Here’s how the Texas secretary of state’s resignation could complicate the midterm elections

Votebeat reports Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson's resignation raises concerns about election management ahead of the ...

As threat of heavy rainfall grows, fewer Mississippians covered by flood insurance

Recovery is underway after Arthur damaged hundreds of homes in Mississippi. However, many families face the costs with ...

These MS cities are among the 150 most educated in the US, report says. See where they rank

Three Mississippi metros are included on a WalletHub list of the 150 most educated in the U.S. Mche Lee via Unsplash Three ...

Walmart, Aldi, Costco & more: See the MS grocery stores open, closed on July 4th

Most major grocery stores in Mississippi are will be open July 4th for Independence Day, according to the companies’ websites ...

Sound Off: July 2, 2026

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South MS man fighting for his life after swimming, fishing in Coast waterways

His wife is a nurse, so this Hancock County family has always been careful to avoid bacteria in Coast waterways. Her husband ...

Gulfport police chase ends in Biloxi with shootout in vacant parking lot

The suspect was hit by gunfire, while no injuries to responding officers were initially reported. Here’s what we know.

Cities where Americans are buying second homes at record rates and who is buying them

AnyWho reports that second-home purchases have surged among affluent buyers, notably in regions like Florida and the Mid-Atlantic, driven by cash transactions and demographic shifts.

States where homeowners with fair credit struggle most to access home equity

Splitero reports that homeowners with fair credit face challenges accessing home equity, as lending standards vary by state, impacting approval rates.

Beloved Coast Mexican restaurant reopens following decade-long closure

Following months of anticipation and a ten-year closure, Los Tres Amigos Taco and Tequila Bar reopened Monday in Gulfport. With a revamped menu including camarones a la diabla, mojarra, protein bowls ...

How government fines of over $1M are increasingly targeting immigrants

The Marshall Project reports on how the government is issuing over $36 billion in fines to immigrants, pushing for self-deportation while facing legal challenges.

Years after one son’s murder, Gulfport family loses another child to gun violence

The family lost their first child in 2016 and a second on Monday night in a shooting in Gulfport. Here’s what we know.