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Catch Together Program distribution gives back to the community

We’re all in the same boat together, just one reason local fishermen, the nonprofit Extra Table, and others have jumped on board with the newly launched Catch Together program. A special delivery at food banks throughout South Mississippi, 13,000 pounds…

Ask the Expert webinar on second stimulus checks

Local residents and business owners got the edge on information regarding the second stimulus. Dozens of people registered and logged on to this morning’s free webinar called ‘Ask the Expert: Second Stimulus Update” with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. It’s…

Mega Millions jackpot sees another increase

One lucky winner could start off 2021 with a little extra cash in their pocket as the Mega Millions jackpot just jumped again ahead of tonight’s drawing. After Friday’s Mega Millions drawing didn’t produce a ticket that matched all six…

Pence rules out invoking 25th Amendment on Trump

Vice President Mike Pence is ruling out invoking the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump from power, less than a week after the president fomented the violent insurrection at the Capitol.

Sea to Supper campaign underway in Biloxi

From the sea to the dinner table, coastal shrimpers are combatting hunger in South Mississippi and statewide. Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United partnered with the Extra Table organization and Catch Together nonprofit to provide shrimp to food banks as part of…

Bayview Boardwalk construction set to begin in Biloxi

Residents on the south side of Biloxi’s Back Bay will soon have a new recreational area to enjoy. A contractor and funding having been secured for the Bayview Boardwalk Project. A new walkway and green space will span the waterfront…

Ask the Expert: Second Stimulus update

About two-thirds of the second round of stimulus payments have hit Americans’ bank accounts. Fifty-nine percent of Americans say as soon as they get their $600, they’ll use it to pay household bills, but what about small business owners? Well,…

Mississippi Registration Centers opened today on the Gulf Coast-

Mississippi Registration Intake Centers opened today, taking care of survivors who have been impacted by Hurricane Zeta and need federal assistance. Since Hurricane Zeta has been declared a disaster by the federal government, the state of Mississippi recognizes residents may…

Feed my Sheep offered free COVID-19 testing today

They’re battling COVID on another front in Gulfport. Free COVID-19 testing took place at Feed my Sheep today. Gulfport’s faith-based non-profit Feed my Sheep has been branching out to help curb the spread of COVID by offering free COVID tests.…

Moss Point City Hall raises new state flag

The new Mississippi State flag unifies the state and represents growth. Today, the City of Moss Point raised the new flag for the first time. ‘In God we Trust,’ now flying over Moss Point City Hall, history in the making…

Free virtual weight loss program

The majority of people in ICU with COVID-19 are obese or morbidly obsess. With Mississippi ranking in the top 10 states for obesity and obesity related illnesses now might be the time to get a handle on your health. The…