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Office trailer fire extinguished on I-10 Service Road in Slidell
SLIDELL, La. (WVUE) - Firefighters are extinguishing an office trailer fire that broke out next to Alex’s Body Shop on the I-10 Service Road. The fire occurred as a recent thunderstorm swept through Slidell with heavy lightning activity. Authorities confirmed that the trailer was unoccupied at the time of...
Louisiana Pearl River residents disapprove of new flood control lake plan
(The Center Square) — Despite the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers supporting a scaled-down flood control lake near downtown Jackson, Mississippi, environmental groups and residents in Louisiana remain opposed to the project, saying it could result in environmental damage to coastal fisheries and wetlands. The federal agency said at...
Picayune Police Request Public Assistance to Locate Missing Teen
The Picayune Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Macayla Lynn Vice, who was last seen on July 12, 2024, at approximately 9:30 p.m. Macayla is described as 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighing around 130 pounds, with short brown hair. She was last seen wearing gray sweatpants, a black and […] The post Picayune Police Request Public Assistance to Locate Missing Teen appeared first on Picayune Item.
Pearl River County SPCA Announces Expansion of HOPE Thrift Store
The Pearl River County SPCA is announcing the expansion of the HOPE Thrift Store, a project that has grown significantly since its inception. Initially a monthly yard sale during the COVID-19 pandemic, the store has become a vital community resource, supporting shelter animals. This idea, led by PRCSPCA President Lauren Fitts, has evolved with substantial […] The post Pearl River County SPCA Announces Expansion of HOPE Thrift Store appeared first on Picayune Item.
Diamondhead businesses feeling impact of roadwork
DIAMONDHEAD, Miss. (WLOX) - Orange cones along the interstate in Hancock County are becoming a well-familiar sight for drivers and a headache for business owners. “I’m definitely seeing less people coming from south of I-10 because there’s no way of getting here,” Matt Skaer said. Skaer is...
7/18 – Trey Tonnessen's “Scattered Thunderstorms” Thursday Morning Forecast
www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2024-07-18 08:57:36 SUMMARY: Good morning, Gulf Coast! This Thursday starts with clear skies in Bay St. Louis, but expect showers and thunderstorms later in the […] The post 7/18 – Trey Tonnessen's “Scattered Thunderstorms” Thursday Morning Forecast appeared first on Biloxi Local News and Events. Related posts: Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen: “Accurate Purrdictions” – Forecast Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen: “Rain Dance” 6PM Forecast 5/20 – Trey Tonnessen's “Dry Period” Monday Night Forecast
Coast Life: Local artist’s murals brighten and celebrate communities
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WLOX) - Art can define the identity of a community, and one artist is bringing the vision of her home into focus while celebrating the Coast Life. “Art is meant to get a reaction,” Julia Reyes said. Julia Reyes creates reactions, using her experiences and observations...
Picayune Mayor’s Youth Council Selects 2024-2025 Members
The Picayune Mayor’s Youth Council has announced its selected members for the 2024-2025 term. The council comprises students from Picayune Memorial High School (PMHS) and other eligible schools within the 39466 zip code. Eligibility requirements for the council include being a student in grades 10 through 12 in a public or private school, or of […] The post Picayune Mayor’s Youth Council Selects 2024-2025 Members appeared first on Picayune Item.
Lacombe man guilty of second degree murder in case of body dumped in Florida
COVINGTON --- District Attorney Collin Sims reports that on July 12, 2024, a St. Tammany Parish jury deliberated for less than an hour before returning guilty verdicts on all charges against 37-year-old Patrick “Paris” McCarty of Lacombe arising out of the fatal beating of 36-year-old Joshua James in 2022.
10 unlocked vehicles burglarized near Slidell, 2 Mississippi men arrested
ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. — Two men from Mississippi were arrested in connection to more than 10 vehicle burglaries in St. Tammany Parish the sheriff said. St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith says the unlocked vehicles were burglarized last week in the Bluffs neighborhood near Slidell. Sheriff Smith says...
New art gallery opening doors in Long Beach
Www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-07-17 14:15:41. SUMMARY: The Fifth World Gallery in Long Beach is opening this week, featuring a variety of artworks primarily from local artists. Although the gallery is woman-owned by Nora Childers, it is not exclusively featuring female artists. The official grand opening will be on July 17, with a ribbon-cutting at 4 PM. The gallery showcases diverse art styles including traditional, contemporary, and mixed media, as well as jewelry. Notable artists include Joshua Blinkinship from Tennessee and Brian Hill from Mississippi. Nora aims to provide more exposure for local artists and plans to offer guitar lessons by Josh Arnold.
After Slidell area burglary spree, sheriff urges drivers to 'lock your car doors'
After two Mississippi men were arrested in connection with a string of vehicle burglaries in the Slidell area last week, St. Tammany's sheriff has this request for motorists: Lock your vehicles. The Mississippi men, Grant Johnson, 32, and Matthew Loveless, 30, are accused of burglarizing more than 10 unlocked vehicles...
Bay St. Louis PD hosting a hot dog eating contest
The Bay St. Louis Police Department is inviting anyone and everyone to a hot dog eating contest on Wednesday. National Hot Dog Day falls on Wednesday and the department is taking advantage of that fact!. Contest registration starts at 11 Wednesday morning with the big competition starting 30 minutes later.
Tulane's Welch, Tuft selected in 2024 Major League Baseball Draft
NEW ORLEANS — Tulane pitcher Chandler Welch was picked 185th overall in the sixth round by the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday afternoon on the second day of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft. Welch, a right-hander from Slidell, Louisiana, led the Green Wave with seven victories, 89 innings pitched...
Nine dogs graduate to become therapy dogs with Visiting Pet Teams of South Mississippi
Folks gathered Saturday for a graduation ceremony in Pass Christian, but it’s not your ordinary graduation ceremony. That’s because these grads are all four-legged friends! Nine dogs and their handlers passed the test to become therapy dogs with the volunteer Pet Teams of South Mississippi. They’ll now bring...
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