian. He started at the fire station less than a week…
Are you interested in a career in criminal justice? Tomorrow might be the perfect time for you to find a job. The Criminal Justice Department at William Carey University’s tradition campus is hosting a criminal career fair tomorrow. Many different…
Mississippi’s incoming Secretary of State Michael Watson says he will work to change a Jim Crow-era election system for statewide races. Mississippi’s 1890 constitution requires a statewide candidate to win a majority of both the popular vote and the 122…
As the temperature continues to drop, we can’t stress enough the importance of keeping pets, both indoor and out, safe and warm this season. The most important thing to remember is if you’re cold your pet is cold. Know your…
District Attorney Joel Smith announced today that Johnnie Fulton Sr., age 56, of Gulfport pled guilty to aggravated assault late yesterday afternoon. The defendant’s jury trial was set to begin Wednesday morning. However, after the Court heard motions on Tuesday,…
One student at North Bay Elementary School in Bay St. Louis is trying to save Christmas one band at a time and you can join her mission. Millie Brignone is a fourth grader selling wristbands for $3 in order to…
On Howard Avenue, they’re putting the finishing touches on the Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum. A special opening gala is scheduled for tomorrow evening at 6 p.m. Admission to the event is a $75 donation. Formerly the Mardi Gras Museum, once…