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Firefighters push for legislative priorities in Washington Firefighters have gathered in Washington this week to meet with lawmakers and push for federal legislation aimed at protecting first responders.

Firefighters push for legislative priorities in Washington

Alexander brothers are convicted of sex trafficking in case that shocked real estate world Three brothers, including two of the nation’s most successful luxury real estate brokers, have been convicted of charges that they conspired to drug and rape multiple women.

Alexander brothers are convicted of sex trafficking in case that shocked real estate world

Man who helped recruit players into a sprawling NCAA basketball point-shaving scheme pleads guilty The federal prosecutors' office in Philadelphia says Jalen Smith appeared Monday in federal court and pleaded guilty to wire fraud and bribery charges.

Man who helped recruit players into a sprawling NCAA basketball point-shaving scheme pleads guilty

Officials say 3 arrested in Peru nightclub bombing as number of injured rises to 44 Authorities in Peru say they arrested three people following the deadly bombing of a nightclub as the number of those injured rose to 44.

Officials say 3 arrested in Peru nightclub bombing as number of injured rises to 44

Here’s what you need to know about voting in Tuesday’s primary elections South Mississippians will head to the polls Tuesday, March 10, to vote in Republican and Democratic primaries for U.S House of Representatives and Senate.

Here’s what you need to know about voting in Tuesday’s primary elections

Investigators discover ‘buried’ truth nearly 8 years after man’s death was ruled a drowning, authorities say Nearly eight years after a man’s death was ruled a drowning, three men have now been charged with murder, according to authorities.

Investigators discover ‘buried’ truth nearly 8 years after man’s death was ruled a drowning, authorities say

State police trooper shot and killed in a traffic stop, authorities say Cpl. Tim O’Connor was killed as he approached the car when the driver fired from inside the vehicle.

State police trooper shot and killed in a traffic stop, authorities say

America is running out of fire trucks Trucks are breaking down with no replacement parts available, and single fire engine's price has risen 64% in four years.

America is running out of fire trucks

Grandparents volunteer to act out medical scenarios for paramedic training The “The Memaw Brigade” is a safety-minded group of grandmothers and grandfathers helping first responders better diagnose falls.

Grandparents volunteer to act out medical scenarios for paramedic training

Four endangered penguins hatch at Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport Aquarium officials said the chicks are doing well and hitting all of their milestones.

Four endangered penguins hatch at Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport

Aging Untold: How to embrace the signs of aging Ways to embrace gray hair, wrinkles, and changing bodies while challenging the stigma that comes with aging.

Aging Untold: How to embrace the signs of aging

D’Iberville woman found guilty of drug trafficking, man found guilty of possession DS W. Crosby Parker announced Monday that 43-year-old Jayson Edward Wathern was found guilty of possession of a controlled substance, and Ashleigh Carole Wathern was found guilty of trafficking of a controlled substance.

D’Iberville woman found guilty of drug trafficking, man found guilty of possession

In search of affordability: Where to find a lower cost of living If there’s one issue that every single American is dealing with these days, it’s that costs are going up. But here’s some surprising math you might not be aware of: Affordability can be extremely different depending on where you live.

In search of affordability: Where to find a lower cost of living

Department of War identifies latest soldier killed in conflict as 26-year-old from Kentucky The latest soldier killed amid the Iran war has been identified.

Department of War identifies latest soldier killed in conflict as 26-year-old from Kentucky

Missing Alabama man was last spotted in Stone County, sheriff says A missing man from Bayou La Batre, Ala. was spotted in South Mississippi Sunday Evening.

Missing Alabama man was last spotted in Stone County, sheriff says

Key bills may return despite legislative deadline, Sen. Brice Wiggins says While some have already been revived, State Sen. Brice Wiggins said lawmakers are working to revive several measures.

Key bills may return despite legislative deadline, Sen. Brice Wiggins says

Kansas facility brings seniors and children together under one roof This residence pairs 'Grandfriends' with daycare children in one of the state's only intergenerational centers

Kansas facility brings seniors and children together under one roof

Explosives thrown near New York City mayor’s residence investigated as ‘ISIS-related terrorism’ New York City’s police commissioner said authorities are investigating whether men who brought improvised explosive devices to a protest outside New York City’s mayoral residence were inspired by ISIS.

Explosives thrown near New York City mayor’s residence investigated as ‘ISIS-related terrorism’

Justice Department and Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case, AP source says The Justice Department has reached a settlement in its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and it’s parent company, Live Nation Entertainment.

Justice Department and Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case, AP source says

Mother sentenced for death of 1-year-old son left in hot car during cosmetic procedure A police investigation found the car's air conditioning turned off after about an hour, leaving the 1-year-old and his brother in temperatures over 100 degrees.

Mother sentenced for death of 1-year-old son left in hot car during cosmetic procedure

Trump dismisses concerns as gas and oil prices soar amid Iran conflict The president claims the spike in prices will only last for a short time.

Trump dismisses concerns as gas and oil prices soar amid Iran conflict

Soldier dies in medical episode while deployed to Kuwait in Iran conflict A soldier died in a medical episode Friday while deployed to Kuwait to support Operation Epic Fury.

Soldier dies in medical episode while deployed to Kuwait in Iran conflict

Coastal Mississippi tourism: Gaming revenue up, new hotels and Olympic qualifier event on the way Thousands of visitors come to the Mississippi Coast each spring and summer, making tourism one of the biggest economic drivers.

Coastal Mississippi tourism: Gaming revenue up, new hotels and Olympic qualifier event on the way

Iran names former supreme leader’s son to succeed him Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of the country’s late supreme leader, the Islamic Republic’s next ruler on Monday.

Iran names former supreme leader’s son to succeed him

Bishop and former Bay St. Louis councilman Jeffrey Reed remembered for dedication to ministry, community Former Bay St. Louis councilman and Bishop Jeffrey Joseph Reed died on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2026 at 66.

Bishop and former Bay St. Louis councilman Jeffrey Reed remembered for dedication to ministry, community

Vendors share experience at 48th Coast Con Thousands of people gathered at the Coast Con convention, now in its 48th year as the largest and longest-running science fiction, fantasy and gaming convention in Mississippi.

Vendors share experience at 48th Coast Con

Police in Norway investigate an explosion outside the US Embassy in Oslo Norwegian police are investigating an explosion outside the U.S. Embassy in Oslo.

Police in Norway investigate an explosion outside the US Embassy in Oslo

Woman arrested after allegedly shooting at Rihanna’s home with AR-15-style rifle, reports say A woman was arrested after allegedly firing several shots at Rihanna’s Beverly Hills home Sunday, according to multiple reports.

Woman arrested after allegedly shooting at Rihanna’s home with AR-15-style rifle, reports say

Mississippi Gulf Coast Crime Stoppers requests assistance finding missing Alabama man spotted in Wiggins Sunday evening A missing man from Bayou La Batre, Ala. was spotted in South Mississippi Sunday Evening.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Crime Stoppers requests assistance finding missing Alabama man spotted in Wiggins Sunday evening

Woman dies after being struck by snowmachine while riding a sled; child injured One person has died after a snowmachine crash in Elim, according to Alaska State Troopers.

Woman dies after being struck by snowmachine while riding a sled; child injured