GULFPORT, Miss. – The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport leadership, team and partners broke ground on a new Fleet Maintenance Facility. The new facility will allow the airport maintenance department to consolidate to one central location closer to the terminal building in order…
The U.S. women’s gymnastics team is golden once again. After winning the team silver medal in Tokyo, Simone Biles led Team USA back to the top of the Olympic podium in Paris on Tuesday. In doing so, Biles became the…
Today is not only Tuesday, but it is also Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency World Day! MSD World Day is observed to raise awareness about this rare and devastating genetic disorder. The goal of today…
The Coast Guard's Pascagoula station rescued a pair of boaters Monday who were stranded on Horn Island overnight. The Coast Guard received a call about 10 a.m. from one of its air crews that had spotted a 14-foot aluminum boat…
The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded over $3 million to the Gulfport Biloxi International Airport and Dean Griffin Memorial Airport in Stone County. GPT is using the grant to construct a new general aviation apron while Dean Griffin Memorial Airport…
Francine Pascal, a onetime soap opera writer whose “Sweet Valley High” novels and the ongoing adventures of twins Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield and other teens captivated millions of young readers, has died. Publisher Penguin Random House says Pascal died Sunday…
BY ERIC TUCKER Updated 9:57 AM CDT, July 30, 2024 WASHINGTON (AP) — The acting director of the Secret Service said Tuesday he “cannot defend” why the roof used by the gunman in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump…
MDOT has begun work on a pedestrian walkway in Gulfport. The walkway will run along Highway 49 from Turkey Creek to just north of Creosote Road. Crews from Necaise Construction are working on drainage right now at about Lafayette Street…
A unique inclusivity playground is set to open soon in Gautier, but this type of playground is far from your typical structure of slides, rock walls and swings. "An inclusion playground is…
Mississippi Highway Patrol announced their position in the ‘Best Looking Cruiser’ contest! MHP finished in sixth place. This means the department’s Mustang cruiser will be…
A Hancock County grand jury has cleared a Hancock County deputy involved in a shooting in December 2022. The state Attorney General issued a statement Monday morning announcing the…
It’s fun to see a wild animal, but what if you could safely touch one? One animal sanctuary in McHenry gives you that chance. Wild Acres gives visitors…
Coast residents now have access to an urban forest in Long Beach. The City of Long Beach held a press conference for a new urban forest now open to…
Local Italian Americans and the community gathered for a day celebrating Italian culture in Biloxi. The Gulf Coast Italian American Cultural Society held a family game day at…
A Lucedale man died Friday in a one-vehicle crash in George County. George County Sheriff Mitchell Mixon said deputies were called to the 1200 block of CCC Road on Friday about 8:37 p.m. for a one-vehicle crash. The driver, 24-year-old…
Wild Acres Hands-On Animal Experience, offers a unique opportunity to interact with a variety of exotic animals. The facility hosts a range of events and specialized experiences that cater to both…
A Hancock County grand jury has cleared a Hancock County deputy involved in a shooting in December 2022. The state Attorney General issued a statement Monday morning announcing the grand jury found that there was "no criminal conduct on behalf…
Stepping into Downstage Productions Theatre in Gulfport, it's easy to see that the small production group has had plenty of success by the show posters lining its back wall. The theatre's latest show?…
Metallica’s foundation, All Within My Hands (AWMH), continues its multimillion-dollar investment in critical workforce programs at community colleges nationwide. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has been invited to return in the initiative’s sixth year, making this the third year MGCCC…
Jackson-George Regional Library System invites you to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday! Throughout August, join Smokey Bear at your local library to learn about wildfires and the environment. Engage in reading activities, earn badges and prizes, and take action to…
A Mandeville, Louisiana, man died in a late-night crash on Highway 607 in Hancock County. A Volkswagen driven by 38-year-old Sarah Saunders of Pearl River, Louisiana, was traveling southbound on Highway 607 when it collided with a Chevrolet truck driven…
BILOXI, Miss. – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced the opening for recreational fishing season for Gray Triggerfish. The season will open in Mississippi territorial waters on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, at 12:01 a.m. local time. Visit the…
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer- involved shooting involving Gulfport Police . the incident happened Saturday when officers responded to Church Street on a call for service. Upon arrival, officers encountered a subject who pointed a weapon…
The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) School of Polymer Science and Engineering (SPSE) hosted the National Science Foundation-funded Research Experience for Teachers Site (RET), providing local high school teachers the opportunity to participate in sustainable materials research for six weeks in laboratories…