Jackson County’s debris removal contractor has 17 trucks currently working in neighborhoods throughout the County. They intend to add additional trucks after Thanksgiving to get the rest of the Hurricane Zeta debris picked up as soon as possible. To make…
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health reported an additional 665 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi on Tuesday morning. Harrison and Jackson Counties saw the highest increase in cases in South Mississippi. County-by-county breakdown as of Tuesday, November 24:…
Just a week after Mayor Latoya Cantrell announced there will be no Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans, the first Mississippi Gulf Coast Mardi Gras Association has canceled its parade as well. The North Bay Area Mardi…
Retired K9 Officer Rambo from the Pascagoula Police Department passed away in October and is missed this holiday season. A loyal partner in crime and best friend to handler Lt. Richard Davis, Rambo is missed and never…
Arts and crafts make perfect personalized gifts for Christmas and the Vancleave Arts and Crafts Fair hosted over 35 vendors with unique handmade items. Friends of the Vancleave Public Library hosted their 24th annual Vancleave Arts and…
Although COVID moved their troop meetings online for months, Girl Scout Troop 3577 has still been able to help find a way to help their community. Saturday at T&N Feed and Supplies in Ocean Springs, Troop 3577…
Across the Coast, local organizations and groups are helping make the holidays a little better for those less fortunate this season. One of those organizations is the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department. They recently kicked off their annual…
Ice cream is known as comfort food, but this Saturday in Ocean Springs, community members brought comfort to the animals at the Jackson County Animal Shelter at the fourth annual ‘All Creatures Big and Small’ Pet Fundraising…
Singing River Cancer Center is celebrating an exciting moment! Pascagoula Service Center, Inc donated nearly $5,000 to the Singing River Health System Foundation to help Singing River cancer patients. Pascagoula Service Center, Inc raised the proceeds by…
Gulf Islands National Seashore has completed storm damage assessments and debris cleanup in the Davis Bayou Area and the area will reopen on Saturday under normal operating hours. The Davis Bayou campground will reopen at 10 a.m. Reservations will be…
The fourth annual ‘All Creatures Big and Small’ pet food and supply drive is kicking off once again in remembrance of Sophia Myers, who passed away in 2017 from a battle with DIPG. The event takes place…
Today dozens of veterans gathered in Gautier for Veterans Day. The American Legion honored all branches of military who have served our country and thanked those who continue to help the community. Respect, honor, and freedom were…
A local eyeglass lab serves its clients and its country by making eyeglasses for veterans. Superior Optical is an eyeglass lab based in Ocean Springs. The lab provides eyeglasses to multiple VA’s from the Coast all the…
House District 110 Representative Jeramey Anderson announced he will run for the Moss Point mayoral position. The Moss Point native was elected to the chamber through a special election in November 2013. At 21 years old, Anderson…
The annual ‘Discover Christmas Parade’ is set for December 6th in Ocean Springs. The parade also serves as a toy drive. Instead of paying an entrance fee, every float, vehicle, or other unit should bring an unwrapped…
A local 20-year-old artist made her debut on Government Street during the Peter Anderson Festival. Raven Olier painted the wall outside the Coffee District Coffee Café just in time for the arts festival. She says she is…
The hurricanes didn’t stop these artists from showcasing their artwork at the Peter Anderson Festival. The struggle to get there is told through artwork. When they say art speaks for itself they were talking about the Hurricane…
The Peter Anderson Festival did not disappoint this year. Gulf Coast artists were able to show their arts and crafts in a COVID safe atmosphere. This year’s Peter Anderson Festival comes as relief for many local artists as hundreds flocked…
The City of Ocean Springs is setting up for their 42nd annual Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival. This is the biggest art festival on the Coast and in order to ensure the safety of visitors and…
The local nonprofit Comeback Coolers, like the Coast, has had a very active hurricane season. They’re based out of Ocean Springs and are committed to bringing relief to hurricane survivors in the form of coolers filled with…
Jackson County’s debris contractor will begin picking up Hurricane Zeta debris in the unincorporated areas on Monday, November 9. In an effort to expedite the process, residents are asked to place their debris curbside, in right-of-way area, without blocking the roadway or…
This weekend Downtown Ocean Springs will be busier than usual as it hosts the 42nd annual Peter Anderson Festival Saturday and Sunday. In order to accommodate the festival, its vendors, and the safety of all attendees there, several roads will…
Former Jackson County Sheriff Mike Byrd has died following a battle with COVID-19. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department announced on their Facebook page that Byrd had died this afternoon in a Mobile hospital. Today was also Byrd’s…
Today Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann made his way down to the Mississippi Gulf Coast where he spoke at an event hosted by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and presented Mississippi’s new state flag. Lt. Governor Delbert…