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Coast Gears Up for Adopt A Grandparent Day

It's hard to believe, but 50 percent of nursing home residents have no close relatives. Forty-six percent have no living children, and 60 percent have no outside visitors. These are only statistics. Sadly, there are faces behind every "number." That's…

Mississippi Walk for Diabetes

The Mississippi Walk for Diabetes is coming up next month. The walk takes place Saturday, September 15th at Jones Park. Registration begins at 9 a.m. For more information visit www.msdiabetes.org.

Inkin’ the Coast

This weekend, the Coast Coliseum is all set for the Inkin’ the Coast Tattoo Convention put on by Inkin’ Productions. Inkin’ the Coast kicks off Friday from 1 p.m. until 11 p.m. The event starts at 11 a.m. and goes…

9th annual Mississippi Mudfest

The annual Mississippi Mudfest kicks off Friday, August 31st. The event runs from Friday until September 3rd at Red Creek Off-Road. RV sites are available for $35 per night. For more information visit www.redcreekoffroad.com.

27th annual Ocean Springs Artwalk

The annual Ocean Springs Artwalk takes place this weekend. The event takes place Saturday, September 1st in downtown Ocean Springs from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. You can enjoy art, music, and fun.

Importance of school attendance

As the new school year is in full swing, Burton CPA Firm in Gulfport wants to stress the importance of school attendance. Dan Burton with Burton CPA Firm is in studio with more.

Harrison County Sheriff’s Youth Fishing Rodeo

Bring your kids out for a fun-filled day where they can learn the basics of fishing with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Youth Fishing Rodeo takes place Saturday, September 15th from 7 a.m. until 12 p.m.…

Sip at Sunset

Start off a week-long culinary experience of the unique tastes of South Mississippi with Sip at Sunset in Jones Park this Thursday night. Sip at Sunset takes place August 30th at Leo Seal Plaza at Jones Park from 5:30 to…

Coast Jazz Society Jazz Jam

If you are an art fan or a fan of jazz music then you are not going to want to miss out on the Gulf Coast Jazz Society’s Jazz Jam Session. The Jazz Jam Session is every last Sunday of…

Gulf Coast Gospel Music Awards

They sing for glory, but not their own and now it’s time for them to shine. The Gulf Coast Gospel Music Awards will be held at the Ocean Springs High Auditorium from August 31st to September 1st.

Senior Matters: Biloxi Shuckers ushers

After retirement many people still try to find odd end jobs to stay active. The Biloxi Shuckers are giving that opportunity to some local senior citizens here on the Gulf Coast. The Biloxi Shuckers bring in fans of all ages…

Bannister Foundation

With school in full swing, it’s important that every parent and student understands the importance of attendance. Michelle Robinson with the Bannister Foundation is on set with more.

Pet of the Week

If you are looking for a new fur baby, visit the Humane Society of South Mississippi. The Humane Society is located at 2615 25th Avenue in Gulfport. They are open Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday…

Kai’s Giveback Gala

Kids across the Coast are invited to boogie and disco at the 2nd annual Kai’s Giveback Gala this weekend. This event is aimed at getting kids together for some fun and a good cause. This year, the event is benefitting…

Senior Matters: Senior Citizen Driving Safety

The decision to stop driving is a difficult one for many senior citizens, but it can be the right choice for their safety and everyone else on the road. Although there is an age restriction on when you can get…

Adopt a Grandparent Day

Not everyone who lives in a retirement community gets visitors or at least enough visitors and that’s why Kathy Rodgers created Adopt a Grandparent Day. Adopt a Grandparent Day is Saturday, September 8th. Eight hundred volunteers are needed. Sign up…

Your Local Choice Awards 2018

[ss-promo op_id="500725" op_guid="b0577f45-051b-464a-bd8f-2c8b3f315624" routing="hash"] Nominate Your Favorite Local Businesses now through September 7th AND be sure to come back and vote once daily between Sept 17th & October 12th! The top overall vote-getting business will receive a $10,000 marketing schedule…

Back to college tech

College students are now getting ready to head back to the books.  David Pitalo from Best Buy has every tech savvy thing your student may need this school year.

Russell Cellular Inaugural Fishing Slam

A fishing tournament happening this weekend will benefit the Harrison County Sheriff’s Explorers. The inaugural fishing tournament will take place Saturday, August 11th at Jones Park. There will be a $5 entry fee and a $50 angler fee.