MGCCC hosting Family Fiesta Night
On Tuesday, MGCCC will be holding a Family Fiesta Night! The fiesta will be happening from 5 to 8 p.m. on the Jackson County Campus and is being hosted by the…
‘Sounds by the Sea’ re-evaluating future showings
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Symphony just announced it is suspending Sounds by the Sea. The board voted unanimously to suspend the annual Memorial Day Weekend concert due to significant…
Conversations with Candidates: Democratic Senate Candidate Ty Pinkins
We are less than 24 hours from polls opening for primary elections here in Mississippi. Today, we’re catching up with the Democratic Candidate for United States Senate, Ty…
I-10 E overnight closure at Menge Ave. RESCHEDULED to March 13
An overnight closure of all lanes of I-10 eastbound at Menge Ave. originally scheduled for Tuesday, March 12 has been rescheduled to Wednesday, March 13 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. due to a delay in materials delivery. The closure…
WXXV Spring Family Expo
Over the weekend, many families came out and had fun at the inaugural WXXV Spring Family Expo. Multiple vendors set up shop at Edgewater Mall Saturday. Attendees were able to learn more…
Home of Grace Homecoming Celebration
The 2024 Homecoming Celebration for graduates of Home of Grace was held over the weekend. This event highlights how Home of Grace has changed the lives of so many and provides…
Two dead, deputy injured in domestic situation in Perkinston
Two people are dead and a deputy was injured Sunday afternoon in what MBI called a domestic situation in Perkinston. Stone County Coroner Wayne Flurry identified…
Two Lucedale men arrested in shooting death of man at Jackson County bar
Two Lucedale men have been charged in connection with the shooting death of another man at a Jackson County bar. 21-year-old Charles Mason IV and 22-year-old Jesse Holifield surrendered to Jackson County Sheriff's Office on Sunday. Mason is charged with…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Kennel Club to host annual Bark’n Good Time at Harrison County Fair Grounds
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Kennel Club will hold its annual Bark’N Good Time beginning Friday, April 5th thru Sunday, April 7th at the Harrison County Fair Grounds, 15321 County Farm Road (Exit 28 off I-10) in Gulfport. Events will start…
Annual Shorebird Nesting Season Begins at the National Seashore
GULF BREEZE, Fla. – National Park Service biologists discovered the first shorebird nest of the season on March 6, 2024, in the Fort Pickens Area. Each year, beginning in February and ending in late summer, the Gulf Islands National Seashore…
MGCCC student Christopher Frenzel selected for Mississippi INBRE Research Scholars Program
Christopher Frenzel, a student at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Harrison County Campus, has been handpicked to participate in the Mississippi IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) Research Scholars Program for the summer of 2024. The Mississippi INBRE Research…
14th Annual St. Paddy’s Day Celebration set for Ocean Springs Featuring Guinness Pub Crawl presented by F.E.B. Distributing
(Ocean Springs, MS) –Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Ocean Springs with the 14th Annual St. Paddy’s Day Celebration and Pub Crawl on Saturday, March 16 downtown, uptown, and all-around town. The festivities begin at 10 a.m. with…
USM Theatre Students Receive Accolades at 2024 KCACTF
Students from The University of Southern Mississippi (USM)’s School of Performing and Visual Arts received accolades after competing with other nominees from throughout the Southeast region at the 2024 Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival - Region IV (KCACTF) held this month at the…
Red Cross asks you to TEST your smoke alarms as you TURN your clocks forward this weekend
JACKSON, Mar 7, 2024 — Daylight saving time begins on March 10 and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks forward to make sure the devices are working. “Working smoke alarms…
$24,000 Grant Awarded to Foundation for Mississippi's Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks for Scholarships
On March 1, the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund (MOSTF) Board of Trustees announced its funding approval for the Foundation for Mississippi’s Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MWFP Foundation) $24,000 Scholarship Program funding request. The Foundation is committed to helping Mississippi's…
Senate to vote on bill that would allow liquor sales on Sunday
The Senate will soon vote on House Bill 329 -- which would allow liquor stores to be open on Sundays from 1 to 6…
Despite growing voter registrations, Mississippi's voter turnout remains low
Voter turnout hit rock bottom during the 2022 midterms in Mississippi. Since then, the state has seen a steady rise in active voters. Mississippi has historically had…
March of the Mayors' packing party
The March of the Mayors Food Drive concluded on March 8 with a packing party! The initiative began several years ago to fight hunger in the Magnolia State. News…
Mayor Gilich announces passing of former Harrison County Tax Accessor
Mayor FoFo Gilich has announced the passing of James Wetzel on March 8. Wetzel was 92 years old and served as the Harrison County Tax Accessor from 1972 to 1995.
City of Gulfport announces partial lane closure
The inside and eastbound lane of East Pass Road between Loposser Avenue and Tegarden Road will be temporarily closed to traffic to locate a water valve. Through traffic will be maintained at all times to ensure minimal disruption to commuters…
Gulfport man convicted of second-degree murder, aggravated assualt
A Gulfport man has been convicted of second-degree murder and aggravated assault. Johnte Pouerie pled guilty earlier this week for the shooting of Lazarius Smith and to aggravated assault for a shooting at the River Chase Apartments. Pouerie was sentenced…
St. Martin Library receives books from "Read with Jenna' book club
Jackson George Regional Library is thrilled to announce that the St. Martin Library has received a generous donation of books from NBC's Today Show, through Jenna Bush Hager's "Read with Jenna" book club. The donation was made to celebrate the book…
Conversations with Congressional Candidate Mike Ezell
With just days to go until Mississippi’s primary elections, we continue reaching out to candidates that will be on the ballot. We caught up with first term Congressman Mike Ezell…
Cyclist dies from injuries in Biloxi motorcycle crash
The motorcyclist involved in a crash in Biloxi Thursday has died from his injuries. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer has identified him as 25-year-old Jeffrey Taylor of Biloxi.…