By: Gary Pettus, gpettus@umc.edu Photos By: Joe Ellis/ UMMC Photography JACKSON, Miss. – On the afternoon before Valentine’s Day, Elaine Jones decided to take stock of her heart. But she couldn’t drive herself to the doctor: “My car’s messed up at the…
Scientists from across the country met recently at the University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Roger F. Wicker Center for Ocean Enterprise to share their priorities for ocean science and ideas for future research. The sessions were held as part of…
Carey Dinner Theatre’s 50th anniversary season opens in July – and the first step in this long tradition is choosing performers, backstage designers/technicians, and front-of-house workers. Auditions for cast members and interviews for crew will be held Saturday, March 23,…
The third annual New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University has unveiled its full 2024 schedule, which features more than 150 acclaimed authors and thought leaders, 90+ panels, book signings, a culinary symposium, Family Day festivities and a closing musical…
Sci-Fi lovers rejoice! The 46th edition of CoastCon is underway at the Coast Convention Center in Biloxi. CoastCon is Mississippi's longest running, not-for-profit science fiction, fantasy, pop culture, and gaming…
The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is in the process of clearing land to make way for economic development related to aerospace industry expansion on the coast. The project site…
Last month, we let you know about scam calls impersonating the Harrison County Sheriff's Department. Unfortunately, these scammers are getting smarter. What started as a common phone scam that impersonated…
Happening on Monday, March 4, Hancock County will be hosting a candidate forum ahead of the March 12 primary. The forum starts at 5:30 PM and will take place at American Legion Post 77 in Waveland. Incumbent Mike Ezell as…
A new bill from the Mississippi Legislature would allow wet jurisdictions to permit package retail sales on Sunday -- if voters agree to allow it. It was authored by Representative Brent Powell of District 59. House Bill 329 passed the…
Gulfport, MS – District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced today that Kendal Wayne Bodie of Saucier, Mississippi, age 37, was convicted by a Harrison County jury of two counts of Sexual Battery and one count of Touching of a Child…
Get your walk on in Jones Park Saturday morning for the annual Gulf Coast Walk for Diabetes. The fun there begins at 9 AM. 100% of donations…
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, has issued beach water contact advisories for Waveland Beach, Bay St. Louis Beach, Pass Christian Central Beach and Long Beach. The beach is not closed; however, there may…
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is investigating mail thefts from blue collection boxes in Hancock County. Julie Nicholson-Morgan with the USPIS confirmed the thefts, which occurred between October 2023 and January 2024. Those boxes are now covered and available for…
In Ocean Springs, King Henry Drive will be closed at Ocean Springs Road starting Monday, March 4. The closure will start at 8 in the morning and last until Friday, March 8 at 5 PM. The closure is so a…
The Zebra Run returns to Fort Maurepas Park! This run raises funds to support getting MSD treatment to clinical trials as well as awareness for the entire…
The City of Gautier is hosting an outdoor movie night. The Super Mario Brothers movie will be playing at Bacot Park. The event starts at 6 tonight and…
Moss Point Fire Chief Danny Wade submitted his letter of retirement to the Moss Point Board of Aldermen during a special call meeting on Thursday night. Wade, who was named fire chief in November 2022, submitted the letter after the…
More than 120 elementary, middle, and high school students showcased their scientific research to judges in the Region I and IV Mississippi Science Fair on Thursday at USM Gulf Park Campus in Long Beach. The winners will advance to the…
More than 120 elementary, middle, and high school students eagerly showcased their scientific research to judges in the Region I and IV Mississippi Science Fair Feb. 29 at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Gulf Park Campus. The winners will…
Fire crews make progress in containing the woods fire off of Highway 90 between Pearlington and Waveland. Mississippi Forestry Commission officials tell us that as of late last night, the fire…
JACKSON, Miss. – Gov. Tate Reeves today announced that during its most recent public meeting, the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund (MOSTF) Board of Trustees announced its selection of grants totaling more than $14.5 million for 33 conservation and outdoor recreation…
On February 29, 2024, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 36-year-old Milki Mussa Ibrahim and charged him with two counts of armed robbery, one count of possession of a weapon after felony conviction, and one count of escape. On February 23,…
Biloxi Main Street’s First Friday Block Party is ready for 2024. The party kicks off on March 1st from 5 to 9 in Downtown Biloxi. The First Friday…
Tougaloo College will be hosting a preview day Friday in Pascagoula. The preview day will be hosted at the Jackson County Civic Center and run from 10 in the morning until 1.…