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Hundreds show out for Burn 'Em Up in the Pass

On Thursday evening, Cruisin' the Coast spectators packed along Fleitas Avenue in Pass Christian for the much anticipated, Burn 'Em Up in the Pass. Vehicles did their best to burn some rubber…

Temporary railroad crossing closures in Jackson County

HATTIESBURG, MISS--- The Mississippi Department of Transportation is alerting motorists of several temporary railroad crossing closures starting Thursday, Oct. 10, continuing through Monday, Oct. 28 in Jackson County. The closures are happening along U.S. 90 as CSX railroad performs maintenance…

Ethel Kennedy, matriarch of the famous family, dies at 96

By Corky Siemaszko Ethel Kennedy, who lost her husband, Robert F. Kennedy, and brother-in-law, President John F. Kennedy, to assassins' bullets, and who channeled her grief into raising her 11 children and lifetime of public service, died Thursday. She was 96.…

19 Coast students join state Superintendent's council

The Mississippi Department of Education has announced the 132 members of the 2024-25 State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council -- including 19 from South Mississippi. The council includes students in grades 11-12 and first year of college. The council consists of…