People looking for lunch were interrupted at the Whataburger on Highway 49 in Gulfport earlier today. The fast-food restaurant temporarily closed due to smoke inside the structure. Gulfport fire responded to the scene. According to Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley,…
Boomtown Casino Biloxi celebrated Lunar New Year on Sunday. The celebration included a traditional dragon dance outside the casino entrance as the executive leadership team woke up the dragon with red envelopes of lucky money. After the traditional dragon dance,…
On Saturday, February 3, 2024, at approximately 6 a.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 603 in Hancock County involving a pedestrian. A 2018 Honda Civic was traveling south on Highway 603 when the vehicle…
(Gulfport, Mississippi) – Due to a water main repair the City of Gulfport has scheduled a “Water Outage / Boil Water Notice” for the citizens and businesses in the vicinity extending from Hewes Avenue to Searle Avenue, and from Glover Avenue…
Beginning Sunday, February 4, through Thursday, February 8, at evenings after 5 PM, contractors will be working on Ingalls Avenue. During this time, contractors will utilize 8th St., 9th St., 10th St. and Harrison Ave. for detour traffic. Please be…
Libraries are known to provide a plethora of resources to the various patrons who come through their doors. Whether it’s for computer help, study tools, or to find a quiet place to study, the University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast…
Gulfport, Mississippi. Due to the installation of a sewer tap, 3rd Avenue stretching from South Swan Road to 5th Street will be temporarily closed to thru traffic. South Swan Road, 4th Avenue and 5th Street will serve as the designated…
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The 17th annual Women’s Health Symposium was held on the Poplarville Campus of Pearl River Community College on Saturday, January 27. Ms. Demi-Leigh Tebow, former Miss Universe, was the keynote speaker. She drew from her personal experiences, including a carjacking at gunpoint, to encourage resilience and…
JACKSON, MISS. – The good times are rolling in south Mississippi with Mardi Gras season in full swing! Amid the parades, king cakes, Mardi Gras balls and other festivities, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) wants to remind you of a…
Unlocking opportunities – a profound theme resonating from an innovative research-focused partnership between The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) and the Hattiesburg Zoo. On Wednesday, Jan. 31, both parties signed an official Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish and support…