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Volunteers needed for Cruisin’ the Coast in Ocean Springs

Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce Main Street Tourism is calling for volunteers for Cruisin’ the Coast Ocean Springs on Thursday, October 4th and Friday, October 5th. Volunteers can sign up now through October 3rd by calling 228-875-4424. For more information…

Mother Son Dance

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One local organization is hosting a mother and son dance to help raise awareness. The dance takes place Friday, October 19th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Good Deeds Community Center. Tickets…

“Present Laughter” presented by Center Stage

Catch a hilarious showing of Noel Coward’s “Present Laughter” presented by Center Stage  in Biloxi. Shows run September 27th through the 29th at 7:30 and September 30th at 2. Tickets start at $16.50. For more information visit www.centerstagebiloxi.com.

School Attendance Initiative

We continue our school attendance initiative with the Bannister Foundation and Gulfport School District. Michelle Robinson is in studio with more.

2018 Cruisin’ The Coast Schedule

Saturday, September 29 Casino Entertainment Jesse Hill, 6-10 p.m., Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet Steaks & Seafood Hank Berumen, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butlers Anjelah Johnson, Hard Rock Anderson Domingues, 8p.m.– 1 a.m., Beau Rivage, Breeze Bar Dian Diaz,…

‘Anderson’s Alive’ Reception

The Walter Anderson Museum is hosting the ‘Anderson’s Alive’ reception where an original painting will be given away to a lucky attendee. Walter Anderson Museum of Art Director of Marketing and Development Corey Christy is in the studio with details.…

Lights for Life lantern vigil

Come light up the sky with Keesler Air Force Base and Crusaders for Veterans to honor those loved ones lost to suicide. The Lights for Life lantern vigil takes place September 27th from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Biloxi…

Ten year homecoming celebration

West Harrison High School is hosting the 10 year homecoming celebration. The celebration takes place Friday, September 21st during halftime at Hurricane Stadium.

Not Your OPA’s Oktoberfest

Fall is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate than with beer and fun at Oktoberfest in Ocean Springs. The event is put on by the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center. Oktoberfest takes place Saturday, September 22nd…

Perfect attendance

We continue our school attendance initiative this week with the Bannister Foundation to promote perfect attendance.

Salvation Army taking donations for Florence victims

The Salvation Army is taking monetary donations for Florence relief. Financial donations can be sent to helpsalvationarmy.org 1-800-Sal-Army P.O. Box 1959, Atlanta, GA 30301 Designate ‘2018 Hurricane Season-Florence’ on all checks For a donation link text ‘STORM’ to 51555.

United Way of South Mississippi Nifty 50 Raffle

The United Way of South Mississippi is holding a nifty 50 raffle. They will be raffling off $50,000. Tickets are $100 each. The drawing will be held at Mugshots in Gulfport on Monday, October 29th. For more information visit https://www.unitedwaysm.org/nifty-50-raffle.

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…

Renaissance the Runway

Come out this Thursday to support our future leaders of tomorrow with the Bacot McCarty Foundation’s Renaissance the Runway. The event takes place Thursday, September 20th at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:15 at the IP Casino Resort and Spa…

Bells across America

Fallen service members will be remembered during a ceremony at the Seabee Base. The service takes place Thursday, September 27th a 10 a.m. at Training Hall Building 446.

Splash Bash benefiting Mississippi Aquarium

Make a splash at the inaugural Hancock Whitney Splash Bash benefiting the Mississippi Aquarium. The bash takes place Friday, September 21st from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. at the Barksdale Pavilion at Jones Park.  Tickets are $100 each. For more information…

Bunco for CASA

CASA of Harrison County is hosting a night of fun to help support a good cause. Bunco for CASA will benefit CASA of Harrison County. The fun takes place Thursday, September 20th at the Lyman Community Center in Gulfport. Food…

Hurricane Florence Relief

Are you interested in helping victims of a Hurricane? Below is a list of local opportunities to help those in need. The Salvation Army link helpsalvationarmy.org or 1-800-SAL-ARMY Red Cross link redcross.org Bay Saint Louis Fire Department Where: Fire Station 1 (543…