One arrested on charges of elder abuse
Charges of elder abuse have landed one woman in the Jackson County Jail. Tamela Hammond was arrested on charges of assault against an elderly person and exploitation of a vulnerable adult. It…
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Woolmarket residents anticipate new sidewalk construction
1.25 miles of sidewalks will be installed through the heart of Woolmarket in the coming months, providing a safe route for residents who walk along the roads. These sidewalks will stretch…
Staged reading on early life of Fannie Lou Hamer being hosted
A special reading focusing on the life of voting rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer is happening at the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art at the end of August. Tickets are $35, a QR code for the tickets can be found on…
Firefighter injured in firetruck wreck returns to work
In May, a Wiggins firefighter was injured in an accident while driving a fire engine. At the time, the firefighter wanted to remain anonymous as she began her…
Five Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles released on Thursday
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies hosted a turtle release on Thursday. IMMS released footage of the release on their Facebook page. A total of five Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles were released back into the…
Ocean Springs hosting "Chillin' with the Chiefs"
The city of Ocean Springs is hosting a chance for all to meet the newest police and fire chiefs on August 10th! From ten until noon, Ocean Springs residents can head to the Little Children's Park. Popsicles will be provided…
2024 Bugfest hosting photo competition
The 2024 Bugfest in Picayune is hosting a photo competition! The contest is open to all ages with entries being accepted until September 14th. The link to register and send in your photos can be found by clicking HERE. …
Ledecky wins record 13th medal with a silver. Summer McIntosh and Kate Douglass strike gold
By PAUL NEWBERRY Updated 4:04 PM CDT, August 1, 2024 NANTERRE, France (AP) — Another romp for Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh. A gold medal for American Kate Douglass. And, to cap things off, a record-breaking night for Katie Ledecky. With a…
2024 Bugfest happening in September
A festival for all creepy crawlies is heading to Picayune in September. The 2024 BugFest taking place at the Crosby Arboretum on September 20th and 21st. The fun costs $5 for the general public, while school rates let students in…
Picayune man indicted in wreck that killed one, injured another
A Picayune man has been indicted on charges stemming from a fatal wreck on Feb. 28, 2023. The grand jury returned four counts of driving under the influence causing death or disfigurement and one count of manslaughter against 52-year-old Jason…