Hancock County EMA offers tips to prepare for hurricane season
Today marks the first day of hurricane season and that means there is no time like the present to prepare for what could come our way.…
2022 Memorial Day Weekend boating statistics
Almost 500 boating-related citations were issued by Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Conservation Officers during the Memorial Day Weekend, an enforcement period that began Saturday, May 28, and concluded Monday, May 30, at midnight. The citations included: 52…
Jury sides with Depp on lawsuit, Heard on counterclaim
By DENISE LAVOIE AP Legal Affairs Writer FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) - A jury has ruled in favor of Johnny Depp in his libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard, vindicating his stance that Heard fabricated claims that she was abused by…
Grand jury clears Long Beach officers in 2021 shooting
A Harrison County grand jury has cleared Long Beach officers of wrongdoing in the shooting of Rudy Desmond Toler during an incident last year. The grand jury said in its partial report released today that there was "no criminal conduct…
Two Gulfport men charged in theft from Pass Christian business
Two people are charged with stealing money from a Pass Christian business. Pass Christian Police Chief Daren Freeman said Zenell Gwin, 27, and Raynaldo Smith, 36, both of Gulfport, were arrested Tuesday and charged with felony embezzlement. Freeman said the…
Biloxi Police identify suspect in theft case with public's help
Biloxi Police asked the public's help to identify a suspect in a theft of property belonging to a guest staying at a business on Beach Boulevard. Just hours after the request was released to the public, Biloxi Police reported that…
Mega Millions winning numbers for May 31st, 2022
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s lottery draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Jackson County holding second annual Sand Jam
June 11th at Pascagoula’s Beach Park, the Jackson County Recreation Department will host its second annual Sand Jam 2022 ‘Turtle Up Mississippi.’ The Sand Jam is a celebration of…
Mississippi Lottery May 31st, 2022: CASH 3, CASH 4, and MATCH 5
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s lottery draw. CASH3: 0-1-9 CASH 4: 0-1-7-2 MATCH 5: 6-9-18-30-31 All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Ocean Springs Class of 2022 graduates at the Coast Coliseum
Ocean Springs High School seniors took the stage to accept their diploma. ‘Once a Greyhound, always a Greyhound!’ The Ocean Springs class of 2022 chanted and…
Beauvoir to celebrate Jefferson Davis’ 214th birthday
This Saturday, Beauvoir is celebrating Jefferson Davis’ 214th birthday. There will be historians on the grounds giving visitors a glimpse of what life was like when Davis lived there.…
Superintendent Wayne Rodolfich reflects on time at Pascagoula-Gautier School District
Wayne Rodolfich spent 17 years as superintendent at the Pascagoula-Gautier School District and is set to retire at the end of June. While being superintendent, he…
Using gardening to offset inflation
Grab your gloves and shovel and get to gardening. With rising prices from inflation making it harder for people to afford groceries, gardening can be a key factor when it comes…
Consumers can expect higher shrimp prices this year
Mississippi waters recently reopened for shrimp season. Over at Quality Poultry and Seafood in Biloxi, they have more than 75 years of experience in selling fresh seafood in…
Congressional Primary Elections next Tuesday
The Congressional Primary Elections for Mississippi are one week from today. Residents of the Fourth Congressional District can head to the polls and vote in either the Republican or Democratic primary.…
Free Fishing Weekend June 4 and 5, Free Saltwater Sport Fishing Day July 4
BILOXI, Miss. – The first weekend of National Fishing and Boating Week in June of each year is designated as Free Fishing Weekend. On June 4 and 5, the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources would like anglers to know that…
Ways to avoid contractor scams as hurricane season begins
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch and the Mississippi State Board of Contractors are warning against contractor scams this hurricane season. After a storm, individuals can pose as…
Hurricane Season starts June 1
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – The Atlantic Hurricane Season officially starts June 1 and runs through November 30. The NOAA Climate Prediction Center predicts above-average hurricane activity this year, predicting 14-21 named storms. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency urges residents to prepare for…
2022 Memorial Day holiday travel enforcement period concluded
Jackson, Miss -Mississippi Highway Patrol concluded the 2022 Memorial Day Holiday Travel Enforcement Period Monday at midnight. The enforcement period began on Friday, May 27, at 12:01 am. The Mississippi Highway Patrol issued a total of 15,263 citations, made 375…
1 dead, 2 wounded in shooting at graduation held on Xavier University campus
A fight that began after a high school graduation on the Xavier University campus on Tuesday morning has left a woman dead. New Orleans police said three people were shot outside the Convocation Center where the Morris Jeff Community School…
Powerball winning numbers for May 30th, 2022
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s lottery draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Mississippi Lottery Draw May 30th, 2022: CASH 3 and CASH 4
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s lottery draw. CASH 3: 5-4-5 CASH 4: 1-3-8-7 All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Dinosaurs take over at the Mississippi Aquarium
During the Memorial Day Weekend, several families decided to travel back in time to meet some friendly and not-so-friendly giants. This past Saturday, the Mississippi Aquarium officially opened up…
Travelers discuss reasons for choosing Memorial Day locations
Memorial Day is a time that family and friends can come together and enjoy each other’s company. At the pier on Courthouse Road, beachgoers were asked why they…