Kangaroo decides it’s time to bounce, then hops around town
MADISON, Miss. (AP) — Rocky the kangaroo has been returned to his Mississippi home after a romp around Madison. The 2-year-old — who assists children during therapy sessions — made his…
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Favre misses payment of $228K in welfare case, auditor says
FILE - In this Oct. 17, 2018, file photo, former NFL quarterback Brett Favre speaks with reporters in Jackson, Miss. Favre has repaid $600,000 in state welfare money he accepted for speeches where he didn't appear,…
Biloxi Police asking public's help to locate missing musician
The Biloxi Police Department is asking for the public’s help to locate a man reported by his wife as missing and is concerned for his welfare. On November 11, 2021, Jordan Chalden went to Martini’s Cocktail Bar, where as a…
FBI seeking man who may have information about identity of child sexual assault victim
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is seeking the public’s assistance with obtaining information regarding an unknown male who may have critical information pertaining to the identity of a child victim in an ongoing sexual exploitation investigation. Photographs and an informational…
Lucedale man killed in two-vehicle crash on Highway 57
A Lucedale man is dead after colliding with a Jeep on Saturday afternoon, Mississippi Highway Patrol reported. Cpl. Cal Robertson of Troop K said MHP troopers responded to a fatal crash on Highway 57 in Jackson County. John Necaise, 35,…
Mississippi to get $4.4 billion for infrastructure
Mississippi will be getting more than $4 billion from the federal infrastructure package recently passed by Congress. The White House has released a preliminary breakdown of how that money…
Moss Point man charged with aggravated assault
Pascagoula Police have charged a Moss Point man with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after finding a man stabbed in the neck. Police responded to the area of Live Oak Avenue and Market Street about 10 p.m. Wednesday for…
AP Analysis: Mississippi faces big decisions on relief money
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi is running behind many other states in deciding how to spend billions of federal dollars for pandemic relief. Congress allocated $1.8 billion for Mississippi through the American Rescue Plan, and the…
Favre, state auditor start war of words on Facebook over state funds
Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre released a statement Friday morning on his verified Facebook page regarding the money owed to the state of Mississippi. Last week, State Auditor Shad White issued a demand for payment letter to Favre for…
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.…
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,…
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…
Mississippi surpasses 10,000 coronavirus-related deaths
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The state of Mississippi has surpassed 10,000 coronavirus-related deaths, health officials reported Monday. The Mississippi State Department of Health reported that 10,024 people have died of COVID-19 or its complications in the state, which has a…
Veterans Day Parade planned for Biloxi this year
A Veterans Day parade along the Mississippi Gulf Coast is set to return this year. The Gulf Coast Veteran’s Day Parade is planned for 11 a.m. on Nov. 6 in Biloxi. It will begin at the Biloxi Civic Center and…
State Sen. Brice Wiggins announces run for Congress in Fourth Congressional District
State Senator Brice Wiggins (R-Pascagoula) on Monday has announced his campaign for Congress in Mississippi’s Fourth Congressional District. The primary is set for June 7. The general election is Nov. 8, 2022. A former prosecutor and current Chairman of the…
Coastal Mississippi tourism board ready to move forward, president says
The President of the Coastal Mississippi board issued a statement Friday saying all misunderstandings have been resolved and everyone is on board to continue to promote the region. Controversy struck the board last month when Executive Director Milton Segarra abruptly…
Long Beach asks public's help to identify suspect
The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public's assistance to identify an individual wanted in connection with the burglary of several closed businesses on Pineville Road that occurred on Oct. 17, 2021. If…
Peter Anderson Festival organizers asking for volunteers for annual event
Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau is calling for volunteers for the annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival presented by Blue Moon to…
Hancock Whitney, Gulf Coast Community Foundation announce 2021 Leo Seal Grant winners
Some of South Mississippi's most outstanding teachers have made the grade as the 2021 Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher Grant recipients. The grants, funded by Hancock Whitney and administered by the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, laud and encourage educational excellence by…
MSU president's contract extended through 2025
The Mississippi Board of Trustees of Institutions of Higher Learning has renewed the contract of MSU President Mark E. Keenum for a four-year term ending June 30, 2025, at his present compensation. Keenum is now in his 13th year of…
House passes Palazzo bill to rename post office after Biloxi officer Robert McKeithen
Congressman Steven Palazzo spoke on the floor of the United States House of Representatives to honor the life of fallen Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen. Palazzo introduced a bill, H.R.…
Second round of COVID-19 assistance opens for commercial, charter fisheries
The second round of Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act applications for commercial and charter fisheries participants opens at 9 a.m. today on the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources website. The application process will be open for 30…
Mississippi Severe Weather Awareness Week: Statewide tornado drill Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 9:15 AM
Governor Tate Reeves has declared October 18-22, 2021, as Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi. “Mississippi is no stranger to severe weather,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “By preparing in advance of a storm, Mississippians can ensure they stay safe.…
Long Beach to hold Night Out Against Crime on Saturday
Long Beach Police will hold its annual Night Out Against Crime from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Long Beach Town Green on Jeff Davis Avenue. This is a free event featuring food, drinks, fun and games. There…