Mississippi delegation backs ‘Pay our Troops Bills’
Representative Mike Ezell and Senator Roger Wicker are co-sponsoring bills in both chambers of congress that would make sure military service members are paid in the event of a…
City of Ocean Springs announces Cruisin’ the Coast traffic plans
The 27th Annual Cruisin’ the Coast returns to the City of Ocean Springs on October 5th, 6th & 7th! Here’s how to maneuver downtown during the event! The Cruisin’ the Coast Downtown Footprint will be closed from 5:00 am –…
Gulfport PD announces View the Cruise traffic plan
Gulfport PD announced that Highway 49 is scheduled for closure on Sunday, October 1st, from 6 am until 5 pm. This closure encompasses the section spanning from 17th Street in the southbound direction to Highway 90, and conversely, from Highway…
Powerball jackpot rises to $925 million after another drawing without a big winner
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $925 million after no players hit it big Wednesday night, continuing a stretch of lottery futility that has lasted for more than two months. The winning numbers were:…
West Harrison rated top high school in state test scores
West Harrison High School has again been ranked No. 1 in the state as a result of scores on state tests taken last school year. It is the second year in a row…
Kiwanis Club of Gulfport holds 2023 Installation Banquet
The Kiwanis Club of Gulfport held its annual community awards last night. Government officials, community leaders, and Kiwanis members filled the Great Southern Club at Hancock Whitney Bank…
Students at Hancock High arrested after bringing gun to school
Two students at Hancock High were arrested Wednesday evening after school officials learned the student brought a gun to campus. The sheriff's office said the students, ages 14 and 16, were arrested at home and the parents are cooperating. The…
Gulfport Biloxi International Airport wins grant to establish flight service to Washington, D.C.
The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is expanding its wings to incorporate non-stop flights to the nation’s capital. Today, U.S Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and U.S.…
HSSM holding free community clinic in Long Beach
Heads up for all you pet owners, the Humane Society of South Mississippi will be hosting a free pet vaccine clinic on October 10th. It will take…
‘Boot Scootin’ Boobies’ Breast Cancer Awareness event at Ground Zero Biloxi
On our midday show, guests joined us to tell us about a country-themed event to help raise money and awareness in the fight against breast…
Ric Flair Drip Cannabis coming to Mississippi
WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair, known as ‘Nature Boy’ when he was in the ring, is bringing his brand of cannabis to Mississippi. Flair and Carma Holdco are…
View the Cruise starts in Downtown Gulfport Sunday
If you’re looking to get an early start to Cruisin’ the Coast, the City of Gulfport will be hosting its 14th annual View the Cruise. The event kicks…
Handling traffic during Cruisin’ the Coast
There is a lot of construction going on across the Coast, but it’s not putting a damper on Cruisin’ the Coast. All lanes of traffic will be open on I-10…
U.S.S. Jack H. Lucas leaves Ingalls Shipyard for homeport
The first Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, the U.S.S. Jack H. Lucas, left Ingalls Shipbuilding today and will be commissioned on October 7 at a ceremony in Tampa, Florida. The U.S.S.…
Mississippi recreational Red Snapper season closing Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023
BILOXI, Miss. – Mississippi’s recreational Red Snapper season will close Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. After the closure, no Red Snapper shall be landed or possessed in Mississippi state territorial waters. Anglers should close out any trips as…
Winner of $1.6 billion Mega Millions jackpot claims prize in Florida
Lottery officials in Florida say the winner of the $1.6 billion Mega Millions jackpot from August has come forward to claim the prize. Under a new Florida law, the winner’s name remains anonymous for 90 days. The winning ticket was…
City of Pascagoula looking for volunteers for Cruisin’ the Coast
In preparation of Cruisin’ the Coast, one city is still looking for more volunteers to assist with the tons of tourism. The City of Pascagoula needs…
Work set to begin on I-110 repairs late next month
New details are being released on the status of the portion of the I-110 overpass damaged by a trailer fire a week ago. MDOT District Engineer…
Pact Act deadline is this Saturday
A head’s up for Mississippi veterans, the next deadline to apply for Pact Act benefits is approaching fast. That deadline is at midnight Saturday. As we’ve reported previously, this enrollment…
Man found dead in Moss Point yard part of home invasion case, police say
Moss Point Police provided an update to a case that began last week when a resident found a man dead in the backyard of her residence. Chief Brandon AShley said 18-year-old…
Moss Point Police investigating September 22 death
Moss Point Police is actively investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of 18-year-old Jayrell Cox. The shooting happened on September 21 on Elder Ferry Road. A homeowner told officers he found two armed suspects under his carport and…
Hyde-Smith & Cortez Masto introduce bill to improve rural water system resilience, disaster response
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) is the lead Republican sponsor of legislation introduced Tuesday by U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) to improve the ability of rural water and wastewater systems to prepare for and respond to…
WCU presents free concert series, “October Nights”
William Carey University will host a free concert series during October showcasing musicians and vocalists from the Winters School of Music. The “October Nights” concerts will be at Thomas Fine Arts Center and Common Grounds, the campus coffee shop. “This…
Man arrested on home repair fraud in Harrison County
Fifty-two-year-old Marcus Lloyd Klausman was arrested on one felony count of home repair fraud. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, a victim reported to the Harrison County Criminal Investigations Division that he hired Marcus Klausman, the owner of Rockin the Coast…