On Sunday, December 10, 2023, at approximately 2:30 p.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 63 in Jackson County. A 2005 Jeep Wrangler driven by 74-year-old Alice Haydock of Vancleave, MS, traveled west onto Wade…
STARKVILLE, Miss.— Madison Brode, a senior biological sciences major at Mississippi State, is the university’s first recipient of the Marshall Scholarship, a prestigious award annually providing a select 50 American students graduate-level study in the United Kingdom. “Gifted and accomplished scholars…
Gautier police have made an arrest on a man wanted since mid-November on an aggravated assault charge. Thirty-three-year-old Skyler Overstreet was wanted on an outstanding warrant stemming from a…
A Gautier man is behind bars, charged with sexual battery. Gautier Police Chief David Bever says 38-year-old Zavoktron Reddix was arrested after a traffic stop showed he was wanted on…
In Gulfport, the Christmas spirit was alive and well in Gulfport as one church celebrated with its community. Crosspoint Church in Gulfport held its third annual Holly Jolly…
It’s Christmas time in the City of Biloxi. The 19th annual Christmas in the City event had something for everyone. Guests had the opportunity to take…
On the 4th night of Hanukkah, South Mississippi’s Jewish community celebrated with a Menorah-lighting ceremony. Unite to Light, a Night of Jewish Pride, was held at Gulfport…
Runners from across the country and the world descended on the Coast over the weekend for the 8th annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon. The action kicked off…
Six students received their certificates on November 17 after successfully completing the University of Southern Mississippi Uncrewed Maritime Systems Tier 1 Certification Program. The five-week program provides students with a better understanding of the blue economy and UMS. Carl Szczechowski, instructor…
It’s time to celebrate the New Year and there are events all across the Coast that you can attend to ring in 2024! New Year’s Eve Anchor Drop- City Centre of Pascagoula at 8 p.m. Admission is free. Bay St.…
(Gulfport, Mississippi) – Due to a water main repair the City of Gulfport has scheduled a “Water Outage / Boil Water Notice” for the citizens in the vicinity of Olivet Drive from Klein Road spanning north to Lavelle Drive. This encompasses…
By: Gabriela Shinskie In a significant move towards sustainable and reliable maritime technology, The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Roger F. Wicker Center for Ocean Enterprise has partnered with AQST USA LLC, a Mississippi-based hydrogen technology developer who in partnership…
Coast Transit Authority would like to thank those who ride to work on CTA buses. CTA is allowing riders wearing a work ID or work uniform to ride free all day on any CTA bus on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.…
The 2024 New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University announced today the much-anticipated lineup for its third-annual literary festival with more than 100 national bestselling and critically acclaimed authors slated to appear on Tulane’s uptown campus, March 14-16, 2024. The three-day celebration featuring…
JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi is one of seven states to receive an A grade in the 2023 National Report Card on State Efforts to Improve Financial Literacy in High Schools released this month. Other states receiving A grades are Alabama, Iowa, Missouri,…
Graduates of the inaugural cohort from The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Accelerated BSN (ABSN) pathway initiative were honored on Thursday, Dec. 7 during a special pinning ceremony held at the University’s Gulf Park campus in Long Beach. The initial…
Through its diligent efforts in cybersecurity education, The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) has earned distinction as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD). The prestigious honor is earned via a program established by The National Security Agency…
Friends, family, and colleagues joined Harrison County Circuit Clerk Connie Ladner to wish her well as she heads into retirement. Ladner announced in June she would be retiring to spend more time with her family. She dedicated 39 years…
Good things happen when we work together! Pascagoula Police and Fire departments teamed up Wednesday to recue a tiny kitten. First responders were called out to help…
Southern Miss football coach Will Hall announced today the hiring of Chip Long as the school's offensive coordinator. A veteran of 18 Veteran I seasons, Long has worked as an offensive coordinator at Memphis, Notre Dame, Tulane, and Georgia Tech.…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is teaming up with Lynn Meadows Discovery Center to teach children about the Coast’s rich history. Saturday,…
The forecast called for 70 degrees and snowy in Downtown Ocean Springs. It was a sight to behold as Ocean Springs Main Street made it snow…
Runners from across the region and country will descend on the Coast for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon this weekend. Festivities for the eighth annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon…
Have you ever seen mermaids? Well, today is your lucky day as the majestic ladies take a dive into the waters at the Mississippi Aquarium. The Mermaid Magic Exhibit began…