Opening of West Harrison Middle School delayed
On Friday, the Harrison County School District announced students at the new West Harrison Middle School will begin the new school year virtually due to delays in construction. The…
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Masks required in City of Moss Point Municipal Buildings
The City of Moss Point is now requiring a mask to enter any of their municipal buildings, City Hall, Public Works, Fire Department, Police Department, and all Recreation facilities, regardless of being vaccinated or not vaccinated. The health and safety…
Fill the Bus School Supply Drive
It’s back to school time for students on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Families can expect to pay hundreds of dollars per child on back to school items. In an effort…
It’s Mississippi Sales Tax Free Weekend
It’s officially Mississippi Sales Tax Free Weekend. That means today and tomorrow shoppers can hit the stores to pick up school supplies, clothing, and footwear. Eligible items priced at $100…
Walmart implementing mask mandate for employees in COVID hot spots
Walmart will require all employees, vaccinated or not, to wear masks in areas of the country with high rates of COVID-19 infections. The move to mandate…
Memorial updates visitor policy to align with current recommendations from MSDH and CDC
Memorial has updated its visitor policy to align with current recommendations from the Mississippi State Department of Health and the CDC. These guidelines are subject to change and may be different if you arrive to the hospital as they make…
Jackson County School District releases back to school plan
The Jackson County School District has released its plans relating to COVID-19 for the upcoming school year. As some districts begin to implement mask mandates, Jackson County…
Change of Command Ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base
Today, Keesler Air Force Base held a change of command ceremony. This event showed the passing of the torch between Major General Andrea Tullos and Major General…
CTA and Singing River Hospital System Vaccine Event
In partnership with Singing River Hospital System, CTA will provide free rides, vaccinations and mask give away. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to noon on August 7th at the CTA Biloxi Transit Center at 820 Martin Luther King…
Coastal Family Health Center and First Missionary Baptist Church of Biloxi vaccine event
The First Missionary Baptist Church of Biloxi, Mississippi is partnering with the Coastal Family Health Center to “Vaccinate Gulf Coast.” The CFHC mobile unit will be located on the Church campus at 658 Esters Boulevard, Biloxi, Mississippi, Sunday, August 1,…
Gulfport School District implements mask mandate
The Gulfport School District has announced changes to its COVID-19 policy. Beginning August 2nd, all Gulfport School District employees and students are required to a wear mask. The Gulfport School District began the new school year last week. Sixth and…
81st Training Wing deceased Airman identified in fatal accident
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- With next of kin notifications complete, Keesler Air Force Base can confirm the identity of the Airman killed in the vehicle accident. The victim has been identified as U.S. Air Force Airman Daniel J.…
Jackson County Sheriff's Department investigating armed robbery of Waffle House
Jackson County Sheriff's Department is looking for a suspect in an armed robbery of the Waffle House on Tucker Road. Sheriff Mike Ezell said the robbery occurred about 4:30 a.m. Friday. Workers and witnesses at the restaurant said a man…
Halter Marine awarded contract to build fifth berthing barge
Halter Marine, a company of ST Engineering North America, has been awarded a contract option for the U.S. Navy’s fifth Auxiliary Personnel Lighter–Small 67 Class berthing and messing barge. The contract award is $41 million for a firm, fixed-price option…
Biloxi closes fire stations to the public because of COVID outbreak
Biloxi Fire Department has had to close its stations to the public because of a spike in COVID-19 cases among its employees. Last week, the department had five firefighters out after being diagnosed with COVID-19, according to their Facebook post.…
Summer in the Wild at Wild Acres
South Mississippi’s famous exotic animal farm, Wild Acres, continues to create new experiences to bring guests and animals together. Summer fun isn’t just reserved for humans this year. On…
Backpack Giveaway for local students in Moss Point
Today from 4 p.m. until all supplies were gone, Unity Funeral Home and Cremation Service donated over 300 backpacks and school supplies…
This weekend is Mississippi Sales Tax Free Weekend
Shopping malls and local retailers are gearing up for crowds of people as state sales tax weekend approaches. Tomorrow and Saturday, shoppers can hit the stores to pick-up…
‘The Pride of St. Patrick’ band getting ready for football season
The first day of school at St. Patrick High School is set for Friday, August 6th. On this warm summer afternoon, the band and color…
Backpack safety for kids
Kids are heading back to school along the Coast and with that comes carrying heavy backpacks filled with school supplies and textbooks. Improper backpack use can cause long term injuries to children.…
Extreme heat on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
Mississippi’s Southern six counties are currently under a heat advisory. Temperatures are expected to hit the mid90s Friday, but if you’re outside, it might feel more like 110 degrees.…
The Lord is my Help receives $2,000 grant
The Kindred Institute of Inclusion and Equity, an initiative of Kindred Health Care, awarded a grant of $2,000 to the Lord is my Help. The Lord is my…
USM offering COVID-19 vaccination incentives for students
Today, the University of Southern Mississippi announced a new incentive program put in place to encourage students to get the COVID-19 vaccination. Through the program, students that are fully…
Moss Point School District back to school event and vaccine drive
Tiger Nation is excited to ring in the new school year and tonight the Moss Point School District is hosting their 2021 Back to School…