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Races on the 2024 ballot in South Mississippi

As we’ve mentioned in the weeks leading up to the 2024 election, you’ll see many other races on your ballot in South Mississippi. The ballot will have races for state supreme court, court of appeals, election commissions, and various school…

Saints fire Dennis Allen after 7th straight loss

The New Orleans Saints have fired head coach Coach Dennis Allen after the team's seventh loss. The Saints lost to the Carolina Panthers 23-22 on Sunday. Special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi has been named the interim coach, according to a…

2024 General Election Day Reminders

JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi's 2024 General Election Day is less than one week away. The November 5 ballot features offices of President, U.S. Senate, U.S. Representative, Supreme Court Justice, Court of Appeals Judge, School Board Members, County Election Commissioners, and…

Mississippi oyster season begins November 13

BILOXI, Miss. – The 2024 Mississippi Oyster Season shall open for the harvest of oysters, beginning at legal sunrise, on November 13, 2024. The approved and conditionally approved areas are: Area I "B" This area includes St. Joe reefs Area II…

Singing River Hospice of Light Tree Planting Ceremonies

Pascagoula, Miss.- In observance of National Hospice Month, Singing River Hospice of Light (HOL) will host remembrance ceremonies at Singing River Gulfport and Pascagoula Hospital to honor loved ones lost over the past year. HOL invites the families and friends…

MSU boasts two Rhodes Scholarship finalists

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Two Judy and Bobby Shackouls Honors College seniors are Mississippi State’s newest Rhodes Scholarship finalists. Sydney Denton, a history and political science double major from West Monroe, Louisiana, will interview in Denver, Colorado, and Devin Hutchins, a philosophy and…

MSU adds fourth spring graduation ceremony in Starkville

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State will host an additional spring commencement ceremony this May to accommodate the growing number of graduates at its Starkville campus. Spring commencement ceremonies are traditionally executed with a Thursday event and two Friday events. In 2025, MSU…

New SRHS cardiology location opening in Pascagoula

Singing River Health System's cardiology department is opening a new location in Pascagoula. A ribbon cutting is happening at 11 AM on November 8th. A lunch follows the ribbon cutting. Anyone heading out to the event will be able to…

Pascagoula remembering a well-known civic leader

The Pascagoula community is mourning the loss of a well-known civic leader. Liz Ford served the Flagship City over the years through her volunteer work and serving on various city commissions, including in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. In a…

Landmarks on the Gulf Coast lighting up teal

If you see a few landmarks on the Mississippi Gulf Coast lit up in blue, it's all for a good reason! Landmarks being lit in teal to raise awareness for Alzheimer's. This comes from the Light the World in Teal…

Bay St. Louis accepts registrations for Short-Term Rentals

The City of Bay St. Louis is now accepting registrations for short-term rental operations following the adoption of Ordinance Number 669-08-2024 in August 2024. This ordinance requires all short-term rental operators to obtain a city permit to ensure compliance with…