Local News

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Road work in Pearl River County

Both directions of State Route 26 between Wilford Ladner Rd. and Murder Creek Rd. in Pearl River County will temporarily close for road work. The closure begins at 7 a.m. Monday, August 5, until 4:30 p.m. Friday, August 23, for…

Southern Mississippi Heart Center Joins Memorial

GULFPORT, Miss. – August 1, 2024 – Memorial has expanded its award-winning heart care services with the addition of 12 healthcare providers across the Coast, including: Mahmoud H. Zayed, MD, FACC, FSCAI William O. Passarelli, III, MD, FACC Rogin Subedi, MD…

Southern Miss McNair Scholars Program Announces 2024 Participants

Twelve University of Southern Mississippi (USM) undergraduates have been chosen for the prestigious McNair Scholars Program at Southern Miss. Officially known as The Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program, the McNair Scholars Program is a federal TRIO program funded across…

Second Air Force receives new commander

People gathered at Keesler Air Force Base to witness the Second Air Force Change of Command Ceremony. The Second Air Force commander has nationwide responsibilities that extend beyond Keesler Air…

Stennis Space Center names Biloxi native as deputy director

NASA’s Stennis Space Center Director John Bailey announced today that longtime propulsion engineer/manager Christine Powell has been selected as deputy director of the south Mississippi propulsion site, effective Aug. 12. “I am excited for Christine to join the NASA Stennis…

Running Through "The Pass"

This is Talan Lindmark, a senior at Pass Christian High School and avid runner. So much so that for his Eagle Scout project he started Running through the pass.  “I fell in…

One arrested on charges of elder abuse

Charges of elder abuse have landed one woman in the Jackson County Jail. Tamela Hammond was arrested on charges of assault against an elderly person and exploitation of a vulnerable adult. It…

Ocean Springs hosting "Chillin' with the Chiefs"

The city of Ocean Springs is hosting a chance for all to meet the newest police and fire chiefs on August 10th! From ten until noon, Ocean Springs residents can head to the Little Children's Park. Popsicles will be provided…

2024 Bugfest hosting photo competition

The 2024 Bugfest in Picayune is hosting a photo competition! The contest is open to all ages with entries being accepted until September 14th. The link to register and send in your photos can be found by clicking HERE.  …