GULFPORT, Miss. – January 25, 2024 – Memorial is launching a campaign to educate everyone—mothers, families, friends, providers, and the community—about the unique challenges women face in the first year after delivery. Giving birth should be a joyous, natural experience, but…
HATTIESBURG, MISS. -- The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has named Kodie Koenenn, of Diamondhead, as Southern District Government Relations Director for District 6. Headquartered in Hattiesburg, MDOT District 6 encompasses 14 counties in southeast Mississippi. “Kodie’s experience as a…
University of Southern Mississippi (USM) alumnus Joseph Kasal was among the top three highest scorers in the State of Mississippi and joined a distinguished list of USM medal winners when he received the Silas M. Simmons Bronze Medal for his…
The Veterans Golf Association’s three-day golf classic is underway as golfers teed off at The Preserve in Vancleave Friday. Golfers teed off Friday morning taking aim at the top prize here…
Twelve teachers were honored today for their hard work with the Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher Grant. Each year, Hancock Whitney gives a grant of up to $2,000 to…
GULFPORT, Mississippi, January 26 – The Gulf Coast Business Council announced Friday it is collaborating with regional partners and members of the Mississippi Legislature on important economic and community development issues in this area. The Business Council held a press…
The Buc-ee's store planned for Menge Avenue in Harrison County should be open in time for Christmas shopping this year. Bill Lavers, executive director for the Harrison County Development Commission, said Friday that the Buc-ee's store has a target date…
The Mississippi Aquarium is calling all turtle lovers to become a rehab hero and sponsor one or more of the latest Kemp's Ridley cold-stunned turtles.…
On January 22, 2024 around 5:03 pm, Biloxi Patrol Officers responded to the 300 block of Lameuse Street in reference to a report of a firearm being discharged in the area. Upon arrival, officers were told that an unknown male…
The Biloxi City Council has scheduled a special election for Tuesday, Feb. 27 for Ward 7 residents. The special election is for residents of that ward to elect a new city council member to fill the unexpired term of Ward…
Picayune Police Department had a busy 48 hours, running down three suspects who led officers on pursuits out of their jurisdiction and into Louisiana. At 5:37 a.m. on Monday, officers were asked to help Pearl River County Sheriff's Office with…
The Mississippi Department of Employment Security released the unemployment numbers from December 2023. The unemployment number was just over 40,000 people and the rate was 3.3% in Mississippi.…
The annual retreat by the Mississippi Main Street Association is hosted at the Gulf Hills Hotel and Resort. The retreat lasts for two days including training and educational…
FEMA is accepting Youth Preparedness Council applications from students grades 8 through 11. The council is open to any student who wants to make a positive impact on…
Students at Moss Point High School are taking to the skies. The Moss Point School District has partnered with the Jackson County Airport Authority…
BILOXI, MS – The Biloxi Shuckers have announced that the right field berm area will be transformed into a beach paradise ahead of the 2024 season, set to begin at home on Friday, April 5 against the Montgomery Biscuits. The…
On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at approximately 4 p.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Interstate 59 in Pearl River County. A 2018 Chevrolet Equinox driven by 33-year-old Jordan A. Lott of Lumberton, MS, was traveling…
Happening right now is the WXXV and Memorial Health System’s Community Job Fair in Gulfport! The fair runs until 2 this afternoon at the Marriot Beachfront Hotel. If you are considering a career change or maybe you’re new to the…
Pearl, Miss. – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is working with county and state officials as the state braces for another round of severe storms, significant rain, and flash flooding. The entire state is at risk for flooding, and MEMA…
BY MICHAEL GOLDBERG Updated 7:33 PM CST, January 24, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — After repeated failed attempts, Mississippi lawmakers will try again to revive a ballot initiative process, but their latest proposal would not allow changes to the state’s abortion…
BY MICHAEL GOLDBERG Updated 4:51 PM CST, January 23, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the owner of a medical marijuana dispensary who sued Mississippi over state regulations that he says censor business owners by…
Flights at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport have been delayed by the weather this morning. Several flights were canceled last night as heavy fog moved into the area. This morning, at least two flights scheduled to leave from Gulfport-Biloxi were canceled and…
Students across Mississippi are invited to get outdoors and participate in an art contest. The 2024 Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery Youth Art Contest has…
A bill has been proposed in the Mississippi House of Representatives that would require school administrators and teachers to tell parents if their…