Diamondhead School of Fine Arts to offer no-cost ballet apprenticeship program"
Diamondhead School of Fine Arts is offering a ballet apprenticeship program at no cost. This program aims to preserve the art of classical ballet training…
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‘Have a Heart Month’ raising awareness for heartworm positive dogs at Humane Society of South MS
February is ‘Have a Heart Month’ at the Humane Society of South Mississippi and the crew there is dedicating the…
Local Bakery Impacted by Rising Prices
For many eggs are a daily part of our diet and have traditionally been a cheap way to make a meal. However in the start of 2024 a carton of…
Two men to spend life in prison for a 2022 shooting death in drug deal gone bad
A Harrison County jury on Thursday sentenced two men to prison for the 2022 murder of one man and armed robbery of another in a drug deal gone bad. District Attorney W. Crosby Parker said 28-year-old Erick Hunt of Jackson…
Temporary Power Outage to Impact Pascagoula Public Library, Jackson County Law Library, and PG Satellite Office
Pascagoula, MS – The Jackson-George Regional Library System announces a temporary closure of the Pascagoula Public Library, the Jackson County Law Library, and the PG Satellite Office due to a scheduled power outage for facility upgrades. The Pascagoula Public Library,…
South Mississippi students named Presidential Scholars candidates
Twenty-six students from South Mississippi schools have been named candidates in the 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Three of those students -- Erik "Talan" Lindmark of Pass Christian High and, Sohni Beamon of Gulfport High and Matthew Church of Ocean…
Future of Enviva sites in Mississippi
The future of two South Mississippi industrial facilities is in question. The news comes after Enviva announced it is closing its plant in Amory, Mississippi, according to our media partner,…
Gulfport special election candidate disqualified
A candidate in the upcoming special city council election in Gulfport has been disqualified from the race by the Gulfport Election Commission. According to our media partner, the Sun Herald, the…
Jackson County woman indicted in 2023 death of pedestrian
A 35-year-old Jackson County woman has been indicted in the death of a pedestrian from 2023. Lisa Ribarin was arrested Tuesday on a two-count indictment in the death of Robert Brouhard. Brouhard was walking on Washington Avenue the night of…
Feral Feline Coalition of Ocean Springs
The Feral Feline Coalition of Ocean Springs is a non-profit organization that makes sure stray cats are fed, spayed, and medicated. One of the organizations founders Linda Cox started the…
Meet B1 and B2, the two new baby penguins at the Mississippi Aquarium
Some new feathered friends have arrived at the Mississippi Aquarium. The little guys names are B1 and B2, and they're the newest additions to the African Penguin colony which partially…
Mississippi makes moves towards mobile sports betting as Super Bowl wagers soar
The Super Bowl is one of the most wagered-on sporting events globally, with bets expected to surpass $20 billion. While most bettors place their wagers on mobile devices, Mississippians are currently restricted…
Students explore new career options at Long Beach Career and Technical Education Facility
Freshman and sophomores at Long Beach High spent part of their day learning about technical career paths they can explore after high school.…
Sending taxpayer money to private schools advances in Mississippi House
By MICHAEL GOLDBERG/Mississippi Today Updated 9:40 AM CST, February 5, 2025 A House committee advanced a bill Tuesday that would send taxpayer money from public to private schools. The move keeps alive a yearslong push from private school advocates and prompted…
Today is National Weather Person Day: Shout out to WXXV Weather Team
Today is National Weather Person Day! Let’s celebrate WXXV Meteorologists Ryan and Sam. Give them a shout out and thanks for all they do!
Remains found in Carroll County confirmed to be missing Ole Miss student
The remains of Ole Miss student Jimmie ‘Jay’ Lee have been discovered in Carroll County. Human remains were found by deer hunters in the county on February 1st and were sent to the state crime lab for DNA testing. Those…
Black History Month Spotlight: Ms. Audrey Duncan of Ms. Audrey’s Southern Kitchen and Catering
February is Black History Month and in honor of it, we are doing interviews spotlighting those who are making a difference in…
PSC denies rate increase to Great River Utility
The Mississippi Public Service Commission on Tuesday denied a request for a rate hike by Great River Utility. Commissioners said they are not getting the answers they need…
First Penguins Hatched in Mississippi Hatch at Mississippi Aquarium
GULFPORT, Miss. – Penguin Awareness Day was celebrated in more ways than one at Mississippi Aquarium this year with the hatch of their very first penguin chick. Mississippi Aquarium crew braved the snowstorm to arrive at the aquarium’s Aquatic Research Center for…
Rise in investment scams in Mississippi
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson is sounding the alarm about a rise in investment scams lately. Secretary Watson says his office has received an uptick in reports of scams…
Flights from Gulfport Biloxi International to Orlando begin Thursday
A new non-stop flight service begins this week at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. Starting Thursday, Breeze Airways will offer that service from Gulfport to Orlando on Thursdays and…
USM Star Swayze Bozeman's Family in New Orleans Ahead of the Super Bowl
Continuing our Super Bowl coverage we are highlighting a player that used to be a star on the Mississippi Coast and in Hattiesburg.…
How law enforcement agencies are keeping New Orleans safe ahead of the Super Bowl
Around the corner on almost every major street in New Orleans, are barricades and law enforcement as agencies are working around the clock to make sure the city is secure ahead of…
Gulfport Behavioral Health System discusses services offered for military service members
Gulfport Behavioral Health System provides mental health services for military service members. On Tuesday, they had a board meeting to curate conversations about the services…