Deadline to register for Miss Aquarium Pageant is Friday
The Mississippi Aquarium is in search for the young lady that will reign as Miss Aquarium. The Miss Aquarium Pageant is a natural pageant that will help…
William Carey School of Pharmacy receives full accreditation
The William Carey University School of Pharmacy has received full accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. William Carey is one of only a few accelerated pharmacy…
Crews clean up fuel spill at Naval Construction Battalion Center
The Naval Construction Battalion Center’s public works department and environmental teams spent the day cleaning up a fuel spill that occurred overnight. According to officials, a…
Gas leak on Seal Avenue and Division Street in Biloxi now capped off
A gas leak in Biloxi earlier today that caused over 50 Biloxi residents to flee their homes has been capped off. Around 10…
Arrest made in Gulfport shooting that left one injured
On July 8, 2021, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 34-year-old, Rose Madge Madison and charged her with one count of Aggravated Assault. Madison’s bond was set at $150,000. On July 8, 2021, at approximately 10:08 a.m., the Gulfport Police Department…
Accreditation renewed for City of Gulfport Public Works
On June 21, 2021, the American Public Works Association (APWA) officially granted the City of Gulfport Public Works Department accreditation status for the 2nd consecutive time. This process includes the completion of a Department Wide Self-Assessment (385 practices), application for…
Mississippi Attorney General Fitch joins Google lawsuit
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch joined a coalition of 37 attorneys general across the U.S. to file a lawsuit against Google. The attorneys general are alleging exclusionary conduct relating…
Quinlan-Hammond Hall of Honor taking shape on USM Campus
When Maj. Gen. Jeff Hammond outlined his vision for a first-class veterans program at The University of Southern Mississippi, the retired U.S. Army commander was clear-eyed about the challenges involved. He never flinched, or lost faith in a mission that…
Memorial Offers Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Locations
July 8, 2021 (GULFPORT, Miss.)—Memorial is continuing to encourage community members to get the COVID-19 vaccine, particularly as the MS State Department of Health has discovered the delta variant of the COVID-19 virus present in Mississippi. To allow more individuals…
Mississippi firefighters to fight wildfires in California
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A crew of 20 wildland firefighters from Mississippi is heading to California to help prevent the spread of wildfires. Mississippi Forestry Commission officials said the crew will remain in California for two weeks and will be…
Biloxi calls evacuation around gas leak near Division
The City of Biloxi is evacuating homes around the area of Seal Avenue and Division Street because of what the city calls a "major gas leak" in the area. An alert was sent out via the city's B Alert system…
Update: Man shot multiple times in morning shooting
Gulfport Police is investigating a Thursday morning shooting that sent one man to the hospital in critical condition Police Sgt. Jason DuCre said dispatch received a call at 10:08 a.m. about a shooting at 41st Street and Searle Avenue. When…
Ruptured fuel line causes diesel spill on board Seabee base
The Naval Construction Battalion Center’s Public Works Department and Environmental team currently are in the midst cleanup efforts due to a diesel fuel spill. A refrigerator truck parked by warehouses near the 28th Street fence line ruptured a fuel line…
Plans for Buc-ee’s on the Coast
As anticipation grows for the new Buc-ee’s coming to the Coast, first some infrastructure changes are needed to support the expected volume of shoppers. The Texas-based convenient store and ultimate…
Powerball winning numbers for July 7th, 2021
Here are the winning numbers for tonight's Powerball drawing. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Cash 3 draw winning numbers for July 7th, 2021
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for July 7th are: 4-3-3. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Flooding causing road closures in central Harrison County
Over the last two days, central Harrison County has received over 12 inches of rainfall. Flood warnings are issued near the Biloxi River and Wolf River due to…
Back Bay Mission holding ‘Cookies for a Cause’ fundraiser
Back Bay Mission is committed to strengthening neighborhoods, seeking justice, and transforming lives. To help raise funds, they are selling cookies from local bakeries around the area.…
Hospital job fair at the Win Job Center in Gulfport
Singing River Health System in Gulfport is hosting events this week, starting with a job fair tomorrow. Thursday, July 8th, from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Win Job Center, on-the-spot job offerings and $500 plus bonuses will be…
Workforce development for teens
Mississippi Power teamed up with the City of Moss Point and some other groups to work with older teens on job search skills, career awareness, and the motivation of making better choices.…
New mayor talks about plans for the City of Pascagoula
The City of Pascagoula held their swearing-in ceremony for the newly elected Mayor Dr. Jay Willis and council members Tuesday evening at City Hall. Republican Jay…
Street flooding off Three Rivers Road
Over the last two days central Harrison County has received over 12 inches of rain. As flood warnings are issued near the Biloxi River and Wolf River, streets have become…
18-year-old charged with first-degree murder in shooting on Courthouse Road
On July 7, 2021, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 18-year-old Terrence Cortney Dwight Hayes Jr. and charged him with one count of 1st Degree Murder. Hayes’ bond was set at $2,000,000. On July 7, 2021, at approximately 1:32 p.m., the…
Gulfport man pleads guilty to touching of a child
Gulfport, Miss. – District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced today that Rickey Roger McGill, 63, of Gulfport, plead guilty to touching of a child for lustful purposes. Circuit Court Judge Randi P. Mueller sentenced McGill to 15 years in the…