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Popp’s Ferry Elementary receives 2020 National Blue Ribbon Award

Popp’s Ferry Elementary was officially awarded by the United States Department of Education to be a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School. Popp’s Ferry Elementary was virtually awarded to be one of four schools in Mississippi to be a 2020 National…

Body found in Pascagoula River ruled homicide

Preliminary autopsy results on a man found floating in the Pascagoula River Tuesday, September 22nd, show his death was a homicide. The autopsy was performed Thursday morning, September 24th. Twenty-nine year-old Dustin Lee Suttles’ body was found Tuesday afternoon near…

Coast schools receive National Blue Ribbon Award

Hard work has paid off for two local elementary schools as they receive national recognition today for their efforts in the classroom and beyond. D’Iberville Elementary and Popp’s Ferry Elementary School are two of the four schools in Mississippi named…

Charged with aggravated domestic and felony eluding

Officers with the Ocean Springs Police Department responded to the 400 block of Bechtel Boulevard for a physical domestic disturbance. Officers were advised one half of the disturbance left the scene in a gold car. The officers spotted the suspect’s…

Memorial hosting drive-up hiring event

Memorial Hospital in partnership with Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital will host a clinical drive-up hiring event today from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. They are seeking qualified applicants for clinical full-time and part-time positions such…

Arrested for disorderly conduct in Ocean Springs

Wednesday the Ocean Springs Police Department responded to a possible domestic disturbance at 3419 Bienville Boulevard. Officers came in contact with Ira Henry. According to police, Henry made threats to assault responding officers. After a brief struggle, a stolen firearm…

Mississippi receives funds to work on federal roadways

Mississippi is receiving more than $22.7 million in federal funds to offset costs to repair and build federal roadways in the state that were damaged by storms and flooding earlier this year. Among the five Federal Highway Administration awards is…

Biloxi Police asking for help to locate runaway teen

Biloxi Police are asking the public's help to locate a runaway juvenile. Courtney A. Hawthorne, 17, reportedly ran away from her foster home on Sunday about 6 pm. She possibly entered a black-colored vehicle, unknown make and model, in the…

Gulfport to perform smoke tests in Wildwood subdivision

The City of Gulfport will be smoke testing the sewer lines in the area of Wildwood subdivision beginning Monday. The smoke testing has been scheduled from September 28 until October 2 from 8 am until 2 pm each day as…

New facilities at MGCCC Perkinston Campus

In an effort to become one of the best community colleges in the country, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has been busy building new facilities for its students and faculty. College living just got a little better on Mississippi Gulf…

Two shows, one night MMA and Boxing event in Biloxi

Well UFC and boxing fans, it is fight week in South Mississippi with the local Empire Fighting Championship teaming up with other promoters to host the two shows, one night event. The event will be hosted Thursday at 5 p.m.…

City of Biloxi prepares for Cruisin’ the Coast

Dozens of 2020 events have been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. However, Mississippi Gulf Coast’s annual Cruisin’ the Coast is not one of them. As they say, the show must go on and although COVID has caused hundreds of South…

Taco Sombrero celebrates 40 years of business

It is Fiesta time at the Gulf Coast’s favorite spot for speedy and delicious Mexican food, Taco Sombrero, as they celebrate 40 years in business today! It was already a packed house this morning as people lined up to get…

Ocean Springs Hospital receives designation

Singing River Health System’s Ocean Springs Hospital is now one of only 604 certified baby-friendly hospitals and birth centers in the USA. They had a celebration early Wednesday morning honoring their new designation. They are now joining a growing number…

[GRAPHIC] Body found in Pascagoula River identified

The man found in the Pascagoula River has been identified by Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr. as 29-year-old Dustin Lee Suttles of Gautier. His body is being sent to the Biloxi Crime Lab for an autopsy, which is scheduled…