Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division has awarded $99,592 in grants to 28 STEM-related initiatives from schools and educational organizations in Mississippi and Alabama. This is the program’s 12th year. Ingalls has awarded more than $1 million for…
Students at Pass Christian High got to experience a new and unique way to learn about STEM subjects. It’s science on wheels! Chevron Community Affairs Representative Amy Brandenstein said, “It’s helping prepare our future workforce. I mean, these are skills…
The Biloxi School District has made their decision on a new superintendent. Former Biloxi High School Principal Marcus Boudreaux has been named superintendent of the Biloxi School District. Born and raised on the Coast, Boudreaux has been with the school…
One of the nation’s most extraordinary teachers is right here in South Mississippi at Popp’s Ferry Elementary. Blakely Fore is one of three teachers in Mississippi and one of 31 in the nation to be selected as an ‘Extraordinary Educator’…
The second half of the school year is well underway and the Extend a Hand, Help a Friend Foundation wants to make sure students in South Mississippi finish strong. So, they teamed up with Climb CDC to host free after…
Kindness is contagious: that’s what the teachers and staff at Delisle Elementary School in Pass Christian have been and continue to promote this month. They even created a video in hopes of inspiring their fellow students. It portrays students performing…
The newly released Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) 2018-19 Superintendent’s Annual Report shows how student achievement in Mississippi has reached an all-time high. View the report online at mdek12.org/superintendent2019. The report provides details about how Mississippi’s commitment to higher academic…
Good news for graduating seniors on the Coast! The Simon Youth Foundation is proud to help a deserving graduating senior living near Gulfport Premium Outlets pursue a college education. Students have a chance to secure a one-time $1,500 scholarship that…
In Ocean Springs the class of 2020 is celebrating as they get closer to graduation, taking home a top ranking for statewide ACT results. The Mississippi Department of Education released the results this morning, based on ACT tests given to…
We are three days into 2020, and that also means we're heading into tax season! While taxes can cause quite the headache, Lee Ann Kendrick, with the Jackson County Civic Action Committee, joined us live in studio on our Friday…
Twenty-seven Mississippi teachers are going back to school to learn how to effectively instruct children with autism and other developmental disorders. This is thanks to a scholarship provided by the Hosemann Family Autism Foundation. The teachers will be heading to…
One Harrison County school received a big surprise today from a generous citizen. A local residents came to Pineville Elementary School this morning to ask about paying off all student cafeteria debts as a way of giving back to the…
Students at one middle school on the Coast participated in an interactive twist on learning today. Eighth grade students from Gulfport Central Middle School met with Prairie View A&M University Professor Dr. Marco Robinson today via video conference as part…
The Ocean Springs School District likes to give recognition to a Star teacher each year for their commitment to student academic excellence. With a wide smile and tears streaming, Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Fourth Grade teacher Ms. Dawn Coleman was…
Students at Lyman Elementary are getting the chance to have fun in their physical education class with new and innovative equipment thanks to a special donor. Lyman Elementary was recently invited to attend a conference hosted by Blue Cross Blue…
Students at Three Rivers Elementary got a visit from a high tech friend today. This robot fun kicked off ‘Computer Science Week’ with focuses on technology, STEM, and coding. Pepper is a humanoid robot brought to the school by C-Spire…
Families in the D’Iberville area have a new choice when it comes to early childhood education. D’Iberville kids now have a head start on education. The Mississippi State University Extension Service just opened their head start location at the Dr.…
Local high school students received a big visit from one of the state’s top educators today to talk about the benefits of higher education. Dr. Mark Keenum was born in Starkville, graduated from Mississippi State University and has been president…
One local student is celebrating after receiving some exciting college news. Seth Nguyen is a senior at Harrison Central High School and is involved in numerous organizations like Beta Club, National Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta. In recognition of…
Tonight, students from one Coast high school were chosen to teach C-Spire’s ‘Pilot Program.’ ‘The Hour of Code’ event was led by two students from Gulfport High School. The duo educated the group with a customized curriculum of coding which…
William Carey University is starting an online class to help teachers renew their Mississippi Educator License. The five week class is tuition free and offered to K through 12th grade teachers who are currently in the classroom. The class is…
You have the chance to help one of our local high school bands participate in a very unique opportunity. The West Harrison High School band is taking part in the Tournament of Roses Parade on News Years Day in 2020.…
A woman who grew up in Wiggins, Mississippi is now a published author. She’s back on the Coast this week to do some book readings and signings. Andre Ginnane is the author of ‘The Adventures of Sal: Activity Book” which…
A donation for students in the Harrison County School District has left parents, students, and teachers in awe of the generosity of its community. Last week an anonymous donor reached out to Saucier Elementary’s librarian about student’s unpaid lunch debts.…