Fire Safety Advice
We are seeing more woods fires break out lately. Officials say a dry atmosphere and strong winds can add fuel to a small blaze and cause it to get out of control. Many residents gather items they want to get…
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Amtrak Preparations
Local officials met today to iron out the details on tomorrow’s testing tour. Biloxi officials are calling their portion of the trip “The Biloxi Whistle Stop” where Amtrak and state leaders will be greeted by a Mardi Gras entourage. Amtrak…
National Commander Visits Gulfport American Legion Post 119
The national commander of the American Legion made a stop in Gulfport during his trip across the United States to speak to military veterans. Commander Dale Barnett is collecting input from local veterans on issues such as the VA medical…
Ocean Springs State of the City Address
Uber taxi services, the leaning tree on Lovers Lane, these are just a few of the many hot button conversations buzzing through the streets of Ocean Springs. Ocean Springs Mayor Connie Moran talked highly about the future of the city…
Woods Fire in Harrison County
An aggressive woods fire threatened nearby homes in a Saucier-Lizana community this afternoon. The blaze broke out around 4 o’clock on Doug Lee Road. Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan says the fire started in a field then spread to…
MSHD Warns Pregnant Women about Zika
Although there have been no cases of Zika reported in our state just yet, Mississippi Department of Health officials are advising pregnant women to avoid traveling to countries with ongoing transmission. The Zika virus has been reported in approximately 30…
Grand Bature Fire 90 Percent Contained
A Jackson County forest fire that’s been burning since last Thursday is now 90 percent contained. The blaze has torn through more than 4,200 acres of land in the Grand Bature forest fire. Bayou Heron Road is now open to…
Marine Research Center Construction
Over a decade in the making, construction is finally underway for a new marine research center in Ocean Springs. The first slab was laid out for the replacement of the original center that was lost in Hurricane Katrina. When finished,…
Biloxi Rallies for Amtrak
While the Biloxi Shuckers already have a big fan base here on the Coast, they could have even more supporters should Amtrak start a new route through South Mississippi. One of the stops during tomorrow’s test run will be at…
Citizens Police Academy
The Gulfport Police Department is now accepting applications for the 2016 spring session of the Citizen’s Police Academy. The purpose of the academy is to establish better communication between citizens and police. The academy consists of eight three-hour classes that…