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  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 12:22 PM EDT2012-05-16 16:22:46 GMT
    Millions of your hard earned tax dollars are about to be spent paying lawyers to take on annexation fights. Four South Mississippi cities didn't like judge's rulings denying their annexation requests.
    Millions of your hard earned tax dollars are about to be spent paying lawyers to take on annexation fights. Four South Mississippi cities didn't like judges' rulings denying their annexation requests. Pass Christian alone spent a half million dollars in their quest for more land and just filed an appeal yesterday.

  • Americans are starting to see some relief from higher gas prices, a change that could revive the economy in the months ahead.
    Americans are starting to see some relief from higher gas prices, a change that could revive the economy in the months ahead.

  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 8:02 AM EDT2012-05-16 12:02:52 GMT
    Ocean Springs board of aldermen voted 5-2 in favor of the Ocean Springs noise ordinance. The noise ordinance requires outdoor amplified music to shut off on Friday and Saturday by midnight. From Sunday-Thursday
    After months of sometimes heated debate, the City of Ocean Springs has passed a noise ordinance effecting downtown bars and nightclubs. Outdoor amplified music has to shut down at 11pm on weekdays, and midnight on weekends. As Doug Walker reports, even though the law was passed, no one seemed to leave city hall pleased with the result.

  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 6:52 AM EDT2012-05-16 10:52:50 GMT
    Massive Biloxi project restores damaged water, sewer system It's being called the largest infrastructure project in Biloxi's history and much of the work is going on underground. After six years of planning,
    It's being called the largest infrastructure project in Biloxi's history and much of the work is going on underground. After six years of planning, work is finally underway to replace all the water, sewer, and drainage lines that were damaged by Hurricane Katrina. You will see crews at work from one end of town to the other.

  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 6:52 AM EDT2012-05-16 10:52:50 GMT
    As the search continues in North Mississippi for a double murder suspect, some South Mississippi police departments are telling officers to be sensitive to public worry about traffic stops. In recent days,
    As the search continues in North Mississippi for a double murder suspect, some South Mississippi police departments are telling officers to be sensitive to public worry about traffic stops.

  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 6:52 AM EDT2012-05-16 10:52:50 GMT
    It's safe to say that Gulfport High School Student Caitlin Carter isn't particularly fond of needles. But the 10th grader put her fear to the side, giving blood for the first time. "I heard about Nick's
    It's safe to say that Gulfport High School Student Caitlin Carter isn't particularly fond of needles. But the 10th grader put her fear to the side, giving blood for the first time.

  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 6:52 AM EDT2012-05-16 10:52:50 GMT
    Pascagoula high's first black female valedictorian and her family are furious tonight over a school procedure they claim is antiquated and unfair. Currently, the high school is the only one in the district
    Pascagoula high's first black female valedictorian and her family are furious over a school procedure they claim is antiquated and unfair.

  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 6:02 AM EDT2012-05-16 10:02:50 GMT
    A lot of attention lately has been given to South Mississippi's gaming industry. The Southern Gaming Summit brought hundreds of vendors, casino owners and operators from across the country to our community.
    A lot of attention lately has been given to South Mississippi's gaming industry. The Southern Gaming Summit brought hundreds of vendors, casino owners and operators from across the country to our community.  It was good to hear that most analysts believe our casino industry has survived the recession and now is enjoying a period of slow growth.

  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 12:01 AM EDT2012-05-16 04:01:24 GMT
    Mississippi is one important step closer to opening this year's shrimp season. Tuesday, the Commission on Marine Resources gave the DMR executive director the authority to open the season, once the shrimp
    The Commission on Marine Resources has authorized the DMR executive director to open this year's shrimp season, once shrimp reach the legal size of 68 count per pound. The CMR heard from Traci Floyd at Tuesday's meeting. She directs the DMR Shrimp and Crab Bureau. She presented an overview of last year's shrimp season and talked about the prospects for 2012.

  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 6:57 PM EDT2012-05-15 22:57:32 GMT
    Approximately 525 students at Pearl River Community College received either associate's degrees or certificates of proficiency Tuesday during an annual graduation ceremony.
    Approximately 525 students at Pearl River Community College received either associate's degrees or certificates of proficiency Tuesday during an annual graduation ceremony.

  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 6:37 PM EDT2012-05-15 22:37:18 GMT
    The names of four Mississippi law enforces killed in the line of duty were added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington DC. They are among 362 officers remembered for their sacrifice.
    In Gulfport, loved ones and officers gathered to remember those who paid the ultimate price while protecting and serving in South Mississippi.

  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 5:58 PM EDT2012-05-15 21:58:35 GMT
    GULFPORT, MS (AP) - Federal court records show three men intend to plead guilty in an investigation into the theft of explosives from a firing range at Camp Shelby. Jimmy Lee Wilson, David Eugene Bangs
    Federal court records show three men intend to plead guilty in an investigation into the theft of explosives from a firing range at Camp Shelby.

  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 5:33 PM EDT2012-05-15 21:33:57 GMT
    Gov. Phil Bryant will host more than 100 business leaders for a Mississippi Works development session in Jackson this afternoon. Bryant is also set to make a major appointment announcement. Mississippi
    As business leaders from across the state gathered in downtown Jackson, governor Phil Bryant introduced them to a man whom they may want to get to know. His name is Brent Christensen and he's the new executive director of the Mississippi Development Authority. It's an appointment Bryant says is the most important one he'll make.

  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 3:47 PM EDT2012-05-15 19:47:03 GMT
    A truck stop employee is behind bars after she allegedly stole $2,100 from a customer on Monday, according to the Jackson County Sheriff's Office. Read more on our Ocean Springs Community site... Copyright
    A truck stop employee is behind bars after she allegedly stole $2,100 from a customer on Monday, according to the Jackson County Sheriff's Office.

  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 3:03 PM EDT2012-05-15 19:03:14 GMT
    Jackson County Sheriff's deputies arrested 23-year-old Leslie Leann Hanna of the Wade Community on charges of credit card fraud Monday, officials said. Read more on our Community site... Copyright 2012
    Jackson County Sheriff's deputies arrested 23-year-old Leslie Leann Hanna of the Wade Community on charges of credit card fraud Monday, officials said.

  • Cheaper gas won't be enough to get many more Americans on the road this summer. They're still too worried about their jobs and the economy.
    Cheaper gas won't be enough to get many more Americans on the road this summer. They're still too worried about their jobs and the economy.

  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 12:07 PM EDT2012-05-15 16:07:33 GMT
    Narcotics agents with the George County Sheriff's Office and Lucedale Police Officers arrested 43-year-old Aubrey Lynn Crawley of George County on Monday after receiving a tip that he was cooking meth,
    Narcotics agents with the George County Sheriff's Office and Lucedale Police Officers arrested 43-year-old Aubrey Lynn Crawley of George County on Monday after receiving a tip that he was cooking meth, according to officials.

  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 12:04 PM EDT2012-05-15 16:04:05 GMT
    An Oxford man pardoned by Gov. Haley Barbour earlier this year has been indicted on three counts related to the 2011 highway death of 18-year-old Charity Smith.
    An Oxford man pardoned by Gov. Haley Barbour earlier this year has been indicted on three counts related to the 2011 highway death of 18-year-old Charity Smith.

  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 10:56 AM EDT2012-05-15 14:56:35 GMT
    PONTOTOC, MS (AP) - An Oxford man pardoned by Gov. Haley Barbour earlier this year has been indicted on three counts related to the 2011 highway death of 18-year-old Charity Smith. The Northeast Mississippi
    An Oxford man pardoned by Gov. Haley Barbour earlier this year has been indicted on three counts related to the 2011 highway death of 18-year-old Charity Smith.

  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 10:43 AM EDT2012-05-15 14:43:05 GMT
    The next time a line of severe weather moves thru Hancock County, there's a few citizens, with some new insight, who will know exactly what to do. "This is a great class for citizens to have because it
    Some Hancock County residents can now call themselves Storm Spotters. The National Weather Service in Slidell stopped by the Hancock County Sheriff's Office on Monday to give citizens a few pointers that can help during the next storm.

  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 8:25 AM EDT2012-05-15 12:25:02 GMT
    (WMC-TV) – The Tate County Sheriff's Office is warning drivers to be cautious while being pulled over. The sheriff's office posted a warning on their Facebook page: "If someone attempts to pull you over
    The Mississippi Highway Patrol is warning drivers to be cautious while being pulled over as they investigate two deadly highway shootings.

  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 6:56 AM EDT2012-05-15 10:56:03 GMT
    NOAA released its 2011 fisheries report on Monday. It documents the health of some 230 fish populations throughout the United States. Red Snapper is the fish many local anglers care about most. For
    A new report released by NOAA says red snapper remains in the "overfished" category in the Gulf of Mexico. But the report says the numbers of snapper are improving and it could be removed from that designation very soon. Red snapper are among the most sought-after fish in the gulf. Current recreational limits in Mississippi are two fish per person with a 16 inch minimum size.

  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 6:53 AM EDT2012-05-15 10:53:22 GMT
    A section of Old Highway 49 has been closed to traffic due to concern of a possible major road collapse.
    A section of Old Highway 49 has been closed to traffic due to concern of a possible major road collapse. According to Gulfport city officials, all that rain the coast experienced during the week of March 22 caused serious drainage problems. One city engineer told Action Reporter A.J. Giardina he's shocked that the structure is still standing.

  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 6:53 AM EDT2012-05-15 10:53:22 GMT
    Ned Peresich and his wife live in Harrison County along with their dairy goats, blueberry bushes, and tens of thousands of honeybees. "I guess they sort of know me," says Peresich. His honeybees help
    There are roughly about 500 members in the Mississippi Beekeepers Association.  And while a dozen or so of those are commercial, most of them are considered "hobbyists," which means they only have up to ten hives. Meggan Gray met one hobbyist, who showed her the fruits of his labor.

  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 6:51 AM EDT2012-05-15 10:51:00 GMT
    When you look at the riverfront property, you can see the potential. It could someday look spectacular. Jim Estabrook heads up the Pascagoula Redevelopment Authority. Harry Schmidt is the city's
    City officials in Pascagoula have big dreams for a piece of riverfront property that spans several acres. That's why they are reaching out to private developers they hope share in those dreams.

  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 6:48 AM EDT2012-05-15 10:48:21 GMT
    If you need a man who knows his bees, Steven Coy is your guy. He's been raising honeybees his entire life. "These are all worker bees. These are all females," explains Coy, as he points to a frame from
    Like cotton, corn, or soybeans, there are farms across our state dedicated to raising honeybees. Meggan Gray has a special report about the business that keeps Mississippi buzzing.

  • May 14, 2012 03:31 PM 2012-05-15 10:00:52 GMT
    According to Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, one of the stars from the History Channel's show "Swamp People" died Monday morning. According to Sheriff Waguespack, Mitchell Guist was loading something
    According to the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office, one of the stars from the History Channel's show "Swamp People" died Monday morning.

  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 12:07 AM EDT2012-05-15 04:07:49 GMT
    A trip across the river to a Vicksburg casino turned into a nightmare for two women who police said were abducted and robbed by men they just met. According to Vicksburg Police, two Louisiana women were

    A trip across the river to a Vicksburg casino turned into a nightmare for two women who police said were abducted and robbed by men they just met.

  • Monday, May 14 2012 10:38 PM EDT2012-05-15 02:38:50 GMT
    Teen dies in terrible Mother's Day crash A tragic Mother's Day accident has left students and teachers at Ocean Springs High in mourning. Daegan Stallworth, 17, was driving on Old CCC Camp Road in Ocean
    A tragic Mother's Day accident has left students and teachers at Ocean Springs High in mourning.  Daegan Stallworth, 17, was driving on Old CCC Camp Road in Ocean Springs Sunday night when his car hit a culvert, went airborne, and hit a power pole. His best friend and teachers shared memories of the beloved high school sophomore with Trang Pham-Bui.

  • Monday, May 14 2012 9:25 PM EDT2012-05-15 01:25:39 GMT
    A technology upgrade this past weekend will delay unemployment insurance payments from the Mississippi Department of Employment Security. Residents can file their weekly claim certification online at
    A technology upgrade this past weekend will delay unemployment insurance payments from the Mississippi Department of Employment Security. Residents can file their weekly claim certification online or by calling the Department of Employment Security.

  • Monday, May 14 2012 8:44 PM EDT2012-05-15 00:44:10 GMT
    A blown tire is being blamed for an accident in southeast Missouri that killed three children from Mississippi.
    A blown tire is being blamed for an accident in southeast Missouri that killed three children from Jackson, Mississippi.

  • Monday, May 14 2012 8:24 PM EDT2012-05-15 00:24:20 GMT
    With his signature, Governor Phil Bryant inked four pieces of legislation into law Monday, all of them part of his Mississippi Works Agenda.   "This was the most job friendly, business friendly legislative
    With his signature, Governor Phil Bryant inked four pieces of legislation into law Monday, all of them part of his Mississippi Works Agenda.

  • Monday, May 14 2012 7:28 PM EDT2012-05-14 23:28:09 GMT
    In eight days Margaritaville will open a new chapter in South Mississippi's casino history. President and CEO Tom Brosig gave us a tour and described how he wants people to feel at Margaritaville. Read
    In eight days Margaritaville will open a new chapter in South Mississippi's casino history.

  • Monday, May 14 2012 6:25 PM EDT2012-05-14 22:25:00 GMT
    Car dealers have always been known to be innovative when it comes to drawing interest from would be car buyers. That innovation is on display all this week at Singing River Mall in Gautier. Read more
    Car dealers have always been known to be innovative when it comes to drawing interest from would be car buyers.

  • Monday, May 14 2012 5:47 PM EDT2012-05-14 21:47:36 GMT
    More than a dozen Bay St. Louis residents and community leaders ditched their gas guzzlers for pedal power Monday morning. "So we're out here celebrating bike to work week and celebrating commuting to
    Over the past ten years Bay St. Louis has worked toward putting the infrastructure in place to become a more walk-able and bike-able community. Al Showers reports, their efforts have paid off.

  • Harvesting honey is a sweet money maker for beekeepers in Mississippi. There are some 25,000 to 30,000 hives brought to our state every year. In fact, bees contribute up to $1.6 million to Mississippi's economy.

  • Monday, May 14 2012 3:34 PM EDT2012-05-14 19:34:55 GMT
    (Source: CPSO)
    One person was killed Saturday in a traffic accident in South Lake Charles involving a motorcycle. It happened around 5:30 p.m. on Gulf Hwy between Lake Charles Regional Airport and Burton Coliseum.
    A Lake Charles woman is accused of vehicular homicide after a fatal motorcycle crash on Gulf Hwy Saturday. 

  • Monday, May 14 2012 2:59 PM EDT2012-05-14 18:59:18 GMT
    State Treasurer Lynn Fitch was in town on Friday. During her visit she stopped by the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. WLOX was the only media entity there as Fitch and her team visited the institute.
    State Treasurer Lynn Fitch was in town on Friday. During her visit she had an opportunity to stop by the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS). Fitch said she'll be telling more people about what the Gulf Coast has to offer.

  • Monday, May 14 2012 2:26 PM EDT2012-05-14 18:26:30 GMT
    A 17-year-old Ocean Springs High School student was killed Sunday night in a single car accident on Old CCC Camp Road. Daegan Stallworth was pronounced dead on the scene.
    A 17-year-old Ocean Springs High School student was killed Sunday night in a single car accident on Old CCC Camp Road. Daegan Stallworth was pronounced dead on the scene.

  • Monday, May 14 2012 12:49 PM EDT2012-05-14 16:49:56 GMT
    Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant says several new state laws could boost the state's business climate, but opponents say the changes could hurt workers or take revenue away from state government.
    Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant says several new state laws could boost the state's business climate, but opponents say the changes could hurt workers or take revenue away from state government.

  • Capt. Jason Pugh gives us a tour inside the new Gautier Police Department.

  • Monday, May 14 2012 7:43 AM EDT2012-05-14 11:43:58 GMT
    After two very active seasons, hurricane experts are predicting the 2012 hurricane season will be normal or even below normal. "That means 10 to12 named storms, five to seven hurricanes, and one to
    Hurricane season is fast approaching. It officially begins on June 1, but officials want you to start preparing now. We talked to emergency officials and our own Chief Meteorologist Mike Reader about what you need to expect this hurricane season.

  • Monday, May 14 2012 5:41 AM EDT2012-05-14 09:41:25 GMT
    (CNN) – Addressing his large, mostly black congregation on Sunday morning, the Rev. Wallace Charles Smith did not mince words about where he stood on President Barack Obama's newly announced support for
    Days after Obama announced his personal support for same-sex marriage, pastors across the country offered their Sunday-morning opinions on the development, with the words of black pastors - a key base of support for Obama in 2008, that is also largely opposed to gay marriage - carrying special weight in a presidential election year.

  • Sunday, May 13 2012 9:01 PM EDT2012-05-14 01:01:19 GMT
    Restaurant Owners tell us that Mother's Day is definitely one of their busiest days of the year. We stopped by the Half Shell Oyster House in Biloxi to see how they prepared for the big day. While there
    Restaurant owners tell us that Mother's Day is definitely one of their busiest days of the year. We stopped by the Half Shell Oyster House in Biloxi to see how they prepared for the big day.

  • Sunday, May 13 2012 7:52 PM EDT2012-05-13 23:52:22 GMT
    Our Lady of Fatima in Biloxi honored the blessed mother in a big way Sunday, by dedicating a grotto in her honor. Sheldon McCloskey designed the grotto. He said, "I tried to give mom and dad a picture
    Our Lady of Fatima in Biloxi honored the blessed mother and the mother of Jay and Buddy Brice in a big way Sunday.

  • Sunday, May 13 2012 6:13 PM EDT2012-05-13 22:13:09 GMT
    A popular face on a famous television network stopped by USM Sunday for a special Mother's Day celebration. BET's Dr. Bobby Jones spoke to a roused crowd at Southern Miss about the importance of God.
    A popular face on a famous television network stopped by USM Sunday for a special Mother's Day celebration.

  • Sunday, May 13 2012 5:14 PM EDT2012-05-13 21:14:16 GMT
    They were in search of citizens who needed to register to vote. Along with a group of volunteers, members of the organization went door-to-door at the Ashton Park Apartment Complex in Gulfport. Read more
    They were in search of citizens who needed to register to vote. Along with a group of volunteers, members of the organization went door-to-door at the Ashton Park Apartment Complex in Gulfport.

  • Sunday, May 13 2012 4:44 PM EDT2012-05-13 20:44:10 GMT
    It's never to late to go back to school, you may have heard it, but one Bay St. Louis resident is living proof. Seventy year old Carol Strohmetz said she has always wanted to get her bachelor's degree
    It's never too late to go back to school, you may have heard it, but one Bay St. Louis resident is living proof. Seventy year old Carol Strohmetz said she has always wanted to get her bachelor's degree and about three years ago she started turning that goal into a reality.

  • Sunday, May 13 2012 4:12 PM EDT2012-05-13 20:12:44 GMT
    STARKVILLE, MS (AP) - After 114 years, Mississippi State University and other agencies have completed an acre-by-acre map of Mississippi's soils. It's part of a national soil survey. Billy Kingery of
    After 114 years, Mississippi State University and other agencies have completed an acre-by-acre map of Mississippi's soils.

  • Sunday, May 13 2012 3:04 PM EDT2012-05-13 19:04:28 GMT
    It's a fishing frenzy in Hancock County this weekend. The Waveland Civic Association is hosting it's first ever fishing rodeo and carnival. Read more on our Bay St. Louis-Waveland Community site... Copyright
    It's a fishing frenzy in Hancock County this weekend. The Waveland Civic Association is hosting it's first ever fishing rodeo and carnival.

  • Sunday, May 13 2012 2:32 PM EDT2012-05-13 18:32:53 GMT
    STARKVILLE, MS (AP) - It's been 175 years since the City of Starkville was established. The city Friday marked the day it was given its official charter - May 11, 1837 - with a celebration in front of
    It's been 175 years since the City of Starkville was established. The city Friday marked the day it was given its official charter - May 11, 1837 - with a celebration in front of the Greater Starkville Development Partnership on the corner of Lafayette and Main streets.

  • Sunday, May 13 2012 2:01 AM EDT2012-05-13 06:01:20 GMT
    Point Cadet has the view. It has the venue. Now, it has Party on the Point. "Sunny skies, a lot of people, happy kids, good music," said event promoter Elroy Talley of his vision of the event. Party
    There's been a lot of buzz about the Gulfport Music Festival which kicks off next weekend.   However, another upcoming music event one town over is looking to draw in thousands of out-of-towners to Biloxi. We found out why promoters and city officials believe Party on the Point could put Point Cadet on the map.

  • Saturday, May 12 2012 11:23 PM EDT2012-05-13 03:23:49 GMT
    A new strategy to encourage more people to give to the less fortunate seems to be working.. On Saturday, the National Association of Letter Carriers held its 20th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food drive. Once
    A new strategy to encourage more people to give to the less fortunate seems to be working. On Saturday, the National Association of Letter Carriers held its 20th Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.

  • Saturday, May 12 2012 10:53 PM EDT2012-05-13 02:53:03 GMT
    A young man from Waveland needs your help, and it won't cost you anything but a simple key stroke and a few minutes. David Hale is competing in an online contest in hopes of winning a wheelchair accessible
    A young man from Waveland needs your help, and it won't cost you anything but a simple key stroke and a few minutes. David Hale is competing in an online contest in hopes of winning a wheelchair accessible vehicle. May is National Mobility Awareness Month, and Hale needs your vote.

  • Saturday, May 12 2012 10:38 PM EDT2012-05-13 02:38:01 GMT
    For James Moody and the hundreds of other graduates of the University of Southern Mississippi, graduation was a culmination of hard work, dedication and scholastic perseverance. "I feel elated. This is
    A little over 300 USM graduates embarked on the journey of the rest of their lives today as the college held it's Spring 2012 Commencement Ceremony. Some of the new graduates share what they have planned next.

  • Saturday, May 12 2012 6:26 PM EDT2012-05-12 22:26:21 GMT
    Police have charged a Buddhist monk with fatally bludgeoning a temple leader in Grand Bay, AL. Vern Phdsamay was arrested Friday and charged with the murder of 45-year-old Chaiwat Moleechate, who was
    Police have charged a Buddhist monk with fatally bludgeoning a temple leader in Grand Bay, AL. Vern Phdsamay was arrested Friday and charged with the murder of 45-year-old Chaiwat Moleechate, who was found beaten to death.

  • Saturday, May 12 2012 6:10 PM EDT2012-05-12 22:10:08 GMT
    Pucks will drop and ice will fly for the Mississippi Surge as the teams sells more than 730 season tickets. Last month, owner Tim Kerr announced that around $175,000 had been lost with the team. Kerr
    After the Mississippi Surge owner threw the team's future on the coast into question, fans responded by boosting season ticket sales. 

  • Saturday, May 12 2012 4:59 PM EDT2012-05-12 20:59:55 GMT
    Wiggins Fire Chief Jody Hatten said he and other emergency officials are in route to investigate a possible tornado in a rural area of Stone County. Chief Hatten said there have been unconfirmed reports
    Wiggins Fire Chief Jody Hatten said he and other emergency officials investigated a possible tornado in a rural area of Stone County.

  • Alabama authorities say the death of an 8-year-old girl found hanging on a rope from a tree was a homicide.
    When 9-year-old Katelynn Arnold didn't appear right away after one of her frequent bicycle rides along her rural Alabama road, her concerned aunt went to look for the girl.

  • A man wanted by the FBI for killing a mother and daughter and kidnapping two other girls shot himself to death as officers closed in, but the two children were rescued.
    Hope was fading that two young sisters abducted from their Tennessee home would be found alive two weeks after they vanished: Their kidnapper had already killed their mother and sister, and he was armed with a pistol as...

  • Friday, May 11 2012 9:32 PM EDT2012-05-12 01:32:32 GMT
    Christopher Baxter has been found guilty of capital murder in the 2010 death of George County Sheriff Garry Welford.
    Christopher Baxter has been found guilty of capital murder in the 2010 death of George County Sheriff Garry Welford. The jury returned that verdict Friday night, just a few hours after beginning their deliberations.

  • Friday, May 11 2012 6:49 PM EDT2012-05-11 22:49:43 GMT
    The cards, gifts and flowers that show mom how much you care can also mean big revenue boosts for local businesses. Around Mother's Day, florists, restaurants and gift shops often see a rise in sales.
    The cards, gifts and flowers that show mom how much you care can also mean big revenue boosts for local businesses. Around Mother's Day, florists, restaurants and gift shops often see a rise in sales.  If you haven't found that something special for your special mom, you still have time. Mother's Day is Sunday. Some local merchants say they're hoping for a lot of last minute shoppers.

  • Friday, May 11 2012 6:31 PM EDT2012-05-11 22:31:34 GMT
    Adam Mayes, the man who FBI says kidnapped Jo Ann Bain and her three daughters, is dead.  Alexandria and Kyliyah Bain are safe at their Tennessee home with their family.
    The ain family spokesperson said the girls were treated for dehydration, exposure, and poison ivy. 

  • Friday, May 11 2012 6:31 PM EDT2012-05-11 22:31:17 GMT
    Baton Rouge rapper Lil Boosie has been found not guilty of murder. The jury deliberated for about an hour and a half.
    Baton Rouge rapper Lil Boosie, whose real name is Torence Hatch, has been found not guilty of murder. "I knew he was never guilty," his mother said.

  • Friday, May 11 2012 6:13 PM EDT2012-05-11 22:13:55 GMT
    Internet gaming was perhaps the hottest topic at the Southern Gaming Summit. MGM's chief executive said he expects a "convergence" between social gamers and the traditional casino industry.
    The three day Southern Gaming Summit in Biloxi was a success. Casino executives from around the country attended the 19th annual conference at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center. Internet gaming was perhaps the hottest topic at the summit. MGM's chief executive said he expects a "convergence" between social gamers and the traditional casino industry.

  • Friday, May 11 2012 5:48 PM EDT2012-05-11 21:48:09 GMT
    Today's job market is extremely tough and competitive. The Moss Point Career and Technical Education Center aims to give students a heads up on the competition.
    Today's job market is extremely tough and competitive. The Moss Point Career and Technical Education Center aims to give students a heads up on the competition. Cosmetology, medical sciences and culinary arts are just a few of the fields presented to students.

  • Friday, May 11 2012 5:10 PM EDT2012-05-11 21:10:32 GMT
    An anonymous tip to authorities Friday led to three high school students being turned over to the Greene County Sheriff's Department.
    An anonymous tip to authorities Friday led to three high school students being turned over to the Greene County Sheriff's Department.

  • Authorities in northern Mississippi who tracked down a fugitive accused of kidnapping two girls and killing their mother and older sister say they repeatedly ordered him to surrender, but he instead pulled out a pistol and...
    Police records show that Adam Mayes was investigated in 2010 for sexual abuse two years ago.

  • Friday, May 11 2012 1:13 PM EDT2012-05-11 17:13:17 GMT
    A Bay St. Louis interior decorator has taken her talent to Hollywood. Yuki Northington is a finalist on the national television show Design Star on HGTV.
    A Bay St. Louis interior decorator has taken her talent to Hollywood. Yuki Northington is a finalist on the national television show Design Star on HGTV. Northington is competing against 11 other interior designers on the reality show.

  • Friday, May 11 2012 12:41 PM EDT2012-05-11 16:41:29 GMT
    Police in Ocean Springs believe they've captured the man who robbed a Subway restaurant Friday morning around 7:15 a.m.
    Police in Ocean Springs believe they've captured the man who robbed a Subway restaurant Friday morning around 7:15 a.m.

  • Friday, May 11 2012 12:40 PM EDT2012-05-11 16:40:39 GMT
    The governor of North Carolina took a swipe at Mississippi Friday morning. She was reacting to her state's passage of an amendment that bans same-sex marriages. "People around the country are watching
    The governor of North Carolina took a swipe at Mississippi Friday morning. She was reacting to her state's passage of an amendment that bans same-sex marriages.

  • USM Graduation kicks off

    Friday, May 11 2012 11:42 AM EDT2012-05-11 15:42:35 GMT
    HATTIESBURG, MS (WDAM) - Years of hard work came to fruition Friday for thousands of students as Southern Miss held its 2012 Spring Commencement.  In a packed Bernard Reed Green Coliseum, graduates accepted
    Years of hard work came to fruition Friday for thousands of students as Southern Miss held its 2012 Spring Commencement.

  • NEWS

  • Friday, May 11 2012 10:45 AM EDT2012-05-11 14:45:02 GMT
    Jim's Plate is a healthy eating initiative set to change the lifestyles of employees at MGM resorts across America. It's based on the USDA's MyPlate initiative.
    Jim's Plate is a healthy eating initiative set to change the lifestyles of employees at MGM resorts across America. It's based on the USDA's MyPlate initiative and named after Chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts, Jim Murren.

  • Friday, May 11 2012 9:42 AM EDT2012-05-11 13:42:52 GMT
    It started as a missing family case that had Jackson Co. investigators fearing for the lives of three children. The search ended Thursday when the boys and their mother were found safe at a shelter.
    It started as a missing family case that had Jackson County investigators fearing for the lives of three children. The search ended Thursday when the boys and their mother were found safe at a domestic violence shelter in Pascagoula. However, mom is in jail, and her three young sons are in the custody of the Department of Human Services.

  • Friday, May 11 2012 7:29 AM EDT2012-05-11 11:29:51 GMT
    If this was a hockey game, you could say the Mississippi Surge has pulled its goaltender, desperately trying to score its most important goal ever. At stake today is the future of the Surge organization.
    If this was a hockey game, you could say the Mississippi Surge has pulled its goaltender, desperately trying to score its most important goal ever.  At stake today is the future of the Surge organization.  Owner Tim Kerr gave the team a 5:00 pm deadline to reach a season ticket goal.  And the Surge is 25 season ticket sales short of that goal.  If the team misses that goal, we're told the team may move, or disband.

  • Friday, May 11 2012 6:55 AM EDT2012-05-11 10:55:44 GMT
    A South Mississippi company hopes to better connect tourists with local restaurants and attractions. City Route's information kiosks began popping up two months ago around the coast.
    A South Mississippi company hopes to better connect tourists with local restaurants and attractions. City Route's information kiosks began popping up two months ago in hotels, visitor centers and other high traffic spots along the Coast. So far, City Route has 16 kiosks up and running and officials said plans are already underway to place 10 more.

  • Friday, May 11 2012 6:52 AM EDT2012-05-11 10:52:33 GMT
    If you saw a big banana driving around the coast this week, don't worry. You're not going crazy. The one-of-a-kind car was attracting attention in Jackson County this week.
    If you saw a big banana driving around the coast this week, don't worry. You're not going crazy. The one-of-a-kind car was attracting attention in Jackson County this week. Doug Walker caught up with its owner and found, besides being a lot of fun, there's a serious message that goes along with driving a banana car.

  • Friday, May 11 2012 6:48 AM EDT2012-05-11 10:48:36 GMT
    One analyst questioned the wisdom of building such a small casino, but several others said it makes sense and may be a growing trend within the industry.
    The soon-to-open Margaritaville casino in Biloxi was the subject of some discussion during a Thursday conference at the Southern Gaming Summit. The talk happened during a panel discussion about financial investments and Wall Street's view of the industry. One analyst questioned the wisdom of building such a small casino, but several others said it makes sense and may be a growing trend within the industry.

  • Friday, May 11 2012 6:43 AM EDT2012-05-11 10:43:27 GMT
    Leasing out Gulfport's Centennial Plaza for 98 years to a private developer, raised some eyebrows among city leaders. However, as more details have emerged about the proposed partnership with Glastonbury
    After the Gulfport Redevelopment Commission announced a deal with developer Glastonbury Capital to revamp Centennial Plaza,  many city leaders expressed concerns that things were moving too quickly.  But after further discussion, all concern has turned to excitement.

  • Thursday, May 10 2012 11:08 PM EDT2012-05-11 03:08:33 GMT
    Keller Williams Realty employees in Ocean Springs and Gulfport took the day off from showing homes Thursday in order to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity rehabbing a home.
    If you passed by Keller Williams Realty in Ocean Springs or Gulfport Thursday, you may have noticed the offices were closed. Employees took the day off from showing homes in order to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity rehabbing a home.

  • Thursday, May 10 2012 10:13 PM EDT2012-05-11 02:13:17 GMT
    From the farm to the table, it doesn't get much fresher than Mississippi's farmers markets and the business side of it is anything but stale.   "Agriculture is our largest industry here in the state and
    From the farm to the table, it doesn't get much fresher than Mississippi's farmers markets and the business side of it is anything but stale.

  • Thursday, May 10 2012 8:24 PM EDT2012-05-11 00:24:22 GMT
    Controversy over the Hurricane Katrina high water markers in Hancock County has one resident organizing a protest to keep the markers. Read more on the Bay St. Louis-Waveland Community site... Copyright
    Controversy over the Hurricane Katrina high water markers in Hancock County has one resident organizing a protest to keep the markers.

  • Thursday, May 10 2012 6:43 PM EDT2012-05-10 22:43:27 GMT
    The Mississippi NAACP is asking federal officials to block the state's new voter ID law.
    The Mississippi NAACP is asking federal officials to block the state's new voter ID law. Carroll Rhodes, attorney for the group, says he believes the law will diminish minorities' voting strength, violating the 1965 Voting Rights Act.

  • Thursday, May 10 2012 6:28 PM EDT2012-05-10 22:28:08 GMT
    Susan Gould is in the Warren County jail charged with multiple counts of identity theft. Gould was the live-in girlfriend of Fred Jackson who was beaten and robbed at Tri Miss in Jackson in January.
    Susan Gould is in the Warren County jail charged with multiple counts of identity theft.  Gould was the live-in girlfriend of Fred Jackson who was beaten and robbed at Tri Miss in Jackson in January.

  • Thursday, May 10 2012 6:19 PM EDT2012-05-10 22:19:43 GMT
    Twenty years ago, the first casinos opened their doors to customers on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. In the decades since, the industry has grown to be one of the largest employers in the area.
    Twenty years ago, the first casinos opened their doors to customers on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. In the decades since, the industry has grown to be one of the largest employers in the area. Elizabeth Vowell caught up with industry leaders at the Mississippi Gaming Summit as they celebrated 20 years of gaming.

  • Camp Shelby hosts Retiree Day

    Thursday, May 10 2012 5:57 PM EDT2012-05-10 21:57:07 GMT
    CAMP SHELBY, MS (WDAM) - Military retirees were treated to a day in their honor at Camp Shelby Thursday. The post rolled out the red carpet to say thank you to more than 400 former members of the Mississippi
    Military retirees were treated to a day in their honor at Camp Shelby Thursday.

  • Thursday, May 10 2012 5:18 PM EDT2012-05-10 21:18:26 GMT
    (WMC-TV) - Relatives of the Mayes family are talking about Adam's past. His brother, Johnny Lee Mayes, spoke to a newspaper in South Carolina. In the interview, he described his brother as a self-centered,
    Relatives of the Mayes family are talking about Adam's past.

  • Thursday, May 10 2012 5:05 PM EDT2012-05-10 21:05:40 GMT
    (RNN) – Some things once seen cannot be unseen. And one of those is this week's issue of Time magazine. The news magazine's cover depicts a 3-year-old boy latched on to his mother's partially exposed left
    This week's Time magazine cover depicts a 3-year-old boy latched on to his mother's partially exposed left breast.

  • Thursday, May 10 2012 5:01 PM EDT2012-05-10 21:01:07 GMT
    Telephone lines at the Mississippi Surge office should be turning red hot. Over the past few weeks Surge staff have been making phone call after phone call, trying to secure the goal of 700 season tickets
    The future of the Mississippi Surge and professional hockey on the Mississippi Gulf Coast will be determined 5:00 p.m. Friday. How close are the Surge is securing the season ticket goal?

  • Thursday, May 10 2012 2:27 PM EDT2012-05-10 18:27:48 GMT
    (WMC-TV) - A member of Jo Ann Bain's family is speaking out for the first time about this murder and kidnapping incident that's gripped the Bain family for days. For nearly two weeks, Jo Ann Bain's family
    A member of Jo Ann Bain's family is speaking out for the first time about this murder and kidnapping incident that's gripped the Bain family for days.

  • Thursday, May 10 2012 2:23 PM EDT2012-05-10 18:23:51 GMT
    The chief executive of MGM Resorts, the parent company of Beau Rivage, gave the keynote speech today at the Southern Gaming Summit. Jim Murren heads a successful company with 62,000 employees. His speech
    The chief executive of MGM Resorts, the parent company of Beau Rivage, gave the keynote speech today at the Southern Gaming Summit.  Jim Murren recounted how his company overcame some big obstacles in recent years, including Hurricane Katrina, the national recession and the near bankruptcy of the gigantic City Center Resort in Las Vegas.

  • Thursday, May 10 2012 12:52 PM EDT2012-05-10 16:52:28 GMT
    Biloxi Police are looking for a man who robbed the Clark Oil Exxon Gas Station at the intersection of Popp's Ferry and Pass roads early Thursday morning.
    Biloxi Police are looking for a man who robbed the Clark Oil Exxon Gas Station at the intersection of Popp's Ferry and Pass roads early Thursday morning.

  • Thursday, May 10 2012 9:51 AM EDT2012-05-10 13:51:41 GMT
    We have this warning for South Mississippi commuters. Wreckers are on their way to an accident on I-10 in east Gulfport. They're heading that way because of a collision between a Jeep and another car
    We have this warning for South Mississippi commuters.  Wreckers are on their way to an accident on I-10 in east Gulfport.  They're heading that way because of a collision between a Jeep and another car that has shut down one eastbound lane of the interstate.

  • Thursday, May 10 2012 6:53 AM EDT2012-05-10 10:53:59 GMT
    A report released Wednesday showed a significant drop in the prevalence of overweight and obese elementary school children in Mississippi.
    There's finally some encouraging news about our state's long battle against childhood obesity. A report released Wednesday showed a significant drop in the prevalence of overweight and obese elementary school children in Mississippi. The rate has dropped by 13 percent since 2005, and the obesity rate among all students is leveling off.

  • Thursday, May 10 2012 6:53 AM EDT2012-05-10 10:53:58 GMT
    The advent of internet gaming is one of the hot topics at this year's Southern Gaming Summit in Biloxi.
    The advent of internet gaming is one of the hot topics at this year's Southern Gaming Summit in Biloxi. A Wednesday conference featured a panel of industry experts talking about online gaming, and especially looking at proposals for regulating it. The big question is whether states will regulate such gaming, or whether the federal government will come out with the rules.

  • Thursday, May 10 2012 6:53 AM EDT2012-05-10 10:53:14 GMT
    Every May, a special collection of athletes arrives in South Mississippi. They represent every corner of the magnolia state. And they teach everybody they meet what it means to win with dignity. Special
    Every May, a special collection of athletes arrives in South Mississippi.  They represent every corner of the magnolia state.  And they teach everybody they meet what it means to win with dignity.  Special Olympics Mississippi is back in Biloxi for its annual summer games.  The competition begins today with the Law Enforcement Torch Run.

  • Thursday, May 10 2012 6:52 AM EDT2012-05-10 10:52:24 GMT
    This September, voters in Hancock County will decide if their schools should get a S16 million makeover. If the bond issue passes, it will fund upgrades at all campuses without raising taxes.
    This September, voters in Hancock County will decide if their schools should get a S16 million makeover. If the bond issue passes, it will fund upgrades at all Hancock County campuses. And school officials say it won't raise taxes.

  • Thursday, May 10 2012 6:52 AM EDT2012-05-10 10:52:24 GMT
    A retired military veteran living in Saucier hired a local contractor to build a deck and to fix his kitchen floor. But Robert Chaney says the contractor left the job before completing the work.
    A retired military veteran living in Saucier hired a local contractor to build a deck and to fix his kitchen floor. Robert Chaney says the contractor left the job before completing the work and has never returned. So Chaney contacted Action Reporter A.J. Giardina.

  • Thursday, May 10 2012 5:32 AM EDT2012-05-10 09:32:39 GMT
    (WMC-TV) – The Federal Bureau of Investigation will be holding a news conference at 2 p.m. regarding the search for Adam Mayes and Alexandria Bain, 12, and her sister Kyliyah, 8. WMCTV.COM will stream
    The Federal Bureau of Investigation added Adam Mayes on its Top Ten Most Wanted Fugitive List.

  • Thursday, May 10 2012 5:21 AM EDT2012-05-10 09:21:32 GMT
    GUNTOWN, MS - (WMC-TV) – A nationwide effort is underway to bring two young girls home safe. The search contiues for the Bain sisters and their mother's accused killer, after their alleged captor was added
    A nationwide effort is underway to bring two young girls home safe. The search continues for the Bain sisters and their mother's accused killer, after their alleged captor was added to the FBI's most wanted list.

  • Wednesday, May 9 2012 10:32 PM EDT2012-05-10 02:32:22 GMT
    Wednesday was officially "Gwen Gollotte Day" in the City of Biloxi. Mayor A.J. Holloway made that proclamation at the Biloxi Lions Club Mother of the Year luncheon.
    Wednesday was officially "Gwen Gollotte Day" in the City of Biloxi. Mayor A.J. Holloway made that proclamation at the Biloxi Lions Club Mother of the Year luncheon. For 57 years now, that wonderful organization has recognized outstanding mothers.

  • Wednesday, May 9 2012 9:44 PM EDT2012-05-10 01:44:09 GMT
    Ernest "EJ" Johnson and his 10-year-old daughter were riding in their boat Sunday when both were suddenly thrown from the vessel. Ernest Johnson was able to grab one life jacket and throw it to her.
    Ernest "EJ" Johnson and his 10-year-old daughter, Beyonce, were riding in their boat Sunday when both were suddenly thrown from the vessel. Ernest Johnson was able to grab one life jacket and throw it to his young daughter. But before he could swim to safety, he went under water, and never re-surfaced.

  • President Barack Obama is facing mounting pressure to express support for same-sex marriage after a setback for gay-rights advocates in North Carolina.
    On the fence no longer, President Barack Obama declared his unequivocal support for gay marriage on Wednesday, a historic announcement that gave the polarizing social issue a more prominent role in the 2012 race for the...

  • Wednesday, May 9 2012 8:13 PM EDT2012-05-10 00:13:20 GMT
    (WMC-TV) - A new map created by civil rights activists tracks the whereabouts of hundreds of, what they call, hate groups. Many of them are shown to be right here in the Mid-South. According to a new
    A new map created by civil rights activists tracks the whereabouts of hundreds of, what they call, hate groups. Many of them are shown to be right here in the Mid-South.

  • Wednesday, May 9 2012 8:09 PM EDT2012-05-10 00:09:12 GMT
    Nestled inside a building on the campus of Tougaloo College in Jackson, a group of folks are doing something Mississippians do best, telling their stories. "We were arrested and they had to bring the
    Nestled inside a building on the campus of Tougaloo College in Jackson, a group of folks are doing something Mississippians do best, telling their stories.

  • Wednesday, May 9 2012 6:49 PM EDT2012-05-09 22:49:21 GMT
    An Alabama woman is being held at the George County Regional Jail Wednesday, after authorities said they found her with methamphetamine, according to the George County Sheriff's Office. Read more on our
    An Alabama woman is being held at the George County Regional Jail Wednesday, after authorities said they found her with methamphetamine, according to the George County Sheriff's Office.

  • Wednesday, May 9 2012 5:35 PM EDT2012-05-09 21:35:01 GMT
    Central Avenue in D'Iberville is more than just a newly paved road, city officials said the improvements are helping to promote city growth and a quality community. "We are not a great walkable community,
    Central Avenue in D'Iberville is more than just a newly paved road, city officials said the improvements are helping to promote city growth and a quality community.

  • Wednesday, May 9 2012 5:34 PM EDT2012-05-09 21:34:56 GMT
    More than two dozen coal cars from a Canadian National freight train derailed just outside Collins Wednesday morning. The accident happened about 7:30 a.m. involving a train headed south with a total
    More than two dozen coal cars from a Canadian National freight train derailed just outside Collins Wednesday morning.

  • Wednesday, May 9 2012 4:52 PM EDT2012-05-09 20:52:18 GMT
    A Jones County mother took her child out of school after he was told his Marine Corps shirt violated the dress code at South Jones Elementary. The shirt in question is a United States Marine Corps shirt
    A Jones County mother took her child out of school after he was told his Marine Corps shirt violated the dress code at South Jones Elementary.

  • Wednesday, May 9 2012 1:32 PM EDT2012-05-09 17:32:14 GMT
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    There have been several waterspouts spotted off the Pascagoula coast. The WLOX newsroom was flooded with phone calls about waterspouts just before noon. The National Weather Service issued a Special
    There have been several waterspouts spotted off the Pascagoula coast. The WLOX newsroom was flooded with phone calls about waterspouts just before noon.

  • Wednesday, May 9 2012 12:58 PM EDT2012-05-09 16:58:58 GMT
    The Golden Eagles are flying high. The 345th and 815th airlift squadrons from Keesler Air Force Base are on the way to Southwest Asia to aid in the war on terror.
    The Golden Eagles are flying high. The 345th and 815th airlift squadrons from Keesler Air Force Base are on the way to Southwest Asia to aid in the war on terror. Doug Walker was on the base as family and friends said goodbye.

  • Wednesday, May 9 2012 12:44 PM EDT2012-05-09 16:44:21 GMT
    The Gulfport City Council voted to table a resolution calling for a Health Study into the impact of the port connector road and railroad upgrades that are part of the Port of Gulfport expansion.
    The Gulfport City Council voted to table a resolution calling for a Health Study into the impact of the port connector road and railroad upgrades that are part of the Port of Gulfport expansion.

  • Couples retiring this year can expect their medical bills throughout retirement to cost 4 percent more than those who retired a year ago, according to an annual projection released Wednesday by Fidelity Investments.
    Couples retiring this year can expect their medical bills throughout retirement to cost 4 percent more than those who retired a year ago, according to an annual projection released Wednesday by Fidelity Investments.

  • Wednesday, May 9 2012 11:53 AM EDT2012-05-09 15:53:27 GMT
    Attorneys for a Hattiesburg Waffle House want to limit evidence about criminal activity at the restaurant in a $41 million lawsuit brought by a customer who says he was attacked there in 2010.
    Attorneys for a Hattiesburg Waffle House want to limit evidence about criminal activity at the restaurant in a $41 million lawsuit brought by a customer who says he was attacked there in 2010.

  • Wednesday, May 9 2012 11:29 AM EDT2012-05-09 15:29:30 GMT
    The struggling U.S. Postal Service is trying to tamp down concern over its wide-scale cuts, saying it will seek to keep hundreds of rural post offices open with shorter hours.
    The struggling U.S. Postal Service is trying to tamp down concern over its wide-scale cuts, saying it will seek to keep hundreds of rural post offices open with shorter hours.

  • Wednesday, May 9 2012 10:53 AM EDT2012-05-09 14:53:52 GMT
    A new report estimates tourists spent $294.3 million in Mississippi's capital city in 2011.
    A new report estimates tourists spent $294.3 million in Mississippi's capital city in 2011.

  • Here are a few distinct character differences between those who understand value and those who don't.
    Here are a few distinct character differences between those who understand value and those who don't.

  • Wednesday, May 9 2012 8:29 AM EDT2012-05-09 12:29:50 GMT
    HOLBROOK MOHRAssociated Press    JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A congressman has asked federal authorities to investigate a shootout involving investigators from the Mississippi attorney general's office and two
    A congressman has asked federal authorities to investigate a shootout involving investigators from the Mississippi attorney general's office and two men allegedly hired to kill a divorce lawyer.

  • Wednesday, May 9 2012 7:21 AM EDT2012-05-09 11:21:39 GMT
    (WMC-TV) – Surveillance video has surfaced of kidnapping suspect Adam Mayes. The video was recorded just three days after Jo Ann Bain and her three daughters went missing. The video shows Mayes with short
    Surveillance video has surfaced of kidnapping suspect Adam Mayes. The video was recorded just three days after Jo Ann Bain and her three daughters went missing.

  • Wednesday, May 9 2012 6:55 AM EDT2012-05-09 10:55:23 GMT
    After a five year search, Gulfport officials announced Tuesday that they've finally found the right private partner to help breathe new life into the old VA hospital property.
    After a five year search, Gulfport officials announced Tuesday that they've finally found the right private partner to help breathe new life into the old VA hospital property. The large beach front property, now known as Centennial Plaza, has sat mostly idle since the federal government gave it to the city.

  • Wednesday, May 9 2012 6:53 AM EDT2012-05-09 10:53:58 GMT
    The NOAA research ship "Pisces" returned to its homeport in Pascagoula Tuesday afternoon following a six week voyage in the western Gulf of Mexico. 
    The NOAA research ship "Pisces" returned to its homeport in Pascagoula Tuesday afternoon following a six week voyage in the western Gulf of Mexico. During the trip, researchers studied the health and populations of reef fish such as snappers and groupers.

  • Wednesday, May 9 2012 6:53 AM EDT2012-05-09 10:53:07 GMT
    Calling it the gateway into the city, Ocean Springs officials want to change to look of Highway 90.  The busy highway is the first thing visitors see when they enter the city, and it isn't pretty.
    Calling it the gateway into the city, Ocean Springs officials want to change to look of Highway 90.  The busy highway is the first thing visitors see when they enter the city, and what they see isn't very pretty.

  • Wednesday, May 9 2012 6:50 AM EDT2012-05-09 10:50:23 GMT
    One way to experience the culture, economy, and cuisine of a country is to live it. This week, some business professionals from Brazil are learning about life in South Mississippi.
    One way to experience the culture, economy, and cuisine of a country is to live it. This week, some business professionals from Brazil are learning about life in South Mississippi. Meanwhile, a team from the Mississippi/Louisiana area is about to head to Brazil. The program promotes understanding and goodwill between two countries.

  • Mississippi Gulf Coast Honor Flight is helping make sure every WWII veteran gets the chance to see the Washington memorial that honors them. Take a look at the group's most recent visit in April 2012. 
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