Two dead, deputy injured in domestic situation in Perkinston
Two people are dead and a deputy was injured Sunday afternoon in what MBI called a domestic situation in Perkinston. Stone County Coroner Wayne Flurry identified…
Two Lucedale men arrested in shooting death of man at Jackson County bar
Two Lucedale men have been charged in connection with the shooting death of another man at a Jackson County bar. 21-year-old Charles Mason IV and 22-year-old Jesse Holifield surrendered to Jackson County Sheriff's Office on Sunday. Mason is charged with…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Kennel Club to host annual Bark’n Good Time at Harrison County Fair Grounds
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Kennel Club will hold its annual Bark’N Good Time beginning Friday, April 5th thru Sunday, April 7th at the Harrison County Fair Grounds, 15321 County Farm Road (Exit 28 off I-10) in Gulfport. Events will start…
Annual Shorebird Nesting Season Begins at the National Seashore
GULF BREEZE, Fla. – National Park Service biologists discovered the first shorebird nest of the season on March 6, 2024, in the Fort Pickens Area. Each year, beginning in February and ending in late summer, the Gulf Islands National Seashore…
MGCCC student Christopher Frenzel selected for Mississippi INBRE Research Scholars Program
Christopher Frenzel, a student at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Harrison County Campus, has been handpicked to participate in the Mississippi IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) Research Scholars Program for the summer of 2024. The Mississippi INBRE Research…
14th Annual St. Paddy’s Day Celebration set for Ocean Springs Featuring Guinness Pub Crawl presented by F.E.B. Distributing
(Ocean Springs, MS) –Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Ocean Springs with the 14th Annual St. Paddy’s Day Celebration and Pub Crawl on Saturday, March 16 downtown, uptown, and all-around town. The festivities begin at 10 a.m. with…
USM Theatre Students Receive Accolades at 2024 KCACTF
Students from The University of Southern Mississippi (USM)’s School of Performing and Visual Arts received accolades after competing with other nominees from throughout the Southeast region at the 2024 Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival - Region IV (KCACTF) held this month at the…
Red Cross asks you to TEST your smoke alarms as you TURN your clocks forward this weekend
JACKSON, Mar 7, 2024 — Daylight saving time begins on March 10 and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks forward to make sure the devices are working. “Working smoke alarms…
$24,000 Grant Awarded to Foundation for Mississippi's Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks for Scholarships
On March 1, the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund (MOSTF) Board of Trustees announced its funding approval for the Foundation for Mississippi’s Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MWFP Foundation) $24,000 Scholarship Program funding request. The Foundation is committed to helping Mississippi's…
Senate to vote on bill that would allow liquor sales on Sunday
The Senate will soon vote on House Bill 329 -- which would allow liquor stores to be open on Sundays from 1 to 6…
Despite growing voter registrations, Mississippi's voter turnout remains low
Voter turnout hit rock bottom during the 2022 midterms in Mississippi. Since then, the state has seen a steady rise in active voters. Mississippi has historically had…
March of the Mayors' packing party
The March of the Mayors Food Drive concluded on March 8 with a packing party! The initiative began several years ago to fight hunger in the Magnolia State. News…
Mayor Gilich announces passing of former Harrison County Tax Accessor
Mayor FoFo Gilich has announced the passing of James Wetzel on March 8. Wetzel was 92 years old and served as the Harrison County Tax Accessor from 1972 to 1995.
City of Gulfport announces partial lane closure
The inside and eastbound lane of East Pass Road between Loposser Avenue and Tegarden Road will be temporarily closed to traffic to locate a water valve. Through traffic will be maintained at all times to ensure minimal disruption to commuters…
Gulfport man convicted of second-degree murder, aggravated assualt
A Gulfport man has been convicted of second-degree murder and aggravated assault. Johnte Pouerie pled guilty earlier this week for the shooting of Lazarius Smith and to aggravated assault for a shooting at the River Chase Apartments. Pouerie was sentenced…
St. Martin Library receives books from "Read with Jenna' book club
Jackson George Regional Library is thrilled to announce that the St. Martin Library has received a generous donation of books from NBC's Today Show, through Jenna Bush Hager's "Read with Jenna" book club. The donation was made to celebrate the book…
Conversations with Congressional Candidate Mike Ezell
With just days to go until Mississippi’s primary elections, we continue reaching out to candidates that will be on the ballot. We caught up with first term Congressman Mike Ezell…
Cyclist dies from injuries in Biloxi motorcycle crash
The motorcyclist involved in a crash in Biloxi Thursday has died from his injuries. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer has identified him as 25-year-old Jeffrey Taylor of Biloxi.…
Shuckers introduce junior broadcaster program for the 2024 season
BILOXI, MS – The Biloxi Shuckers have announced that aspiring broadcasters between the ages of 12 and 16 will have the opportunity to call the fourth inning during select Sunday home games on the Biloxi Shuckers Radio Network on WGCM 1240AM/100.9FM…
Poplarville Community Safe Room opening due to weather
Due to the chance of severe weather today, the Pearl River County Office of Emergency Services will open the Poplarville Community Safe Room at noon today. It will remain available until the threat of severe weather has passed. Pets are…
Motorcycle accident in Pascagoula leaves three injured, one life flighted
A motorcycle with two occupants was traveling south on Telephone Road in Pascagoula Thursday afternoon. A a full-size, single occupant, SUV then struck the motorcycle at approximately 12:08pm. The collision ejected the two on the motorcycle causing severe injuries. All…
Ocean Springs voted best small town in Mississippi
Southern Living Magazine has named Ocean Springs as best small town in Mississippi. Ocean Springs ranked as number 8 out of 15 cities. According to Southern Living, the…
Mississippi Power, MSU team up to fit eaglets with GPS trackers
Mississippi Power and Mississippi State University teamed up this morning on a very special project at the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge. A team…
W.I.S.H Society honored by Make-A-Wish
Many outstanding women who mold South Mississippi were honored at a lunch hosted by Make-A-Wish. The ‘Women Inspiring Strength and Hope’ or W.I.S.H Society campaign kicked off with a lunch today.…