The City of Moss Point has received another grant aimed at promoting healthy outdoor recreation and tourism within the city. This Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area Community Grant is funded by the state legislature and Congressional appropriations to the…
As Memorial Day Weekend comes to an end, some people are choosing to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in memorable ways. For 88-year-old Korean War and Army Veteran John Derril Silkwood, the memories of war are still fresh…
With the state reopening, the United States Submarine Veterans were finally able to have their annual memorial honoring those lost on the USS Tullibee. The local veterans organization normally holds its memorial in March. However, due to COVID-19 restrictions, the…
For the second year in a row, Long Beach was named the ‘Most Patriotic City’ in Mississippi. If you walk around Long Beach near the town green, it is easy to see why this Coastal city has earned the title…
A governing board is asking leaders of Mississippi’s eight public universities to prepare for at least some classes on campus during the fall semester, even amid the coronavirus pandemic. The state college board adopted a resolution Thursday that directs the…
(JACKSON, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, lifted a water contact advisory Monday for Station 11 (Gulfport East Beach). Water samples at this station show the area has attained acceptable bacteria levels.…
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A super pod of dolphins put on quite a show for some lucky boaters off the coast of Orange County, California last weekend. At least a thousand common dolphins were spotted just before sunset jumping in and out of the…
Every Memorial Day, people all over the country honor the men and woman who lost their lives in the line of service. And every year part of that tribute begins at Arlington National Cemetery. This is called 'Flags-In'. Things are…
Almost every U.S. state had record-breaking unemployment in April. That's according to new analysis from the Washington Post. The paper reviewed data the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released Friday. The bureau says the jobless rate rose month over month…
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Universal Orlando Resort will begin a phased reopening on June 5, nearly three months after closing down because of the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced Friday. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis approved the reopening plan Friday with…
Memorial Day Weekend is here and for many people this might be the first time in months they have the chance to gather in small groups with friends or family. So, while you are grilling, make sure you pay close…
Everyone is looking forward to this three day weekend including our locals and visitors planning to relax on the legendary Mississippi Sound, but those who were looking forward to taking a trip with Ship Islands Excursions will have to wait…
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump says he has deemed churches and other houses of worship essential and is calling on governors to allow them to reopen this weekend despite the threat of the coronavirus. He says: “Today I’m identifying…
It’s graduation season, but for so many this moment won’t be the same during the global pandemic. Our Lady of Fatima Elementary School traditionally holds graduation in a church, but since large group congregation is currently prohibited they moved the…
California Highway Patrol was out early Wednesday morning to rescue a bald eagle from the interstate. It happened in Redding, in northern California. The eagle was injured. Officers were able to move the bird to the shoulder. Shasta County Animal…
Social distancing didn't stop a 99th birthday celebration. Dorothy Elvin lives in Los Angeles' Brentwood neighborhood. She's an L.A. native. Her daughter joined her on the balcony. A group of well-wishers on the sidewalk cheered and sang "happy birthday." The…
Netflix says it will start asking its inactive users if they want to keep their membership. If you they don’t want it or if they don’t respond, the company will automatically cancel their service. Netflix officials say it is an…
BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has set the opening date of the 2020-2021 shrimp season in state territorial waters for 6 a.m. Thursday, May 28. All regulations of the MDMR will be in full force and effect,…
Some casinos in Mississippi have reopened for the first time in two months. They are following state guidelines to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The State Gaming Commission says numbers of players are limited for blackjack and…
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced the next steps for Mississippi to continue safely reopening the state's economy and getting people back to work while protecting public health. In a new executive order, Governor Reeves has extended his Safer At…
On May 22, 2020 officers from the Biloxi Police Department responded to Rich’s Carwash on Popp’s Ferry Road for a report of a toddler being run over by a vehicle that was backing up in the parking lot. Upon arrival,…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College will recognize 2,133 graduates during a Virtual Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 28 at 6 p.m. A total of 3,337 degrees, certificates and diplomas will be conferred, and more than 201 graduates will receive honors.…
(JACKSON, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, issued beach water contact advisories Friday for Station 10B and Station 11. These segments of beach are not closed; however, there may be an increased…