Local author captures the history of Downtown Bay St. Louis
A Bay St. Louis local is capturing history in his new book ‘Growing up Downtown Bay St. Louis.’ The photo book and memoir capture Bay St.…
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Pascagoula man charged in shooting death of stepfather
A Pascagoula man is in jail, charged in the shooting death of his stepfather. Pascagoula Police say 19-year-old Tylen Atkins has been charged with murder. He turned himself in to police on Saturday and is in the Jackson County jail…
PRCC honors 43 graduates from the Practical Nursing program
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River Community College recognized 43 Practical Nursing graduates at a pinning ceremony at the Ethel Holden Brownstone Center for the Arts. Students were from the night and weekend programs held on the Forrest County, Hancock, and Poplarville…
MDOT names Earl Glenn as Chief Engineer
JACKSON, MISS. --- The Mississippi Department of Transportation is pleased to announce the promotion of District 3 Engineer Earl Glenn to the position of Chief Engineer, effective January 1, 2024. “This significant promotion is a testament to Earl’s exemplary leadership, unwavering…
Bougainville Ship christened at Ingalls Shipbuilding
Ingalls Shipbuilding christened the Bougainville LHA8 amphibious assault ship Saturday morning. The ship’s sponsor Ellyn Dunford would break the bottle to celebrate the christening of the ship as the 44,000-ton…
Kiln man charged in shooting over argument about a dog
A Kiln man is in jail, charged with shooting another man over a dog. Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam said 41-year-old James Brashier of the Kiln was charged with aggravated assault showing extreme indifference to human life. He was taken…
Santa makes a stop at Traintastic in Gulfport
Santa Claus came rolling into town in style this weekend. The Traintastic Express was live and in full effect over the weekend. It was a great way for…
Children’s Mardi Gras Christmas Party
Mardi Gras and the Christmas Season, doesn’t that sound like a great mix? Well, Gulf Coast Carnival Association Royalty, along with Santa Claus, were down at Mary Mahoney’s Old French Restaurant…
Kiwanis of Pascagoula hosted third annual Pancakes with Santa
Kids in the Pascagoula area had the chance to spend Saturday morning with Santa and eat a delicious breakfast at Pascagoula High. Kiwanis of Pascagoula hosted its…
27,000 wreaths placed at Biloxi National Cemetery
Volunteers came out by the hundreds to honor veterans who are no longer with us for the holiday season. Despite the thunder, rain, and a little lightning, hundreds of…
UPDATE: Biloxi make arrest in Sunday night shooting on Greater Avenue
On Sunday, December 3, 2023 around 8:13 pm, the Biloxi Communications Center received a report of an altercation between two family members in the 1900 Block of Greater Avenue. Due to the call for assistance, Biloxi Patrol Officers responded to…
MGCCC Holiday Choral Concert
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is hosting the Holiday Choral Concert! On December 4th at 7 p.m. you can stop by and hear from the HC Concert Choir and Coastal Vibrations. The concert is being held in the Harrison County…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Attractions Association Airport Christmas Tree Display
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Attractions Association is cutting the ribbon on the Airport Christmas Tree Display. On Monday, December 4th at 2 p.m. visitors can stop by the first floor across from the escalators at the Gulfport Biloxi International Airport…
Asbury Foundation awards $7 million grant to WCU Health Sciences
A major gift from the Asbury Foundation will help ensure that William Carey University’s College of Health Sciences can attract and retain high-quality faculty members to train the next generation of health care professionals. “The Asbury Foundation has taken the…
Fueling Careers in Aviation: PRCC's New AMT Program Takes Flight at Hancock Campus
KILN, Miss. — Pearl River Community College has expanded its Career and Technical Education offerings with the Spring 2024 launch of Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) at the new Hancock Campus Hangar in Kiln. The program begins at a time when industry…
Singing River Health System Hosts December Blood Drives
All Singing River Hospital locations will be hosting blood drives during the month of December. TIMES & LOCATIONS: Ocean Springs Hospital - Ocean Springs Board Room Monday, December 11, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pascagoula Hospital – Medical Staff Conference…
Long-standing partnership leads to new public, nature-based recreation amenity in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss.—A mile-long trail featuring a raised boardwalk now offers the public access to a nature-focused amenity in Ocean Springs thanks to a partnership between Mississippi State’s Gulf Coast Community Design Studio and the Land Trust for the Mississippi…
Coast Guard searching for fisherman who fell overboard from commercial boat
The Coast Guard is searching for a 35-year-old fisherman Saturday, who fell overboard from the commercial fishing vessel Miss Winnie roughly 138 miles southwest of Port Fourchon, Louisiana. Coast Guard District Eight watchstanders received a report around 2 a.m. from…
Hancock Library System holds 29th annual Holiday Tree Gala
The Hancock Library System is holding a free and family friendly holiday event that runs all throughout the month of December. The 29th annual Holiday Tree Gala is presented by the library system with the support of the Library Foundation…
December 6th is Winter Weather Preparedness Day
Here in Mississippi, MEMA has designated December 6th as Winter Weather Preparedness Day. The National Weather Service recommends people begin to prepare for the winter months by staying stocked…
Southern Miss leads state in Gilman International Scholarship earnings during 2021- 2022 school year
Students at the University of Southern Mississippi lead the entire state of Mississippi in Gilman International Scholarship earnings during the 2021 - 2022 academic year. The Gilman Scholarship is sponsored through…
LHA 8's christening happening tomorrow
Ingalls Ship Yard is prepping for the christening of one of its amphibious assault ships, the last ship of its kind being christened in 2017. The shipbuilding company is hosting the ceremony for the American-Class…
Plane forced to make emergency landing at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
Earlier today, a plane was forced to make an emergency landing at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. According to the FAA, a CommutAir flight landed safetly at the airport around 5:30. Crew reported smoke in the lavatory. The plane originally…
William Carey breaking ground on new Institute of Primary Care
William Carey University will hold a ground-breaking ceremony on Tuesday, December 5 at 11 AM. The new College of Osteopathic Medicine's Institute of Primary Care will break ground on a $20 million infrastructure…