Fort Maurepas' playground receives improvement grant
The City of Ocean Springs is excited to upgrade the playground equipment at Fort Maurepas Park after a nearly $100,000 grant. The park is located on Front Beach and…
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Mississippi Aquarium collecting Mardi Gras beads
The Mississippi Aquarium is collecting Mardi Gras beads. Other organizations such as Gulfport Main Street, The Hard Rock, and Keesler will be collecting beads through March 31. Bins for donation…
Number of teacher vacancies in Mississippi schools increases in 2022 - 2023 school year
Results from the Mississippi Department of Education's educator shortage survey show there are over 5000 vacancies among teachers, administrators, and school support staff across the state -…
Mississippi Aquarium receives grants for coral restoration
The Mississippi Aquarium was awarded $600,000 in grants for coral restoration. The grants support restoration and education related to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The research will help…
Mass community college choir to perform at MGCCC'S IMPAC
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is hosting the Mississippi Community College Choir Festival this week. Community college choirs from across Mississippi have joined together to bring music to the public. News…
Man arrested on three counts of felony sexual battery
Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley announced the arrest of a 22-year-old on three counts of felony counts of sexual battery. According to Sheriff Haley, Harrison County investigators received a report a 15-year-old girl was sexually assaulted. After investigation, Harrison County…
Arrest made in connection to February 12th Gulfport homicide
Another arrest has been made in the February 12th Gulfport homicide. Christopher Fletcher has been charged with one count of accessory after the fact. Gulfport Police responded to a call about a shooting on February 12, finding a 16-year-old dead.…
Mississippi's first direct-entry MSN receives approval
Mississippi State University received approval to admit the first students into a newly-created Master of Science in Nursing degree program at MSU-Meridian. The program is Mississippi's first direct-entry MSN that allows college graduates holding non-nursing degrees to enter the nursing…
Pascagoula Street undergoing road construction
Pascagoula Police says there will be road construction on Pascagoula Street over the next few days. The road work will be between Covenant Avenue and Ingalls Avenue. Due to the construction there may be road closures. Pascagoula Police ask drivers…
Spin classes being hosted for organ donor awareness
The YMCA and the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency are hosting 'A Life is Beautiful' organ donor awareness spin class rides this week. The first spin class ride was held…
Mississippi Sea Wolves hire new head coach
The Mississippi Sea Wolves have a new head coach: Dustin Skinner. Former Head Coach and player Joe Pace resigned as head coach and player last week, but will…
Sergeant Harold Hammett returns to Mississippi
The remains of a Mississippi marine who died in World War II headed to Hattiesburg for burial. Marine Gunnery Sergeant Gus Campbell shared pictures showing crews at New Orleans…
Head-on collision on Highway 53 shuts down part of highway
According to Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley, two cars were involved in a head-on wreck at Highway 53 and South Mills Road in front of Mississippi Mercantile Company and Dollar General.…
Fish Frys around the Coast for the Lenten Season
With the beginning of Lent means Fish Fridays! Many churches across the Coast offer seafood on Fridays during Lent. This is by no means a comprehensive list, but it will get you started. And anyone who wants to be added…
Cleaning up aftermath of Mardi Gras parades
The day after Fat Tuesday means a huge clean up after the beads and confetti are left behind on the parade route. Local business owners, citizens, and the City…
Biloxi Police Department swears in officers
The Biloxi Police Department held a swearing-in ceremony for officers. In total, four officers were sworn in. A few officers also received promotions! Eleven were promoted to become sergeants…
Ocean Springs Fire Department launches community program to spread safety awareness
The Ocean Springs Fire Department announced the launch of a community program aimed at bolstering safety awareness. The program also aims at building strong ties with residents…
Locals get ashes to go for Ash Wednesday
Residents on the Coast stopped at the Long Beach Harbor this morning to honor Ash Wednesday. Pastor David Parr of the Grace Lutheran Church has been doing ashes…
Single car rollover on Highway 49 leaves three injured
A single car accident was reported at the interchange of Highway 49 and Highway 67. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol Trooper Cal Robertson, the car rolled over…
MDMR announces Commercial Vessel Safety Program
BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is implementing the Commercial Vessel Safety Program as a part of the 2019 Mississippi Bonnet Carré Fisheries Disaster Recovery Program. The Commercial Vessel Safety Program is a reimbursement program for Mississippi…
Boil water notice for areas of East Taylor Road in Gulfport
The surrounding areas of East Taylor Road in Gulfport are under a boil water notice. The notice extends from Bridgewater to the dead end of Plantation Lane. The Brentwood, Brookstone, and Waterside subdivisions are affected too. The Oxford Point Apartments…
Heatherwood Drive in Gulfport under boil water notice
Heatherwood Drive in Gulfport has been issued a boil water notice, spanning from Old Highway 49 to the dead end. The notice also includes Woodmont Drive from Heatherwood Drive north to Greenglade Drive, also Archwood Drive from Heatherwood Drive to…
Ocean Springs' Fort Maurepas park receiving new playground equipment
The City of Ocean Springs' Fort Maurepas Park is preparing to receive new playground equipment! The City of Discovery received a Healthy Heroes Program Grant, a program designed to increase health literacy among students in grades K-5. The city's Department…
Mississippi Aquarium awarded over $600,000 in grants for coral restoration project
GULFPORT, Miss. – Mississippi Aquarium announced today that it was awarded several grants from the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation to support restoration and education related to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The Deepwater Horizon (DWH) Trustees, led by NOAA and the…