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Southern Youth Commission March

A newly formed group, the Southern Youth Commission, came together on Saturday to do a march in protest of the state flag being flown in front of Ocean Springs City Hall. A year ago, when Mayor Shea Dobson was elected,…

Tax Free Weekend recap

Over the weekend, people across the state of Mississippi hit the racks for Tax Free Weekend. People could purchase items such as clothing, shoes, and school and arts supplies that cost $100 or less with no sales tax. This sales…

Overturned car on I-10 claims one life in Jackson County

A tragic accident early Sunday morning killed 55-year-old Ladonna Rich of Lucedale after she was rear-ended by an 18 wheeler on the Pascagoula River Bridge, forcing the car off the bridge and into the water. The accident happened around 7:20…

27th annual Steak and Stake

Tonight, the Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast held their biggest fundraiser of the year at the IP Casino Resort Spa in Biloxi. This year, the theme of the 27th annual Steak and Stake was ‘Blues and Bling.’…

Kids summer camp continues at Lynn Meadows

Lynn Meadows Discovery Center finished their tenth week of summer camp today for kids ages four to 10. Each day consists of eight different camps, all separated by age group. The day activities included an Astro camp, an itty-bitty theater,…

‘Bring it to the floor’ dance competition

Children in Ocean Springs put on their dancing shoes today and showcased their best moves at the ninth annual ‘Bring it to the Floor’ dance competition. The show was held at the Ocean Springs Civic Center and marked the end…

Harry Potter birthday celebration at Long Beach Public Library

Next week is someone we all know and love’s birthday. The wizard who has been capturing children’s hearts through reading for many years: Harry Potter. The Long Beach Public Library hosted a birthday celebration in honor of Harry Potter’s wizardry.…

Tax Free Weekend kicks off

Stores along the Gulf Coast are starting to fill up as the Tax Free Weekend has kicked off and the Gulfport Premium Outlets are no different. Sales are being made. Just in time for back to school shoppers, it’s Tax…

Ingalls Shipbuilding hiring skilled workers

The largest employer in Mississippi, Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, is looking to fill 500 positions by the end of the year. Ingalls has been awarded several contracts to build ships for the U.S. military and is looking for skilled people…

Engineers without Borders raise money for Panama

The Mississippi Gulf Coast chapter of Engineers without Borders hosted a fundraising event today. Good music and the sweet smell of barbecue attracted many people heading down Highway 90 looking for a bite to eat. Passerby Marco Kirkland said, “I…

IMMS released six endangered sea turtles

The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies will release six rare sea turtles at the Courthouse Pier in Gulfport at 10 a.m. tomorrow. There’s no place like home and the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies will make sure six Kemp’s Ridley…

Urgent Care Back to School health fair

With the returning school year getting closer and closer, Orange Grove Urgent Care wants to help parents with getting the kids all set to return to class. Tomorrow they’ll hold a ‘Back to School’ health fair from 9 a.m. until…

Salvation Army’s Christmas in July

The Salvation Army is breaking out the red kettles a few months early as part of its Christmas in July fundraising campaign. Today the red kettles will be out at a number of locations across South Mississippi. The Christmas in…

Port of Gulfport update

Dozens of people gathered together this morning at Island View Casino to hear the CEO and Executive Director of the Port of Gulfport Jonathan Daniels give an update on everything going on at the port. The port has been undergoing…

Charged with felony child abuse

Gulfport police have arrested a man accused of abusing and causing serious head injuries to his two-month-old son. Twenty-nine year-old Shawn Babbitt is charged with felony child abuse, one count of resisting arrest, and one count of disorderly conduct. Thursday,…

2018 Heart Gala

It was a packed house tonight at the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum, kicking off the Mississippi Gulf Coast Heart Gala. This event helps advance the lifesaving mission of the American Heart Association. All proceeds raised tonight from the gala…

Candlelight vigil for four fatal crash victims

Tonight a community came together for a vigil in West Side Park in Gulfport to remember the three children who lost their lives and one other who suffered serious injuries during a fatal car accident in Pearl River County last…

New home care provider on the Coast

A new in-home care provider is headed to the Coast and looking for employees. WR Community Services looks after the elderly and people with disabilities in the comfort of their home. The home care provider held a job fair this…

Keesler Air Force Base hosts kids golf camp

Keesler Air Force Base hosted their Golf 4 Kids summer camp today. It was the last day of the summer golf camp and kids were teeing off to bring their golf skills up to par. Professional golf instructor Daniel Gillus…

Backpack safety and injury prevention tips

Choosing the coolest backpack can set the tone for the new school year. However, improper backpack use can cause long term injuries to children. Backpacks can be used for students to express themselves. When used correctly they come in handy.…

Reward increased for dolphin shot and killed

Authorities are now offering $11,500 for any information on who shot and killed a pregnant dolphin in Waveland in April. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies found the bottlenose dolphin and froze the body until a complete necropsy could be…

Junior Auxiliary of Pascagoula uniform giveaway

The school year is coming up fast and with that comes many expenses for parents. The Junior Auxilary of Pascagoula is doing something to help. The Junior Auxiliary is holding their second annual uniform closet at the Family Interactive Center…

Man wanted for paying with counterfeit money

Biloxi police are looking for a suspect who reportedly paid for several items with a fake $20 bill. This incident happened on Beach Boulevard in Biloxi. The suspect, a black male with a thin build seen wearing a white tank…