Amtrak could return to Mobile soon
A step forward tonight which could signal the return of Amtrak to Mobile. NBC 15 has obtained the preliminary design for the proposed Amtrak platform. The renderings show a 162…
East Central students build Mars rover for NASA competition
Some East Central Hornets are heading to Huntsville to represent Mississippi at NASA's Human Exploration Rover Challenge. This is the science club's second year going and they're…
Emergency lane closure issued in Gulfport
(Gulfport, Mississippi) - The City of Gulfport has issued an “Emergency Lane Closure” for a water main repair. The westbound lane of East Taylor Road spanning from Waterside Boulevard to Brittany Court will be closed to traffic. The eastbound lane…
Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission receives $7.32 Million funding for Port Bienville Intermodal Expansion Project Phase I
KILN, MISS: The Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission announces that it has been awarded $7.32 million in Transportation Housing & Urban Development funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation as part of the FY24 appropriations bill. This significant funding…
Nursing and Health Professions Career Fair
Tuesday in Biloxi, MGCCC is hosting a Nursing and Health Professions Career Fair. It all begins at 11 a.m. at the Bryant Center at Tradition. Graduating students from the school’s…
6th annual Craft Beer Fest at Shuckers Ballpark
The 6th annual Biloxi Chamber Craft Beer Fest made its return at the Shuckers Ballpark. Attendees lined the ballpark’s concourse and were able to taste test up to…
Mississippi Coast Buddy Sports Easter Egg Hunt
In South Mississippi over the Easter weekend, Live Oak Baptist Church in Long Beach hosted an egg hunt for special needs individuals in partnership with Mississippi Coast Buddy Sports.…
Powerball Jackpot Jumps to $1 Billion
JACKSON, MISS. – No fooling, another billion-dollar jackpot kicks off a new week and month. The Powerball group has increased the jackpot to an estimated $1 billion in advance of the drawing tonight. The estimated cash value is $483.8 million. This…
Arrests made in deadly Stone County shooting
Two men have been arrested in connection with a shooting in Stone County last week. Sheriff Todd Stewart said 21-year-old Zylan Joshua has been charged with one count of murder. 23-year-old Jukriston Thompson has been charged with accessory after the…
MGCCC named No. 1 Military Friendly and Military Spouse Friendly School in nation
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has once again solidified its commitment to serving the military community by achieving the remarkable feat of being recognized as the No. 1 Military Friendly and Military Spouse Friendly School in the nation simultaneously. This…
Spring Break: WCU sponsors two mission trips
William Carey University sponsored two missionary trips over Spring Break 2024. Students and faculty from Cooper School of Missions & Ministry Studies and the Baptist Student Union traveled to Buenos Aires, Argentina. The team visited the International Baptist Theological Seminary…
Pascagoula Library to close April 1st for renovations
PASCAGOULA, MS __ The Pascagoula Public Library will temporarily close on Saturday, March 30th at 4 pm to undergo a planned renovation. The project is supported by the City of Pascagoula and primarily funded by the Jackson County Board of…
Three MGCCC Visual Arts students clinch statewide awards
Three talented visual arts students from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Jackson County Campus have captured prestigious awards at the Mississippi Community College Art Instructors Association (MCCAIA) Student Art Competition. The event, a statewide collegiate competition, was hosted at Southwest…
Hancock Chamber announces $75,000 small business grant program
Hancock Co., Miss. Mar. 28, 2024 - The Hancock Chamber of Commerce has launched a $75,000 small business grant program. The grant program is made possible through a donation from Mississippi Power Foundation, managed through the Hancock County Community Development Foundation. …
USM to Host Annual Public Health Symposium April 3
The School of Health Professions at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) will host its annual Public Health Symposium on Wednesday, April 3 with presentations targeted to students, faculty, staff, public health practitioners and the Hattiesburg community at large. The…
Hundreds enjoyed lunch at the Lyman Senior Center Fish Fry
More than 250 people gathered at the Lyman Senior Center for a fried catfish lunch. Members of the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office cooking team manned the…
Vietnam Veterans honored at Remembrance Ceremony in Biloxi
The annual Vietnam Veterans Remembrance Ceremony took place at the Biloxi National Cemetery Friday. Many gathered for the Vietnam War Veteran Ceremony, recognizing all who served with a…
St. Thomas Catholic Church youth showcase Stations of the Cross
Whether it's Easter egg hunts or church on Sunday morning, many people have their way of celebrating the holiday. Showcasing the Stations of the Cross in…
Change Healthcare Cyberattack prompts payment processing adjustment for Singing River Health System
Pascagoula, Miss. - Singing River Health System contracts with Change Healthcare to process payments that are mailed in by patients. In response to a recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare, on March 27th Singing River Health System was notified that Change…
8th annual Gulf Coast Oyster Cook-Off kicks off
Two big days of seafood starts today with the Good Friday seafood feast and the 8th annual Gulf Coast Oyster Cook-Off and Festival. It all takes place at…
George County Championship Rodeo starts Friday
Over in Lucedale, the George County Championship Rodeo begins tonight at 7:30. The rodeo includes bareback riding, calf roping, breakaway roping, steer wrestling, team roping, and bull riding. All the…
Four injured in apartment fire in Biloxi
Four people are injured after an early morning apartment fire in Biloxi. The incident happened at the Southwind Apartments. Biloxi Fire crews responded to the scene around 4 a.m. The…
MDEQ Issues Beach Water Contact Advisory for Pass Christian West Beach
Jackson, MS – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, has issued a beach water contact advisory for Pass Christian West Beach. The beach is not closed; however, there may be an increased risk of…
Traffic Alert: Congestion on I-10 before DeLisle/ Pass Christian EX 20 CLEARED
Traffic is all cleared after MDOT issued a traffic alert due to congestion on I-10 before DeLisle/ Pass Christian Exit 20 westbound in Harrison County. Workers were resurfacing or paving the road. This caused slow moving traffic in the area.