Louisiana Restaurants Now Required to Label Imported Shrimp, Crawfish
The new law requires all restaurants and other food services providers in the state to prominently post whether they serve domestic or imported shrimp or crawfish.
Mississippi Casinos Continue to Win, Gamblers Lose $184 Million in May
Since the start of sports betting in Mississippi casinos, revenues continue to rise after the latest report from the month of May.
America’s Future Foundation Launch Party
The America’s Future Foundation also known as ‘AFF’ officially launched its Mississippi Gulf Coast chapter tonight. The nonprofit organization offers young professionals networking and mentoring opportunities in addition to writing, speaking, and program management experience. It’s all in an effort…
Harmful algae bloom on the Coast
A major outbreak of a blue-green harmful algal bloom has officials keeping a close eye on the beaches across the Gulf Coast. Four beach locations in Hancock County and five beaches in Harrison County have taken precautionary measures by urging…
Two physicians and two registered nurses indicted in Ocean Springs compounding pharmacy fraud scheme
Two Mississippi-licensed physicians and two Mississippi-licensed registered nurses were charged in an indictment unsealed today for their roles in a multi-million dollar scheme to defraud TRICARE, the health care benefit program serving U.S. military, veterans and their respective family members,…
LGBT Observance Day at Keesler Air Force Base
As Pride Month nears its end, Keesler Air Force Base wanted to commemorate the LGBT community. Local equality groups and a panel of experts were all on hand to promote equality and diversity. Every year, Keesler Air Force Base holds…
Mississippi airports granted $4.81 million for improvements
Nearly five million dollars in grant money is being awarded to Mississippi airports by the United States Department of Transportation on behalf of the Federal Aviation Administration. The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is earmarked to get more than $300,000 of this…
‘I Can’ girls engineering camp
A group of girls in Pass Christian this week are saying ‘I can’ in an effort to support their future and dreams. This ‘I Can’ camp provides girls 11 through 14 with an appreciation for engineering and a look at…
Biloxi STEM Academy
Students in the Biloxi School District are enjoying a week of learning in the form of STEM. With assistance from Keesler Air Force Base and the Mississippi State Extension Center, third through seventh graders spent the day building airplanes, catapults…
Bonnet Carre Spillway update
With fresh water still pouring into Mississippi waters, the Governor’s Task Force continues to track the effects of the Bonnet Carre Spillway opening in the Mississippi Sound. Since the spillways opening, there have been 131 dolphins and 156 sea turtles,…
Harmful algae bloom invades Coast beaches
A major outbreak of a blue-green harmful algal bloom has officials keeping a close eye on the beaches across the Gulf Coast. Four beach locations in Hancock County and five beaches in Harrison County have taken precautionary measures by urging…
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Executive Breakfast
This morning, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Executive Breakfast for ‘Light the Night’ took place at the Beau Rivage. This breakfast serves as a starting point for planning the ‘Light the Night’ event. ‘Light the Night’ is set for October…
Beach preps for Fourth of July
Harrison County is gearing up for the extended Fourth of July weekend, keeping the beach in top form for the fireworks and fun. Crews will be out as early as 5 a.m., working all four days, Thursday through Sunday, picking…
Popp’s Ferry Bridge upgrades set for completion
City contractors in Biloxi this week will be finalizing the upgrades to the Popp’s Ferry Bridge. No other closures are expected. Twenty-thousand drivers travel down the Popp’s Ferry Bridge every day. Since work began in December they have seen plenty…
Task Force provides Bonnet Carré Spillway monitoring update
With the ongoing freshwater intrusion into Mississippi waters from the Bonnet Carré Spillway, the Governor’s Task Force has continued to track the effects of the spillway opening on the Mississippi Sound. With the spillway nearing 50 days open, the Mississippi…
Mississippi Employer Payrolls Set New Record in May
Mississippi's employers had more people on the payroll than ever before in May.
MISSISSIPPI PRIMARY: Voter Registration Deadline Quickly Approaching
If you plan to vote in the Mississippi’s August 6th primary election, you have less than two weeks to complete and return your voter registration application. Registration deadline is Monday, July 8th.
Governor Candidate Bill Waller Jr. on the Coast to Discuss Bonnet Carre Spillway
One of the candidates running to take the state's top political spot as governor is on the coast.
Popp's Ferry Bridge Upgrades Near Completion
City contractors in Biloxi this week will be finalizing the upgrades to the Popp's Ferry Bridge and good news, no other closings are expected!
Mississippi Airports Awarded Nearly $5 Million
In Gulfport, the $319,500 it receives will be used to update the airport's master plan study.
Flooding issues continue in the Delta
The flooding issues continue for the Mississippi Delta. The rain fall stopped, but the standing flood waters and elevated river and lake levels remain. Today, mayors from all over the state gathered here on the Gulf Coast. “We’re like a…
Harmful algal bloom impacting Coast beaches
Four locations on the beach were closed Saturday in Hancock County and as of now, they remain closed. The locations that are closed are Lakeshore Beach, Buccaneer State Park Beach, Waveland Beach, and Bay St. Louis Beach. Five additional beaches…
City of Ocean Springs urges customer to use caution when paying water bills online
Ocean Springs officials have been made aware of some citizens using third party payment companies to pay their utility bills. While this is a modern convenience, and done easily with legitimate companies, some thirrd party payment companies do not transfer…
Disability Connection Community Resource Fair
It’s a one-stop-shop and what you need to know when looking for organizations that may be able to help you and yours. Disability Connection will host their Community Resource Fair Wednesday so locals can learn about job opportunities and free…