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Charges dropped against Gulf Shores investigator

MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — The Mobile County District Attorney’s Office is asking a judge to dismiss the criminal charges against Tobi Lynn Libbra, a Gulf Shores private investigator accused of impersonating a peace officer and a public servant. Judge Hambright granted the motion and has dismissed the case.

Mobile County, AL · 19d
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Mississippi community returns Katrina favor, helps Gulf Breeze after hurricane

GULF BREEZE, Fla. -- When hurricanes strike the Gulf Coast, help often comes from neighbors — even neighbors across state lines. More than 20 years ago, Gulf Breeze police officers traveled to D’Iberville, Mississippi, to help after Hurricane Katrina. “Yeah, it was one of the first deployments I...

Gulf Breeze, FL · 18d
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Gulfport, Tupelo and Meridian lead Mississippi cities in hometown careers survey

STATEWIDE — Gulfport, Tupelo and Meridian led Mississippi cities in a resume.io survey of young adults who want to stay in or return to their hometowns to build careers, according to a release from the company. The survey reported that 43% of Mississippi respondents ages 18 to 35 wanted...

Gulfport, MS · 18d
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Mississippi sculptor comes home to bring Walter Anderson’s art to life

OCEAN SPRINGS — Phil Proctor left South Mississippi to build a career as a professional sculptor, creating large-scale art installations across the country. Two decades later, the Lucedale native has returned to the Mississippi Coast to create sculptures inspired by an artist he has admired since childhood — Walter Anderson.

Ocean Springs, MS · 17d
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Burn bans issued across South Mississippi amid dry conditions

SOUTH MISS, (WXXV) – Several South Mississippi communities have issued burn bans as dry conditions continue to increase the risk of wildfires across the region. The Wiggins Fire Department is warning residents that Stone County is under a burn ban through Nov. 2 due to dangerous fire conditions. Fire...

Stone County, MS · 15d

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Gulfport Harbor Lands Robert St. John's Ed's On the Beach, 55 to 70 Jobs Expected

The Gulfport City Council voted 6 to 1 Tuesday to approve a 40-year lease that will bring a new waterfront restaurant from chef Robert St. John's New South Restaurant Group to the Gulfport Harbor, a project expected to create between 55 and 70 jobs on a stretch of shoreline where the White Cap Restaurant once stood before being destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.

Gulfport, MS · 19d

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Rest in peace: Perry County Circuit Clerk Christy Mayo died

PERRY COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Perry County Circuit Clerk Christy Pittman Mayo died Thursday, Oct. 22. The Perry County Sheriff’s Office issued a statement honoring her life and her contributions as a circuit clerk:. “A true pillar of our community was lost today. The Circuit Court, Perry County Courthouse,...

Perry County, MS · 19d

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Old Settlers’ Day draws seniors to Jackson County Fair

JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) — Dozens of seniors filled the Civic Center at the Jackson County Fair for Old Settlers’ Day. Residents 70 and older enjoyed a free meal and live entertainment. Terald Johnson said he comes back every year for a bowl of gumbo. “Everything is just...

Jackson County, MS · 19d

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CASA of South Mississippi cuts the ribbon on new Pascagoula building

CASA of South Mississippi cut the ribbon on its new home in Pascagoula.

Pascagoula, MS · 19d

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Lumberton restaurant sells first alcoholic drinks since alcohol ordinance

LUMBERTON, Miss. (WDAM) - With a liquor license issued and months of waiting behind them, Jalisco Mexican restaurant in Lumberton had a steady flow of margaritas on Thursday. “We’re literally excited and we’ve seen everybody on our page ready for this moment,” said Yaneth Fuentes, one of the owners. “So, we just can’t wait to serve everybody today.”

Lumberton, MS · 19d

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Mississippi sculptor is the man who brought Walter Anderson's art to life

The Gateway Sculpture Project took shape through meetings with residents and community leaders about what best represented Ocean Springs. Julian Rankin, strategic advisor for the Walter Anderson Museum of Art, said the process led organizers back to Anderson and the city’s artistic tradition. Proctor was selected after a public call for artist qualifications from Mississippi and the surrounding region. His task was to transform two-dimensional designs based on Anderson’s work into large-scale sculptures. “Phil got to collaborate, if you will, with Walter Anderson across time and to turn these into three-dimensional sculptures,” Rankin said. “That, I think, was the magic about it.” “It was really kind of a wonderful experience working what I would describe as a collaboration with Walter Anderson in spirit,” Proctor said. Design and engineering work began in late 2025, followed by manufacturing around March 2026, Proctor said. The sculptures were unveiled Oct. 1. Rankin said the overall project took about two and a half years, including public input, design, funding and manufacturing. More than just art The Gateway Sculpture Project aims to place public art at entrances to Ocean Springs while helping direct visitors downtown. The project was funded through the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund as

Ocean Springs, MS · 17d

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Pete Buttigieg to rally with Scott Colom on Mississippi Coast next week

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – Former U.S. Transportation Secretary and South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg is scheduled to visit the Mississippi Gulf Coast next week for a campaign rally with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom. According to Colom’s campaign, the rally will take place Tuesday, Oct. 27. Organizers...

Mississippi · 18d

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New housing program aims to support addiction recovery in Mississippi

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A new partnership is aiming to help Mississippians in recovery find stable housing. The Mississippi Department of Mental Health and Open Doors Homeless Coalition announced the R.I.S.E Housing Program during a press conference at the Knight Nonprofit Center in Gulfport on Thursday. R.I.S.E stands for ‘recovery and...

Gulfport, MS · 18d

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Coast Business Council details changes and future plans

The Gulf Coast Business Council meeting provided changes as well as a look into the area's future in terms of economic development.

Biloxi, MS · 19d

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Sammy the pig found after days on the run in Gautier

GAUTIER, Miss. (WLOX) — The search for Sammy the pig came to an end Thursday morning in Gautier, where three people, a bag of feed, and a “recon pig” helped bring the runaway home. The pig was captured near the playground at The Sound Amphitheater. The small...

Gautier, MS · 19d

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Public hearing held on future of U.S. 90 Bridge replacements

The meeting at the Pearlington Recovery Center focused on plans to replace five bridges along the U.S. 90 corridor, including the East Pearl River Bridge, which has been closed to through traffic since May 2022 after inspectors identified significant structural deterioration. Residents reviewed project information, examined design options and had...

Pearlington, MS · 20d

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Lumberton restaurant sells first alcoholic drinks since alcohol ordinance

LUMBERTON, Miss. (WDAM) - With a liquor license issued and months of waiting behind them, Jalisco Mexican restaurant in Lumberton had a steady flow of margaritas on Thursday. “We’re literally excited and we’ve seen everybody on our page ready for this moment,” said Yaneth Fuentes, one of the owners. “So, we just can’t wait to serve everybody today.”

Lumberton, MS · 19d

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City of Ocean Springs settles with developer over subdivision; residents left wanting more

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) — On Sept. 1, the board of aldermen denied the final plat for phase 2B of the Madison Place subdivision. Litigation followed just a week later. In a suit filed in Jackson County Circuit Court, Meritage Homes, the developer, alleged that the city had made the decision capriciously and that the two-part motion that had been made was in violation of state law.

Ocean Springs, MS · 20d

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Pass Road and Central Elementary host cemetery tour honoring historical Gulfport residents

Students from Pass Road and Central Elementary schools’ QUEST programs hosted their 12th annual cemetery tour at the Mississippi City Cemetery.

Gulfport, MS · 18d