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Coast Transit Authority announces date of fare change

Coast Transit Authority has finished the 30-day public comment period for a proposed fare change. After reviewing all comments and completing the impact analysis, it has been decided that CTA will increase the basic regular adult fare rate and half…

First-grade musical at East Hancock Elementary

First-graders at East Hancock Elementary presented ‘Barnyard Moosical’ this morning for parents, teachers, and kindergarten students. Each first-grade class learned the main song, then another song about their characters. Each group…

Skydweller Aero bringing operations to Hancock County

KILN, MISS: Skydweller Aero Inc. is bringing its flight test and aircraft modification operations to Hancock County. The project represents a corporate investment of $15 million, as well as $40 million in advanced solar powered aircraft inventory. The project will…

Biloxi PD searching for missing person Charles Rush

The Biloxi Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in helping to locate Charles (Charlie) Rush. Rush is 43 years of age and was last seen on Monday, October 16th around 5:00 pm at a family members residence in Biloxi,…

B'OOMA After Hours being hosted Thursday

Things will be looking a little spooky at the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art this Thursday. Running from 5:30 to 6:40 in the evening, B'OOMA After Hours will be hosted. Admission is free after 5, so…

William Carey hosting STEAM Empowerment Conference

William Carey is hosting a STEAM Empowerment Conference at their Tradition Campus from 9 to 3. The Empowerment Conference brings middle school girls from all corners of the state to spark enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. The…

Eric Clark Coastal Preserve dedicated in Jackson County

BILOXI, Miss. – In April, the state Legislature passed a law creating the Secretary of State Eric Clark Coastal Preserve. This act recognized Clark’s successful efforts to permanently preserve natural lands on the Gulf Coast for public use. Clark served…

Jackson County Fair continues

The Jackson County Fair continues today in Pascagoula with a focus on families. Tonight is Family Night at the fair. Kiddie Land rides open at 2 this afternoon and then discounted rides…

HWY 90 temporarily closing for bridge work

Due to maintenance on the Coast Transit Authority Bike, Pedestrian, & TRAM Bridge, Highway 90 will be closed for a few days in October. The closure will take place on October 18th, 19th, 25th, and 26th from 8:00 PM to…