By TOM KRISHER With a dockworkers’ strike threatening to close ports on the East and Gulf coasts beginning this week, Chris Butler is growing worried. Butler is CEO of the National Tree Company, and, like many businesses, his is counting on shipments that…
A new store is coming to Pascagoula. Ollie's is setting up shop next Wednesday in the Chicot Crossing Shopping Center. The store will open at 9 AM after a ribbon…
On Tuesday night, the Pascagoula City Council passed a motion to rename McVey Court into Jim McInnis court, their way of honoring a local hero. Jim McInnis is a…
South Mississippi school districts are celebrating after the release of the state academic accountability reports today. Some south Mississippi schools coming out at the top of their respective…
A Pascagoula officer is celebrating a huge birthday, they are turning three! You read that right, K9 Nuke is celebrating his third birthday today! Nuke received a special cake, coming in…
Pascagoula, MS – The City of Pascagoula announces that Justin Larsen has accepted the position of City Manager, following an extensive nationwide search. After a competitive process that included ten other highly qualified finalists, Larsen’s leadership and proven commitment to…
The Pascagoula Mayor's Youth Council for the 2024-2025 school year met for the first time this weekend. The group enjoyed a full day of activities…
Pascagoula Police are asking the public's help to locate a missing runaway. 15-year-old Liam Marble was last seen in the area of Pascagoula Street on Sunday about 7 p.m. He was wearing blue jogging pants, a white shirt and black…
A woman walking to work for her shift at Ingalls Shipbuilding Wednesday morning was hit by a vehicle and later died. She's been identified by her mother, Nakia Newsome, as 28-year-old Keiaja Barnes.…
A mother of four who was walking to work for her shift at Ingalls Shipbuilding on Wednesday morning was hit and later died. Nakia Newsome, the mother of the victim, identified her as 28-year-old Keiaja Barnes. Barnes was taken to…
Pascagoula's City Council gave the green light to a major expansion at Bayside Village Senior Apartments. On Tuesday night the Pascagoula City Council approved a special use permit to renovate the science…
The Pascagoula City Council approved a special use permit with a variance to renovate the science building at the Old Pascagoula High School into 20 senior living apartments in the downtown district. The Council voted 6-1 to approve the request,…
A Pascagoula man is in jail, charged in connection with a home burglary, escape and directing a juvenile to commit a crime. 19-year-old Arnell Finklea of Pascagoula is charged with residential burglary, felony escape, petit larceny and directing a juvenile…
Did you know that today is National Lighthouse Day?! Today we highlighted just one of the few well preserved lighthouses along the coast of south Mississippi. The Round Island Lighthouse in Pascagoula has…
Amtrak passenger rail service will soon resume on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Mobile City Council voted this morning to approve three resolutions that will enable the Mobile…
Charges of elder abuse have landed one woman in the Jackson County Jail. Tamela Hammond was arrested on charges of assault against an elderly person and exploitation of a vulnerable adult. It…
"I think the Gulf Coast is going to significantly benefit by having easy access from New Orleans and Mobile to Bay St. Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi, Ocean Springs... they're all going to…
The Mobile City Council will vote Tuesday on resolutions that should help restore passenger service to the Gulf Coast. On July 25, Mobile announced an agreement had been reached between the city, the state and the Port of Mobile that…
The Coast Guard's Pascagoula station rescued a pair of boaters Monday who were stranded on Horn Island overnight. The Coast Guard received a call about 10 a.m. from one of its air crews that had spotted a 14-foot aluminum boat…
Pascagoula becomes the icebreaker capital of the world! It comes after a trilateral agreement between the United States, Canada, and Finland was approved. Bollinger Shipyards in Pascagoula is the only company…
Youth soccer registration are now open! From now until August 9th, Pascagoula's Parks and Rec. Department is taking names for this year's season. These games are on Saturdays at 9 AM and the season will begin in September. Boys and…
Pascagoula's Main Street Association took home three awards from the Mississippi Main Street Association! Richard Chenoweth earns the association's Main Street Vitalization Champion award. Meanwhile, the Blind Butcher Shoppe takes home the Outstanding New Business award. Last but not least,…
Improvements are coming to Pascagoula's Point Park Pier. The city is adding a new recreational pier. Construction is not expected to affect access to the park or boat launches, but city officials ask you to exercise caution near the…
From now until August 19th, Pascagoula is taking applications for their basketball academy. The season begins August 27th and will be played every Tuesday and Thursday. Boys and girls aged 4 and 5 are able to apply. The link to…