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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…

Biloxi man charged with burglary of a home

A Biloxi man has been charged with burglary of a home. Biloxi Police say 41-year-old Brett Hudson has been charged with burglary of an occupied dwelling. He was taken to the Harrison County jail and bond was set at $100,000.…

New dates for back to school sales tax holiday

The back-to-school sales tax holiday in Mississippi has been moved and extended. Senate Bill 2470, which was signed by Gov. Tate Reeves in April, moves the back-to-school sales tax holiday to the second Friday of July and extends the holiday…

Biloxi Ward 4 Council Forum Meeting

Thursday night in Biloxi, there was an election commission meeting for the vacant ward 4 council seat candidates. The meeting helped qualify those who have submitted their qualifying statements for…

Pride Day 2024

The Gulf Coast Association of Pride’s annual Pride Day kicks off Saturday, June 1st. The event will feature live musical performances, food trucks, vendors, drag shows, a splash pad, and a whole lot of color! The family-friendly event takes place…

Taco Sombrero owner Lynn Parkhill passed away

According to the Taco Sombrero Facebook page, Mr. Lynn Parkhill passed away on Thursday after an illness of several months. He loved Taco Sombrero and his Gulf Coast community and each and every one of his customers were family to…