Ocean Springs residents wary of new RV park in Gulf Park Estates
A developer has proposed an RV park in Ocean Springs, located at the abandoned Pine Island Golf Course. This plot of land is one…
Right to Contraception Act
Members of the Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus announced today that they will introduce the Right to Contraception Act in the next legislative session. Caucus Chairman Chris Bell cited remarks concerning contraception by…
HII Delivers National Security Cutter Calhoun to U.S. Coast Guard
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Oct. 13, 2023) — HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division has delivered national security cutter Calhoun to the U.S. Coast Guard. Delivery documents signed Friday mark the official transfer of the ship from HII to the Coast Guard. “Our shipbuilders are…
Gulfport man sentenced to 20 years for manslaughter
Gulfport, Miss. – District Attorney Crosby Parker announced today that Demonte Lavell Williams of Gulfport was sentenced yesterday by Circuit Court Judge Christopher Schmidt to the maximum sentence for manslaughter of twenty years to serve in the custody of the…
Ryan Lemaire Named as Interim Chief of the Ocean Springs Police Department
Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs has named Captain Ryan Lemaire as the Interim Chief of the Ocean Springs Police Department. Lemaire was appointed to the position at the Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting on October…
Captain Terry Scott named new Pascagoula Police Chief
PASCAGOULA, Miss. – Pascagoula Police Captain Terry Scott has been named the new Police Chief of the Pascagoula Police Department. Chief Scott started his Law Enforcement career with the Pascagoula Police Department and has been with the Department for 23…
Ocean Aero Grand Opening adding to the blue economy on the Coast
America’s newest headquarters for manufacturer of autonomous ocean drones is now officially open for business in Gulfport. From San Diego all the way to…
National Night Out educates the community on public safety
Last night was a night of learning and fun in Hancock County as Diamondhead celebrated National Night Out. Citizens of Hancock County were getting a little more…
‘The Burial’ premieres Friday on Amazon
A chapter of Biloxi history hits movie screens tomorrow night when ‘The Burial’ premieres on Amazon Prime. The movie is based on the true story of Jerry O’Keefe’s lawsuit against a company trying to…
One dead, one injured in single-vehicle crash in Pass Christian
One person is dead in a single car accident in Harrison County. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer said 42-year-old Ann Spiers of Dedeaux Community in Hancock County died of blunt force trauma. She…
City of Ocean Springs hosting annual Fall Festival
The City of Ocean Springs will be hosting their Fall Festival next Friday on October 20th. The Fall Festival will run from 11 to 2 and hamburger plates will…
Memorial Star dedication in Hancock County honoring Charles Gray
A Heritage Star will be dedicated and unveiled on October 14th at 3 in the afternoon honoring Charles Gray. The ceremony will take place at the Hancock…
Mobile mayor makes accusation that Biloxi is shipping homeless to city
A letter to the mayor of Biloxi from the mayor of Mobile, Alabama claims the city is sending homeless people to the Port City. According…
Ocean Springs property owners challenge slum designation in federal lawsuit
GULFPORT, Miss.—For a century, many Black residents of Ocean Springs have lived in a neighborhood nestled next to the tracks, the Railroad District. But thanks to revitalization of the city’s nearby…
USPS Announces Holiday Shipping, Mailing Deadlines
MISSISSIPPI ---To assist customers with their preparations for the upcoming busy holiday shopping and shipping season, the U.S. Postal Service is providing 2023 holiday shipping and mailing deadlines. The information in this Newsbreak covers domestic, international and military shipping destinations…
Singing River Health System launching new 'Team Birth' program
A new initiative here in South Mississippi is going to make childbirth less of a hassle for expecting patients. ‘Your birth, your story, your team:’ Singing River Health…
State Court of Appeals upholds Cliff Kirkland conviction on sex charges
The state Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court ruling that denied the appeal of a former Biloxi official asking to have his conviction overturned. Cliff Kirkland was convicted of nine counts of touching a child for lustful purposes…
Deadline for FEMA is tonight
The FEMA deadline for Jackson County residents is today, it isn't too late to apply! The Small Business Administration also announced today, it is permanently closing its business recovery centers at Moss Point…
Huge rocket motors arrive at Los Angeles museum for space shuttle Endeavour display
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two giant rocket motors required to display the retired NASA space shuttle Endeavour as if it’s about to blast off arrived Wednesday at a Los Angeles museum, completing their long journey from the Mojave Desert. The 116-foot-long (35.3-meter)…
St. Augustine Seminary in Bay St. Louis celebrating 100 years
Bay St. Louis, Miss. Apr. 28, 2023 -St. Augustine Seminary in Bay St. Louis is proud to announce its 100th anniversary celebration, coming up on October…
Mississippi Antique Showcase coming to Biloxi
If you have any antiques you think may be worth something, you’re in luck! This weekend, on October 13th and 14th, Mississippi Antique Showcase will be in Biloxi. Bring your…
Community Day at Gulf Coast Research Lab in Ocean Springs
The Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in Ocean Springs is celebrating 75 years of exploration with a community day. The University of Southern Mississippi invites locals out…
Brandon Presley earns the Endorsement of the Central South Carpenters
Nettleton – Today, Brandon Presley earned the endorsement of the Central South Carpenters Regional Council. “There is no better candidate than Brandon Presley, who will fight for better wages and working conditions,” said Kavin Griffin, EST & CEO of Central…
Harrison County Advocacy Center hosting Wellness Workshop
“It’s okay to not be okay,” words to remember as the guests on our midday show remind us. Jeannie Herrin and Valerie Dematties from Harrison County Advocacy Center joined…