Social media rumor falsely claims long phone calls will be recorded and stored

Coast beach advisories trend down despite summer spikes

State officials recommend avoiding water contact during and for at least 24 hours after significant rainfall.

Air quality data shows rise in moderate pollution days in southeast Mississippi

Data from Mississippi's air quality monitoring stations shows an upward trend over the past decade in moderate or worse pollution days in southeast Mississippi, increasing the risk that Mississippians will develop respiratory conditions. 

Police substation could spur East Pascagoula growth

Construction on phase two of the East Pascagoula Police Substation is expected to begin within the next several weeks, with completion targeted for early 2027.

Biloxi medical park plans sustainable energy system

Tomaston Medical Park is planned for about 18 acres near North Oaklawn Lane, where city-approved plans call for two medical buildings, an office building, parking and a commissary.

Mississippi seeks input on barbering, cosmetology rules

For Hattiesburg barber Bonnie Holloway, the process marks a sign of progress after two years of uncertainty following the state’s merger of its cosmetology and barbering boards.