Tree Lighting and Holiday Open House in Ocean Springs
Joining us this afternoon is Cynthia Sutton with Ocean Springs Main Street to talk about the city’s Holiday Open House. The tree lighting with Santa takes place…
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State Board of Education seeks high school sophomores to apply for 2024-25 junior representative Board position
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Board of Education is seeking applications from high school sophomores to serve as the new high school junior student representative on the SBE Board for the 2024-25 school year. Application deadline is Jan. 26,…
MGCCC student Ryan Lee is harmonizing his dreams at MGCCC
At Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College's Perkinston Campus, a freshman electrical engineering major, Ryan Lee, has been hitting all the right notes both academically and musically. Recently, he earned a prestigious spot to showcase his musical ability as a soloist…
Louisiana man killed in single-car accident on I-10
A Lafitte, Louisiana, man died Wednesday morning in a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 10 near Long Beach. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer said 72-year-old Ted Weaver died of blunt force trauma. He was not wearing a seatbelt. Switzer said law…
UPDATE: Pearl River Valley Electric restores power to Big Level area
More than 4 thousand customers woke up to no power in Stone County this morning, according to Pearl River Valley Electric. The company's outage map shows that 4,095 customers in the Big Level area from McHenry to north of Wiggins…
Child Advocacy Center making Christmas special for those in need
The South Mississippi Child Advocacy Center is making Christmas extra special for those in need. The Child Advocacy Center, commonly known as Canopy Children's Solutions, is currently hosting its annual Christmas Toy Drive.…
Mississippi Sheriffs’ Association holds Bi-Annual Conference
The Mississippi Sheriffs’ Association is hosting its week long Bi-Annual Conference to end the year. The conference held at the Golden Nugget Casino featured various speakers throughout the week. Commissioner Sean Tindell spoke…
Stone Co. Coroner confirms death of second Gautier High grad in Monday night accident
On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at approximately 2:00 a.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 49 in Stone County. A 2016 Dodge Charger driven by 45-year-old Valerie Shanta Smith of Beaumont, MS, traveled north on…
Congressman Mike Ezell releases statement on George Santos' expulsion
It's almost been a week since the historic expulsion of George Santos from the House of Representatives. Congressman Mike Ezell voted 'no' to the expulsion, releasing a statement to explain his…
Local Businesses able to claim tax credit for donation to food banks
A bill passed this year by the state legislation allows Mississippi businesses to claim tax credit when they donate to a food bank charitable organization, which distributes food to local food pantries. This bill went…
Lawsuit against Ocean Springs continues after Urban Renewal Map is dismissed
Ocean Spring Board of Aldermen has officially voted no on the new Urban Renewal map after a heated debate where many Aldermen stated that they did not understand the plan enough to push…
Pascagoula Gautier School District holding candlelight vigil for graduates involved in wreck
The Pascagoula Gautier School District and the City of Gautier are inviting the public to a candlelight vigil to honor Gautier High graduates involved in a wreck Tuesday morning. The candlelight vigil will be held at the Gautier High School…
Gulfport man to serve 20 years in child exploitation case
A Gulfport man will serve 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to child exploitation. District Attorney W. Crosby Parker said 41-year-old Gabriel Lizana pleaded guilty this week to the charge. He was sentenced to 40 years by Judge Christopher…
Harrison County Sheriff's Office searching for escaped inmate from Crossroads Recovery
Harrison County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help to locate an inmate who escaped from the Crossroads Recovery on County Barn Road in Gulfport. Alfred Warden, Jr. escaped on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, around 7:00 PM in the…
Gulfport man first convicted in New Year's Eve shooting
A Gulfport man will spend 30 years in prison for his part in the 2021 New Year's Eve shooting case. 25-year-old Isavian Preston pleaded guilty to an amended charge of manslaughter as well as unlawful possession of a weapon by…
Former Ocean Springs teacher admits to relationship with student
A former Ocean Springs teacher admitted to having sex with a student in her car and at his home for at least a month before his arrest.…
List of Holiday events around the Coast
It is the holiday season and there are tons of family friendly festivities happening around South Mississippi this year. Here is a list of festive events across the Gulf Coast. Events occurring daily: 29th Annual Holiday Tree Gala- Bay St.…
City of Gautier cancels holiday event due to weather
The City of Gautier announces their Lights and Lagniappe on the Bayou and the Rotary Christmas Parade scheduled for Saturday, December 9th has been canceled due to the threat of severe weather and will not be rescheduled.
Red Cross asking South Mississippi to give gift of life this holiday season
Holiday travel, as well as seasonal illnesses, heighten the need for blood donations to help patients heal. The American Red Cross is holding blood drives throughout the month to restock the depleted supply and make sure blood is on hand…
Tree of Remembrance ceremony held at Jones Park
Riemann Family Funeral Homes held a Tree of Remembrance ceremony at Jones Park today. It is a hard time losing someone, but it can become worse during the holiday season. Riemann Funeral…
Chanukah event being held at Mississippi capitol
Congregation Beth Israel is hosting a Chanukah event at the state capitol next week. Anyone is invited to attend Chanukah at the Capitol on Wednesday, December 13. Those attending can gather at the south steps…
Holiday events in the City of Discovery
Ocean Springs has you covered with plenty of holiday events. This Thursday, the tree lighting with Santa will take place from 6 to 8 in the evening. There will also be a…
Gathering for all sworn law enforcement officers hosted
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety hosted a gathering for all sworn law enforcement officers in Jackson. This is the first general assembly for all sworn DPS officers across the state. Officers heard…
Southern Miss fall commencement ceremonies happening later this week
The University of Southern Mississippi will be hosting fall commencement ceremonies this week. Happening on Thursday, December 7, all doctoral, specialists, and master's students will walk across the stage at the Reed Green Coliseum…