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Termites swarm in the South as their mating season begins

BILOXI, Miss. — Thick swarms of termites are appearing nightly throughout South Mississippi, signaling that their mating season is underway. The Sun Herald reports that the winged insects - often called swarmers - are likely Formosan termites. The Mississippi State…

Reward increased for information on Kenneth Charlot death

Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers and Pass Christian Police Department announce an increase in the reward for information about the death of Kenneth Charlot. Thanks to a Pass Christian resident, the reward has increased to up to $6,000 for information that…

Hancock County mother upset over school bus situation

School is about to be out of session at many South Mississippi schools, but at least one parent in Hancock County is hoping transportation issues in her children’s school district will be addressed. Caroline Davis has four…

One dead in two vehicle collision on Highway 63

On Friday, May 21st, just before 5 p.m., Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash near Highway 63 in Jackson County. They reported 37-year-old James Reeder of Brandon, Mississippi was traveling southbound when another vehicle collided with his after…

Fatal crash on I-10 in Jackson County

Around 8 p.m. on Sunday, Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash in Jackson County. Upon arrival, troopers discovered a single-vehicle they said traveled off the I-10 roadway and collided with a tree. The driver was identified as 25-year-old…

Bike Safety Rodeo took place in Biloxi this weekend

May is National Bike Safety Month and Biloxi Main Street and Mercy Housing and Human Development teamed up to make sure everyone’s bikes are ready for the summer. The City of Biloxi, along with Gulf Coast Safe…

Wreath Walk for Biloxi National Cemetery

Participants woke up early Saturday morning to participate in the Wreath Walk to help raise funds for Wreaths for Biloxi National Cemetery. They walked three miles from the Ken Combs Pier to the Armed Forces Retirement Home…

Chandy Fest returns to the Coast

Chandy Fest was canceled last year due to COVID-19, but on Saturday, many flocked to Chandeleur Island Brewing Company for the return of the popular event. The brewery debuted four new select brews just for the event.…

‘Shuck Cancer’ Dinner under the Stars

People put on their best white attire for the Dinner under the Stars event put on Sunday evening to help raise money for American Cancer Society’s Shuck Cancer Gulf Coast Fundraiser. Guests were entertained by Jordan Chalden,…

Mississippi alligator hunting season to open in August

Alligator hunting in Mississippi will open in late August. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks recently announced the 2021 Public Waters Alligator Hunting Season will open at 12 p.m. on Aug. 27 and run through 12 p.m. on…

Low-flying chopper to follow rivers, mapping aquifers

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — People along rivers in seven states may see a low-flying helicopter towing a long cylinder, starting late this month and going into July. The 30-foot-long tube holds an electromagnetic instrument that the U.S. Geological Survey uses…

Ohr-O’Keefe presents Catwalk under the Oaks

Tonight, the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art hosted a spring gala ‘Catwalk under the Oaks,’ a high-end fashion show where industrial chic meets contemporary art. The event featured elaborate headdresses from local florist the French Potager, based out…

MGCCC students awarded scholarships from Memorial

Memorial held a luncheon today to award MGCCC scholarship recipients through the Memorial Hospital Scholarship Fund. The fund was designed to offer additional pathways to meet the need for trained healthcare professionals in the region. Ten scholarship…

Ohr-O’Keefe presents: Catwalk under the Oaks

Tonight, the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art is hosting a spring gala ‘Catwalk under the Oaks,’ a high-end fashion show where industrial chic meets contemporary art. The Catwalk under the Oak Fashion Show will take place at the…