New CodeRED emergency notification system in Ocean Springs
The City of Ocean Springs has officially launched a new platform to allow the city to more easily communicate with residents. The CodeRED emergency notification system allows the…
MDMR announces no seafood transportation fees for Louisiana fishermen
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is doing their part to help our neighboring fishermen in Louisiana. Due to the impacts of Hurricane Ida, Mississippi is waiving…
Rohrbacker indicted on capital murder charge in death of Lt. Michael Boutte
The man accused of shooting and killing a Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy in February has been indicted on a capital murder charge. According to…
The City of Gulfport ratifies the next fire chief
Gulfport’s City Council has ratified the pick for the the next Fire Department Chief, Billy Kelley. Current Gulfport Fire Chief Mike Beyerstedt will serve his last day…
Tunnels to Towers 5K Run and Stair Climb
One of many ways Americans remember the events of 9/11 is by participating in the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers 5K Run and Climb. Every year communities across the nation partner with the…
Firemen across the Coast remember September 11th
For many first responders, 9/11 is more than just a regular day to them. The tragedy changed their career and lives forever. People can still remember exactly what they…
September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month
September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. This month is used to spread hope and information to people impacted by suicide. No one is immune to depression, PTSD, substance…
Mississippi Highway Patrol ends Labor Day travel period
The Mississippi Highway Patrol ended its Labor Day travel period at midnight after activating it over the weekend for the holiday. The MHP issued 6,635 citations over the…
MSDH reports 704 new COVID-19 cases and 21 deaths statewide
Today, the Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 704 cases of COVID-19 in the state along with 21 new deaths. Of those deaths, six occurred…
Wiggins Firefighter Clint Jacobs dies of COVID-19
The Wiggins Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of their firefighters. The department announced the death of Clint Jacobs who died from COVID Sunday night in his…
Biloxi VA employee pleads guilty to stealing VA property
Gulfport, Miss. – A Saucier man pled guilty to stealing government property, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Jeffrey A. Breen of the VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) South Central Field Office. According…
Pascagoula Fire Department hosting Hurricane Ida supply drive
Residents in Louisiana are in dire need right now as they try to power through the fallout of Hurricane Ida. The Pascagoula Fire Department is doing their part…
Hurricane Ida 9 days later: 430,000 still without power
By KEVIN McGILL and MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) - More than 400,000 homes and businesses in Louisiana still don’t have power nine days after Hurricane Ida. The state Public Service Commission said Tuesday that 98% of utility…
Memorial COVID-19 Vaccination Sites
Memorial is accepting appointments for COVID-19 vaccines. All 3 vaccines (Comirnaty – formerly known as Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson) will be available as options for vaccination. Walk-ups welcome, appointments preferred. COVID-19 vaccination locations are: Saturday, September 11 from…
MEMA Requests Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments from FEMA Following Ida
PEARL, Miss. - The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has requested Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments from FEMA for Individual Assistance following Hurricane Ida. This request includes eight counties. The counties included in the request are Amite, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River, Pike, Walthall, and Wilkinson.…
Mississippi National Guard helps battle California wildfires
JACKSON, Miss. – Today a team of Mississippi Army National Guard Aviators are deploying to California to assist local agencies with fighting the massive wildfires across the state. The CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter crew of approximately ten Soldiers will work…
Winning Powerball numbers for September 6th, 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 September 6th, 2021
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for September 6th are: 6-0-7. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
MDEQ Lifts Three Beach Water Contact Advisories
(Jackson, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, lifted three beach water contact advisories Monday for Stations 1,2, and 15. Water samples at these stations show the areas have attained acceptable bacteria levels. Three…
Holywood Films begins filming along the Coast
Lights are bright and cameras are rolling down in the Gulf Coast. Newly launched production company Holywood Films began filing their new movie ‘Sword of the Spirit’ today in…
Overturned fuel truck caused delays on I-10 in Harrison County
A truck carrying 3,000 gallons of gas overturned in the median at the Long Beach/County Farm Road exit. The driver of the truck is injured and has been transported…
Long Beach schools come together to help Ida victims
The Long Beach School District decided to get together to provide help for Louisiana victims of Hurricane Ida. The district decided that they needed to do something…
Ms. Mary’s to bring snoballs and supplies to Louisiana
Businesses and citizens across the Mississippi Gulf Coast continue to help aid Hurricane Ida relief for their Louisiana neighbors. After watching the devastation Ida brought to Louisiana,…
Operation Southern Hospitality donating to Hurricane Ida relief efforts
The Juke Joint, Equal Steps Veterans Homes, and Crusaders for Veterans came together to help those impacted by Hurricane Ida. They are accepting non-perishable food items, water,…