Gulfport High School students bring prosthetic legs to Peruvians
Robotics students at Gulfport High School have been working diligently for more than a year for an opportunity of a lifetime. Four Gulfport High School students had…
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Ocean Springs restaurant nominated for 2024 James Beard Award
Vestige, a restaurant in Ocean Springs, is nominated for a 2024 James Beard Award. The award is one of America's most prestigious honors for culinary experts. Vestige…
Utility rate increase in Ocean Springs
In Ocean Springs, the utility rate has increased following the expiration of previous contracts. The previous contracts for garbage and recycling services ended in January 2023 and Waste Pro was selected to be the new provider in the fall of…
Great Food Truck Race stops at Harrah's in Biloxi
The Food Network is bringing its reality show, "Great Food Truck Race" to Biloxi this weekend. The show has coordinated with Harrah’s to take place on Saturday at the Great Lawn. The public will be allowed to visit the food…
Pass Christian Elementary School hosting 3rd Annual Festival of Nations
Pass Christian Elementary School is hosting their third annual 'Festival of Nations!' The festival begins at 5 tonight and runs until 6:30 and is being put on by Pre-K through 5th grade students. School faculty, staff, and the students' families…
Roadwork announced for Monday in Ocean Springs
Mississippi Power will begin prep work to transfer poles at the intersection of Hanley Road and Bienville Boulevard starting Monday, February 5. The work will begin at…
Gautier pet grooming business shut down due to code violations
GAUTIER, MS – On Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at approximately 2:29 p.m., the Gautier Police Department responded to a Crime Stoppers tip of alleged animal abuse, neglect, and illegal boarding at “Sandi’s Pet Grooming Too” in Gautier MS. On Thursday,…
Job Extravaganza Specialized Job Fair for people with disabilities
Happening in Bay St. Louis, a job extravaganza is being hosted for high school students aged 14 through 21 with disabilities. The job fair runs until 2 this afternoon at the Bay St. Louis…
Biloxi man charged with sex crimes against juvenile, child porn
A Biloxi man is in jail, charged with assaulting a child and other sex crimes. Biloxi Police say 43-year-old Ellis Cenales was arrested Tuesday and charged with production of child pornography, possession of child pornography, touching a child for lustful…
King Cake Contest at Ocean Springs Visitors Center
The Ocean Springs Chamber Main Street and Tourism Bureau is hosting its annual King Cake Contest right now. Bakeries in the city compete for the title of ‘Best…
2024-2025 Student Ambassador Program Application Now Available
JACKSON, Miss – Secretary of State Michael Watson and the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office is seeking high school seniors with a passion for leadership and state government to apply for the agency's 2024-2025 Student Ambassador Program. The program aims…
Changes to City of Gautier's Mardi Gras Tailgate Party event schedule
In anticipation of potential inclement weather, adjustments have been made to the City of Gautier's Mardi Gras Tailgate Party schedule. The event will now start at 1 pm. There will be a live DJ from 1 pm - 2:30 pm.…
17-year-old dies in Pearl River County wreck
A 17-year-old driver was killed Thursday when another vehicle crossed the center line on Highway 11. Mississippi Highway Patrol was called out to the crash at 10:45 a.m. Thursday morning to the incident in Pearl River County. Troopers say 83-year-old…
MHP arrests man wanted for attempted murder in North Carolina
Mississippi Highway Patrol has captured a suspect wanted for attempted murder in North Carolina. MHP said in a press release that troopers tried to stop a vehicle matching a "be on the lookout" description for a suspect wanted in North…
MBI investigating officer-involved shootings in Greene County, Meridian
Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating separate officer-involved shootings in the state -- one in Greene County and the other in Meridian. In Greene County, the Sheriff's Office was involved in a pursuit when a deputy was struck by the…
National Serpent Day at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
Have no fear, but today is National Serpent Day and Lynn Meadows Discovery Center got in on the fun with Nature on the Geaux! Lynn Meadows Discovery Center got in…
The 29th annual PCA Finals Rodeo comes to the Coast Coliseum
BUCKLES SADDLES AND WHOLE LOT OF CASH WILL BE GIVEN AWAY THIS WEEKEND. It's time to let er buck South Mississippi. The top 15 cowboys…
Coffee with First Responders in Long Beach
The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce hosted Coffee with First Responders at Bankhouse Coffee in Downtown Long Beach. Law enforcement officials met with the community to better foster a…
No structure damage after fire in Vancleave
A fire reported in Jackson County affected 20 acres in Vancleave Thursday afternoon. According to the Mississippi Forestry Commission’s Kevin Craft, the area affected was near Seaman Road. The fire was 100 percent contained around 8 p.m. Thursday night. There…
Arrested and charged with felony animal cruelty in Pascagoula
On January 30, 2024, Pascagoula Police Officers responded to a disturbance call at Cambridge Park Apartments involving Derrick Moody of Pascagoula. Upon arrival, officers discovered that two Pitbulls had recently been abused. The extent of the abuse is being investigated…
Hancock Chamber of Commerce announces 2024 Board of Directors, Heather Ladner Smith as president
Hancock Co., Miss. - Feb. 1, 2024 - The Hancock Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the 2024 Board of Directors: President: Heather Ladner Smith, Butler Snow Vice President: Jeremy Compretta, Community Bank Treasurer: Rea Montjoy, Select Administrative Services…
Mississippi Department of Education launching new campaign for reading scores
The Mississippi Department of Education is launching a new campaign called "Know Your Child's Reading Score." This comes in an effort for parents and guardians of kindergarten through third grade students to be informed of their child's reading ability and…
I-10 W to CLOSE overnight at Menge Avenue
JACKSON, MISS. – All lanes of I-10 westbound at Menge Ave. will be closed overnight on Thursday, Feb. 15 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. as part of the…
Seabees planning Force Protection Exercise beginning Monday
Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport will participate in force protection exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain beginning Monday. “Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain is an excellent opportunity for NCBC Gulfport to evaluate and assess existing and new force protection capabilities,” said Capt. Ana Franco,…