Getting up for school bright and early every day can be tough, but one group of students from Pass Road Elementary made showing up to class every day a priority. This morning their dedication was rewarded, the Bannister Foundation took…
A quarter of third graders in Mississippi failed their reading tests. Over the summer, it’s time to hit the books with a purpose! Nonprofit organizations are teaming up with the Gulfport Public Library to encourage students with incentives to read…
Gator hunting season is still three months away here in Mississippi, but from your recent encounters we've shared on our news, it appears a popular national retail store is the best lure when it comes to these four legged reptiles…
Some D'Iberville High School seniors will be taking a stroll back in time Thursday morning as they walk the halls of their former elementary and middle schools. This has become a common practice at South Mississippi schools as our seniors…
They'll be reeling them in come Friday. That's because red snapper fishing season opens at 12:01 tomorrow morning. The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources says Mississippi’s red snapper season will be open for private recreational anglers and state for-hire vessels,…
While 2020 will mark the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment being passed, making it legal for women to vote, here today, 99 years later, it looks like Mississippi will soon be the only state in the U.S. that does…
Gulfport police now know the name of the alleged shooter at the Oxford Point Apartment Complex Tuesday night. 13-year-old Quinten Martel Winters, Junior of Gulfport is charged with two counts of aggravated assault. Winters is being charged as an adult…
The Coast Coliseum in Biloxi was painted orange and blue tonight as the Gulfport High School Class of 2019 received their diplomas. Three hundred and sixty-six students graduated tonight with more than 200 of those students graduating with distinction. Many…
Sunday morning Highway 90 will be filled with community members paying tribute to Officer Robert McKeithen in a very unique way. The ‘Go Ruck’ challenge will begin at 9 a.m. and registration begins at 8. All of the proceeds from…
Getting seniors back to work is the goal of Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District through the Senior Community Service Employment Program. Today, the group held its annual ‘Host Agency Supervisor Appreciation Luncheon’ to thank organizations and government entities for…
Biloxi is one of the oldest cities in America and it is full of exciting and beautiful history. Many landmarks were destroyed after Hurricane Katrina, but the city is doing its best to preserve its history. If you look closely…
At the beginning of the month, a local classroom at Woolmarket Elementary School was robbed. The community has come together to give back to this teacher and her students. On Sunday, May 5th, Tina Abshire’s classroom was robbed. The criminals…
A scary scene in Harrison County today when a car lost control, crashed, and caught fire. Harrison County Fire Services and AMR were called out to McHenry Road around 10 this morning. Harrison County Fire Marshal Pat Sullivan says the…
Crawfish and more crawfish is exactly what is on the menu for Climb CDC’s inaugural Crawfish Boil and Cookout. The festivities will kick off at Climb CDC on Friday at noon. With just a $20 donation you can enjoy an…
August marks 50 years since Hurricane Camille made landfall along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. To mark the anniversary, the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum has put together a brand new exhibit called ‘Camille at 50.’ The doors to the exhibit…
With the vision to create more recreational activities to the area, Gautier city leaders are drawing up plans for the new town commons project. This dream is becoming a reality due to the city owning 33 acres of land where…
Gulfport Police now know the name of the alleged shooter at the Oxford Point Apartment complex last night. Thirteen-year-old Quinten Martel Winters Jr. of Gulfport is charged with two counts of aggravated assault. Winters is being charged as an adult…
Terri Anna Johnson has been located and is alive and well. The Gulfport Police would like to thank everyone who assisted with locating Mrs. Johnson. On May 20, 2019, at approximately 8:02 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department received a report of missing…
This morning, one singer reigns supreme. The last one standing in NBC's The Voice competition is Maelyn Jarmon. She's with Team John Legend and won the coveted title last night. We followed Moss Point native Rod Stokes, who survived all…
We've seen our fair share of flooding here recently on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Now Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant and MEMA's Executive Director Greg Michel are setting the stage for a press conference this afternoon for a briefing on flood…
Mississippi's rural roads and bridges have significant deficiencies. Repairs and modernization are needed to improve conditions, boost safety, and support growth and connectivity. According to a report just released by TRIP, a national transportation research group, our state ranks seventh…
One of the state's top lawmakers is calling for a South Mississippi state representative to resign if allegations of domestic violence are true. Mississippi House Speaker Philip Gunn issued a statement Tuesday about the allegations against Republican State Representative Doug…
On May 21, 2019, the Gulfport Police arrested 13 year old Quinten Martel Winters Jr. of Gulfport charging him with two counts of aggravated assault. The arrest stemmed from an incident that occurred about 7:34 p.m., when Gulfport Police responded…
As you know it's graduation season, and the area seniors are making their way across the stage. Tonight we celebrate Biloxi High School as they send more than 300 graduating seniors off to begin their futures. Collectively the Biloxi High…