Governor Candidate Vicki Slater Comments on the Flag Debate
Governor candidate Vicki Slater announced her support for changing the Mississippi state flag.
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Senator Cochran Speaks On State Flag Controversy
This afternoon, Senator Thad Cochran also released a statement on his view of the state flag.
Ocean Springs man charged with two counts of murder.
Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey says the grandson of an elderly couple whose bodies were found in their home near Florence has been arrested in their deaths.
Stores to Remove Confederate Flag Merchandise
Big corporations like EBay, Amazon, Sears and Wal-Mart are now saying you won’t find Confederate Flag merchandise in their inventory. Well, now local businesses like Sharkheads Souvenir Shop is Biloxi will not advertise the Confederate Flag in the front of the store.
Jackson County Voters Have Approved the Tourism Tax
Jackson County voters have approved a 2% tourism tax. Residents took to the polls today on the issue, which received an overwhelming support by voters. Roughly 71% were in favor versus 28.89% against it.
Friends Gather to Honor a Fallen Hero
Often times a veteran will pass away and a hero is forgotten. But today in Biloxi, a local family said goodbye to a fallen hero who they had welcomed into their own family.
Beau Rivage Names New General Manager
A casino industry veteran with Gulf Coast ties has been named the general manager of the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino.
Geri-Care Broke Ground on a New Plant in Gulfport
Two hundred jobs will be coming to Gulfport in the near future. Today, Geri-Care broke ground on a new pharmaceutical manufacturing plant that is located adjacent to its current facility.
Pass Christian House Caught Fire this Morning
Neighbors in Pass Christian woke up to the house next door engulfed in flames.
Vicki Slater Visits Singing River Retirees
Vicki Slater, a female democratic candidate for Mississippi governor, was on the Gulf Coast today supporting Singing River Hospital Retirees picketing outside of Ocean Springs Hospital.