A Jackson County man is wanted for arson by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department and a probation violation through MDOC. Thirty-one-year-old Joseph Wenger has numerous tattoos, is 6’2” tall and weighs 180 pounds. If you have information on his whereabouts contact Crime Stoppers. Categories: Crime, Jackson County, Local News, News Tags: arson, crime, Joseph Wenger, wanted
The State Department of Corrections announced an inmate has died at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility. The department said 39-year-old Ronald Frederick Apgar III was pronounced dead Friday. He was serving 12 years for grand larceny and false pretense. Apgar was sentenced March 15th, 2018 in Harrison County. An autopsy will be done. At least 14 Mississippi inmates have died this…
Tomorrow, Moss Point Mayor Mario King is expected to plead guilty to federal fraud charges. With that, the Moss Point Board of Aldermen has requested the mayor’s resignation after he officially enters a plea. Mayor King and his wife have informed the prosecutors of their intent to plead guilty in a federal case accusing them of wire fraud and conspiracy…
Looking for a hot fitness studio? With its infrared saunas, Hotworx in Gulfport will surely help you break a sweat. It’s open 24 hours with a variety of virtually interested infrared semi-private sauna with workouts designed to help their members achieve their fitness goals along with all the health benefits working out in infrared heat has to offer. There is…
Since the organization’s start in 1967, Crime Stoppers tips have led to the clearing of more than one million cases worldwide. Here at home, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Crime Stoppers works with law enforcement in seven different counties to solve cases. Currently, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Crime Stoppers website features eight missing persons cases. The website also features 18 different…
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – The Mississippi House has voted to phase out most of the state’s personal income tax, cut the grocery tax in half and increase many other taxes. House Bill 1439 passed 85-34 Tuesday. It will go to the Senate for more work in coming weeks. The bill would increase the general…
Mississippi saw a steep decline in COVID-19 vaccinations last week as several drive-thru vaccination sites were closed because of freezing temperatures and icy roads. The State Department of Health said Monday that 32,540 vaccinations were given in the state during the week that ended Saturday. That’s down from 106,691 the previous week, which was Mississippi’s busiest week for the vaccinations….
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 348 new COVID-19 cases and 24 new deaths including two in Harrison County. The statewide total stands at 291,222 cases and 6,577 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area: Hancock County has 3,377 cases and 73 deaths Harrison County is at 16,385 total cases and now 273…
It may be a month later than usual, however, the annual Gautier Orchid Show must still go on. Due to COVID-19, the flower event that’s usually held at the end of January was moved to the last weekend of February. Now the show will be happening Friday the 26th through Sunday the 28th. Six vendors will be set up at…
Hard work and dedication will lead to many great things. For 52 Gulfport High School students, their efforts led them straight to impressive ACT scores. GHS held a ceremony unveiling the Admiral’s new ACT 30 Club Monday morning. This club recognizes the success of students who have scored a 30 or higher on the national ACT assessment. The faces of…
The Jackson County School Board approved the next step in getting a bond issue to voters for improvements at county schools. Jackson County School District leaders are moving on to the next step following the school board’s four to one vote to approve a bond issue proposal for facility improvements. Superintendent Dr. John Strycker said, “We’re excited about it, because…
Looking to become a healthier happier you? The Ocean Springs YMCA and Let’s go Gulf Coast are here to help you hit the reset button and undo your unhealthy habits with their free Reset Challenge. Just text ‘Reset’ to 51660 to sign up for the six-week program. Starting March 1st, participants will receive messages each week filled with educational and…
Throughout the whole month of February, the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence has been helping bring awareness to teen dating violence. GCCFN has been working closely with the national campaign ‘Love is Respect’ to advocate teens to know your worth. One in three teens in the U.S. will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they’re in a relationship…
The clock is ticking down to apply for Zeta disaster assistance from FEMA and the SBA. March 1st is the final day FEMA will be accepting Hurricane Zeta disaster assistance applications from Mississippians affected by the October storm. So far, FEMA has accepted more than 14,000 applications here in Mississippi and has allocated more than $12.5 million in assistance. While…
It’s not every day a food pantry is looking to help clear out its shelves, but that was the case at a Jackson County food pantry today. “I hadn’t expected this. I got here this morning and the parking lot was full.” The line was long and the turnout more than anyone anticipated at Monday’s free food giveaway, especially after…
The next step for potential facility improvements at Jackson County schools is getting ready to take place tonight. News 25’s Grant Chighizola is in Vancleave where the Jackson County School Board is about to take a vote on a bond proposal. Categories: Jackson County, Local News, News Tags: bond proposal, jackson county school district
People are traveling across state lines to receive a COVID vaccine. These people are known as vaccine tourists. To get vaccinated with the Mississippi State Department of Health you must be a resident of Mississippi. However, to get vaccinated with Singing River Health System there is no residential requirement. Some Singing River patients travel to Mississippi for heart treatments and…
Last week icy roads in our state caused a delay in COVID vaccine shipments. Singing River Health System worked to get second dose vaccines in arms. Vaccine allotments usually come in on Monday. Call lines open up and patients are able to schedule appointment times for their vaccine, but last week, vaccines didn’t arrive. Vaccination Hotline worker Alison Cooley said,…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 242 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. The statewide total stands at 290,874 cases and 6,553 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area: Hancock County has 3,371 cases and 73 deaths Harrison County is at 16,363 cases and 269 deaths Jackson County has 12,382 cases and 216…
Beauvoir hosted the wreath ceremony for the fifth annual Pilgrimage to the tomb of the Unknown Confederate Soldier over the weekend. Beauvoir’s unknown Confederate soldier is the only unknown Confederate soldier in the world that has received a pilgrimage. In 1981, the marble tomb was placed over him and he was given the distinction of the being the Unknown Confederate…
The Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum in Gulfport is adding a south station. The museum is outgrowing the space it is in and the owners want to add more Lego figures and train figures to the museum. So, they decided to add a south station across the street on Pass Road. The south station will have an additional 25,000 square…
On Saturday, Disability Connection and the Gulf Coast Running Club held their 33rd Arbor Day 5K Walk, Run, and Roll encouraging people with disabilities to enjoy the event. Residents in the City of Biloxi walked, ran, and rolled through the streets in celebration of the 33rd Arbor Day 5K. This event is a way for those with disabilities to still…
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s Mega Millions draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation. Categories: Mississippi State News, News Tags: lottery, lotto, Mega Millions, Mississippi Lottery
After the Crawfish Festival was canceled last year due to COVID-19, the festival is back. The Crawfish Music Festival returns for its 28th year to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum April 14th through the 18th. The 2021 festival includes midway rides, a variety of foods, unique vendors, crawfish cook-off and three full days of live entertainment with legendary country music headliners….