NCBC Gulfport cleans up oil spill
The United States Navy completed a clean-up operation following a discharge of 1,800 gallons of diesel fuel from NCBC Gulfport's microgrid system last week. The spill happened on March 9,…
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Senior banners go up in Lucedale
Senior banners are going up on Lucedale's Main Street. Families now have a chance to celebrate their senior's big achievement! The banners will line Main Street throughout…
Make-A-Wish helps six-year-old boy's dream to see the beach come true
When asked what his wish was, Weston Brown said he just wanted to fish. Make-A-Wish called up three mayors who knew the best fishing spot, and the coast was happy…
Bay St. Louis PD searching for possible suspect in fatal hit and run
On March 16, 2024, at approximately 10:35 p.m. Officers of the Bay St. Louis Police Department responded to a hit-and-run collision on Highway 90 near the intersection of Dunbar Avenue. The victim, Brandy Thames, a 41-year-old white female of Bay…
HSSM receives grant from PetSmart charities to help more adoptable pets find families in Harrison County
GULFPORT, MS – 3/18/24 – The Humane Society of South Mississippi has received a $25,000 grant from PetSmart Charities® to help prepare more pets in Harrison County for adoption. Some four…
Astronaut Thomas Stafford, commander of Apollo 10, has died at age 93
WASHINGTON (AP) — Astronaut Thomas P. Stafford, who commanded a dress rehearsal flight for the 1969 moon landing and the first U.S.-Soviet space linkup, died Monday. He was 93. Stafford, a retired Air Force three-star general, took part in four…
Employee of councilman's CBD store charged in federal drug case
A second person has been charged in the federal investigation into a Biloxi councilman's CBD and kratom business that was raided in January 2023. Celeste "CJ" Little is charged with attempt and conspiracy to alter, destroy or cover up evidence…
Road closures ahead of Ocean Springs' Spring Arts Festival
The City of Ocean Springs announced a few road closures ahead of the Spring Arts Festival. The Spring Arts Festival will take place in Downtown Ocean Springs from Saturday, March 23 to Sunday, March 24. The festival runs from 9…
Marriott to build dual-brand hotel in Waveland
A 110-room dual brand hotel is planned for Waveland, the Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission announced today. Marriott Hotels will bring the $16 million development of Fairfield and TownePlace…
Proposed wood pellet plant on hold as company files for chapter 11 bankruptcy
A wood pellet company with a plant in George County and another planned in Stone County has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy. Enviva…