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...

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...

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.”

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.

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.

Keys to South Mississippi (Season 1, Episode 7)

On this episode, we're on East Beach Ocean Springs, taking a look at an incredible house just a few minutes from downtown. The 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath, 4,168 square-foot home is in a golf cart-friendly area. Plus, we're talking to decorative concrete design and home inspection experts.

Photos | Gulfport Residents Organize for ‘No Kings, Just Voters’ Protest

GULFPORT, Miss.—Dozens of people gathered in Gulfport, Mississippi, on Oct. 17 with signs encouraging people to go out and vote as well as protesting the Trump administration’s actions ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections. The gathering in Gulfport is part of the national “No Kings” protest movement,...

Harrison County Hospital System Receives RHTP Awards

MISSISSIPPI (GG) — On Wednesday, October 21, The White House announced $32 million in Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding to strengthen Mississippi’s rural healthcare workforce and expand access to emergency mental health services. This investment will provide 60 awards for rural healthcare providers and workforce programs across Mississippi.

Picayune welcomes Mississippi’s 12th Baby Box

Mississippi’s 12th Safe Haven Baby Box has officially opened at the Picayune Fire Department, providing a resource for parents to safely and anonymously surrender their newborn infants.   The Picayune […]

Survey ranks Biloxi, Morton and Forest among places for cross-cultural friendships

MISSISSIPPI — Biloxi, Morton and Forest are among the communities highlighted in a survey commissioned by voice translation company Whisperr about friendships across language and cultural differences. Biloxi ranked 19th nationally, Morton ranked 32nd and Forest ranked 35th in the company’s ranking of cities and neighborhoods, according to a...

Pearl River County School Board reviews academic performance grades

The Pearl River County School Board held a meeting on Thursday, Oct. 15, to address a parent complaint, review student reports and assess performance grades.   The meeting began with […]

Gulfport City Council approves new development at Gulfport Harbor

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) — The Gulfport City Council approved a deal Tuesday afternoon to lease land in the Gulfport Harbor to Robert St. John’s New South Restaurant Group. The group has been working with the Gulfport Redevelopment Commission on the project. Ed’s Burgers coming to the Coast.

Threat targeted South MS schools. Here's what students, parents should know

Several South Mississippi school districts are working with local police and the FBI to investigate a threat to harm students or staff that spread on social media across the Coast. Authorities said Monday afternoon the threat does not appear to be credible, though the investigation is ongoing. FULL STORY: Police, FBI investigating threat to South Mississippi school districts, officials say Here are key takeaways: The Harrison County School District, Gulfport School District and a school in the Jackson County School District all acknowledged the threat. All remained open, with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department increasing police presence at schools Monday. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety and the FBI are the lead agencies investigating. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department said it is assisting but is not the primary investigating agency. Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter said Coast law enforcement is working with the FBI to identify the person who made the threat. “Based on the credible information we received from our federal and state partners, the threat is not imminent at this time,” he said. Ledbetter thanked students who saw the threat posted in a group Snapchat and immediately reported it to authorities. The Harrison County School District urged parents

Sound Off: October 23, 2026

Sun Herald readers weigh in on local and national topics. A humanitarian? Something is seriously wrong when Steve Witkoff, our country’s Russian Special Envoy, is calling Putin a humanitarian. This is just another example of our President’s long infatuation with the Russian dictator, going back to his belief in Putin over his own FBI in Helsinki in 2016. Voting Regarding voting, it’s not difficult to discern between humanitarians and self-seekers among politicians. It’s common sense, not rocket science. However, certain questions persist: who is right and who is wrong, or are both sides correct, or are both sides incorrect? Is there a balance? Great care I recently sought medical care at good ol’ Keesler AFB Emergency Room and with a grateful heart I say to all the medical staff, thank you. The good folks on the 4th floor treated me like royalty. I cannot praise them enough for the professional, courteous and caring way in which they took care of this old retired chief. My Air Force remains in good hands. And a personal thanks to Dr. Russo and the cardiology department May God bless you all. Endorsements Why do people even listen to celebrities for political advice? Are they

$60 million defense expansion breaks ground in Pascagoula

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLOX) — A $60 million expansion in the defense industry is underway on the Mississippi Coast. Officials from Jackson County, the Navy and Australia gathered in Pascagoula for a groundbreaking ceremony. Fairbanks-Morse held the groundbreaking Tuesday for its newest expansion to the Bird-Johnson Pascagoula Naval Propulsion facility.

Residents push for action as new plan cuts Pearl River bridge project cost

PEARLINGTON, Miss. (WLOX) — Pearlington residents are calling for faster action on five closed U.S. 90 bridges that have cut off a direct route to Louisiana for four years, as transportation leaders say they have found a way to fund the replacement. The East Pearl River Bridge is one...

HAPPENING TUESDAY: Officials discuss Hwy 90 bridge replacement plan in Pearlington

The Pearlington bridge has been closed for more than four years, cutting off a direct route between Pearlington and Louisiana. Parker Boyd explains more.

Pascagoula’s 1920s history on display at Krebs Cemetery Tour

Budweiser Clydesdales to visit South Mississippi for the holidays

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) — The famous Budweiser Clydesdales are bringing holiday cheer to the Mississippi Gulf Coast with several appearances planned this December. The eight-horse hitch will pull the iconic Budweiser beer wagon during stops in Ocean Springs, Bay St. Louis, and Gulfport. “The Clydesdales are such an...

Mississippi Songwriters Performing Arts Center takes shape in Gautier

GAUTIER, Miss. (WLOX) — Construction continues at the Mississippi Songwriters Performing Arts Center in Gautier, where crews installed the first of several windows Wednesday near the stage area. One of the window panes weighs about 600 pounds. Crews will next focus on painting and installing air conditioning as the...