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Vision revealed for Long Beach casino. Mayor says city is ‘stagnant’ and needs the tax revenue.

Casino Gambling

Vision revealed for Long Beach casino. Mayor says city is ‘stagnant’ and needs the tax revenue.

Mississippi Gaming Commission met in Long Beach MS but will delay a decision on casino site approval. Mayor George Bass said the city needs tax revenue because residents pay some of highest taxes on the Coast.

November 15, 2018 11:29 AM

Espy accused of taking more payments than admitted from African leader on trial for atrocities

Elections

Espy accused of taking more payments than admitted from African leader on trial for atrocities

November 15, 2018 05:51 PM

Coast mom admits causing 10-month-old’s hot car death after ‘days long drug binge’

Crime

Coast mom admits causing 10-month-old’s hot car death after ‘days long drug binge’

November 15, 2018 02:26 PM

Ocean Springs bridge rape suspect’s DNA was collected after Utah arrest on different charges

Crime

Ocean Springs bridge rape suspect’s DNA was collected after Utah arrest on different charges

November 15, 2018 05:00 AM

Thunderbirds reschedule Biloxi show to ‘deconflict with other events’

Harrison County

Thunderbirds reschedule Biloxi show to ‘deconflict with other events’

November 14, 2018 06:20 PM

Patrick’s Picks: Poplarville looks like a juggernaut. Will there be a Hornet Bowl II?

High School Sports

Patrick’s Picks: Poplarville looks like a juggernaut. Will there be a Hornet Bowl II?

November 14, 2018 05:30 PM

Where to get free Thanksgiving meals in South Mississippi, and how to help others

Local

Where to get free Thanksgiving meals in South Mississippi, and how to help others

November 14, 2018 04:42 AM

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Google donates to Cindy Hyde-Smith but backpedals after ‘public hanging’ comment, reports say

November 15, 2018 11:05 AM

2 Coast districts have a new way to battle Mississippi’s teacher shortage

November 15, 2018 05:00 AM

Ad uses lynching photo to slam senator’s ‘hanging’ remark

November 15, 2018 06:15 PM

Kentucky, Texas A&M face potential trap games as 8 SEC teams go out of conference

November 14, 2018 12:10 PM

East Central’s blazing fast linebacker has made his college decision

November 13, 2018 06:30 PM

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Thunderbirds soar at Thunder over Georgia

November 15, 2018 12:36 PM

Most Long Beach residents speak in favor of a casino in their city

November 15, 2018 12:23 PM

How to survive your Thanksgiving road trip

November 14, 2018 11:00 PM

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$37.8 million in oil spill money is coming to the Coast. Here’s what it will fund.

South Mississippi

$37.8 million in oil spill money is coming to the Coast. Here’s what it will fund.

November 13, 2018 05:05 PM

Where to get free Thanksgiving meals in South Mississippi, and how to help others

November 14, 2018 04:42 AM

Alabama cancels oyster season after divers find dramatic decline from previous year

November 09, 2018 02:35 PM

Here are the results from the Mississippi Coast midterm election races

November 06, 2018 07:01 PM

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Patrick’s Picks: Poplarville looks like a juggernaut. Will there be a Hornet Bowl II?

Sports

Patrick’s Picks: Poplarville looks like a juggernaut. Will there be a Hornet Bowl II?

November 14, 2018 05:30 PM

As NCAA sanctions fade, Southern Miss basketball finds new life under Doc Sadler

November 14, 2018 04:00 AM

There is only one team the Saints have to worry about in their pursuit of a Super Bowl

November 13, 2018 11:33 AM

Southern Miss makes a decision on scheduling a 12th football game

November 13, 2018 11:00 AM

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A new pizza chain in Biloxi boasts about fresh ingredients, dough made daily

Business

A new pizza chain in Biloxi boasts about fresh ingredients, dough made daily

November 13, 2018 12:04 PM

All 12 Mississippi Coast casinos offer sports betting as last sportsbook opens

November 12, 2018 09:00 AM

Is a ‘world-class’ convention center feasible for Biloxi? Here’s what you need to know.

November 09, 2018 05:00 AM

A new pizza chain in Biloxi boasts about fresh ingredients, dough made daily

November 13, 2018 12:04 PM

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Former Harrison County superintendent speaks out on bond issue

Opinion

Former Harrison County superintendent speaks out on bond issue

October 28, 2018 06:12 PM

Harrison school board could and should let Biloxi, Gulfport students attend city schools

October 30, 2018 05:00 AM

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Sound Off for Nov. 15, 2018

November 15, 2018 05:00 AM

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Blogs & Columns

Podcasts: Talking to Middle Tennessee and Kentucky football beat writers

November 15, 2018 02:51 PM

College football and NFL picks: Can UK rebound? Will interim coach change U of L?

November 15, 2018 10:17 AM

Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s win over North Dakota

November 14, 2018 11:37 PM

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Veterans Day parades, programs and more planned across Coast

Several Veterans Day events across South Mississippi are planned to honor and remember all those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Veterans Day is celebrated annually on Nov. 11.

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This vintage Biloxi lounge has a mixologist and ‘really impressive’ high-end bar food

food-drink

This vintage Biloxi lounge has a mixologist and ‘really impressive’ high-end bar food

November 09, 2018 12:00 AM

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How to survive your Thanksgiving road trip

travel

How to survive your Thanksgiving road trip

November 14, 2018 11:00 PM

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