Nervous jitters, big smiles, hallways echoing the sound of shuffling feet: a sound heard in schools throughout Harrison County as the first day of the new school year got underway. Dr. Shelly Simmons shared a lot of hugs and conversations…
Mississippi State University and the Mississippi National Guard announced a new program that will ensure free tuition for Mississippi National Guard service members enrolled full-time at MSU. The program builds on current National Guard education benefits to create a unique…
Mississippi Power customers will see electricity rates go up about nine percent starting in September. Today, the state public service commission approved general rate increases as well as specific increases tied to environmental compliance costs. The unit of Atlanta-based Southern…
It was March of last year when four people tragically passed away after a train collided with a charter bus stuck on railroad tracks in Biloxi. Today, the National Transportation Safety Board released their findings on the collision. March 7th,…
Today in Washington, D.C., federal regulators went over details of a train bus collision at a Biloxi railroad crossing in March 2017. The National Transportation Safety Board reviewed their official findings, focusing on what caused the accident and what can…
Simon (NYSE:SPG), a global leader in premier shopping, dining and entertainment destinations announced today the upcoming addition of Kate Spade to Gulfport Premium Outlets’ sought-after retail roster. A world-renowned brand offering stylish everyday items ranging from clothing, accessories, handbags, jewelry…
A fourth suspect involved with the murder of Tena Broadus has been sentenced to 12 years for accessory after the fact. Thirty-three year-old Aaron Bobinger was indicted by the grand jury for accessory after the fact to murder and was…
The first day of school in D’Iberville is tomorrow and teachers and staff are in a ‘CRASE’ to keep their students safe. ‘CRASE’ stands for ‘civilian response to active shooter events.’ It’s every parent, teacher, and student’s worst nightmare: a…
Today was the first day of school in Biloxi. Biloxi Upper Elementary School students unloaded their buses this morning and were welcomed with smiles and hugs by teachers and staff. After about eight weeks away, students rushed into the gym…
Imagine losing a loved one who is serving her country and being denied the designation of a Gold Star family member just because you are a male. Hard to believe, but that’s the current state for this designation due to…
Gulfport police are asking for help in locating three people wanted in connection to a 401K fraud scheme. On July 18th, a female entered the Walmart Supercenter on Highway 49 and scammed a cashier into transferring money onto a gift…
A child is suffering life-threatening injuries from a single vehicle wreck this afternoon in Hancock County. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol, a Toyota Tundra was traveling south on Highway 53 when it lost control and went off the right side…
Kindness rocks: that’s why an all new rock garden has been put into place at Bayou View Park in Gulfport. The garden consists of brightly colored rocks, covered with messages of comfort and encouragement. Visitors in need can take a…
Students at Quarles Elementary School in Long Beach were welcomed back to class from summer break with a splash of color this morning. Monday may be the first day of school for Quarles Elementary students, but Principal Dr. Jan Hanson…
The results are in and the best car show in America is the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s very own Cruisin’ the Coast. USA Today released the winners of their ten best reader’s choice awards for 2018 and Cruisin’ the Coast was…
If you’re a fan of the show ‘American Ninja Warrior,’ the Alpha Warrior battle event held at Keesler Air Force Base is a must see. At the Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, a test of strength and skill is…
All of Moss Point School District staff gathered this morning at Magnolia Middle School to get ready and motivated for the new school year. If you hear a little buzz around South Mississippi, it may be people talking about the…
Today residents in a west Gulfport neighborhood shared concerns about their neighborhood as the Gulfport Police Department conducted a search warrant in connection to an ongoing investigation. The search that raised commotion amongst neighbors happened at a house on Ponderosa…
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department has charged Robert Todd Harrell with a felony charge of introduction of narcotics into a correctional facility. The narcotics were found during screening procedures of the incoming mail at the Jackson Adult Detention Center. Harrell…
While Pass Christian students had a head start on the school year, it’s the final countdown for many other young people in South Mississippi with the school year just days away. On Monday, Jackson County, Biloxi, and Long Beach schools…
The 2018-2019 school year is just days away for Gulfport School District students and teachers. To make sure all faculty is prepared for a new year, all teaching and support staff from across the district will be taking part in…
Summer vacation has come to a close for schools in Pass Christian, but students say they’re excited to be back. As school buses pulled in and parents walked their kids to the door, there were plenty of smiling faces waiting…
On August 3, 2018 officers from the Waveland Police Department were dispatched to the area of Highway 90 east bound and Waveland Avenue for a vehicle versus pedestrian accident. When officers arrived they spoke to the driver of 2003 Chevy…
Another arrest has been made in connection with Monday’s drive-by shooting in Gulfport. Police arrested 21-year-old Markell Cooley Thursday afternoon. He was taken to the Harrison County Jail and held under a $250,000 bond. Two other suspects, Traveon Williams and…