The Mississippi Aquarium is now offering custom license plates to support conservation efforts of endangered species. The license plate can be purchased for $33 where 24 of that will go to the Aquarium’s conservation program. The plate will feature the…
There are some job opportunities available in our community at the Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System. They are having a virtual job fair starting today and ending Friday. They’re filling many different positions like nurses, medical support assistant, and housekeeping…
During the most recent 2020 legislative session, the state of Mississippi passed the Community Foundations COVID-19 Grant Program as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. The program is administered by the Mississippi Development Authority and provides…
While some may argue that 2020 is filled with more downs than ups, there’s one department in Harrison County that’s on fire. Harrison County Fire Rescue received a $600,000 federal grant to replace their air packs and mask. Air packs…
The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person, Bobbie Jo Lynn Young, of Gulfport, MS. Young is described to police officers as a white female, 31 years old, she is 5’03” and 109 lbs.…
A new name is in the works for Jefferson Davis Elementary in Biloxi. The Biloxi Public School Board and Superintendent Marcus Boudreaux announced the renaming process this afternoon. Superintendent Boudreaux has surveyed Biloxi Schools staff and Jeff Davis Elementary parents,…
Longtime Biloxi Fire Museum supporter and retired Fire Department Mechanic Sammy Handler passed away Thursday. The 62-year-old grew up on the Biloxi Back Bay and had an affinity for fire trucks, owning them and telling the history of them. Biloxi…
How has quarantine life impacted you and your emotions? Nearly 40 local artists tackled that question by participating in a ‘Shelter in Place’ self-portrait pop up show in Gulfport over the weekend. Local artists took on COVID-19 and quarantine in…
Senate Candidate Mike Espy made his way through the Magnolia State for meet and greets Saturday. Espy ultimately stopped in Gulfport where he was met with nearly 150 supporters. Local officials spoke to the crowd before handing the mic off…
Residents of Biloxi will soon see a rate increase on specific monthly bills. The rate increase will impact the water and sewer service and garbage collection of 15,000 residents. The new water rate will increase by about two percent for…