Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes has declared a state of emergency because of what the city called "today's unprecedented weather event," with rainfall totals of more than 10 inches Thursday morning and more rain still expected.
GULFPORT -- Sentencing is expected to be delayed a fourth time for contractor Sean Anthony, who admitted conspiring to bribe two public officials, because the prosecutor on the case, longtime Assistant U.S. Attorney Ruth Morgan, is retiring Friday.
GULFPORT -- He really wanted to be a firefighter, Larry Christmas Jr. said, but he gave up his dream and filed a lawsuit because the Fire Department insisted he cut off his dreadlocks.
The '80s classic will featuring the late Prince will show through the weekend at Gulfport's Cinemark and then at D'Iberville's Grand on Wednesday and Thursday nights.
BILOXI -- Building permits for two projects totaling more than $26 million were issued last week by Biloxi's Community Development Department -- the $23.9 million Biloxi Junior High School on Jam Lane and the $2.1 million Patio 44 restaurant off Main Street.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore lashed out Wednesday at organizations seeking his removal from office and defended his actions seemingly aimed at blocking gays and lesbians from marrying in the state.
Mississippi Treasurer Lynn Fitch and Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves disagree sharply over the state of Mississippi's finances. Why, you'd think they were running against other. But what for? Governor? Nope, both say.
A Navy chief petty officer who grew up in South Mississippi died last week trying to free an anchor stuck under water while fishing near Tampa, Fla., officials said.
A majority of South Mississippi high school districts followed a statewide trend of increased graduation rates and decreased dropout rates, with several surpassing state and national averages.
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From flooded streets to hail, South Mississippi has seen the effects of the severe storm that moved through Thursday. Residents have shared their photos. If you have one, send it to online@sunherald.com