Department Of Marine Resources Announced Plans to Build a Pier to Deer Island
Today, the secretary of state and the Department of Marine Resources shared details to build a pier that will give everyone access to this historic barrier island
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Senator Wicker Statement Regarding the State Flag
The debate over whether Mississippi should change its state flag continues. Today, Senator Roger Wicker released a statement.
Ocean Springs Man Arrested for the Murder of Grandparents
Twenty-two year old Zachary Alexander Stanford of Ocean Springs has been charged with two counts of murder in the brutal death of his grandparents who lived in central Mississippi.
Jubilee leaves Fish Washed up on Coast Shore
If you were out on the beaches in Harrison and Hancock Counties this morning, you probably noticed the large amount of fish washed up on the Coast line.
Governor Candidate Vicki Slater Comments on the Flag Debate
Governor candidate Vicki Slater announced her support for changing the Mississippi state flag.
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.