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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.

Local author holds book signing

This Sunday you can stop by Barnes and Noble in Gulfport to get a copy of a devotional and motivational book titled ‘Warm Regards: Inspiration 365’ written by local author Elvie Guthrie. The book signing will take place August 12th…

2018 Black Business Expo

The 2018 Black Business Expo takes place August 11th. The expo will be held at 15489 Dedeaux Road in Gulfport from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. There will be over 30 vendors, experts, and businesses.

Senior Matters: Hurricane readiness

Of all the dangers Mother Nature brings, hurricanes can be the worst for our area and can be much worse for senior citizens. August 29th, 2005, a day that is stuck in the minds of many South Mississippians, especially 76-year-old…

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…

Russell Cellular Inaugural Fishing Slam

A fishing tournament happening this weekend in Gulfport will benefit the Harrison County sheriff’s explorers. The fishing tournament takes place Saturday, August 11th at Jones Park. There is a $5 entry fee and a $50 angler fee. Visit www.russellcellular.com to…

Senior Matters: Water aerobics

These senior citizens in Ocean Springs have taken the plunge, hitting the water and splashing their way to a healthier life. You can catch them and even join them for water aerobics classes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at the…

Autism Awareness

Support autism awareness this weekend at two local events. The All White Affair will take place Saturday, July 28th at 7 p.m. at the Scarlet Pearl Casino. Tickets are $40 or $50 at the door. Living Life with Purpose takes…

Rockin’ the Coast

Rockin’ the Coast for veterans rolls through Bay St. Louis this weekend with a portion of the proceeds going towards Crusaders for Veterans, an organization with a lot of projects in the works for vets on the Coast. The event…

Shrek Jr. the Musical

Shrek Jr. the Musical takes place at the Hancock Performing Arts Center. The shows will run July 27th and 28th at 7 p.m.

Senior Matters: senior citizens and high temperatures

When we get older our bodies are just not the same as they use to be. So, when we deal with the high temperatures like what we have been dealing with lately for senior citizens this can be very dangerous.…

Worship while you work it

Turn your workout into time with Jesus. It’s called ‘Worship while you work it.’ The program is held at the Showroom Dance and Fitness Studio in Pascagoula. It will take place Saturday, July 28th at 10 a.m. Entry is $5.