Storms could threaten MS Coast on busy parade weekend. See forecast and timing

There continues to be a threat for strong to severe storms across south MS and southeast LA this weekend. The main threat is midnight Saturday night into Sunday morning. Damaging winds and isolated ...

Sound Off: February 13, 2026

Sun Herald readers weigh in on local and national topics.

For $40, Coast child trafficking victim beaten and raped, according to police

A Gulfport man charged in a human trafficking case this week, along with five others, paid $40 to repeatedly rape a 14-year-old girl over an 11-hour period despite her pleas for him to stop, according ...

Ex-treasurer of South MS homeowner’s association faces embezzlement charge

According to an incident report from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, Nailer is accused of using at least $3,000 in homeowner fees to pay for gift cards and propane tanks at Lowe’s. Nailer is ...

The soccer playoffs are in full swing in South MS. Here’s who is left, schedule

The soccer playoffs are in full swing around the state. Several South Mississippi teams remain alive as brackets hit the second and third rounds. Just one win remains for this group before a chance to ...

Many MS workers don’t claim this tax credit worth over $8K, IRS says. See if you qualify

About 20% of Mississippi workers failed to claim the tax credit in 2022, according to the most recent data from the Internal Revenue Service.

MS sister’s journey toward Catholic sainthood moves forward. Here’s what to know

She was a powerful advocate against racism and encouraged dialogue, the breaking down of racial barriers, and encounter with the joy of the Gospel,” the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said in a ...

Region titles and playoff positioning hang in the balance on Championship Friday

Region champions will be decided Friday around the Mississippi Coast. Region tournaments are locking in playoff spots and ...

Federal judge maintains block on ending Haitian TPS, responds to death threats

It is common, Reyes said, for judges today to receive such threats, and some have received even worse. But she, like her colleagues will not stop from upholding the law, acting without fear and favor.

Restaurant on seemingly everyone’s wish list is opening first South MS location

Ask people what new restaurant they’d like to see open in South Mississippi and Cook Out always makes the list. The first is on the way to South Mississippi, bringing the franchise’s big menu of ...

Alert for blood monitor sold by Walmart, Publix, others after injuries and death

These True Metrix monitors are sold under the store brands of the nation’s largest pharmacies and grocers, including Walmart, Kroger, CVS, Walgreens, Publix and Albertsons. Blood glucose monitoring ...

Venezuela’s oil reopening draws cautious optimism from U.S. investors

Experts meeting in Miami say Venezuela’s vast energy potential is drawing investor interest, but warn that political ...