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Free mask giveaway Saturday in Ocean Springs

The Gulf Coast Patient Wellness Education is sponsoring a free mask giveaway in Ocean Springs in partnership with MSDH. The event is drive-thru only and will be at the Digestive Health Center off Bienville Road from 9:30 a.m. to 12…

Gift drive spreading joy to local children

Looking to spread some joy this holiday season? You can assist local Gulf Coast children that have suffered the pain of abuse, neglect, domestic violence, and exploitation. Canopy Children’s Solutions South Mississippi Child Advocacy Center serves these…

City of Long Beach's Sea Santa Sail-a-Bration canceled

Long Beach’s annual Sea Santa Sail-a-Bration has been canceled as well due to COVID-19 concerns. The parade was set to roll at 5:45 on Saturday night through downtown Long Beach. The Long Beach Community Development Association announced…

Senate discusses 908 billion-dollar COVID aid proposal

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is optimistic about the prospects for a mid-sized COVID-19 relief bill and a separate $1.4 trillion government-wide spending bill. After months of a partisan impasse, Pelosi says Democrats are ‘excited’ about a $908…

Baby Jane from 1982 cold case has been identified

In 1982, the lifeless body of a toddler was found in the Escatawpa River beneath the west bound lane of I-10 near Pascagoula. With her identity unknown, the little girl became known as Baby Jane, but today…

Most popular dog names of 2020

Dog lovers were not in love with traditional names like 'Fido' and 'Spot' this year. The website rover.com released its list of 2020's top names for dogs and the site notes that many of the popular monikers are also on…

House passes bill to decriminalize marijuana

The democratically controlled U.S. House approved a bill Friday that would end the federal ban on marijuana. The bill passed largely by party lines. It's the first time a Chamber of Congress has voted on the issue. The bill would…

Christmas in Woolmarket Park canceled

Due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, the annual Christmas in Woolmarket Park event has been canceled for 2020. However, the Christmas lights in the park will be lit nightly from dusk until dawn for individual and family viewing. The park…

MDEQ Issues Beach Water Contact Advisory in Gulfport

(Jackson, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, issued a water contact advisory Friday for Station 8 (Gulfport West Beach). The advisory is issued for: Station 8 — Gulfport West Beach — the extent…

Wiener Wonderland is back in Woolmarket

When you combine a love of Christmas lights with a love of dachshunds, you get the Wiener Wonderland. Shelby Pierce’s fun dachshund Christmas display is back this holiday season in front of her home on Karli Lane…

Broadway Kennel competes at Winter Classic Dogshow

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Winter Classic welcome visitors and competitors from all across the country. Maggie Pryor travels with seven dogs in hopes to win the platinum title. Traveling from Crawley, Texas to the Gulf Coast, Pryor…

Downtown for the Holidays canceled in Pascagoula

The holiday Christmas event ‘Downtown for the Holidays’ in Pascagoula was canceled due to the rise of COVID numbers. The event was scheduled for tomorrow, December 4th, but Pascagoula Mayor Steve Demetropoulos announces its cancelation due to…