Mississippi museum tells the story of how Black Americans fought for our freedom
“I thought... I said... I’m going to join the military.” It wouldn’t be that easy for Raylawni Branch. After all, it had only…
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Ocean Springs mayor gives updates at Breakfast with Mayor event
This morning, Ocean Springs Mayor Kenny Holloway talked to local residents and businesses at Breakfast with Mayor. The quarterly event took place…
Museum showcasing George County, Lucedale history opens
Some exciting news coming out of George County, a museum detailing the history of Lucedale and surrounding areas is officially open. The Lucedale-George County Historical Society opened the museum…
The Great Food Truck Race making stops in Jackson County
Tomorrow, the Great Food Truck Race will be in Jackson County. The Great Food Truck Race will be stopping in Ocean Springs from 11 to 2…
South Mississippi Make-A-Wish Foundation grants local 14-year-old’s wish
The South Mississippi Make-A-Wish Foundation made a special surprise visit to a local Gulfport middle school to grant one student’s wish. Arieal Wills, a student at Bayou View…
Learning about WWII Nurse at the African American Military History Museum
The African American Military History Museum in Hattiesburg offers a look at some impressive stories to learn about. The African American Military History Museum is…
Harrison County Library System receives $7500 grant from Sparklight
Sparklight recently awarded a $7500 grant to the Harrison County Library System through its Charitable Giving Fund. The fund concentrates support in many areas, including: Education and Digital…
Sentenced for two counts of child exploitation in Jackson County
A Jackson County man has been sentenced in a sexual exploitation case. Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch says John Rouse has been sentenced to five years…
Road Closures and route for St. Paul Carnival Parade in Pass Christian
The St. Paul Carnival Parade rolls through the City of Pass Christian on Sunday, February 11th. The city released the schedule of road closures and the parade route. 8 a.m. road closures are as follows: 2nd Street west from Courtney…
Former councilman Alan Moran takes plea deal before trial begins
Former Diamondhead Councilman Alan Moran pleaded guilty today in Hancock County Circuit Court in a sexual molestation case. Moran, 35, pleaded guilty to two counts of the four-count indictment before opening statements on Wednesday morning. "Alan took a plea deal,"…
Pascagoula Municipal Court holding Amnesty Day
Pascagoula Municipal Court is offering an Amnesty Day. The program is for individuals with outstanding misdemeanor warrants to include failure to appear charges and anyone who owes fines can be…
Wiggins Police Department offers amnesty program
The Wiggins Police Department is offering an amnesty program right now. The program is offered to individuals facing arrest and other penalties due to delinquent traffic tickets, city ordinance, or…
Can public money go to private schools? Mississippi Supreme Court hears arguments
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Updated 4:48 PM CST, February 6, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi is violating its own constitution with a law that would put public money into infrastructure grants for private schools, attorneys for a public education advocacy group…
Barq's building in downtown Biloxi still undergoing renovations
Progress continues to be made on the Barq's building in downtown Biloxi. The building is being renovated into apartments, with public shops on the bottom floor.…
18% of dogs going into the shelter have heartworms. Here's how shelters care for them...
February is 'Have a Heart month' at the Humane Society of South Mississippi! The entire month is dedicated to all the heartworm-positive dogs at the shelter.…
Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence holds planning event for Family Justice Center
A two-day event to discuss plans for a Family Justice Center here on the Coast started earlier today. It would…
Bay High School welcoming new principal
The Bay Waveland School District is welcoming a new principal to Bay High School. Mr. Warren Eyster will be joining the school for the 2024-2025 school year. He brings…
Biloxi Shuckers announces 2024 Junior Journalism Program
The Biloxi Shuckers announced their Junior Journalism Program for the 2024 season. The program will highlight the best student journalists on the Coast throughout the season. Select student organizations…
Local Civil Activist turns 100-years-old
A local Civil Activist turned 100 years old today. Surrounded by her family and friends at the Brookdale Senior Living in Biloxi, Miss Arleaner Washington celebrated the milestone birthday. The City…
Gulfport teen sentenced to 35 years for robbery and manslaughter
Gulfport, Mississippi – Eighteen-year-old Lional Jackson, of Gulfport, pled guilty to robbing a sixteen-year-old victim on October 23, 2021, and to shooting and killing twenty-five-year-old Kerry Young on July 3, 2022. Jackson entered his guilty pleas on Monday in front…
Jackson County Carnival Association Mardi Gras parade road closure & parade route
The Jackson County Carnival Association Mardi Gras Parade is set to roll this Saturday, February 10, at 12 PM. Roads will close beginning at 11 AM and detours will be placed at Pascagoula St. and Jackson Ave., Jackson Ave. and…
Singing River Healthcare Academy celebrates success of LPN Apprenticeship Program
Gulf Coast, Mississippi - Singing River Healthcare Academy proudly announces the successful completion of its LPN Apprenticeship Program, with an outstanding achievement of 13 apprentices passing the NCLEX-PN examination. This milestone marks a significant accomplishment for the academy, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community…
Harrison County Sheriff’s Office warns of scammers impersonating officers
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office has been getting reports from citizens that a group of phone scammers are targeting people in the area. The scammers are using a common phone scam that impersonates a police officer who claims they have…
Voter registration deadline extended for Mississippi primaries
The deadline to register to vote for the upcoming primary elections in Mississippi has been extended. Secretary of State Michael Watson said that people have until Monday, February 12th to register in…