Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act applications for commercial and charter fisheries participants will open 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9 on the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources website at dmr.ms.gov/cares-act-assistance/. Applicants must be a Mississippi resident 18 years…
A lucky, early riser at Harrah’s Gulf Coast is $700,000 richer Thursday morning after hitting a 5 a.m. progressive jackpot. The Caesars Rewards member visiting from New Jersey, shared the story of their shock and awe with Harrah’s casino executives…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippians have voted in favor of legalizing medical marijuana, opting for the less restrictive of two proposals on this year’s ballot. Initiative 65 amends the Mississippi Constitution to allow the prescription by a doctor of up…
Mississippi resident have voted yes on statewide measure 2. This amendment provides that to be elected governor or to any other statewide office, a candidate must receive a majority of the votes in the general election. If no candidate receives…
Mississippi voters are deciding whether to accept a new state flag to replace one that had the Confederate battle emblem. Lawmakers retired the old one months ago as part of a national reckoning over racial injustice. A…
Bay St. Louis Police are investigating a woman's death as a homicide, Chief Gary Ponthieux said in a press release Monday. About 7:45 a.m., a report came in of a dead woman found on the 500 block of Washington Street.…
MISS. and ALA. (WCBI) – Polls open in Mississippi and in Alabama at 7:00 a.m. If you have never voted, or if it’s been a while, here are a few things you should know. Be sure to bring a photo id. In both states, you can use a driver’s license, a non-driver ID, a US […]
Huntington Ingalls Industries has received an undefinitized contract award from the U.S. Navy to shift the delivery strategy for the aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) from a two-phase delivery to a single phase at its Newport News, Va.,…
(WXXV) — Several school districts in South Mississippi have announced a return to in-person learning after Hurricane Zeta. Here is what we know: Jackson County School District will resume regular class schedule on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Gulfport School District will…
The Mississippi Coast Coliseum said in press releases on Monday that a pair of scheduled events have been postponed because of Hurricane Zeta and ensuing power outages. Ice skating that was scheduled to open Oct. 31 has been rescheduled to…
The Harrison County Board of Supervisors on Monday approved instating the contract to begin debris removal from damages caused by Hurricane Zeta. The cleanup should begin later this week. The debris removal and damage assessment applies only to the unincorporated…
Molina Healthcare of Mississippi (“Molina”) on Monday announced that the company will expand its Health Insurance Marketplace footprint (also known as Exchange) from 19 counties to all 82 counties in the state, effective Jan. 1, 2021. In addition to the…
Officials at Keesler Air Force Base said Monday that it will hold Basic Military Training as scheduled on Friday. Keesler officials said in a press release that the base had minimal damage, which allowed them to hold the graduation exercises.…
Biloxi Mayor Andrew "FoFo" Gilich said Biloxi will enact a curfew Friday night from 11 p.m. until 6 a.m. Saturday. It's a shorter curfew since more businesses are re-opening as more power is restored across the city. The curfew, garbage…
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes extended curfew to include Friday night, from 7 pm. to 6 a.m Saturday and closed the Gulfport Small Craft Harbor. The order was issued Friday afternoon. The Small Craft Harbor has been closed until further notice…
The Mississippi Power Hurricane Zeta storm team has restored service to about 30,000 customers impacted by the powerful storm as of 2 p.m. Friday. Based on the completed damage assessment, the company expects to complete restoration to 95 percent of…
Hancock Whitney is distributing ice at two of our Hancock Whitney locations in Hurricane Zeta impacted areas from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is a limit of two bags per vehicle: Gulfport: 533 Courthouse Rd, Gulfport, MS Bay St.…
The Gulfport Police Department responded to a motorcycle accident in the 1900 block of 34th Street early Friday morning. Upon arrival, officers located a white male in the roadway. During the course of the investigation, it appeared the driver struck…
The Mississippi Gaming Commission announced it is not mandating that casinos close for Hurricane Zeta, but did discourage people from visiting the gaming halls. “We have asked the properties to discourage patrons or staff from arriving at, or departing from…
Coast Transit Authority is offering rides to Harrison County shelters beginning at 1 p.m. CTA will transport people to these shelters for two hours beginning at 1 p.m. If you need to evacuate and are not registered with CTA, call…
Activities and events around South Mississippi have been cancelled or rescheduled because of bad weather associated with Hurricane Zeta: Temple Baptist Church, located at 3 Rivers Road and Dedeaux Road in Gulfport, will be closed Wednesday night. Harrison County is…
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Democrat trying to unseat a Republican U.S. senator in Mississippi said Wednesday that he has received his “biggest endorsement yet,” from former President Barack Obama. “Mike Espy has a…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – On Friday, a Clay County Sheriff’s deputy was in the right place at the right time to save the life of a choking 1-year-old boy. “‘Help me, my baby’s dying, my baby’s dead, help me, help me! I know you can help me,” said Lt. Cassondra Smith, describing the cries […]
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – Governor Tate Reeves declares October 19-23, 2020 as Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi. A record-breaking 115 tornadoes were confirmed last year in Mississippi. While April was the most active month for tornadoes in 2019,…