North Woolmarket student council collect toys for children
The North Woolmarket Middle School student council held its third annual toy drive. The student council collected 200 toys to donate to Toys for Tots. Students, parents, and…
USM fills up a truckload for Toys for Tots
Tomorrow starts the countdown to Christmas, so toy drives are happening across the Gulf Coast. The University of Southern Mississippi hosted its second annual "Stuff the Truck".…
Jackson County man charged with sex crimes against children
A Jackson County man is in jail, charged with multiple sex crimes against children. Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter said 32-year-old Justin Allday was arrested Wednesday on…
Celebrate the holidays in Ocean Springs with free, festive activities for the family
The City of Ocean Springs is celebrating the holidays with free activities for the family. Starting on Thursday, Dec. 7, the City of Ocean Springs will host the annual Tree Lighting with Santa at the Mary C from 6 to…
Harrison County Tax Collector mailing new property tax statements to residents
The Harrison County Tax Collector is mailing a newer version of property tax statements to residents. The taxpayers should receive them in the mail the first week of December and they are due by February 1st 2024 to avoid interest.…
NASA conducts third RS-25 engine hot fire test
NASA conducted the third RS-25 engine hot fire test earlier today. The test demonstrates a key capability necessary for flight of the SLS rocket during Artemis missions to the moon and beyond. Nasa…
SRHS celebrates 1000th robotic surgery
Singing River Health System is celebrating a new milestone in the world of surgery. Singing River Pascagoula has now completed its 1000th robotic surgery. The Da Vinci System translate a surgeon's hand movements…
Southern Miss student & faculty member finalists for geography competition
A Southern Miss geography student and faculty member have been selected as finalists for the National 2023 ArcGIS StoryMaps Competition. The projects submitted by Joshua Green and Dr. Kayla Stan were selected as finalists for tracks consisting of a place-based…
Ole Miss honored by U.S. Senate resolution
The U.S. Senate approved a resolution late Tuesday night to commemorate the 175th anniversary of Ole Miss. The resolution was introduced by Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and Ole Miss alumni Senator Roger Wicker and Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire. The…
Group helps with continuing recovery efforts in Moss Point
Help in Moss Point continues after the June tornado. “2023 has been really hard so I know 2024 got to be better. Didn’t nobody get killed, that’s a good thing because…
BISSELL sponsors pet adoption fee for "Holiday Hope" event at HSSM
If you're considering adding a furry friend to your family this holiday season, the Humane Society of South Mississippi has nearly 300 pets for you…
Memorial receives funds to advance residency education
The graduate medical education program at Memorial was awarded funds to help educate physicians. Physicians doing a residency work closely with the hospital to gain real-world experience.…
Help Cover the Community Blanket Drive
Back Bay Mission and Climb CDC are teaming up to helping cover the community this winter season. The blanket drive is now accepting donations for new blankets and hand warmers.…
List of holiday event schedule changes
Due to the weather, holiday festivities across the Gulf Coast have been postponed or canceled. The 19th annual Christmas in the City has been postponed due to…
Kiwanis Club of Pascagoula holding Breakfast with Santa
The Kiwanis Club of Pascagoula will be hosting a ‘Breakfast with Santa’ this Saturday. From 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Pascagoula High Performing Arts Center, the event will provide pancakes along…
Gulf Park Estate residents meet to discuss proposed RV park
Gulf Park Estate residents met at the Elks Lodge earlier today to discuss plans for a proposed RV park. The RV park would bring over 476 RV sites, 16 tree houses, 20 permanent trailers, and much more. Residents raised concerns…
Wiener Wonderland lights up Woolmarket
It's the most wonderful time of the year! The annual Wiener Wonderland started in Wool Market. Shelby Pierce of Wool Market started the light display eight years ago, bringing awarded to Tired Dog Rescue.…
Women's Resource Center hosts open house for classes
The Women's Resource Center in Gulfport is holding an open house for the community to speak to and learn more about the organization. Through the parenting program, parents will learn tips to ensure…
Former Bay High Principal pleads ‘no contest’ to shoplifting charge
Former Bay High Principal Amy Necaise pleaded no contest to one shoplifting charge today. Necaise was sentenced to one year of non-reporting probation and ordered to undergo therapy for a year. Necaise is also permanently banned from shopping at the…
Early morning fire in Harrison County
Harrison County Fire Rescue & CRTC responded to an early morning fire Tuesday morning. Two people escaped the fire before firefighters arrived and crews were able to rescue one dog unharmed from the fire. The home was destroyed in the…
Fugitive wanted out of North Carolina, Virginia captured in Carriere
U.S. Marshals and the Pearl River County Sheriff's Office arrested a wanted felon at a home on Laser Lane in Carriere on Tuesday morning. 30-year-old James Bearrie Hylton was wanted on a federal probation violation out of North Carolina…
Women’s Resource Center in Gulfport hosting Open House
This afternoon, a chance to learn more about a local organization helping women and expectant mothers. The Women’s Resource Center Open House begins at 4 this afternoon at…
Comprehensive Plan Meeting for the City of Ocean Springs
Later tonight, the City of Ocean Springs is holding a meeting to discuss the city’s comprehensive plan. That public meeting begins at 6 p.m. at the Ocean…
Volunteers needed for wreath laying ceremony in Biloxi
Crusaders for Veterans is looking for volunteers to help with preparing and laying wreaths at Biloxi National Cemetery this weekend. On Friday, volunteers are needed to help prepare the nearly 27,000 wreaths. Crusaders for Veterans will be on site at…