Coastal Mississippi announces new executive director
Coastal Mississippi is pleased to announce the appointment of Judy Young to the role of executive director for the coastal tri-county destination marketing organization. Young brings more than 20…
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Medical marijuana moves one step closer in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi is moving closer to joining most other states in allowing people to use marijuana to relieve medical conditions. The state House voted 104-14 Wednesday to pass a bill that would create a medical marijuana program.…
Gulfport Police ask public's help locating missing man
Gulfport Police are asking the public's help to locate developmentally disabled man who walked out of his home on Mitzi Drive on Tuesday in the Orange Grove area of Gulfport. Jordan Bostic, 27, has…
UPDATE: Louisiana man charged in early morning shooting in Harrison County
A Louisiana man is charged with aggravated assault after an early morning shooting. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson said Steven Mayfield, 39, of Marrero, Louisiana, was charged with aggravated assault and felony evasion. He…
State auditor speaks to superintendents about stimulus money
South Mississippi superintendents and officials who represent Mississippi school districts attended a meeting with the state auditor to discuss legal ways to spend incoming stimulus money. According to…
Stone County residents talk to supervisors about proposed pellet plant
Enviva, a world-leading bioenergy company, could call Stone County home, exciting many residents, but leaving others wary. Residents on both sides of the argument voiced…
Local shelters, animals benefit from #BettyWhiteChallenge
The Humane Society of South Mississippi has collected more than $10,000 in donations in two days -- thanks to the Betty White Challenge The effort stemmed from a viral…
New Beau Rivage president bringing fresh looks to casino resort
Beau Rivage Casino & Resort recently announced that a familiar face -- Brandon Dardeau -- is taking over as president of the resort. And with Dardeau's arrival comes some exciting changes as well.…
Coastal Charm offers food, fun and festivities for a cause
The 2nd annual Coastal Charm fundraiser benefiting Holy Trinity Catholic School in Bay St. Louis is set for January 29. The event will be held from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Our Lady…
Coroner says homicide ruled out in Corri Howard's death
An autopsy completed today rules out homicide in Corri Howard's death. The 36-year-old was found January 13 in a marsh behind a home on Howze Street in Moss Point. Howard had been last seen on January 8 when police tried…
Building permit issued for new grocery store in Ocean Springs
Four years after announcing that an Aldi grocery store would be making its home in Ocean Springs, is a step closer to starting construction. A building permit for a $4 million in construction was issued for the grocery chain, which…
Two escape injury from overnight house fire in Harrison County
Two Harrison County residents escaped an early morning fire that started while they were asleep. Harrison County Fire Rescue, Long Beach Fire Dept. CRTC and Harrison County Sheriff’s…
MBI is leading investigation of body found in Moss Point
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is in Moss Point to lead an investigation into the death of a man whose body was found Thursday morning. Residents…
Medical marijuana proposal moves to Mississippi Senate
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A bill to create a medical marijuana program is headed for debate in the Mississippi Senate in coming days. Senate Bill 2095 passed the Senate Public Health Committee on Wednesday. It would allow a person with a…
Mississippi House takes 1st step to approve tax cut plan
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi would phase out its income tax, reduce the sales tax on groceries and set a higher sales tax rate on many other items, under a bill that advanced Wednesday through the…
Mississippi Senate OKs revisions to 4 US House districts
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Mississippi Senate on Wednesday passed a plan to redraw the state’s four congressional districts, sending it to Gov. Tate Reeves for his expected approval. The NAACP or other opponents could…
Hattiesburg man pleads guilty stealing gun, striking clerk
A Hattiesburg man pleaded guilty this week to robbing the Academy Sports + Outdoors in Gulfport. According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office, Cody Jerome Cooley, 22, visited the store on November 6, 2021. He went to…
Mississippi Senate set to vote on revamped US House map
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Senate on Wednesday is expected to approve a plan to redraw the state’s four congressional districts. The plan passed the House last week mostly along party lines, with Republicans and…
Mississippi House panel OKs bill to phase out income tax
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi House is working on a proposal to phase out the state income tax, reduce the sales tax on groceries and increase the sales tax on many other items. The House Ways and Means Committee…
Separate plans propose raises for Mississippi teachers
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi House and Senate are pushing forward with separate plans to give pay raises to teachers. The House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday passed House Bill 530, and the whole House could debate the bill in…
Bay-Waveland wants to improve schools with $37.9M bond issue
The Bay-Waveland School District is asking voters to fund $37.9 million in improvements to schools through a school bond. The school board approved the plan, which now goes before voters…
I-10 closed for nine hours after 18-wheeler crashes into Pearl River bridge guardrail
Traffic is moving once again on I-10 in Hancock County. The interstate was closed overnight and into the morning as crews cleaned up…
Mississippi tax revenue is up; how will that affect a plan to cut income tax?
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi government collected more money during the first half of this budget year than it did during the same period a year earlier. State budget years begin July 1. New figures from the Legislative Budget Office…
Mississippi Lottery launches new daily draw game, Cash 4
Cash 4, the newest daily draw-style game with a top prize of $5,000, begins today with tickets available at Mississippi Lottery Corporation retailers throughout the state. “Cash 4 operates very similarly to our draw-style game Cash 3,” said MLC President…