National Kitten Day
It is the cutest day of the year: National Kitten Day. If you have been looking to add a furry friend to your family now is the ‘purrfect’ time. The Humane Society of South Mississippi is full of cats and…
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Pier 5 harbor expansion in Bay St. Louis
The bidding process is well under way for the harbor expansion of Pier 5 in Bay St. Louis. This project is a combined effort between the city and the Hancock County Board of Supervisors. The harbor expansion will accommodate 65…
18-wheeler stuck in ditch on Highway 49
Traffic was diverted for a short time on Highway 49 when an 18-wheeler went into a ditch. The accident happened just south of Highway 53 when the truck was headed northbound and attempted to make a U-turn. Upon making the…
Ocean Springs aquaculture program receives $150K grant
Today Ocean Springs High School’s aquaculture program was presented with a check for $150,000 to help expand their program. The grant money came from DMR and has been in the works for over six months. The money will go to…
USM conducts survey of marine life in Biloxi Bay
As the toxic algae bloom continues to take a toll on Coast beaches, the USM Center for Fisheries Research and Development team is studying its effects on marine life. The group went out today to Biloxi Bay to analyze how…
People, cars stranded in New Orleans due to floods
That widespread flooding in New Orleans today made it difficult to get around the Big Easy. The French Quarter, an area normally crowded with people, is now filled with water and Canal Street looks like an actual canal. Today’s heavy…
Breakfast with the Mayor in Ocean Springs
Quarterly, the Chamber of Commerce in Ocean Springs will host ‘Breakfast with the Mayor’ which lets citizens know what is going on in their city. This morning, the city hosted ‘Breakfast with the Mayor’ at the Ocean Springs Hospital and…
Gulf Coast Food Pantry
Every other month, the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Biloxi looks to provide for the community with a food pantry. People from the community sign up for the goods and volunteers help assist loading vehicles with fresh fruits, veggies, snacks, and…
South Mississippi Woman Donates Kidney to Oklahoma Man
A South Mississippi woman is recovering after donating her kidney to a man she had never even met face-to-face before.
Gold Star monument headed to the Coast
The City of Biloxi has been working with Keesler Federal Credit Union, the Gulf Coast Gold Star families, and the Woody Williams Medal of Honor Foundation to bring a Gold Star Family Monument to the city. The monument will be…