Local organization comes together to serve the community
The Gulf Coast Healthy Families, Mothers and Babies Initiative gathered this weekend to feed the hungry one grocery bag at a time. The organization held a food distribution…
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Seabee veterans honor fallen brothers and sisters
Seabee veterans of all generations came together over the weekend to honor their fallen brothers and sisters. The Seabee Historical Foundation held a brick dedication ceremony on Saturday at…
WWII veteran recognized in Gautier for his life accomplishments
The Gautier American Legion held a ceremony Sunday to honor the achievements of a military hero. World War II veteran Ira Edwin Allison was recognized for his…
Singing River Academy transitioning to virtual learning August 24th
Due to rising numbers of COVID-19 cases, Singing River Academy will be closed from August 24th through the Labor Day holiday. Students will return to school in-person on September 7th. Students will bring home Chromebooks, i-Ready workbooks and other necessary…
State Health Department reports more than 7,000 COVID cases over the weekend
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 7,249 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 56 deaths for the three-day period August 20 through August 22. Forty-three deaths occurred between August 12 and August 22 with 1 in Hancock, 4 in Harrison…
US regulators give full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. gave full approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, a milestone that may help lift public confidence in the shots as the nation battles the most contagious coronavirus mutant yet. The vaccine made by Pfizer…
FDA warns against ivermectin as COVID treatment
By Kayla Rivas | Fox News The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reiterated a warning against the use of ivermectin as a COVID-19 treatment amid growing reports of individuals taking the drug often used to treat parasitic worms in animals. Mississippi state…
Biloxi Police asking public's help to identify fraud suspects
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting assistance with identifying the individuals in photos released to the media. The man and woman are wanted for questioning regarding an alleged fraud that occurred on Sunday, August 8, 2021, near the 2400 block…
Mega Millions winning numbers for August 20th, 2021
Here are the winning numbers for tonight's Mega Millions lottery draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
CASH 3 Draw winning numbers for August 20th, 2021
The CASH 3 Draw winning numbers for August 20th are: 4-3-6. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Sparklight’s ‘A Stronger Connection’ campaign begins
Media provider company Sparklight recently announced the beginning of their ‘A Stronger Connection’ campaign. The campaign will award $1,000 each to 12 individuals making a difference in the communities they…
Long Beach School District to take part in Mission Acceleration
Long Beach School District has been selected to be a part of Mission Acceleration’s pilot program designed to accelerate reading achievement for 1,000 children in Mississippi.…
Virtual reality experience opens up at Outlet Mall
Residents of Gulfport now have a brand-new opportunity to dive into the world of virtual reality. Team VR-Cade opened a brand-new store at the Gulfport Premium Outlets. The…
Climb CDC and Youthbuild Completion Ceremony
Friends and family gathered this evening in Gulfport to celebrate the graduation of 24 local youth ages 16 to 24 from Climb CDC’s Youthbuild Program. Over the past year, the…
USM Gulf Park campus welcomes students back
Many students and parents gathered at the University of Southern Miss Gulf Park Campus in Long Beach to kick off the new school semester with fall orientation. Masked up…
Team Memorial continues the fight against COVID-19 at a new pop-up site
The team at Memorial Hospital is continuing their fight against COVID-19 one pop-up site at a time. Today, the team hosted another pop-up drive…
Fatal accident on Interstate 59 in Pearl River County
On Thursday, August 19, 2021, at approximately 2:42 p.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Interstate 59 in Pearl River County. A 2005 Chevrolet Van driven by Raymond Collins, 38, of Wiggins, MS was traveling south…
Sales for New Powerball Monday Drawing Begin Sunday
JACKSON, MISS. – Beginning this Sunday, Aug. 22, Powerball® players can purchase tickets to participate in the new Monday night drawing starting Aug. 23. The Monday drawings will join the weekly lineup of Powerball drawings currently held on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The…
MGCCC receives nearly $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is the recipient of a nearly $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation. In a press release, MGCCC announced…
Mississippi sets a new daily high for COVID cases reported in state
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting record daily high of 5,048 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 54 deaths as of Thursday morning. MSDH said on its Facebook page, "As we go into the weekend, stay safe:…
Biloxi Police ask public's help to find stolen bicycle
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in helping to locate a reported stolen bicycle. The victim reported his custom bike stolen on Aug. 9 in the 100 block of Beauvoir Road. The custom bike, with the reported…
CASH 3 Draw winning numbers for August 19th, 2021
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for August 19th are: 2-7-5. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
William Carey Pharmacy students continue education on the Coast
Both William Carey University’s School of Pharmacy and Memorial Hospital have worked to develop healthcare professionals on the Coast and keeping them on the Coast. When two…
Pascagoula community helps honor former Councilman Joe Abston’s last wish
The death of 51-year-old former Pascagoula Councilman Joe Abston sparked a community movement to get more COVID vaccine shots in arms. After having health complications, Abston…