Three USM students place in Sports Sale Championship
Three Southern Miss students in the College of Business and Economic Development and the School of Marketing have earned national rankings in The National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship and…
West Harrison Cheer heading to national championships in 2024
Over the past few years, West Harrison Cheer has become a dominant program in the state of Mississippi - racking up numerous accolades with a most-recent state championship. West Harrison Cheer won its…
Beau Rivage donates to local non-profits
At the Beau Rivage, an employee-driven fundraiser is going to impact many local non-profits heading into the new year. The casino held its annual employee Christmas lunch ahead of the holiday, donating over…
Ocean Springs announce arrest of man wanted on sex crime charges
The Ocean Springs Police Department arrested Andrew Steele of Ocean Springs today for two counts of touching a child for lustful purposes. The assault was reported to police by the victim's mother on December 6, the victim was known by…
City of Gulfport performing a 'smoke test' on sewer lines
If you see smoke coming from the sewers in some areas of Gulfport, don't worry! From December 19th to the 22nd between 8 in the morning to 3, the City of Gulfport is scheduled to conduct a 'smoke test' on…
Volunteers wrap gifts for seniors
Volunteers gathered to wrap gifts for seniors in need to make their Christmas a little more special this year. "Home-Instead" held its annual wrapping party for its 'Be a Santa to a…
Blood drive held in honor of fallen Bay St. Louis officers
The inaugural memorial blood drive honoring Sergeant Robin and Officer Estorffe was held in Bay St. Louis. Bay St. Louis Police and the Blood Center have teamed up to organize this drive as…
Bay St. Louis officers killed in line of duty receive memorial
A year ago today, tragedy struck when Sergeant Steven Robin and Officer Branden Estorffe were killed in the line of duty. The city is honoring their memory in Bay St. Louis "I'm…
Update on Gulfport - Biloxi International Airport email threat
More than 200 employees and passengers at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport were evacuated this morning after receiving an email threat. The airport made a statement on Facebook saying out of an abundance of…
Laurin St. Pe' named CEO of Singing River Health System
The Singing River Health System's Board of Trustees announced today the immediate appointment of Laurin St. Pe’ as its Chief Executive Officer. “We are thrilled to announce Laurin St. Pe' as the new CEO of Singing River,” said Steve Ates,…
Once In December winter recital coming to the Mary C.
The sounds of holiday music will be in the air at the Mary C. this weekend when Once In December takes the stage. The Christmas music program,…
More than 200 evacuated at Gulfport-Biloxi airport after email threat
More than 200 employees and passengers at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport were evacuated this morning for about two hours after an email threat was received. Chaille Munn, spokesperson for the airport,…
Feed the Needy Christmas meal signup deadline is Dec. 15
Don't forget, the deadline to sign up to have a Christmas Day meal delivered through the 34th Christmas Gulf Coast Public Safety Feed the Needy Program is 10 a.m. Friday. Anyone who…
Caribbean food finds its way to Biloxi
Are you a fan of Caribbean food? If so, there's a new spot in the Biloxi area set to bring even more foot traffic to a busy area. Sweet and Pepper,…
Stennis Space Center installs key component for future Green Run testing
Crews at Stennis Space Center cleared a milestone on December 11 by installing a key component in preparation for future Green Run testing of NASA's new…
Bay St. Louis PD hosting star dedication for Sgt. Robin & Officer Estorffe
Tomorrow at 11, the Bay St. Louis Police Department is hosting a star dedication honoring Sergeant Steven Robin and Officer Branden Estorffe for their service and sacrifice for the community. The dedication ceremony will be happening in front of the…
Rep. Mike Ezell releases statement on President Biden's impeachment
Congressman Mike Ezell released the following statement after the vote to continue the impeachment inquiry into President Biden: "Investigations into the president and his associates continue to uncover concerning evidence of corruption and impropriety. I supported the opening of an…
Southern Miss forms team to study effect of Bonnet Carré Spillway
The University of Southern Mississippi is forming a team from its School of Ocean Science and Engineering to study the effects of the Bonnet Carré Spillway - being diverted into Mississippi Coastal Waters.…
Wreath laying ceremony at Waveland Cemetery this weekend
Wreaths Across America will be laying wreaths for the first time at Waveland Cemetery this weekend. On December 16 at 11:00, Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson will be at Waveland Cemetery at…
Pass Christian K9 gains his badge!
You may remember Scout, the Pass Christian pup whose story we have been following for nearly a year! We have followed Scout the Pass Christian K9 from his first day at the police department…
Suspect in shooting on Esters Boulevard arrested in Hattiesburg
A man wanted in connection to a November homicide is behind bars and another is being sought. Biloxi Police say 27-year-old Tymos Carter was arrested Tuesday at his…
Andre Braugher, Emmy-winning actor who starred in ‘Homicide’ and ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine,’ dies at 61
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Andre Braugher, the Emmy-winning actor who would master gritty drama for seven seasons on “Homicide: Life on The Street” and modern comedy for eight on “Brooklyn 99,” died Monday at 61. Braugher died after a brief illness,…
Ole Miss professor appointed to International Academy of Astronautics committee
An Ole Miss law professor has been named to the International Academy of Astronautics' permanent committee on space solar power. Michelle Hanlon was appointed after the IAA formed the Permanent Committee on Space Solar Power to advise on ways…
Mississippi native & Medal of Honor recipient honored at supercomputer unveiling
One Mississippi native and Medal of Honor recipient was honored when the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center in Vicksburg unveiled its newest supercomputer today. The new supercomputer is named "Carpenter" in honor of Cpl. William Carpenter, a Flowood…