CoastCon 47 brings fun for all ages
CoastCon 47 wrapped up on Sunday. The annual convention opened their doors on Friday, pop culture fans coming to the Coast Coliseum for all things fandom. Star Wars,…
Singing River Health System Invites the Community to Hear Emma Benoit’s Journey of Hope and Healing
Pascagoula, Miss - Singing River Health System invites the community to attend Emma Benoit’s Journey of Hope and Healing, a motivational event aimed at inspiring attendees and raising awareness about mental health challenges. The event will take place on Tuesday,…
MGCCC and Ocean Springs High School partner to launch Collegiate Academy program at high school
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College announces a partnership with Ocean Springs High School. Starting in the 2025-26 school year, OSHS and MGCCC will offer the Collegiate Academy program which gives students the opportunity to earn their associate’s degree while completing…
Registration approaching for Biloxi Parks and Rec summer program
The Biloxi Parks & Recreation Department will be conducting registration for its annual Summer Playground and Enrichment Program. Registration for Woolmarket schools will be Saturday, March 29 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Woolmarket Elementary School on John Lee…
Ocean Springs Chamber-Main Street names best king cake of Mardi Gras Season
Ocean Springs, MS – March 5, 2025 – After a season of sweet competition, visitors to the Ocean Springs Visitors Center have spoken! Sucre Dolot Bakery has been crowned the winner of the 2025 Ocean Springs King Cake Contest. Throughout…
How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health — and how to prepare
By LAURAN NEERGAARD Updated 7:54 PM CST, March 3, 2025 WASHINGTON (AP) — Most of America “springs forward” Sunday for daylight saving time and losing that hour of sleep can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day. It also…
WCU’s David Weldon wins national pharmacy award
The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) has announced the recipients of its top awards for 2025. Dr. David Weldon, dean of the William Carey University School of Pharmacy, received the 2025 AACP Rufus A. Lyman Award, which recognizes…
Mississippi Special Olympics in Gulfport
The Mississippi Special Olympics holds events year-round and is always looking for volunteers. Those interested can visit Specialolympicsms.org
MLK Battle of the Bands, Parade postponed in Biloxi
One Coast parade expected to roll tomorrow is postponed due to forecasted rain. The MLK Parade and Battle of the Bands was scheduled for March 8th is…
Creating an office like DOGE in Mississippi
We’ve all heard of DOGE or Department of Government Efficiency run by Elon Musk who was appointed by President Trump to track down waste, fraud, and abuse. What about…
Pops Concert and Silent Auction in Long Beach
Long Beach High School choir students will be making a trip to London on Sunday. They will be performing on March 25th as a featured choir and as…
Fire crews continue to battle woods fire in Jackson County
New details on that woods fire that popped up in southeast Jackson County Thursday afternoon. Mississippi Forestry Commission and Sandhill Crane Wildfire Refuge fire teams continue…
67-year-old attempts to rob business in Gulfport in order to return to prison
A man who had recently been released from prison is back in custody today after attempting to rob a Gulfport business. 67-year-old Michael John Polotnik was arrested and charged with one count of armed robbery. On March 7th, officers from…
Railroad Crossing Project delayed in Long Beach
The City of Long Beach announced a change in the railroad crossing project. According to the city, CSX has temporarily paused the railroad crossing project due to a shortage of CSX flagmen that can coordinate with the trains. CSX was…
WXXV joins Bayou View Elementary School for job fair
A few familiar faces from WXXV visiting the students at Bayou View Elementary School today. Anchor Elizabeth Keen and Living Local Host Susie Davis went out to talk…
Mississippi Aquarium recycling old Mardi Gras beads
I’m sure we all caught too many beads to count at the Mardi Gras parades this year, but now that the season is over, what do you do with…
Comedian Ms. Pat's "Hot and Flashy Tour" coming to Biloxi
Ms. Pat, a world-famous and Emmy-nominated comedian, is coming to the IP Resort Spa in Biloxi later this month. Ms. Pat has her own special on…
North Bay Civitan hosting ‘My Abilities Jobs Fair’
North Bay Civitan is hosting a special job fair for those with special needs this weekend. The ‘My Abilities Jobs Fair’ happens March 8th at the D’Iberville Community…
Ocean Springs sets date for State of the City Address
The date for this year’s State of the City Address in Ocean Springs has been set. Mayor Kenny Holloway will address residents on March 25th at…
Candidate forum for Diamondhead elections
In Diamondhead, a candidate forum is being hosted on March 24th. All Diamondhead candidates are invited to attend and residents are invited to attend and to submit questions. Those can be…
Two local students representing the state in Washington, D.C.
Two Coast students were selected for the United States Senate Youth Program. Shayleen Moeini and Jackson Pearce, both of Gulfport, are representing the Magnolia State. The youth…
Campers celebrate Read Across America Week at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
Today is the last day of Read Across America Week and here in South Mississippi, many groups that cater to children are celebrating by opening…
Traffic Alert: Eastbound lanes of I-10 near Exit 16 temporarily closing
All lanes of I-10 headed east will be temporarily closed near Exit 16 in Hancock County. That’s the Diamondhead-Yacht Club Drive Exit. The closure starts…
Election information for City of Moss Point
An important voting precinct update for residents in the City of Moss Point. The voting location for all city wards is Pelican Landing on Highway 613. The change in location will…