Gulfport High School unveils new emergency response system
Gulfport High School rolled out its new emergency response system with state and local leaders Monday. Alpha Alert is a system designed to facilitate rapid coordination with first…
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Mississippi man charged with threatening Jackson County judge
A Cleveland, Mississippi, man is in Jackson County jail, accused of threatening a Chancery Court judge. Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter said 38-year-old Jeffery Miles was arrested July 19 in Illinois and returned to Jackson County on Monday. He has…
Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness event
There’s a faith-based fire safety and emergency preparedness seminar in Moss Point this evening. You’ll have the chance to learn more about fire prevention, hurricane preparedness and meet new Moss…
Gulfport-Biloxi Breaks Ground on New Fleet Maintenance Facility
GULFPORT, Miss. – The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport leadership, team and partners broke ground on a new Fleet Maintenance Facility. The new facility will allow the airport maintenance department to consolidate to one central location closer to the terminal building in order…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at the Biloxi Lighthouse for MSD World Day
Today is not only Tuesday, but it is also Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency World Day! MSD World Day is observed to raise awareness about this rare and devastating genetic disorder. The goal of today…
Coast Guard rescues boaters stranded on Horn Island
The Coast Guard's Pascagoula station rescued a pair of boaters Monday who were stranded on Horn Island overnight. The Coast Guard received a call about 10 a.m. from one of its air crews that had spotted a 14-foot aluminum boat…
Local airports awarded grants by Federal Aviation Administration
The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded over $3 million to the Gulfport Biloxi International Airport and Dean Griffin Memorial Airport in Stone County. GPT is using the grant to construct a new general aviation apron while Dean Griffin Memorial Airport…
Work begins on pedestrian walkway along Highway 49 in Gulfport
MDOT has begun work on a pedestrian walkway in Gulfport. The walkway will run along Highway 49 from Turkey Creek to just north of Creosote Road. Crews from Necaise Construction are working on drainage right now at about Lafayette Street…
Inclusivity playground set to open soon in Gautier
A unique inclusivity playground is set to open soon in Gautier, but this type of playground is far from your typical structure of slides, rock walls and swings. "An inclusion playground is…
MHP cruiser places sixth in the ‘Best Looking Cruiser’ contest
Mississippi Highway Patrol announced their position in the ‘Best Looking Cruiser’ contest! MHP finished in sixth place. This means the department’s Mustang cruiser will be…
Grand jury clears Hancock County deputy in 2022 shooting, family continues civil case
A Hancock County grand jury has cleared a Hancock County deputy involved in a shooting in December 2022. The state Attorney General issued a statement Monday morning announcing the…
Hands-on animal experiences at Wild Acres in McHenry
It’s fun to see a wild animal, but what if you could safely touch one? One animal sanctuary in McHenry gives you that chance. Wild Acres gives visitors…
Urban forest now open in Long Beach
Coast residents now have access to an urban forest in Long Beach. The City of Long Beach held a press conference for a new urban forest now open to…
Gulf Coast Italian American Society celebrates in Biloxi
Local Italian Americans and the community gathered for a day celebrating Italian culture in Biloxi. The Gulf Coast Italian American Cultural Society held a family game day at…
Lucedale man dies in one-vehicle crash in George County
A Lucedale man died Friday in a one-vehicle crash in George County. George County Sheriff Mitchell Mixon said deputies were called to the 1200 block of CCC Road on Friday about 8:37 p.m. for a one-vehicle crash. The driver, 24-year-old…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at the Wild Acres Hands-On Animal Experience in McHenry
Wild Acres Hands-On Animal Experience, offers a unique opportunity to interact with a variety of exotic animals. The facility hosts a range of events and specialized experiences that cater to both…
Grand jury clears Hancock County deputy in 2022 shooting
A Hancock County grand jury has cleared a Hancock County deputy involved in a shooting in December 2022. The state Attorney General issued a statement Monday morning announcing the grand jury found that there was "no criminal conduct on behalf…
Gulfport Church Celebrates 150 Years of Worship
On Sunday, Handsboro Baptist Church celebrated 150 years of worship in Gulfport. The special day was one of spiritual awakening for its members and a historical milestone as the oldest…
Historical marker unveiled for Soria City Community in Gulfport
"We had such a great foundation here in Soria City. It was a strong sense of community and love here in the community. The people here, were instrumental in all our lives,"…
Downstage Productions Theatre presents "Gilligan's Island"
Stepping into Downstage Productions Theatre in Gulfport, it's easy to see that the small production group has had plenty of success by the show posters lining its back wall. The theatre's latest show?…
MGCCC receives Metallica Scholars Initiative Workforce Education Grant for third year
Metallica’s foundation, All Within My Hands (AWMH), continues its multimillion-dollar investment in critical workforce programs at community colleges nationwide. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has been invited to return in the initiative’s sixth year, making this the third year MGCCC…
Jackson-George Regional Library System Helps Smokey Bear Celebrate 80 Years This August
Jackson-George Regional Library System invites you to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday! Throughout August, join Smokey Bear at your local library to learn about wildfires and the environment. Engage in reading activities, earn badges and prizes, and take action to…
UPDATE: Mandeville man dies in two-vehicle crash in Hancock County
A Mandeville, Louisiana, man died in a late-night crash on Highway 607 in Hancock County. A Volkswagen driven by 38-year-old Sarah Saunders of Pearl River, Louisiana, was traveling southbound on Highway 607 when it collided with a Chevrolet truck driven…
Recreational season for Gray Triggerfish to open August 1
BILOXI, Miss. – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced the opening for recreational fishing season for Gray Triggerfish. The season will open in Mississippi territorial waters on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, at 12:01 a.m. local time. Visit the…