Local parent advocates for mask policies in schools
Given the new evidence on the delta variant, today the CDC is recommending universal indoor masking for all teachers, staff, students, and visitors to K-12 schools. One local…
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Rapid increase of Delta Variant cases in Mississippi
Mississippi is seeing a rapid increase in positive COVID cases throughout the state. The increase is happening as some schools are starting classes and as thousands of people…
Harrison County School District preparing for first day
Registration for the Harrison County School District closes Friday, July 30th and will reopen on August 6th. There will be no registration on the first day of school. This…
Memorial offers two COVID-19 vaccination sites on Friday, July 30
Memorial is accepting appointments for the Pfizer vaccine at two locations. Walk-ups are welcome, appointments preferred. Friday, July 30 D’Iberville High School Gymnasium (15625 Lamey Bridge Road) 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Friday, July 30 Mercy Seat Missionary Baptist Church…
CDC reverses course on indoor masks in some parts of US
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reversing course on some masking guidelines. The agency announced new recommendations Tuesday that even vaccinated people should return to wearing masks indoors in parts of the U.S. where the coronavirus is surging.…
Gulfport man convicted of sexual battery and sentenced to life
Gulfport, Miss. – District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced today that Kelvin Green, 60, was found guilty of the charge of Sexual Battery by a Harrison County jury late last week. After the three-day trial, the jury deliberated for approximately…
Suspect in Bayside Park shooting now in custody in Hancock County
After almost a week on the run, a suspect in a shooting in Bayside Park is now behind bars in Hancock County. Deputies with the Hancock County Sheriff's Department found Cody Joseph Necaise, 23, of Pass Christian, was booked into…
Diamondhead School of Fine Arts to host children's dinner theater production
DIAMONDHEAD, MS –The Diamondhead School of Fine Arts says tickets are still available for their first children’s dinner theater program on Saturday, August 14 at 6 p.m. at The Club of Diamondhead. The children of DSFA will be performing “The…
Gulf Islands National Seashore creates $225 million in economic benefit
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. – In the year 2020, more than 4 million visitors to Gulf Islands National Seashore spent $180 million in nearby communities, according to a new National Park Service report. The 2020 revenue contributed to 2,390 jobs in…
CASH 3 draw winning numbers for July 26th, 2021
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for July 26th are: 3-1-6. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Shuckers team up with Loaves and Fishes to raise funds
For the remainder of the season, the Shuckers are teaming up with Loaves and Fishes to help the local nonprofit raise money for its building fund.…
Coastal Mississippi meets to discuss 2022 fiscal year
Coastal Mississippi held their monthly marketing and sales meeting to discuss the 2022 fiscal year. Working to get tourists to explore the secret coast, Coastal Mississippi hosted their monthly marketing…
Coast author returns for book signing
A Harrison Central graduate returned to the Gulf Coast this afternoon to ink her name on some of her published works. Author Connie Spanhake held a book signing today at…
The Claiborne at Gulfport Highlands welcomes residents
The luxury senior living facility, the Claiborne at Gulfport Highlands, finally welcomed their first three residents. The Claiborne at Gulfport Highlands is a family-owned and operated senior living community.…
Historic tuition agreement at Pearl River Community College
Today, officials gathered to announce a new tuition assistance program at Pearl River Community College that will benefit Hancock County residents. The new county assistance program will help…
United Way of South Mississippi holds ‘Fill the Bus’ supply drive
United Way of South Mississippi needs your help to fill the bus. United Way of South Mississippi, Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport, local school districts and…
NCBC gate closure in effect for six weeks
Starting today, the Naval Construction Battalion Center’s Pass Road Gate will be closed for six weeks for maintenance. Motorists accessing the base will be required to use the…
Remembering Nicholas Pittman
Jackson County Sheriff’s investigators are continuing to look for a suspect in a domestic related fatal shooting that happened Saturday afternoon. Deputies found 36-year-old Nicholas Pittman deceased at a home on Theriot Avenue…
Christmas in July Arts and Crafts Fair in Pascagoula
Christmas music and Santa hats made an early appearance over the weekend as part of an arts and crafts show held in Pascagoula. The Singing River Carnival…
Ocean Springs annual July Sidewalk Sale
Several businesses in Ocean Springs participated in the annual July Sidewalk Sale on Friday and Saturday. Over 30 local businesses throughout the city participated in the sale. The participating shops…
Remembering Officer Katie Cash
The funeral service for Officer Katie Cash was held Saturday at Picayune’s First Baptist Church. Following the service, a procession traveled from Picayune to Waveland Cemetery where she was laid to rest.…
Coast students earl scholarships through NASA-Mississippi Space Grant Consortium
The College of Arts and Sciences at The University of Southern Mississippi announced the awarding of 24 Space Grant scholarships and six winners for the Innovative Design in Computing Competition awarded through the state-wide NASA-Mississippi Space Grant Consortium program, which…
Jackson County investigators search for shooting suspect
Jackson County Sheriff’s investigators are searching for a suspect in connection with a domestic-related fatal shooting. The shooting occurred late Saturday afternoon, according to Sheriff Mike Ezell. Investigators are searching for Christopher Jerome Brown, 30, in connection with the shooting…
Memorial holds more vaccination events on Coast
With the number of COVID cases on the rise in South Mississippi, Memorial Hospital in Gulfport has opened more vaccination sites to help increase the population of vaccinated Coast…