Meet and Greet with Senate Candidate Ty Pinkins
The sole Democratic candidate in the race for U.S. Senate in Mississippi makes a stop in Jackson County. Ty Pinkins will hold a meet and greet starting at…
Federal funding needed to work on upgrades for Long Beach Harbor
The mayor of Long Beach, who says he’s frustrated with federal agencies, will once again travel to Washington to fight for the completion of upgrades…
Fish & Wildlife plan prescribed burn today at Sandhill Crane Wildlife Refuge
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service will conduct a prescribed burn today, March 7, at the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge. The potential burn site represents 430 acres located North of Interstate 10 and West of Gautier Vancleave Road…
Mississippi lawmakers moving to crack down on machine gun conversion devices
BY MICHAEL GOLDBERG JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Legislation advancing in Mississippi — where lawmakers are typically loathe to introduce new gun restrictions — would ban most devices used to convert semi-automatic firearms…
Mississippi House votes to change school funding formula, but plan faces hurdles in the Senate
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi House voted Wednesday to set a new formula to calculate how much money the state will spend on public schools — a step toward abandoning a formula that has put generations…
Women's History Month: Women Firefighters share their story
It wasn't until the 1970s that women began to gain rights in workplaces. Many were met with pushback as they delved into male-dominated roles. According to the U.S. Fire…
Two injured in head-on collision on County Farm Road
According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, two people were injured in a head on collision on County Farm Road. The two victims were transported by…
Local nonprofits receive generous donation from Cadence Bank
This week, Cadence Bank made huge donations to two local nonprofits. “I mean, I was truly in shock because I was thinking immediately the opportunities that that opened…
Pearl River School District investigating reports of employee who 'may have engaged in inappropriate behavior'
In a Facebook post, the Pearl River County School District announced that they received a report on February 26, 2024 that a district employee may have engaged in inappropriate behavior. According to the post, district administration began an immediate investigation…
Moss Point Special Olympics rescheduled
The Moss Point Special Olympics have been rescheduled. Originally they were suppose to happen this Friday, March 8. The games have been rescheduled to Monday, March 11. The games will start at 9 AM at Dantzler Stadium.
Man charged in 2022 Gulfport shooting
On March 6, 2024, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 31-year-old Jarvis Dante Daniels and charged him with one count of 1st Degree Murder and one count of Shooting into an Occupied Dwelling. On August 29, 2022, at approximately 7:21 p.m.,…
Amid Louisiana’s crawfish shortage, governor issues disaster declaration
BY SARA CLINE Updated 2:36 PM CST, March 6, 2024 BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Amid a crawfish shortage in Louisiana, the nation’s top producer of the crustaceans that are a staple in Gulf Coast seafood boils, Gov. Jeff Landry issued…
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity hosting community service and civic engagement forum
The Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity is hosting a community service and civic engagement forum on March 7th. That forum is from 11:30 a.m. to 1…
Traffic Delays due to CSX Cargo Transport in Pascagoula
Due to congestion on the rail network, CSX officials have notified the City of Pascagoula of traffic delays to be expected between 2-2:30 PM and 3-3:30 PM today, March 6. The areas of potential impact are Frederick, Magnolia and Pascagoula…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Traffic delays due to CSX Cargo Transport in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. — March 6, 2024 – The City of Gulfport advises of traffic delays from 5 to 6 p.m. today due to a large CSX cargo transport operation, city officials announced Thursday. Delays will occur across the coast as…
Steven L. Hofer Named Special Agent in Charge of the New Orleans Field Division
NEW ORLEANS – Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator Anne Milgram has announced the appointment of Steven L. Hofer as the Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the New Orleans Field Division. SAC Hofer brings a wealth of experience and expertise…
Shuckers Plaza set to transform ballpark entrance for 2024 season
BILOXI, MS – The north entrance to Shuckers Ballpark is set to transform for the 2024 season from a grassy area to a community space for all fans to use on their way to Biloxi Shuckers games during the team’s ninth…
School funding and ballot initiatives are among issues surviving in Mississippi Legislature
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS AND MICHAEL GOLDBERG JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi legislators are considering proposals to rewrite the funding formula for public schools. Senate Bill 2332 would revise the Mississippi Adequate Education Program, the formula that has been fully funded only twice…
Seabees reunite with family after six-month deployment
Seabees from the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 133 returned early this morning after months of deployment in Spain. "I'm just so excited. He has missed my whole entire pregnancy. I…
Harrison County man indicted and faces seven counts on sex crimes
A Harrison County man has been indicted on multiple sex crime charges by a grand jury. Thirty-six-year-old Michael Gilbert was arrested Monday on the indictments…
Career Fair at USM Gulf Park Campus
USM students met with potential employers at a career fair on the Long Beach campus. Dozens of local employers participated in the career fair with a mix of major…
Workshop focuses on stranding season for dolphins, turtles
February through May is stranding season for dolphins and turtles here on the Coast The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies says an average of 50 dolphins and 100…
Mississippi prepares to tackle any voter fraud ahead of presidential election
Following the 2020 presidential election, many people raised concerns about the integrity of the election process. There was a surge in election legislation introduced after…
Governor Reeves Appoints Lisa Beech McGloflin As County Court Judge For Pearl River County
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of Lisa Beech McGloflin as County Court Judge for Pearl River County. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the promotion of the Honorable Richelle Lumpkin, who was appointed Fifteenth…