Aaron’s 20 mile hike
A West Wortham eighth grader made his push to become an Eagle Scout over the weekend. Friends and family lined up to cheer on Aaron Smith, who suffers from cerebral palsy and optic nerve damage in one eye. Aaron is…
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Uzbekistan delegation visits Mississippi
A delegation from Uzbekistan took some time out of their trip to Mississippi to visit the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. Uzbekistan and Mississippi have been in the State Partnership Program for seven years. This program pairs states and countries…
Operation BBQ Relief Day of Living
On Saturday, First United Methodist Church in Gulfport hosted ‘Operation BBQ Relief Day of Giving.’ All federal workers and their families were welcome to come and receive a hot meal courtesy of Operation BBQ Relief. Also available to families in…
SCHOOL & BUSINESS CLOSINGS
Here are the latest school and business closings across South Mississippi.
39th annual Orchid Show and Plant Sale
The 39th annual Gulf Coast Orchid Show and Plant Sale kicked off today in Gautier. All types of orchids and plants are filling the Gautier Convention Center and will be until Sunday. Vendors come from all over to participate in…
USM Southern Chorale performs at First United Methodist
The Southern Chorale, or the Vocal Ensemble of the University of Southern Mississippi, visited the First United Methodist Church in Gulfport to perform incredible pieces of music. The 58 member chorale is filled with undergraduate and graduate students consisting of…
The Shed Steak Showdown
Tomorrow, the Shed Barbeque and Blues Joint will be cooking up baby back ribs, ribeye steaks, and turkey breasts for a one of a kind dual competition. Tonight, competitors in ‘The Shed Steak Showdown’ enjoyed live music, bonfires, and boiled…
CASA fundraiser
There’s nothing like a hot meal on a chilly evening to start the weekend, especially if it’s for a good cause. Connect Fellowship Church in Gulfport hosted a fundraiser to support the CASA organization. For $40 you could purchase a…
$99,000 in STEM grants to local schools
It was an exciting day for many local schools as they received STEM grants from Huntington Ingalls Industries. For the past 11 years, Huntington Ingalls Industries has been awarding grants to local schools for STEM projects. This year they awarded…
Hot Tub and Swim Spa Blowout Expo
The Hot Tub and Swim Spa Blowout Expo makes its way to the Gulf Coast this weekend. More than 50 hot tub and swim spa models will be on display at the Coast Convention Center in the largest display of…