Back Bay Mission partners with the New Orleans Saints for raffle
Back Bay Mission teamed up with the New Orleans Saints to raffle off not one but two awesome prizes for all the members of Saints Nation on…
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First day of school at St. Patrick Catholic High School
St. Patrick Catholic High School students returned to school today and faculty and staff say they are excited to kick off the new school year. Last…
Window repaired at the Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum
The Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum in Gulfport had its window repaired today after about a month and a half of waiting. Francisco Gonzalez showed up to work on…
First Friday Block Party in Downtown Biloxi
After having to cancel in July due to inclement weather, Biloxi Main Street’s First Friday is back tonight in downtown Biloxi. Along with food, games, and live music, this…
Pascagoula-Gautier School District COVID-19 numbers
The Pascagoula-Gautier School District has been notified that a total of 58 students have tested positive for COVID-19 this week from the following schools: Pascagoula High, Gautier High, Gautier Middle, Eastlawn Elementary, Arlington Elementary, Colmer Middle, Martin Bluff Elementary, Singing…
Long Beach community pep rally set for this evening
Tonight in Long Beach, the community is set to come together to celebrate student athletes and the start of the new school year. The Long Beach community pep rally will kick off at 6 p.m. at the Harper McCaughan Town…
City of Biloxi seeks 'safe, friendly and beautiful' budget
Mayor Andrew "FoFo" Gilich's "safe, friendly and beautiful" credo, fueled by millions in federal COVID-19 funding to replace lost revenue, was the backdrop more than once this week when the mayor and councilmembers reviewed nearly $4 million in additional spending…
Ocean Springs man accused of stabbing someone with knife
An Ocean Springs man is behind bars, accused of assaulting someone with a knife. On Thursday, Ocean Springs Police officers were called to Clark Avenue about 8:15 a.m. for a reported assault. Officers made contact with the victim, who was…
Eyeglass company expands its operations in South Mississippi
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (AP) — A multi-million-dollar expansion at a south Mississippi industrial park is expected to bring more jobs to the region, officials said. The project at the Sunplex Industrial Park, located between Ocean Springs and Gautier, is scheduled…
John E. Adams showcases art in exhibit at Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum
At the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum artist John E. Adams showcases his photography highlighting coastal waters and boats. Earlier today, the public had the chance to meet artist John…
CASH 3 winning numbers for August 5th, 2021
The CASH 3 winning numbers for August 5th are: 2-5-4. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Gulf Islands National Seashore celebrates 50th anniversary
It is the Gulf Islands National Seashores 50th anniversary. It was officially signed into law in 1971 and it is the largest national seashore, stretching from Mississippi to Florida.…
100 Day Voter Registration Blitz
Gulfport community leaders are not wasting any time preparing residents to let their voices be heard at the election polls. With a 100 Day Voter Registration Blitz campaign, local leaders and…
Magnolia Medical Foundation distributes COVID vaccines
Magnolia Medical Foundation is a community-based organization that provides preventive health services to high risk and undeserved individuals and communities. To help stop the spread of COVID, Magnolia Medical Foundation…
Memorial Hospital facing nursing and space shortage
Memorial Hospital has been going through a nursing shortage recently, but the new COVID surge has put a new layer of strain on their team. The system of care…
Masks required in Diamondhead City Hall
Effective Thursday, August 5 at 8am, all employees and visitors to the City Hall in Diamondhead will be required to wear a mask until further notice due to the increase in cases of COVID. This will continue until further notice.
MSDH discusses delta variant, breakthrough cases, and new guidelines
Today, Mississippi’s top health official said the COVID-19 delta variant is ‘sweeping across Mississippi like a tsunami’ as the state reported 3,164 new cases of the highly…
Singing River opening walk-in vaccination centers
Singing River Health System is opening two Walk-In Vaccination Centers at two convenient locations! Singing River Healthplex in Pascagoula starting tomorrow - Friday, August 5th at 8:00am - 5pm. Regular hours: Monday - Friday from 8:00am -5:00pm. No appointment needed. Address: 3101 Denny Ave, Pascagoula,…
NASA Continues RS-25 Testing with Sixth Installment at Stennis Space Center
NASA conducted its sixth RS-25 single-engine hot fire Aug. 5 on the A-1 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, a continuation of its seven-part test series to support development and production of engines for the…
Southern Miss institutes indoor mask requirement
The University of Southern Mississippi is joining other colleges across the South requiring face coverings for the start of the fall semester. The requirement, which goes into effect tomorrow, states that face coverings must be worn universally indoors for all…
Mississippi man and grandson die in crash of vintage plane
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) - A Mississippi businessman and his grandson died in the crash of a vintage single-engine airplane in a wooded area northeast of Starkville. Oktibbeha County Coroner Michael Hunt says Gary Dedeaux and 13-year-old Luke Reed were pronounced…
Halter Marine awarded contract for Navy survey ship
Halter Marine, a company of ST Engineering North America, has been awarded a $149 million contract for the detail design and construction of an oceanographic survey ship for the U.S. Navy. “This contract continues the momentum and growth of Halter…
Jurassic Quest heading into Mississippi Coast Coliseum Convention Center
The largest and most realistic dinosaur exhibit in North America is coming back to the Mississippi Coast Convention Center in October. Jurassic Quest is one of the first indoor family edutainment shows to re-launch since March 2020 due to the…
Powerball winning numbers for August 4th, 2021
Here are the winning numbers for August 4th, 2021. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.