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National Adopt a Cat Month

June is National Adopt a Cat Month and the Humane Society of South Mississippi is asking for help emptying their shelter. HSSM has about 107 cats in the shelter, saying they…

Wreck shuts down part of I-10 in Hancock County

I-10 near Mile Marker 2 was shut down earlier today due to a wreck happening around 10 a.m. According to MHP Spokesman Cal Robertson, a total of seven vehicles were involved. Six of those vehicles were cars while one was…

Teams arrive for Billfish Classic

Teams are arriving for the Coast’s premier summer fishing tournament. The activity for the Billfish Classic ramps up Wednesday with registration and the captains and anglers’ dinner. Boats take to the…

MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Hattiesburg

JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Drug Enforcement Agency that occurred on June 3rd, 2024. An agent and task force officer (TFO) were transporting two subjects to the Federal Courthouse…

MDOT offering resources for hurricane season

Hurricane Season started on June 1st. MDOT is offering free resources available for download to help Mississippians prepare for any upcoming hurricanes. The agency is offering a hurricane emergency checklist…

USM Students Earn Doctor of Audiology White Coats

By: Van Arnold The School of Speech and Hearing Sciences' Doctor of Audiology program at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) presented white coats to five nine students during its annual ceremony held earlier this month in the Thad Cochran…

Coast Transit Authority offers hurricane evacuation transportation

Hurricane season begins June 1, and Coast Transit Authority is prepared to assist Harrison County residents with evacuation transportation. Registration for this free service is quick and easy, and CTA requests that registration is renewed annually. Preregister online at www.coasttransit.com…

Kathryn Albritton wins WCU Student Leadership Award

Kathryn Grace Albritton received the 2024 Student Leadership Award during Honors Day at William Carey University. The year-end event recognizes students for outstanding academic achievements. Dr. Valerie Bridgeforth, WCU vice president for student affairs, made the presentation. “The Student Life…

NASA Stennis Helps Family Build a Generational Legacy

Lee English Jr., left, and his son, Noah, follow in the footsteps of the late Lee English Sr. by working at NASA’s Stennis Space Center. English Sr., an engineer working for the Rocketdyne Division of Rockwell International Corporation in the…

Hurricane Season Begins June 1 – Get Ready Now

ATLANTA – Mississippi is no stranger to the devastating effects of hurricanes, with the state experiencing some of the most intense storms in history, like hurricanes Camille and Katrina. With the official start of hurricane season approaching, FEMA and the…

MDWFP Celebrates National Fishing and Boating Week

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) invites you to celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week, running from June 1 to 9. This nationwide celebration is an invitation for all fishing and boating enthusiasts to come together and…