Education

Netflix, Nickelodeon team up to take on Disney Plus

Netflix and Nickelodeon are teaming up to take on the competition. The two media companies signing a multi-year deal. Together the two will produce original animated content based on classic Nickelodeon characters and new ones, including a long-sought after "SpongeBob…

Criminal Justice Career Fair at William Carey

Criminal justice agencies from across the South were at William Carey University’s Tradition Campus for a career fair today. WCU students, along with community members, got the chance to learn about different law enforcement agencies and the different jobs they…

Lifesaving CPR skills for students

To get a high school diploma in Mississippi you must be certified in CPR. Today, two groups made that requirement easier for some local students. The American Heart Association, along with DSV Global Transport and Logistics, donated a ‘CPR in…

William Carey University hosting criminal justice career fair

Are you interested in a career in criminal justice? Tomorrow might be the perfect time for you to find a job. The Criminal Justice Department at William Carey University’s tradition campus is hosting a criminal career fair tomorrow. Many different…

Two local teachers receive grants from SONIC Drive-In

Two teachers in Mississippi will receive big bucks thanks to SONIC Drive-In’s annual ‘Limeades for Learning’ fall voting campaign. Between Monday, September 30th and Sunday, October 27th, Sonic fans voted for projects they found most inspiring at limeadesforlearning.com, ranging from…

Groundbreaking on new West Harrison Middle School

It’s time to get to work. That was the message from Harrison County Superintendent of Education Roy Gill at the groundbreaking of the new West Harrison Middle School. The project is part of the $55 million bond issue that voters…

World Interact Week

While today is Election Day, this week is known as ‘World Interact Week’ and the Interact Club at Harrison Central High received high praise by the Rotary Club in Gulfport. Interact students assist the rotary with numerous ‘service above self’…

Connecting the community through literacy

Mississippi students and their families are participating in a statewide community literacy campaign called ‘Mississippi Reads One Book.’ Getting kids excited about reading is the goal of the ‘Mississippi Reads One Book’ literacy campaign. For the month of October, kids…

Head Start in Gulfport Opens Thursday

Some little ones in South Mississippi will soon embark on a new learning mission as doors open for the first day of Headstart tomorrow in Gulfport, headed up by the MSU Extension Service Head Start Program, located at Gaston Point…

Nation's Student Loan Debts On the Rise

Student loan debt has continued to pile up throughout the nation, and, unfortunately, this has come with an increase in the amount of debt that has fallen into delinquency. This, according to credit monitoring agency Experian. Experian analyzed internal second…

National Blue Ribbon School Celebration

Pineville Elementary is hosting a National Blue Ribbon School celebration tomorrow in honor of their overall achievement and always striving for excellence. Three other schools in Mississippi were recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. They were St. Patrick High…

National Red Ribbon Week

Students at Three Rivers Elementary School in Gulfport said ‘no’ to drugs in a magical way today. Schools throughout the Harrison County School District are recognizing ‘National Red Ribbon Week’ through themed costume days and discussions on how to make…

‘Promote the Vote’ at Pass Christian Elementary

The general election may not be until November 5th, but students at Pass Christian Elementary School cast their votes today for governor. Each grade came in class by class to cast their vote for governor with their voter registration in…

Pineville Elementary Warming Up for Friday Celebration

One school here in South Mississippi is warming up for a much-deserved celebration. Pineville Elementary School in Pass Christian is hosting a National Blue Ribbon School celebration in honor of their overall achievement and the results of their hard work…

BEAM event helps students get energized for energy careers

It was an electric atmosphere today at Mississippi Power’s operations center as high school students learned more about energy careers. From linemen to logistics, it’s time to get energized about energy. Mississippi Power and the American Association of Blacks in…