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Former Pascagoula florist enjoyed freedom of shrimping
Shrimping allowed Tommy Hegwood to work as hard as he needed but also gave him the freedom to take off when he wanted to.
Christmas tree recycling locations
Instead of throwing away your old Christmas tree this year, recycle it. "Your Christmas tree still has value after the holidays," Ronda Powell, Jackson County Solid Waste Director said.
Some Jackson County shoppers already planning for Christmas 2010
Karin Capell rearranges jewelry in her store Saturday. Capell, who owns Capell's Boutique at the Singing River Mall, said despite a poor economy, she sold a lot of gift certificates this holiday season.
The annual holiday gala will be at 8 p.m. Sunday at the Gautier Convention Center, 2012 Library Lane.
Vt Halter Wins $87M Navy Contract
VT Halter Marine has won an $87 million contract to build an enhanced version of oceanographic survey ships for the U.S. Navy.
More showers could be on the way in Jackson County
Jackson County residents should continue to watch for at least moderate flooding despite today's break from heavy rains, Donald Langham, director of the county's Emergency Operations Center, said Tuesday.
Prosecutors: Undercover tape shows doctor offering bribes
Dr. David Bruce Allen was more subdued Thursday as he made another appearance in court.
Christmas Tree Heist Suspect Caught
A decorated Christmas tree stolen from a gas station has been recovered and the man accused of stealing it faces a charge of petit larceny.
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Christmas tree heist suspect caught
A decorated Christmas tree stolen from the Gas-N-Save on Ingalls Avenue was recovered Thursday and the man accused of stealing it was in custody on a misdemeanor charge of petit larceny.
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One dead in Moss Point collision
Jackson County Sheriff Mike Byrd has identified an Escatawpa man as the victim of a fatal crash this morning on Mississippi 613.
Arrests made in 3 Jackson County burglaries; trio accused of trading PlayStation for pot
Jackson County Sheriff's detectives arrested 5 men in connection with three burglaries and were seeking 2 more suspects, Sheriff Mike Byrd said Monday.
Pascagoula and Escatawpa rivers may flood
Heavy rains moved through the area Saturday and early Sunday morning, causing the Pascagoula and Escatawpa rivers to begin rising toward flood levels, officials said.
Jackson County holiday parades ready to roll
For the second Saturday in a row, communities of Jackson County will alight with holiday-themed revelry in the form of parades full of horses and wagons, floats, boats and, of course, a visit from Santa Claus.
Bail revoked for heart surgeon facing marijuana charges
PASCAGOULA David Bruce Allen, a former local heart surgeon, will remain in jail following his latest arrest on charges of felony witness manipulation.
Jackson County doctor accused of growing pot arrested again
A former Jackson County heart surgeon accused of growing marijuana is in jail. Dr. David Allen faces six new felony charges, which include attempting to bribe and intimidate witnesses in the case.
Heart surgeon arrested on multiple felony counts
A former heart surgeon at Singing River Hospital arrested in February on marijuana cultivation charges is back in jail today, this time charged on multiple felony counts accusing him of bribery and tampering with witnesses, according to arrest records.
3 Doors Down jams, gives back to Gulf Coast with annual fundraiser
With Blackhawk helicopters landing at the front entrance, a fortune in music and sports memorabilia on display inside and a one-of-a-kind rock concert to cap it all off, Saturday was anything but ordinary at the Hard Rock Biloxi.
Miss. Tax Collections Sluggisha
Mississippi's tax collections are running 7.3 percent behind where experts originally thought they'd be at this time of year.
Shoppers head out before dawn for Black Friday deals
Darla Perry of Escatawpa walked into J.C. Penney at 7 a.m. Friday after spending an hour the night before pouring over sales flyers stuffed into Thursday's paper.
VT Halter Marine explosion victim honored in Thanksgiving Day memorial
On a day when the nation stops to give thanks, a Pascagoula community stopped to remember their loved one, 25 year old Alex Caballero.