17-Year-Old's Body Found After Drowning Near Ship Island
A tragic day on the water this weekend after a seventeen year old Hattiesburg man drowned in the Mississippi Sound.
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New Mississippi Laws Taking Effect July 1
A few new laws taking effect on July 1st...teacher pay raise, schools required to have active-shooter drills and marriage licenses go up to $35.
Splashin’ the Coast is back
Over 250 swimmers from across the country are on the Gulf Coast this weekend. On your mark, get set, go. Splashin’ the Coast is back for the 11th year. Coach Jamie Lee said, “It is just an opportunity for us…
New mobile food vendor guidelines in Ocean Springs
New food truck regulations are introduced for the City of Ocean Springs. Today, city leaders gathered to present the new rules and policies to food truck owners as well as the community. During today’s meeting, the Planning and Grants Administrator…
2019 ASBS Pilgrimage
This weekend, members of the Associates of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament gather on the Coast for the 2019 Pilgrimage. Members traveled from all over the country to reflect, pray, learn the history of the organization and continue the…
City of D'Iberville to test emergency weather sirens
The City of D’Iberville will be performing a test of the emergency weather sirens on Monday, July 1, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. They will be testing the six sirens located throughout the city for proper functioning. The sounding of the…
Fireworks prove hazardous for pets: HSSM implores pet owners to act with care
As residents begin planning their Fourth of July celebrations, The Humane Society of South Mississippi (HSSM) is putting out a plea asking that animals be kept in mind, as there is often an increase of lost pets following the Fourth…
Gulfcoast Prestige Youth Community Service Mission
“It takes a village” that’s the message the Gulfcoast Prestige Youth organization wants to spread in Jackson County and South Mississippi. This event at Willow Creek Apartments in Pascagoula allowed children to relax and enjoy food, music, snowballs, and bounce…
Remembering the Stonewall Riots
Fifty year ago today, a New York City bar was raided, sparking a movement that continues to this very day. The month of June is Pride Month to commemorate the Stonewall Riots. “I looked up. There was a gun in…
Tourism options on the Coast
While beaches in the Hancock County area and Harrison County area are feeling the effects of toxic algal blooms in the Mississippi Sound, there are still many options for recreation along the Coast. Beaches in Gulfport are experiencing minimal turnout…