Tramway bridge offers safe way to cross Highway 90 in Gulfport
The $18 million tramway bridge that stretched across Highway 90 from Jones Park to the Mississippi Aquarium is nearly finished. The City of Gulfport and…
Arrested on the charge domestic violence and felony eluding in D'Iberville
Antony Giang Truong Nguyen, of D’Iberville, was arrested on the charge of aggravated domestic violence and felony eluding. On January 19, 2024, officers with the D’Iberville Police Department responded to a residence in the 3100 block of Wayne Drive in…
Mississippi Sound Coalition files lawsuit against Army Corps to protect marine mammals
The Mississippi Sound Coalition has officially filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This is now the second lawsuit to be filed about the Bonnet Carre Spillway.…
Gulfport men plead guilty in 2022 shooting at Emerald Pines Apartments
Gulfport, Mississippi – District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced today that 20-year-old Jamicheal Naylor, and 18-year-old Andrew Dunnigan, both of Gulfport, pled guilty late Monday to shooting and killing twenty-nine-year-old Trevor Walker on May 18, 2022. The case, being prosecuted…
East Central High School locked down after student threatens himself, school
A 17-year-old student is undergoing evaluation after deputies picked him up at a friend’s house after allegedly threatening to shoot himself, his parents, and students at East Central High School. Sheriff John Ledbetter says the boy ran away Monday night,…
Gulfport announces commission to create new flag for the city
Gulfport has put together a committee to research and come up with a new flag for the city. City officials announced that the Gulfport Flag Commission has been formed to design a modern flag "that captures Gulfport's vibrant heritage and…
Governor Reeves Signs Legislation to Finalize Second Largest Economic Development Project in State History
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today signed legislation to finalize the second largest economic development project in Mississippi history. Additionally, the economic development project represents the largest payroll commitment of any major project in state history. “I was proud…
MGCCC's Electrical Technology program earns top recognition nationwide
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Electrical Technology program has been named one of the nation's best programs, according to Degree Choices. The program, located at the Harrison County Campus and the George County Center, offers students a comprehensive degree in…
PRCC's Emma Watts Takes Miss Dixie National Title
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River Community College student and member of the award-winning Rodeo Team, Emma Watts, was recently crowned as Miss Dixie National. By promoting agriculture and the livestock industry in Mississippi and the region, Miss Dixie National becomes an ambassador for…
Pascagoula woman indicted in embezzlement case
A Pascagoula woman has been indicted on a count of embezzlement stemming from a 2022 arrest. 24-year-old Courtney Spears was arrested on the indictment on Saturday. She was taken to Jackson County jail. No bond has been set pending an…
Students with Wings Performing Arts win prizes at 2024 Junior Theater Festival
Students representing Wings Performing Arts won a Freddie G. Excellence in Dance Award at the 2024 Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta. They also earned praise and other recognition. The festival happened January 12th through the 14th. Students Prince Warren and…
Acadian Ambulances, National EMS Academy hosting classes in February
The National EMS Academy and Acadian Ambulance are hosting classes for anyone wanting a career in emergency medical services. The class is a 16-week course…
Single-vehicle accident on Swan Road in Gulfport
According to Gulfport Police, there was a single-vehicle accident on Beulah Church and Swan Road in Gulfport. An 18-wheeler carrying sheet rock rolled over. No major injuries were reported and the driver of the 18-wheeler was checked at the scene.…
The City of Ocean Springs Prepares to Celebrate Mardi Gras Day Parades!
On Saturday, January 27, 2024, Ocean Springs will kick off the Mardi Gras Parade Season with the Ocean Springs Elks and Krewe Unique parade. The Elks parade will roll at 1:00 p.m., with Krewe Unique following immediately. Beginning at 9:00…
Krewe of Pearl parade rolls through Downtown Picayune
Carnival season is in full swing on the Coast as the Krewe of the Pearl Parade took place in Downtown Picayune Saturday. In Picayune this weekend, they were…
Gulfport federal jury convicts man of sex trafficking
A man who kidnapped a woman in Las Vegas and then used sexual violence, intimidation and threats of harm to force her into commercial sex was found guilty of sex trafficking in U.S. District Court in Gulfport. A jury convicted…
Hancock County man killed in industrial accident identified
A Hancock County killed Friday in an industrial accident at Jindal Tubular has been identified. St. Tammany Parish Coroner Dr. Charles Preston said 25-year-old Tyde Woody died of multiple blunt force trauma injuries. An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday. Woody…
MSU wildlife ecologist designated fellow by international wildlife organization
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Ray Iglay, an assistant professor in Mississippi State’s Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture, is among a handful of wildlife professionals throughout the U.S. and Canada newly recognized as a fellow of The Wildlife Society. The Wildlife Society was…
Classics to Modern: Three Centuries of Piano Set for USM Gulf Park
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Gulf Park Ambassador Series opens the spring semester series with an on-campus solo piano recital performed by Dr. Ellen Elder, Associate Professor of Piano at USM. Dr. Elder will present solo piano works spanning…
Woman charged in death of man found in wooden box in Gulfport home
Gulfport Police have charged a 66-year-old woman in the death of a man found in a wooden box at a residence on Friday. Police say Jerry Lynn Isreal, who also uses the last name Roby, was charged with first degree…
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety announces new director of the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation
JACKSON, Miss. - Today, Commissioner Sean Tindell announced the appointment of James “Jimmy” Herzog as the Lieutenant Colonel and Director of the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI). He will assume this position on February 1st, 2024. “I congratulate Jimmy Herzog…
Mississippi’s 2022-23 graduation rate of 89.4% marks all-time high; dropout rate falls to 8.5%
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) released today the 2022-23 school year graduation and dropout rates, showing an all-time high 89.4% graduation rate and a decreased 8.5% dropout rate. Rates are based on students who entered ninth…
Long Beach School District Tops Coast Graduation Rates
Long Beach, MS – Long Beach School District’s 97.2% topped the Coast and earned a spot in the top 10 in the state for graduation rate far exceeding the state average of 89.4%. “This is a great achievement for our district.…
How to stay warm in layered clothing and avoid frostbite this winter
BY TRISHA AHMED AND MARK VANCLEAVE Updated 12:25 PM CST, January 19, 2024 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — As a bout of bitter and deadly cold sweeps the U.S., millions of Americans are being told to dress in layers if they must go outside. In places…