In an effort to become one of the best community colleges in the country, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has been busy building new facilities for its students and faculty. College living just got a little better on Mississippi Gulf…
CASA of Hancock County gave a warm welcome this evening to its newest staff member, a four legged friend designed to assist in their mission of helping children. Meet Remi, the dog who has own her trading card, coloring book,…
Dozens of 2020 events have been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. However, Mississippi Gulf Coast’s annual Cruisin’ the Coast is not one of them. As they say, the show must go on and although COVID has caused hundreds of South…
Following the report of the coronavirus case numbers being released, Governor Tate Reeves briefed Mississippians on the state of a vaccine. This week, Governor Tate Reeves spoke with Vice President Mike Pence along with others of the Trump Administration about…
As we first told you yesterday, former long-time Ocean Springs Band Director Joe Cacibauda passed away at the age of 70 from lung cancer. Joe Cacibauda, better known as Mr. Joe, was the band director of Ocean Springs High School…
The man found in the Pascagoula River has been identified by Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr. as 29-year-old Dustin Lee Suttles of Gautier. His body is being sent to the Biloxi Crime Lab for an autopsy, which is scheduled…
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 552 new COVID-19 cases and 24 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 94,573 confirmed cases and 2,870 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area: Hancock County has 572 cases and 21 deaths…
There are 60 children in South Mississippi alone waiting for their wishes to be granted. Ten local women are joining forces with Make-A-Wish Mississippi to help make those wishes a reality. A new program put on by Make-A-Wish Mississippi that…
After a procedure at Singing River Health System a few weeks ago, seven-year-old CeeJay lost his beloved stuffed animal. But tonight, Singing River and the community came together to give CeeJay a surprise he’ll remember for a long time. Singing…
Today, the Biloxi City Council approved a new restaurant that will be located on the ground floor of the old Biloxi Public Library. The construction and planning of the new CB’s Jamaican Jerk location will begin in nearly two weeks…
We could all use an extra 50 grand, couldn’t we? It may sound out of reach, but you may just have a shot at winning the money while helping people right in our local community. It’s all hands on deck…
Eight staff members at one school in the Jackson County School District have tested positive for COVID-19 over the past few days. District Superintendent John Strycker tells News 25 the cases are from employees at St. Martin North Elementary and…
Joe Cacibauda was Band Director at Ocean Springs High School for 31 years. Monday, the 70 year old died at his home after a long battle with lung cancer. Known as Mr. Joe by his students, he was Band Director…
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 465 new COVID-19 cases and 36 new deaths with one new death in Harrison and Stone counties and two new deaths in Jackson and Pearl River counties. The statewide total stands at 94,021 confirmed…
Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers is looking for a missing sixteen year old from Vancleave. Kaylee Marchese was last seen in the Lake O Pines area of Vancleave. She may be in the New Orleans or Slidell area. Kaylee has brown…
Today is National Register to Vote Day and time is ticking to make sure you’re registered with just six weeks to go before the November 3rd Presidential Election. The deadline to register to vote by mail and in person is…
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith on Tuesday thanked the Defense Logistics Agency for granting her request to expedite the delivery of equipment necessary for rapid COVID-19 testing at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport. Hyde-Smith sought the machinery and supplies…
The city of Diamondhead, in partnership with Paddle the Gulf and the Lazy Gator Sports Bar & Steamer, is hosting the Inaugural Paddle Paradise on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. The event is a 4-mile, non-competitive fun paddle on Paradise Bayou…
The year 2020 has been a year of great uncertainty -- Covid-19, massive natural disasters, police brutality and hate crime across humanity; but nothing has not been strong enough to cancel a locally-birthed awards show. The Gulf Coast Gospel Music…
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. will hold its annual State of the County Address virtually on Wednesday. Connie Rockco, president of the Harrison County Board of Supervisors and District 5 supervisor, will be the keynote speaker for…
In just under two weeks, one of the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s most popular events is set to begin. Cruisin’ the Coast will kick off its festivities starting Sunday, October 4th. However, due to COVID-19, there has been a few changes…
After many challenges this year, Ship Island Excursions is dealing with another one in the wake of Hurricane Sally. 2020 has once again provided a big hurdle for Ship Island Excursions. Captain Louis Skrmetta said, "I've been doing this for…
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and you can help by donating your blood to support those battling cancer. There will be a blood drive Tuesday at the Gautier Donor Center from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. You can also…
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 192 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. The statewide total stands at 93,556 confirmed cases and 2,810 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County has 564 cases and 21 deaths…