Considering early voting legislation in Mississippi
Mississippi is one of three states in the country that does not allow early voting. That could change this legislative session. The Senate passed a bill to bring early voting…
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Pascagoula High student request funding for Hope Squads in local schools
One Coast high school student traveled to the state capital to request funding for a special group in all Mississippi schools. Kaylee Barron is a…
Ocean Springs School District Superintendent talks upcoming bond issue
The future of the Ocean Springs School District was the topic of this morning’s Jackson County Area Council meeting. The discussion centered around the vision and future…
Voters head to the polls for Gulfport Ward 5 Special Election
Gulfport’s Ward 5 Special Election is just under two hours away from wrapping up. The polls opened at 7 a.m. today and will stay open…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Two vehicle crash on Highway 49 at Nobles Road
State Troopers are on the scene of a two vehicle crash on Highway 49 at Nobles Road. One southbound lane is blocked. Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through the area as emergency crews work to clear the…
Crews working to resolve gas leak in Latimer area
Earlier this afternoon, a natural gas leak was found on Parker Road in the Latimer area. Fire crews have been working with CenterPoint Energy to help resolve this issue. Customers in the area may experience a service interruption while repairs…
Salvation Army looking for potential cold weather shelter volunteers
In the wake of potential cold weather moving into the area, the Salvation Army Gulf Coast is looking for volunteers for the cold weather shelter. A decision on whether to open the shelters has not been made as of right…
Driver Service Bureau undergoing technical difficulties
A heads up for coast residents who need driver license services today. The state Department of Public Safety says the Driver Service Bureau is experiencing technical difficulties. Locations on the coast affected include Biloxi, Gautier, Picayune, and Kiln. A system…
WOW Care Closet Transformation Tuesday
Transformation Tuesday, put on by WOW Care Closet, is happening today in Gulfport at the Knight Nonprofit Center. This event benefits women in the workforce by giving them the opportunity to…
All 80 aboard a Delta jet survive after it burst into flames on a Toronto runway
By JOHN WAWROW and MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press The Delta Air Lines jet came down fast, landing so hard that it lost its right wing, then burst into flames on a runway in Toronto. The aircraft slid to a stop,…