As blood supply remains low across the Gulf Coast, communities are holding emergency drives to increase the supply. Today, the City of Ocean Springs held an emergency blood drive at the YMCA. The event is hosted by…
It’s been two days since the body of a 20-year-old South Mississippi woman was recovered from a Gulfport bayou, but the community is already showing an outpouring of support for the family of Hadley Thomas. Thomas’ body…
School is about to be out of session at many South Mississippi schools, but at least one parent in Hancock County is hoping transportation issues in her children’s school district will be addressed. Caroline Davis has four…
On Friday, May 21st, just before 5 p.m., Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash near Highway 63 in Jackson County. They reported 37-year-old James Reeder of Brandon, Mississippi was traveling southbound when another vehicle collided with his after…
Around 8 p.m. on Sunday, Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash in Jackson County. Upon arrival, troopers discovered a single-vehicle they said traveled off the I-10 roadway and collided with a tree. The driver was identified as 25-year-old…
May is National Bike Safety Month and Biloxi Main Street and Mercy Housing and Human Development teamed up to make sure everyone’s bikes are ready for the summer. The City of Biloxi, along with Gulf Coast Safe…
Participants woke up early Saturday morning to participate in the Wreath Walk to help raise funds for Wreaths for Biloxi National Cemetery. They walked three miles from the Ken Combs Pier to the Armed Forces Retirement Home…
Chandy Fest was canceled last year due to COVID-19, but on Saturday, many flocked to Chandeleur Island Brewing Company for the return of the popular event. The brewery debuted four new select brews just for the event.…
People put on their best white attire for the Dinner under the Stars event put on Sunday evening to help raise money for American Cancer Society’s Shuck Cancer Gulf Coast Fundraiser. Guests were entertained by Jordan Chalden,…
Pass Road Elementary’s walking trail has some new hands-on education learning stations thanks to the Gulfport Kiwanis Club. The Kiwanis Club wanted to add the learning stations to give the kids of Pass Road Elementary and the…
Long Beach residents gathered on the Town Green for the inaugural Ribbon Walk to help raise awareness for cancer and remember those who have passed away. The Memorial Foundation Oncology Fund and Pink Hearts Fund came together…
The body of missing 20-year-old Hadley Makaiah Tomas was found Saturday afternoon. According to authorities, Thomas was recovered from the Bayou Bernard. She was reported missing in the area of the 1400 block of Mill Road. Hadley was recovered after…
Six Mississippi teachers, including one from Gulfport High School, have been named 2021 state-level finalists for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The PAEMST Program is the nation’s highest honor for teachers of mathematics and science…
Alligator hunting in Mississippi will open in late August. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks recently announced the 2021 Public Waters Alligator Hunting Season will open at 12 p.m. on Aug. 27 and run through 12 p.m. on…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — People along rivers in seven states may see a low-flying helicopter towing a long cylinder, starting late this month and going into July. The 30-foot-long tube holds an electromagnetic instrument that the U.S. Geological Survey uses…
Tonight, the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art hosted a spring gala ‘Catwalk under the Oaks,’ a high-end fashion show where industrial chic meets contemporary art. The event featured elaborate headdresses from local florist the French Potager, based out…
For the past several days strong southeasterly winds have created sandstorms for drivers along Highway 90, causing hazardous conditions for drivers and headaches for MDOT crews, with some drivers even getting their vehicles stuck. Mayor Andrew FoFo…
Memorial held a luncheon today to award MGCCC scholarship recipients through the Memorial Hospital Scholarship Fund. The fund was designed to offer additional pathways to meet the need for trained healthcare professionals in the region. Ten scholarship…
Tonight, the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art is hosting a spring gala ‘Catwalk under the Oaks,’ a high-end fashion show where industrial chic meets contemporary art. The Catwalk under the Oak Fashion Show will take place at the…
Throughout the pandemic, Goodwill stores across the country have seen an uptick in donations that they cannot resell or recycle. It’s an issue that the organization is constantly dealing with. With spring cleaning underway, the nonprofit is hoping people’s generosity…
The Biloxi Chamber of Commerce wanted to honor local law enforcement by hosting a shrimp and fish fry drive-thru. The drive-thru fry was created last year in place of the Biloxi Seafood Festival which was canceled due…
May is National Bike Safety Month and local groups in Biloxi are teaming up once again to make sure everyone’s bikes are ready for summer. Biloxi Main Street, along with Safe Kids Gulf Coast, are preparing for…
Today, for the first time since the pandemic began, preschoolers at the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport were able to attend their transition ceremony in-person at the Seabee Base. Eleven students transitioned from preschool to kindergarten.…
The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Hadley Makailah Thomas. Thomas is described as a 20 year old black female, brown hair, brown eyes, approximately 4’11”, and 110 lbs. Thomas was last seen swimming in the…