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Community Reflects on Janaya Thompson's Death

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One year ago, the gruesome discovery of 5-year-old Janaya Thompson’s body in an abandoned Gulfport trailer home rattled the Gulf Coast community

Chamber of Commerce Says Mississippi Flag is Hurting the State's Business and Economic Development

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Could our state flag be prohibiting business and economic growth along the Coast? That’s what the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce is saying.

Labyrinth Made of Hurricane Katrina Debris on Display at Ohr O'Keefe Museum

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A new exhibit at the Ohr O’Keefe Museum in Biloxi is allowing Coast residents to let go and move on.

Political Forum Featuring Women Politicians Took Place Today

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It’s the women candidates, and women’s issues, that are taking center stage at a women’s political forum in Biloxi tonight

Mississippi Board of Education Discusses Adequate Funding for Public Schools

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It was a long session today for Mississippi superintendents at this month’s state Board of Education meeting.

Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport Receives Grant

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Today, U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker reported that airports in Gulfport, Oxford and Lumberton will receive a combined 5.5 million dollars in grant funding

One Year Later, Prosecutors Still Awaiting Evidence in Janaya Thompson Case

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It’s been exactly one year since 5-year-old Janaya Thompson of Gulfport went missing and her body was found the next day.

Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installed in Downtown Biloxi

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Coast Transit Authority installed an electric vehicle charging station right in Biloxi’s downtown

Lighthouse Comfort Station Coming to Waveland

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Mayor Mike Smith has big plans for the Waveland waterfront.

Increase in Scams and Car Thefts in Biloxi

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A recent increase in car thefts and jury duty scams has Biloxi police urging residents and tourists to be more alert.

Jackson County Settles with BP

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Jackson County announced today that it will receive 2.4 million dollars in settlement funds from BP as a result of the oil spill.

Latest Details on Janaya Thompson Murder Trial

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Today makes one year since 5-year-old Janaya Thompson went missing and her body was found the next day.

Man Arrested in Connection with Fatal Shooting in Biloxi

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Today in Biloxi, a shooting leaves a Gulfport man dead and his cousin in custody for first degree murder.

Mississippi's Red Snapper Season Begins at Midnight

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Recreational red snapper anglers along the Mississippi Coast are already gearing up for the state’s red snapper season.

Camp Prepares Children for Kindergarten

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Most students in South Mississippi will be heading back to school within the next four weeks, but some first time students in Long Beach are getting a head start.

Third Graders Taking Final Retest

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The window for students who failed the “Third Grade Reading Gate” is closing with just two weeks left.

Harrison County Settles for $2.5 Million

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Adding to the list of local government claims finalized with BP, Harrison County has settled with the oil giant for 2.5 million dollars.

New USM Golden Eagle Logo Now Available on Merchandise

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Another historic event for Southern Mississippi, the new Golden Eagle logo became available for purchase today at the university Barnes & Noble book store.