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Longtime bus driver passes away

  The Ocean Springs School District announced Monday that longtime bus driver Irvin Rocco had passed away. He was 64. Rocco joined the Greyhound family in 2009 and spent 14 years driving students to and from school every day. He…

Ocean Springs announces new projects

Ocean Springs Road is receiving improvements, that includes a pathway from Highway 90 to Deana Road. Also being introduced is a roundabout at the Groveland Intersection and a sidewalk along the south side…

Holiday Choral Concert hosted at MGCCC

MGCCC hosted the Holiday Choral Concert at the Fine Arts Auditorium on the Harrison County Campus. The event started earlier, with many talents and choirs performing as a way to kick off the holiday…

Escaped Mississippi inmate captured in Texas

An escaped inmate from Meridian was captured earlier today. Ryan Young was captured in Port Arthur, Texas after escaping the Mississippi Department of Corrections last week. Young was previously serving a 40-year sentence for burglaries, grand larceny, and firearm possession.…

Memorial Hospital hosting Christmas tree lighting

Memorial Health System is getting into the Christmas spirit by inviting the public to something special! This Wednesday at 2 PM, Memorial Hospital is hosting a Christmas tree lighting at the parking garage atrium near the emergency department. The Long…

Chanukah events happening on the coast

We have a few Chanukah events happening on the coast. Congregation Beth Israel is hosting a special night at the Gulfport Premium Outlets on Sunday, December 10. At 4:30, a giant…

Be a Santa to marine life at IMMS

You can help buy presents for marine life this holiday season. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies has created their annual wish list. Many of the items on the list are toys used…