Paint your Pet Fundraiser
Canvas and Cocktails in Gulfport lets the dogs out through wonderful pieces of art at the Paint your Pet Fundraiser. Locals had the chance to paint a custom portrait of their pets for just $35. A large portion of the…
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Preparing for Super Bowl LIII
Super Bowl Sunday is less than a week away with the Los Angeles Rams taking on the New England Patriots. A new champion is ready to be crowned at Super Bowl 53 as the Patriots and Rams converge inside Mercedes-Benz…
Cold weather preparations
The Coast is gearing up for potential hard freeze conditions Tuesday night. In this type of weather, it’s crucial to remember the four P’s: pipes, plants, pets, and people. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Area Command Office in Gulfport plans to…
5th annual Shuckers Job Fair
The fifth annual Shuckers Job Fair is this week. The fair will be at MGM Park’s clubhouse from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday. Positions available include access control, entertainment, ground crew, mascot, ticket seller, just to name a few.…
Moss Point School District superintendent receives contract extension
The Moss Point School Board has approved three more years for Superintendent Shannon Vincent-Raymond. She says the district is ‘striving for growth’ and working to improve its rating by the Mississippi Department of Education. The district has a partnership with…
C-Span Bus stops at St. Martin Middle School
This morning, the C-Span Tour Bus rolled into South Mississippi and made its first stop at St. Martin Middle School. Students had a chance to hop on the bus and learn about C-Span’s coverage of the American political process through…
Popps Ferry temporary road closure
Starting today a popular roadway in D’Iberville will be closed for the next few weeks. The intersection of Popps Ferry Road and D’Iberville Boulevard will be closed while crews work on the roads. Motorists will not be able to turn…
Rent a room and a dog
One local hotel is working hard to make sure guests feel right at home while giving back to the community. Home2Suites in D’Iberville has really gone to the dogs with their new program that takes the phrase ‘pet friendly hotel’…
Winter safety tips
The Mississippi Department of Health is reminding residents to take proper precautions as temperatures begin to drop overnight. There are several food and water safety tips you can follow if the power goes out unexpectedly. If the power goes out…
George County man pleads guilty in fatal crash
A George County man has pled guilty to three counts of second degree murder and one count of felony fleeing causing injury from an accident that occurred on March 25th, 2017. Twenty-four year-old Jesse Dickerson is sentenced to the maximum…
MDOT preparing for hazardous conditions
The Mississippi Department of Transportation crews are preparing the roads for winter weather. MDOT crews are pre-treating the roads and bridges with sodium brine, which lowers the freezing point of water and helps lessen ice formation. MDOT is preparing equipment…
Schools prepare for winter weather
With the cold weather making its way to the Gulf Coast, area schools want parents to be fully informed about the possibility of delays or cancellations of class. The Harrison County School District posted a statement on its Facebook page,…
The Shed BBQ Steak Showdown
If you’re into barbeque then The Shed in Ocean Springs is your kind of place. This weekend, The Shed hosted the first annual ‘Barbeque Steak Showdown.’ Steak, ribs, and even Bloody Marys were all judged at the first annual ‘Barbeque…
39th annual Gulf Coast Orchid Show
The 39th annual Gulf Coast Orchid Show and Sale had a successful weekend. The Gautier Convention Center was flooded over the weekend with visitors buying and looking at a variety of orchid species. On Saturday, orchid societies from different cities…
Aaron’s 20 mile hike
A West Wortham eighth grader made his push to become an Eagle Scout over the weekend. Friends and family lined up to cheer on Aaron Smith, who suffers from cerebral palsy and optic nerve damage in one eye. Aaron is…
Uzbekistan delegation visits Mississippi
A delegation from Uzbekistan took some time out of their trip to Mississippi to visit the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. Uzbekistan and Mississippi have been in the State Partnership Program for seven years. This program pairs states and countries…
Operation BBQ Relief Day of Living
On Saturday, First United Methodist Church in Gulfport hosted ‘Operation BBQ Relief Day of Giving.’ All federal workers and their families were welcome to come and receive a hot meal courtesy of Operation BBQ Relief. Also available to families in…
SCHOOL & BUSINESS CLOSINGS
Here are the latest school and business closings across South Mississippi.
39th annual Orchid Show and Plant Sale
The 39th annual Gulf Coast Orchid Show and Plant Sale kicked off today in Gautier. All types of orchids and plants are filling the Gautier Convention Center and will be until Sunday. Vendors come from all over to participate in…
USM Southern Chorale performs at First United Methodist
The Southern Chorale, or the Vocal Ensemble of the University of Southern Mississippi, visited the First United Methodist Church in Gulfport to perform incredible pieces of music. The 58 member chorale is filled with undergraduate and graduate students consisting of…
The Shed Steak Showdown
Tomorrow, the Shed Barbeque and Blues Joint will be cooking up baby back ribs, ribeye steaks, and turkey breasts for a one of a kind dual competition. Tonight, competitors in ‘The Shed Steak Showdown’ enjoyed live music, bonfires, and boiled…
CASA fundraiser
There’s nothing like a hot meal on a chilly evening to start the weekend, especially if it’s for a good cause. Connect Fellowship Church in Gulfport hosted a fundraiser to support the CASA organization. For $40 you could purchase a…
$99,000 in STEM grants to local schools
It was an exciting day for many local schools as they received STEM grants from Huntington Ingalls Industries. For the past 11 years, Huntington Ingalls Industries has been awarding grants to local schools for STEM projects. This year they awarded…
Hot Tub and Swim Spa Blowout Expo
The Hot Tub and Swim Spa Blowout Expo makes its way to the Gulf Coast this weekend. More than 50 hot tub and swim spa models will be on display at the Coast Convention Center in the largest display of…