Gulf Coast Heart Walk set for September 28th
The Gulf Coast Heart Walk is scheduled for this Saturday, September 28th. This year’s event celebrates the American Heart Association’s 100th year of saving and improving lives. This…
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Phone threat cancels D'Iberville Middle School dance
We have an update on a phone threat that canceled a local middle school’s dance this weekend. On September 21st, D’Iberville Middle School received an anonymous tip from the…
Gulfport police investigating shooting near Big Boy Convenience Store
Gulfport Police are currently investigating a shooting that occurred near Big Boy Convenience Store. According to Public Information Officer, Lt. Jason Ducre no one was injured. This is the second shooting incident to occur in Gulfport today. Earlier in the…
18-year-old wanted for aggravated assault in Gulfport
On September 23, 2024, at approximately 9:05 a.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to a report of a shooting in the 10500 block of Three Rivers Road. During the investigation, it was discovered that the victim had engaged in a…
Gulfport man sentenced to life in stabbing death of house mate
A Gulfport man will spend the rest of his life in prison after admitting to stabbing a man to death in 2022. District Attorney W. Crosby Parker said 44-year-old Christopher Moore pleaded guilty last week to killing 63-year-old Darrell Parker…
Krewe of Neptune, Harrah’s Gulf Coast, and Memphis Barbecue Network to host inaugural Smokin’ the Coast BBQ competition September 27 & 28 on Harrah’s Great Lawn
BILOXI, MS (September 24, 2024) – Pitmasters and amateurs will gather on The Great Lawn at Harrah’s Gulf Coast September 27 – 28 for the Inaugural Smokin’ The Coast barbecue competition featuring teams from all over the southeastern United States.…
Carnival Association of Long Beach holds inaugural Car Show
There’s a new event in Long Beach adding to the coastal car fever. The Carnival Association of Long Beach hosted its inaugural Car, Truck, and Jeep Show…
Two South Mississippi schools named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools
The U.S. Department of Education today recognized 356 schools as the 2024 cohort of the National Blue Ribbon Schools, including four schools in Mississippi. This prestigious recognition highlights schools that excel in academic performance or make significant strides in closing…
15th annual Mississippi Songwriters Festival wraps up
The 15th annual Mississippi Songwriters Festival was a hit for many in attendance over the weekend. The four-day event bought over 100 songwriters from across the U.S., all making…
PSC partners with law enforcement, utility workers to enhance Amber Alert program
The Mississippi Public Service Commission has teamed up with law enforcement and utilities to enhance the state's Amber Alert program. Commissioner Wayne Carr announced the alliance Monday in Biloxi. The initiative recognizes the critical role that utility workers can play…
Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society holds annual Buddy Walk
The Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society hosts an annual Buddy Walk on the Gulf Coast and community members walk in support of the fundraiser. “Young people and…
Brett Favre to appear before US House panel looking at welfare misspending
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre, who has repaid just over $1 million in speaking fees funded by a welfare program in Mississippi, is scheduled to appear before a Republican-led congressional committee that’s examining how…
Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to protect dolphins along the Mississippi Gulf Coast
GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to protect dolphins along the Mississippi Gulf Coast after dozens were killed or sickened in 2019 following the prolonged opening of a spillway used for flood control. U.S. District…
Local Gifted Students Host Special Movie Screening for Farmers at Crosby Commons
PICAYUNE, MS - Gifted students from Roseland Park Elementary are stoked about soil, and they want to show their community why! In an inspiring initiative, gifted students from the newly-formed club "Ground Up!" are inviting local farmers and community members…
Crimestoppers tip prompts officials to cancel middle school dance
A threat that came in to the Crime Stoppers tip line prompted D’Iberville Middle School officials to cancel a planned school dance on Saturday. The message was sent out Saturday afternoon by middle school principal Matthew Elias and Superintendent William…
MDMR to accept proposals for On-Bottom Molluscan Shellfish Leases
BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) recently updated its on-bottom shellfish regulations following the passage of Senate Bill 2648 during the Mississippi Legislature 2024 Regular Session. These revised regulations now enable private individuals or businesses to lease…
Gulfport Mayor's Youth Council applications are now open
Attention parents and 11th-grade students! The Mayor's Youth Council is now accepting applications for new members. If your student is a high school junior or the equivalent of home-schooled students residing within the City of Gulfport, this is an excellent…
USM Special Collections to host events Celebrating 100th Birthday of Will Campbell
The Mississippi Humanities Council (MHC), the statewide, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), has awarded The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Libraries Special Collections a grant to fund a project that will stimulate meaningful dialogue, attract diverse audiences,…
Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival T-shirts are now available for purchase
(Ocean Springs, MS) – Each year, the organizers of the annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival create a commemorative shirt that is only designed and sold around the current festival year. Walter Anderson family artist, Christopher Stebly designed this…
WCU wins awards at 2024 MSHIMA Conference
William Carey University’s Health Information Management program came away from this summer’s 2024 MSHIMA Conference with three major awards. MSHIMA stands for Mississippi Health Information Management Association. Its 800 members work in many health care settings, including hospitals, insurance companies,…
Memorial Hospital Gulfport staff honored with MORA’s Spero Award
The Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency (MORA) recently recognized several Memorial Hospital Gulfport employees with the Spero Award. This award is given to individuals who consistently exceed expectations in supporting MORA’s mission to ensure the best outcomes for organ donation. The…
West Harrison Field House named after Mitchell King
The Harrison County School District is honoring former superintendent Mitchell King in a big way. The new West Harrison Hurricanes Field House is named in honor of…
Man in custody after police standoff at Biloxi condo complex
A man is now in custody after a multiple hour standoff with Biloxi Police at the McDonnel Square Condominiums. Biloxi Police say it all began around 10:17 AM on Friday when officers…
Cleaning the Mississippi City cemetery
Students from Southern Miss and Pass Road Elementary came together today to clean the Mississippi City Cemetery. The University of Southern Mississippi Anthropology faculty and students are in Gulfport…