Kiwanis of Pascagoula hosted third annual Pancakes with Santa
Kids in the Pascagoula area had the chance to spend Saturday morning with Santa and eat a delicious breakfast at Pascagoula High. Kiwanis of Pascagoula hosted its…
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27,000 wreaths placed at Biloxi National Cemetery
Volunteers came out by the hundreds to honor veterans who are no longer with us for the holiday season. Despite the thunder, rain, and a little lightning, hundreds of…
UPDATE: Biloxi make arrest in Sunday night shooting on Greater Avenue
On Sunday, December 3, 2023 around 8:13 pm, the Biloxi Communications Center received a report of an altercation between two family members in the 1900 Block of Greater Avenue. Due to the call for assistance, Biloxi Patrol Officers responded to…
MGCCC Holiday Choral Concert
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is hosting the Holiday Choral Concert! On December 4th at 7 p.m. you can stop by and hear from the HC Concert Choir and Coastal Vibrations. The concert is being held in the Harrison County…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Attractions Association Airport Christmas Tree Display
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Attractions Association is cutting the ribbon on the Airport Christmas Tree Display. On Monday, December 4th at 2 p.m. visitors can stop by the first floor across from the escalators at the Gulfport Biloxi International Airport…
Asbury Foundation awards $7 million grant to WCU Health Sciences
A major gift from the Asbury Foundation will help ensure that William Carey University’s College of Health Sciences can attract and retain high-quality faculty members to train the next generation of health care professionals. “The Asbury Foundation has taken the…
Fueling Careers in Aviation: PRCC's New AMT Program Takes Flight at Hancock Campus
KILN, Miss. — Pearl River Community College has expanded its Career and Technical Education offerings with the Spring 2024 launch of Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) at the new Hancock Campus Hangar in Kiln. The program begins at a time when industry…
Singing River Health System Hosts December Blood Drives
All Singing River Hospital locations will be hosting blood drives during the month of December. TIMES & LOCATIONS: Ocean Springs Hospital - Ocean Springs Board Room Monday, December 11, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pascagoula Hospital – Medical Staff Conference…
Long-standing partnership leads to new public, nature-based recreation amenity in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss.—A mile-long trail featuring a raised boardwalk now offers the public access to a nature-focused amenity in Ocean Springs thanks to a partnership between Mississippi State’s Gulf Coast Community Design Studio and the Land Trust for the Mississippi…
Coast Guard searching for fisherman who fell overboard from commercial boat
The Coast Guard is searching for a 35-year-old fisherman Saturday, who fell overboard from the commercial fishing vessel Miss Winnie roughly 138 miles southwest of Port Fourchon, Louisiana. Coast Guard District Eight watchstanders received a report around 2 a.m. from…
Hancock Library System holds 29th annual Holiday Tree Gala
The Hancock Library System is holding a free and family friendly holiday event that runs all throughout the month of December. The 29th annual Holiday Tree Gala is presented by the library system with the support of the Library Foundation…
December 6th is Winter Weather Preparedness Day
Here in Mississippi, MEMA has designated December 6th as Winter Weather Preparedness Day. The National Weather Service recommends people begin to prepare for the winter months by staying stocked…
Southern Miss leads state in Gilman International Scholarship earnings during 2021- 2022 school year
Students at the University of Southern Mississippi lead the entire state of Mississippi in Gilman International Scholarship earnings during the 2021 - 2022 academic year. The Gilman Scholarship is sponsored through…
LHA 8's christening happening tomorrow
Ingalls Ship Yard is prepping for the christening of one of its amphibious assault ships, the last ship of its kind being christened in 2017. The shipbuilding company is hosting the ceremony for the American-Class…
Plane forced to make emergency landing at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
Earlier today, a plane was forced to make an emergency landing at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. According to the FAA, a CommutAir flight landed safetly at the airport around 5:30. Crew reported smoke in the lavatory. The plane originally…
William Carey breaking ground on new Institute of Primary Care
William Carey University will hold a ground-breaking ceremony on Tuesday, December 5 at 11 AM. The new College of Osteopathic Medicine's Institute of Primary Care will break ground on a $20 million infrastructure…
St. Patrick softball player signs letter of intent
St. Patrick's Softball is sending another one of its players to compete at the next level. Family, friends, coaches, and staff came together to celebrate and honor Allee Bennett as she signed…
Southern Miss faculty member & graduate student honored
A Southern Miss graduate student and a faculty member were recognized by the Entomological Society of America. Both Dr. Shahid Karim and Abdulsalem Adegoke were recognized for their research on tick-borne diseases and understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying a tick's…
BOIL WATER NOTICE: 40th Street in Gulfport affected
The City of Gulfport has issued a boil water notice for the citizens on 40th Avenue, extending from Hancock Avenue to the cul-de-sac. The advisory also includes Commerce Street and spans from 40th Street to Courthouse Road. Citizens in these…
Morgan Freeman stops by Ground Zero Blues Club
Legendary actor Morgan Freeman stopped by Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi this week. Freeman is co-owner of the Biloxi location and the Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale. Other owners are attorney Bill…
Memorial Announces 2024 Board of Trustees Officers
GULFPORT, Miss. – December 1, 2023 – Memorial Health System announced today its 2024 Board of Trustees officers. Carlos Bell has been named Chairman, Bob Sawyer has been named Vice Chairman, and Dr. Thad Carter has been named Secretary. Gary Fredericks…
Debris pick up to resume in Moss Point
Debris pick-up will resume in the tornado-damaged areas of Moss Point this Monday, December 4th. The city expects the pick-up to take several days.
Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Harrison County
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks recently received Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) positive test results for a hunter-harvested buck from Harrison County. This is the first CWD-positive detection for this county. The buck was considered “suspect positive” through…
Lucedale man sentenced to life in prison for sexual battery of a minor
Gulfport, Miss. – District Attorney, W. Crosby Parker announced today that 34-year-old Arqreuis Kordell Polk of Lucedale, was sentenced this week by Circuit Court Judge Randi P. Mueller to two concurrent life sentences after being convicted of two counts of…