Stretch of HWY 90 in front of Mississippi Aquarium to close again tonight
The final round of what has been a string of overnight closures on Highway 90 takes place tonight as work continues to build…
Candidates who qualified to run in 2023 elections
Wednesday was the deadline to qualify for the 2023 elections in state and county races. Below are candidates who qualified for county races. The Secretary of State has the list of candidates who qualified for state races here. HARRISON COUNTY…
Waveland man charged with murder in Florida cold case
New DNA testing helped officials identify a suspect in a cold case murder investigation in Florida -- and led them to Waveland, Mississippi. Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said 55-year-old Michael Lapniewski Jr. was arrested January 26 and charged with first-degree…
Wait, what!? Twitter user says Phil no MSU weather grad
Mississippi State's Professional Meteorology Concentration program got a little shoutout on Groundhog Day. Josh Breslow, a digital journalist at LiveNow Fox based in Orlando, tweeted out to his followers that Punxsutawney Phil did NOT graduate from MSU despite what…
Attorney General Lynn Fitch kicks off phase two of human trafficking awareness campaign
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch kicked off the second phase of a statewide campaign to end human trafficking. It continues to haunt our streets, human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery that…
Mississippi candidate filing deadline passes
The filing deadline for Mississippi candidates has officially passed. Harrison and Hancock counties will have races for sheriff. For Harrison County, it is officially a two-man race between Republican Louis Elias…
First veteran to demonstrate Re-Walk equipment at Biloxi Veterans Affairs Hospital
A paralyzed veteran from the Gulf Coast area was the first to demonstrate Re-Walk equipment for staff at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Biloxi. Re-Walk…
Hanshaw Road in Ocean Springs officially closed
Hanshaw Road in Ocean Springs has officially closed. The closing went smoother than expected for the Ocean Springs Middle School, having less traffic build up than expected. The road…
Couple pays off student meals at Orange Grove Elementary
Orange Grove Elementary received a generous donation to pay off school meals from the fall semester. Buster and Nelda Tindel donated $2,700 to their local elementary school.…
Move to make Mississippi Opal the official state gem
A precious stone has been discovered in our state and now, scientists want it to become the official gem of Mississippi. Opals have been discovered in 20-million-year-old…
WOW Care Closet helps women on the Gulf Coast
WOW Care Closet in Gulfport has everything a woman needs when it comes to making a great impression or just have the basic necessities when it comes…
Pass Christian Harbor reconstruction almost done
More than two years after Hurricane Zeta damaged it, the Pass Christian Harbor is expected to be completely restored within the next two months. The city has made upgrades to…
Officials speak at 2023 Jackson County State of the State address
Jackson County Board President Ken Taylor presented the 2023 State of the County Address during the Pascagoula Rotary Club Meeting. Taylor talked about the county’s finances and economic growth…
Alternatives for recipes as eggs keep increasing in price
Many kitchen staples have increased in price, especially when it comes to eggs, According to the Consumer Price Index, the average cost for a dozen eggs was…
Biloxi man to serve seven years in 2021 drive-by shooting in St. Martin
A 19-year-old Biloxi man will spend seven years in prison for a 2021 drive-by shooting. Erick Martin pleaded guilty on Tuesday and was sentenced to 15 years, with seven to serve. Martin, who was 17 when the shooting happened, was…
Coast Crime Stoppers looking for man wanted for first-degree assault
Aaron Michael Jarvis, Sr. is wanted for 1st-degree Assault in Louisville, Kentucky. He was involved in a felony pursuit with Jackson County Sheriff's Office deputies on Saturday, January 28, 2023. He abandoned the stolen vehicle and fled on foot in…
Customers gearing up for first Mardi Gras parade in Ocean Springs
Revelers are gearing up for the first set of parades to roll this Saturday in Ocean Springs. Mardi Gras Outlet has everything to help them…
Man arrested and charged with two counts of simple assault on a law enforcement officer in Biloxi
On Wednesday, February 01, 2023, at approximately 12:12 a.m., Biloxi Police Officers responded to a local medical facility in reference to a disturbance, after the Biloxi Communications Center received a complaint of a combative person being inside. Upon arrival, officers…
Pascagoula shooting suspect indicted in 2021 incident
A man charged with shooting into a dwelling during an argument in 2021 has been indicted. 22-year-old Davontae Andrews was indicted on a charge of shooting into an dwelling. He also has a charge of possession of a controlled substance.…
Mississippi Department of Education offers teacher residency program
The Mississippi Teacher Residency is a selective student-teaching program that allows residents to student-teach for a full year while gaining their master’s degree. The Mississippi Department of Education…
Multiple piers undergoing restoration in Gulfport
The City of Gulfport is moving forward with the restoration of multiple piers. Construction on Moses Pier is slated to begin in February and be finished by August. The city…
House Committee passes Bill 1318 which could help prevent newborn deaths
This morning, the House Committee passed Bill 1318 to the Mississippi House of Representatives which could help prevent newborn deaths. The bill allows a baby…
How to purchase medical marijuana in Mississippi
Now that medical marijuana is available to purchase, you may be wondering how do you actually buy it in Mississippi? So, you have your medical marijuana card. What’s next?…
High School students across the Coast compete in DECA Competition
High school students from across the Coast showcased their business and marketing skills at the annual DECA District Competition. DECA is a student organization for marketing…