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MDMR certifies July's finfish records

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources certified two impressive records for the month of July! The two anglers set the tackle saltwater fishing records, but the impressive part is they used a spear! The first up is Joseph Rizzuto of…

Mississippi delegates unanimously endorse Kamala Harris

 The Mississippi Delegation to the 2024 Democratic National Convention met virtually on Monday and voted to unanimously endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 Democratic nomination for President of the United States.Following the motion by US Congressman Bennie Thompson,…

Hattiesburg unveils their 54th mural

The city of Hattiesburg unveiled their newest mural on Monday. The mural is titled "Greetings From Hattiesburg" and is found on Broadway Drive! The mural is a part of a revitalization…

Nine Gulf Coast schools in the running for $5,000

Nine Gulf Coast schools are moving to the voting round in this year's Caring4Community contest! Those schools are: Martin Bluff Elementary (Gautier) West Wortham Elementary and Middle School (Saucier) Vancleave Lower Elementary (Vancleave) Christian Collegiate Academy (Gulfport) Lyman Elementary (Gulfport)…

Mississippi Democrats respond to Biden news

The Mississippi Democratic Party released this statement in response to the news that President Joe Biden is withdrawing from his re-election campaign: ”As you may know, President Joe Biden, in a selfless act of dedication to our nation's future, has…

MGCCC hosts Funding Your Future workshops

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College held a "Funding Your Future" workshop on July 16 at the Jackson County Campus. This event was designed to assist students in completing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the help of…

Matthew Mayfield appointed to MACMR

BILOXI, Miss. – Gov. Tate Reeves has appointed Matthew Mayfield to the Mississippi Advisory Commission on Marine Resources (MACMR) representing commercial fishermen. Mayfield was sworn in at the MACMR meeting held July 16 and his appointment is effective immediately for…