Krewe of Barkloxi Parade rolls through Biloxi
It was a dogs day out at Point Cadet Plaza as the Krewe of Barkloxi rolled throughout the park. The Krewe of Barkloxi has pulled out all the stops…
Meggan Monday: Our Lady of Fatima opens new gym
This week on Meggan Monday, Meggan is telling us about a moment in Biloxi 63 years in the making. What a day it was at Our Lady…
Whataburger on HWY 49 temporarily closed
People looking for lunch were interrupted at the Whataburger on Highway 49 in Gulfport earlier today. The fast-food restaurant temporarily closed due to smoke inside the structure. Gulfport fire responded to the scene. According to Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley,…
Boomtown Casino Biloxi celebrates the Year of the Dragon
Boomtown Casino Biloxi celebrated Lunar New Year on Sunday. The celebration included a traditional dragon dance outside the casino entrance as the executive leadership team woke up the dragon with red envelopes of lucky money. After the traditional dragon dance,…
Fatal pedestrian involved accident on HWY 603 in Hancock County
On Saturday, February 3, 2024, at approximately 6 a.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 603 in Hancock County involving a pedestrian. A 2018 Honda Civic was traveling south on Highway 603 when the vehicle…
Scheduled water outage/ boil water notice in areas in Gulfport
(Gulfport, Mississippi) – Due to a water main repair the City of Gulfport has scheduled a “Water Outage / Boil Water Notice” for the citizens and businesses in the vicinity extending from Hewes Avenue to Searle Avenue, and from Glover Avenue…
Ingalls Avenue in Pascagoula to close for road work
Beginning Sunday, February 4, through Thursday, February 8, at evenings after 5 PM, contractors will be working on Ingalls Avenue. During this time, contractors will utilize 8th St., 9th St., 10th St. and Harrison Ave. for detour traffic. Please be…
USM’s Gulf Coast Library Opens Relaxation Room for Students, Faculty and Staff
Libraries are known to provide a plethora of resources to the various patrons who come through their doors. Whether it’s for computer help, study tools, or to find a quiet place to study, the University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast…
Road closure in the area of 3rd Avenue stretching from S. Swan Road to 5th St. in Gulfport
Gulfport, Mississippi. Due to the installation of a sewer tap, 3rd Avenue stretching from South Swan Road to 5th Street will be temporarily closed to thru traffic. South Swan Road, 4th Avenue and 5th Street will serve as the designated…
PRCC Welcomes 400+ Women for Empowering 17th Annual Health Symposium
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The 17th annual Women’s Health Symposium was held on the Poplarville Campus of Pearl River Community College on Saturday, January 27. Ms. Demi-Leigh Tebow, former Miss Universe, was the keynote speaker. She drew from her personal experiences, including a carjacking at gunpoint, to encourage resilience and…
Let the good times roll safely this Mardi Gras season
JACKSON, MISS. – The good times are rolling in south Mississippi with Mardi Gras season in full swing! Amid the parades, king cakes, Mardi Gras balls and other festivities, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) wants to remind you of a…
USM, Hattiesburg Zoo Sign Research-Focused Partnership
Unlocking opportunities – a profound theme resonating from an innovative research-focused partnership between The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) and the Hattiesburg Zoo. On Wednesday, Jan. 31, both parties signed an official Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish and support…
Gulfport High School students bring prosthetic legs to Peruvians
Robotics students at Gulfport High School have been working diligently for more than a year for an opportunity of a lifetime. Four Gulfport High School students had…
Ocean Springs restaurant nominated for 2024 James Beard Award
Vestige, a restaurant in Ocean Springs, is nominated for a 2024 James Beard Award. The award is one of America's most prestigious honors for culinary experts. Vestige…
Utility rate increase in Ocean Springs
In Ocean Springs, the utility rate has increased following the expiration of previous contracts. The previous contracts for garbage and recycling services ended in January 2023 and Waste Pro was selected to be the new provider in the fall of…
Great Food Truck Race stops at Harrah's in Biloxi
The Food Network is bringing its reality show, "Great Food Truck Race" to Biloxi this weekend. The show has coordinated with Harrah’s to take place on Saturday at the Great Lawn. The public will be allowed to visit the food…
Pass Christian Elementary School hosting 3rd Annual Festival of Nations
Pass Christian Elementary School is hosting their third annual 'Festival of Nations!' The festival begins at 5 tonight and runs until 6:30 and is being put on by Pre-K through 5th grade students. School faculty, staff, and the students' families…
Roadwork announced for Monday in Ocean Springs
Mississippi Power will begin prep work to transfer poles at the intersection of Hanley Road and Bienville Boulevard starting Monday, February 5. The work will begin at…
Gautier pet grooming business shut down due to code violations
GAUTIER, MS – On Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at approximately 2:29 p.m., the Gautier Police Department responded to a Crime Stoppers tip of alleged animal abuse, neglect, and illegal boarding at “Sandi’s Pet Grooming Too” in Gautier MS. On Thursday,…
Job Extravaganza Specialized Job Fair for people with disabilities
Happening in Bay St. Louis, a job extravaganza is being hosted for high school students aged 14 through 21 with disabilities. The job fair runs until 2 this afternoon at the Bay St. Louis…
Biloxi man charged with sex crimes against juvenile, child porn
A Biloxi man is in jail, charged with assaulting a child and other sex crimes. Biloxi Police say 43-year-old Ellis Cenales was arrested Tuesday and charged with production of child pornography, possession of child pornography, touching a child for lustful…
King Cake Contest at Ocean Springs Visitors Center
The Ocean Springs Chamber Main Street and Tourism Bureau is hosting its annual King Cake Contest right now. Bakeries in the city compete for the title of ‘Best…
2024-2025 Student Ambassador Program Application Now Available
JACKSON, Miss – Secretary of State Michael Watson and the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office is seeking high school seniors with a passion for leadership and state government to apply for the agency's 2024-2025 Student Ambassador Program. The program aims…
Changes to City of Gautier's Mardi Gras Tailgate Party event schedule
In anticipation of potential inclement weather, adjustments have been made to the City of Gautier's Mardi Gras Tailgate Party schedule. The event will now start at 1 pm. There will be a live DJ from 1 pm - 2:30 pm.…