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Backpacks for Brighter Futures

Today is the first day back to school for the Harrison County School District and some kindergarten students got a welcoming surprise. Keesler Federal Credit Union donated backpacks for these students in Ms. Steven’s class at River Oaks Elementary. The…

St. Patrick Catholic High School starts school today

Summer vacation is over for students at St. Patrick Catholic High School as they kicked off their first day back. Enrollment is up this year with more than 460 students enrolled in seventh to 12th grade for this school year.…

Wild Acres paint safari

It's something for the whole family to enjoy, all while creating a masterpiece along with some furry friends. Wild Acres in McHenry is hosting another paint safari this weekend.

Third annual Red, White and Brew

Wine and craft beers will be flowing next week for the third annual Red, White and Brew Fundraiser for the Biloxi Bay Area Chamber of Commerce.

A tight race for State Senate District 50

Every vote counts. In this case, that saying is especially true. The race for the State Senate Seat of District 50 is truly neck and neck. “This is the epitome of every vote counts.” In perhaps the closest race in…

All Ladies Championship Regatta at Pass Christian Yacht Club

For the 82nd year, crews return to the Pass Christian Yacht Club for the Bernard L. Knost Regatta. This all ladies championship regatta will feature women from different yacht club organizations. The Gulf Yachting Association puts this event on in…

Outside construction work to begin soon on Saenger Theatre

The City of Biloxi made some important decisions in regard to the renovation and restoration of the Saenger Theatre. Back in June, they received bids for the renovations on the outside of the theatre, which included the fly tower and…

National Lighthouse Day

The Biloxi Lighthouse is a staple in the City of Biloxi and one of the oldest of its kind in the United States. Today is National Lighthouse Day and the Biloxi Visitors Center wanted to do something special to celebrate.…

Pascagoula-Gautier Superintendent visits 550 classrooms

One local school district superintendent is going above and beyond to connect with his students. Pascagoula-Gautier Superintendent Wayne Rodolfich spent the first day of school visiting every classroom in his district’s schools. “I’m Mr. Rodolfich, your superintendent. I wanted to…

Gulfport schools begin the new school year

It’s that time of the year again for students in the Gulfport School District. School is back. All 11 schools in the district returned today, officially putting an end to summer break. Over 1,500 students returned to Gulfport High School…

Deputy involved car wreck on West Railroad Street in Gulfport

Gulfport police are investigating a two car crash that involved a Harrison County deputy. Officials say that the Harrison County deputy and a person in the other car were both taken to the hospital for minor injuries. The car that…

Four more beaches closed in South Mississippi

This morning, four more stretches of beach in South Mississippi have been closed. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality through its beach monitoring program has added four locations of water contact warnings on the Coast. Those beaches include: Davis Ave.…

2019 Primary Mississippi Election Results

Here’s a list of winners based on unofficial results from Tuesday night’s primaries. Governor Republican: Runoff between Tate Reeves, Bill Waller Democrat: Jim Hood Lieutenant Governor Republican: Delbert Hosemann Democrat: Jay Hughes (unopposed) Secretary of State Republican: Michael Watson Democrat:…

Election results in Jackson County

*These are the unofficial final results for Jackson County. This not counting absentee or affidavit votes. * Public Service Commissioner Southern District: Democrat 32 precincts reporting: Connie Moran:81.51 percent Sugar Stallings: 18.35 percent Public Service Commissioner Southern District: Republican Dane…

Fitch heads to GOP runoff for attorney general

Mississippi's current state treasurer will go to a runoff for the Republican nomination for attorney general. Lynn Fitch, after two terms as treasurer, won the largest number of votes Tuesday, leading state Rep. Mark Baker and prominent Republican Andy Taggart.…

Watson wins GOP race for Secretary of State

State Sen. Michael Watson of Hurley has won the Republican nomination for Mississippi secretary of state. The 41-year-old lawyer beat southern district Public Service Commissioner Sam Britton of Laurel. Watson will face former Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree in November after…