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Big Win for Mississippi Dads as Senate Passes Equal Custody Rights Bill

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JACKSON, MS — A bill that would create a legal presumption in favor of joint custody and equal parenting...

Backroom Recording: Mayor Crafts Zoning Workaround with ‘Buddy’ Developers

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Steve Bryan, a seasoned condo developer with projects in Orange Beach and Oxford, had his sights set on a...

Secret Recording: Mayor and Alderman Target Residents, Property Owners

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – A secret recording from inside Ocean Springs City Hall reveals how elected officials set the...

Journalist Suing Ocean Springs in Federal Court — City Officials Twist Truth

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Report By Calvin Ishee OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – As a journalist covering local government in Pass Christian, I’ve seen firsthand...

Does Ocean Springs Manipulate Public Records to Protect City Officials?

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – The City of Ocean Springs has been caught red-handed manipulating official documents, seemingly to benefit...

City Attorney Instructs Clerk to Redact Holloway Campaign Finance Report

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – The City of Ocean Springs withheld crucial campaign finance information from the public this week,...

Read Full Lawsuit: Heather Wyatt vs. Ocean Springs School District

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JACSKON COUNTY, MS - In September of 2023, Ocean Springs student Aubreigh Wyatt took her life. Since then, millions...

Large Contract Approved Behind Closed Doors, Possible Violation of Law

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – Taxpayers are still footing the bill for two consulting contracts approved in secret back in...

Board Votes to Replace Conflicted City Attorney in Latest Securix Chapter

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – The Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen made a long-awaited move Tuesday night, voting unanimously to...

Backed Into Corner: City Abandons Unlawful Election Ultimatum

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS — At exactly 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, the City of Ocean Springs quietly issued a press...

City Clerk Blows Top While State Officials Condemn Actions of Ocean Springs

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – State officials have weighed in on a controversial email the City of Ocean Springs sent...

Outside Counsel to Investigate City Attorney’s Role in Securix Saga

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS — Controversy surrounding the Securix camera ticketing program continues to stir questions about transparency and accountability...

Unlawful Mandate? City Clerk Demands Background Checks for Candidates

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – Candidates running for office in Ocean Springs have been told they must submit to background...

Mississippi Proposes Bounty Hunter Program to Address Illegal Immigration

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JACKSON, MS - Mississippi lawmakers have introduced House Bill 1484, a controversial proposal aimed at enhancing immigration enforcement within...

Mississippi Democrat Senator Proposes Sex & Masturbation Ban Law

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JACKSON, MS – In what might be the most ridiculous legislative move of the year, Democrat State Senator Bradford...

Alderman Candidate Reports Theft of Stolen Handgun from Unlocked Truck

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – Jerry Munro, a candidate for Ward 4 Alderman in Ocean Springs, reported that his firearm...

Public Meeting Amid Snowstorm Raises Transparency Concerns

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OCEAN SPRINGS — While other Coast municipalities postponed their public meetings, the City of Ocean Springs pushed forward Tuesday...

Blame Game: Open-Ended Contract Cost City 1,141% More Than Promised

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – Aldermen claim they didn’t realize two Board approved contracts would lead to unlimited payments to...

Mayor Blames Residents, Media for City Failures in Recorded Call

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – Mayor Kenny Holloway is blaming residents for hindering city operations by voicing opinions on social...

‘I Didn’t Know’: Mayor Attempts to Rewrite History, Evidence Says Otherwise

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OCEAN SPRINGS – Last week, Mayor Kenny Holloway insisted he was unaware the city was issuing fines to residents...

LISTEN: Outgoing Director Made Secret Recordings of Mayor & Officials

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – When Carter Thompson walked out of her position as the Ocean Springs Community Development Director...

Biloxi Officials Host Marathon of Misinformation at City Council Meeting

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BILOXI, MS — Officials from Biloxi unleashed an onslaught of misinformation regarding the controversial Securix program that uses cameras...

Mayor: ‘Serious Situation’ Regarding City Attorney Securix Controversy

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS — During Tuesday night’s Board of Aldermen meeting, Mayor Kenny Holloway opened with a statement regarding...

Short-Term Rental Fix Could Let Neighbors Control Your Property Rights

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS — Alderman Rickey Authement is set to introduce a new ordinance proposal that would reform the...

FOLLOW THE MONEY: City Attorney and Police Chief’s Secret Payouts Exposed

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS — The Ocean Springs City Attorney and Police Chief presented a program to the Board of...

Gulfport Teen Among 10 Killed in New Orleans ‘Terrorist Attack’

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - An 18-year-old Gulfport woman was among the 10 victims killed when a truck plowed through...

Part 3 – State Official Says Ocean Springs & Biloxi Program Violated State Law

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(This is the first in a multi-part series see all parts of the saga here.) Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Speaks Out...

Part 2 – Echoes of Ocean Springs: Biloxi’s Securix Program Fails Greatly

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(This is the first in a multi-part series see all parts of the saga here.) MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST — Drivers...

Ocean Springs Error Leaves Schools $475K Short, Fix Will Cost Taxpayers

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OCEAN SPRINS, MS — The City of Ocean Springs has acknowledged an error in calculating property tax millage rate...

Part 1 – From Ocean Springs to Biloxi: The Securix Scandal Unveiled

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(This is the first in a multi-part series see all parts of the saga here.) MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST — Across...

Police Chief Doubles Down on Misinformation During WLOX Interview

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS — Last week, Police Chief Ryan Lemaire erroneously and publicly accused this reporter of spreading “100% not...

Shrimp Swindle: Mississippi Gulf Coast Restaurants Exposed for Fraud

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BILOXI, MS – Diners expecting a taste of the Gulf’s finest seafood might be getting duped. A new investigation...

Pass Christian’s $10M Seawall Showdown: Mayor Cries ‘This Is Not Over’

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PASS CHRISTIAN, MS — The controversial GOMESA-funded Seawall/Boardwalk Project took center stage once again at the November 19, 2024,...

Delta Airlines Flight Attendant Charged with Attempted Murder in NOLA

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - A Delta Airlines flight attendant has been charged with attempted second-degree murder after allegedly slashing...

Gulfport Mayor Vetoes Controversial Wanding at City Council Meetings

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GULFPORT, MS — Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes vetoed a measure that would have required wanding all attendees at city...

Mayor Debunks Election Rhetoric Claims of Alderman Directing City Projects

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – Ward 1 Alderman Jennifer Burgess has made bold claims about her role in city operations,...

UPDATE: Body Found Near Deer Island Identified as Missing Shrimper

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BILOXI, MS — Authorities have confirmed that a body discovered Tuesday morning between Biloxi Beach and Deer Island is...

Walker on Gulfport Gun Ordinance: ‘Unconstitutional Security Theater’

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GULFPORT, MS — Gulfport City Council President F.B. “Rusty” Walker, IV, is leading the opposition against a newly passed...

New Fast-Track to Law Degree Announced for Mississippians

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Students vying to become a lawyer can now do so faster than ever, thanks to a news initiative for...

Man Arrested for Shacking Up in Ocean Springs Elementary School

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS - Ocean Springs police have arrested a 46-year-old man accused of breaking into Ocean Springs Upper...

‘Every Family’s Circumstances Are Different’ – The School Choice Debate

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MISSISSIPPI — The conversation around school choice in Mississippi has turned into a firestorm, with policy heavyweights clashing over...

Constitutional Concerns Ignite Over Gulfport Firearm Restrictions

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GULFPORT, MS — In a closely contested decision on Tuesday, the Gulfport City Council voted 4-3 to pass an...

‘Doth Protest Too Much’ – Mayor Lashes Out at Resident Poll

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PASS CHRISTIAN, MS - Pass Christian Mayor Jimmy Rafferty used the Public Comments portion of a recent Board meeting...

‘I advise not to comment’ – Is the City Violating First Amendment Rights?

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS — At first glance, it might seem like a minor issue: a city attorney advising the...

Port of Gulfport Receives $1.85 Million Grant for Emissions Reduction

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GULFPORT, MS — The Mississippi State Port Authority (MSPA) has secured a $1.85 million Clean Ports Planning Grant from...

Gulfport Rolls Out New Rules for Golf Carts and Other Low-Speed Vehicles

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GULFPORT, MS - Starting January 1, 2025, Gulfport residents can legally operate low-speed vehicles, such as golf carts, on...

High Costs and Taxes, Low Wages: The Grocery Crisis in Mississippi

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Mississippi families are feeling the squeeze as rising grocery prices hit their wallets, ranking the state fifth in the...

No Moratorium on Short-Term Rentals in Ocean Springs… For Now

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS — Discussions about short-term rentals took center stage at Tuesday night’s Board meeting as Ward 2...

Court Sides with Property Owners in Biloxi Short-Term Rental Case

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BILOXI, MS - The Mississippi Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court’s ruling in favor of Matthew and...

Self-Appointed Authority: Alderman Skirts State Law by Taking on Unauthorized Roles

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS — Ward 1 Alderman Jennifer Burgess’s recent actions may appear to some as proactive city leadership,...

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