96.7 is Stuffing the Bus to Give Kids a Great Christmas
Teamed up with Toys for Tots and the Salvation Army, they are accepting donations of unwrapped toys so they can help give some local children a great Christmas this year.
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Local Organization, Believe, Collects Toy for Kids in Need
A group called Believe has joined forces with policemen, firefighters, and Ingalls shipbuilders to help collect gifts for needy children.
Local Students Receive History Lesson from Veterans
As time progresses, our nation's past war stories become a smaller focus, but Thursday, Gulfport High School students got a firsthand history lesson from the veterans in the community.
Gulfport High Students Get to be Teachers for a Day
Thirty Gulfport High School juniors and seniors are getting the chance to see if they want to be teachers through a co-op program called the Teacher Academy.
Investigation Continues in Burning Death of MS Teenager
The investigation into the burning death of a 19 year old Panola County girl is ongoing and no arrests have been made.
New Details Released About Hurley Murder
According to the Sheriff, the woman was killed by one of her neighbors and that man is now behind bars, charged with capital murder.
Gulfport Plants 9/11 Survivor Tree Sapling
The City of Gulfport is one of a select few communities nationwide being presented with a tree sapling from the World Trade Center survivor tree in New York.
Disney on Ice Kicks Off at the Coliseum
Thursday night, Disney on Ice opened at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum.
Salvation Army Thief is Still on the Loose
A thief is still on the run after stealing a Salvation Army red kettle in Gulfport earlier this week.
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Mississippi Gives Day Raises over $25,000 for Mississippi Nonprofits
Mississippi Gives is excited to announce that its first annual statewide philanthropic day of giving initiative, Mississippi Gives Day, held on Wednesday, December 10th, resulted in a total amount of $25,064 donated to nonprofit organizations across the state.
2nd Annual Harbor’s Christmas Boat Parade in Ocean Springs is on Dec. 13th
The Jackson County Small Craft Harbor’s “2nd Annual Christmas Boat Parade” has been set for Saturday, December 13th.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi to Add Half Shell Oyster House
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is topping the charts again by adding a hit restaurant, Half Shell Oyster House, renown throughout the southeast.
St. Patrick High Boys' Basketball Team Invited to Hawaii
In June, the Fighting Irish were invited to Christmas Invitational in Maui, and after months of fundraising, they are finally ready for the trip.
Watch Tuesday Night's Local News Right Here
Just in case you missed it, you can catch up on Tuesday night's local 9 p.m. news right here.
Hancock Co. C.A.S.A. Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Building
Hancock County C.A.S.A. cut the ribbon on its new office Tuesday.
Improvements to Come at Ocean Springs Small Craft Harbor
Jackson County has plans to further improve Ocean Springs’ small craft harbor.
Exhibit at Ohr O'Keefe Focues on Vintage Toys of the Past
A new exhibit at the Ohr O'Keefe Museum of Art arrives just in time for Christmas to remind kids of the Golden Age of toys.
Pascagoula is Sprucing Up Market St. to Increase Development
The City of Pascagoula currently has 26 projects in various stages of completion, which include everything from streets and drainage to recreation and business development.
Coliseum Announces Lineup for 21st Hoopsfest
Tuesday, the Mississippi Coast Coliseum revealed the team matchups for its 21st annual Hoopsfest basketball competition.
C.A.S.A. Celebrates Completion of New Office Building
The organization cut the ribbon on a new office building Tuesday to help them better serve the children in the Coast community.
Birding Trail Kiosks Added to Welcome Centers in MS
The Audubon's electronic birding trail kiosk made its debut in two Mississippi welcome centers Tuesday.
Many Homeless People Are Stuck in the Cold This Winter
Many homeless individuals will take advantage of sleeping indoors, but there are still many more that will stay out in the cold.
More Drama Surrounding S.R.H.S. Pension Plans
Notification sent from Singing River Health System (S.R.H.S.) to employees last week that its troubled pension plan had been frozen and would later be liquidated has been challenged.
