Tips to reduce your risk of breast cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Memorial has tips on how you can reduce your risk. The medical oncology group at Memorial recommends prioritizing diet and exercise.…
MSDH reports 344 cases of COVID-19 and two deaths statewide
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 344 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and two deaths. One death occurred on October 26, and one death, identified from death certificate reports, occurred on October 20. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases is now…
No COVID vaccine mandate at Mississippi University for Women
COLUMBUS, Miss. - The president of Mississippi University for Women says the school will not require employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Nora Miller says the university does not have federal contracts and so is not at risk of losing…
Pascagoula Police investigating fatal traffic accident on Market Street
Pascagoula Police are investigating a traffic fatality that occurred on Tuesday. Police Chief Matt Chapman said in a press release that officers were sent to a local business on Market Street about 3 p.m. Tuesday afternoon for a traffic accident.…
Mega Millions winning numbers for October 26th, 2021
Here are the winning numbers for tonight's Powerball draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
CASH 3 draw winning numbers for October 26th, 2021
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for October 26th are: 7-6-3. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Local business preparing for supply disruptions
Halloween is this Sunday and the last thing on your mind is probably Christmas shopping. Yet, retail experts are encouraging you to get started on your Christmas list early this…
National Park Service designates Downtown Pascagoula as historic district
The National Park Service has designated Downtown Pascagoula as a historic district. The Downtown Pascagoula District, historically known as the Scranton Historic District, is roughly bounded by Krebs Avenue,…
Group of Stennis employees hold rally for "medical freedom" over vaccine mandate for federal workers
In response to the federal vaccine mandate, the group ‘Stennis employees for Medical Freedom’ is holding a prayer rally at the intersection of Hwy 106 and Texas Flat…
Recreational season for Greater Amberjack to close November 1
BILOXI, Miss. – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced today that recreational harvest for Greater Amberjack will close in Mississippi territorial waters on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, at 12:01 a.m. local time.
Center Stage Biloxi showing ‘Dracula’ stage play
If you are looking for something spooky this season, head over to Center Stage Biloxi as they present the classic ‘Dracula.’ ‘Dracula’ was originally written by Bram Stroker in…
Gulfport Police Department offers safety tips for trick-or-treating for Halloween this weekend
Halloween is only days away and it’s important to have fun, but also exercise caution while out trick-or-treating. According to safekids.org more than twice as many children are killed…
American Red Cross offering incentives to donors during blood shortage
Despite ongoing appeals to donors and the public, the American Red Cross emergency blood and platelet shortage continues. Red Cross is asking donors of all blood…
FDA advisers back Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for young kids
By LAURAN NEERGAARD and MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. health advisers have endorsed kid-size doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for younger children. The vote Tuesday by the Food and Drug Administration panel moves the U.S. closer to…
Construction continues on Bayview Boardwalk in Biloxi
Construction work is moving fast on the new boardwalk set to line Bayview Avenue on Biloxi’s Back Bay. Workers are busy building the infrastructure and framework of the boardwalk…
MSDH reports 1,670 cases of COVID-19 and 33 deaths statewide
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 1,670 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 33 deaths. Eight of these deaths occurred between October 22 and October 25, and an additional 25 deaths occurred between August 25 and October 20, identified from…
Pedestrian killed in accident involving train near Collins Boulevard in Gulfport
Gulfport police are investigating a fatal train accident involving a male pedestrian on Highway 605 that occurred early this morning. The preliminary investigation suggested that…
Gulfport Police, DEA, U.S. Attorney's Office teams up for narcotics, weapons bust
The Gulfport Police Department, D.E.A., and USAO announce arrests Tuesday of five people in connection with distribution of narcotics and firearms charges. Nigel Saunders, Sernareo Barnett and D’Laun Ball, all of Gulfport, and Mary Matthews and Jamaar Saunders of Biloxi,…
Some workers at Stennis Space Center to protest vaccine rules
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (AP) — Some workers at a sprawling space center near the Mississippi-Louisiana line plan to protest federal requirements that they become vaccinated against COVID-19. The John C. Stennis Space Center workers plan a prayer rally Tuesday afternoon in…
Biloxi superintendent reports gun discovered at high school in student's backpack
Biloxi Schools superintendent Marcus Boudreaux sent an email to parents on Tuesday morning informing them that a gun was found in a student's backpack. The email says no threats were made and the weapon was not exposed. It was discovered…
Downtown Pascagoula designated historic district
The National Park Service has designated Downtown Pascagoula as a historic district. The Downtown Pascagoula Historic District, known historically as the Scranton Historic District, is roughly bounded by Krebs Avenue, Pascagoula Street, Convent Avenue, and Frederic Street. "Honoring our history…
Powerball winning numbers for October 25th, 2021
Here are the winning numbers for today’s Powerball draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
CASH 3 draw winning numbers for October 25th, 2021
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for October 25th are: 6-4-6. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers campaign to identify unregistered sex offenders
With Halloween less than a week away, double checking your trick-or-treating route and identifying sex offenders in your community may be something on your to-do list.…