The 2024 New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University announced today the much-anticipated lineup for its third-annual literary festival with more than 100 national bestselling and critically acclaimed authors slated to appear on Tulane’s uptown campus, March 14-16, 2024. The three-day celebration featuring…
JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi is one of seven states to receive an A grade in the 2023 National Report Card on State Efforts to Improve Financial Literacy in High Schools released this month. Other states receiving A grades are Alabama, Iowa, Missouri,…
Graduates of the inaugural cohort from The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Accelerated BSN (ABSN) pathway initiative were honored on Thursday, Dec. 7 during a special pinning ceremony held at the University’s Gulf Park campus in Long Beach. The initial…
Through its diligent efforts in cybersecurity education, The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) has earned distinction as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD). The prestigious honor is earned via a program established by The National Security Agency…
Friends, family, and colleagues joined Harrison County Circuit Clerk Connie Ladner to wish her well as she heads into retirement. Ladner announced in June she would be retiring to spend more time with her family. She dedicated 39 years…
Good things happen when we work together! Pascagoula Police and Fire departments teamed up Wednesday to recue a tiny kitten. First responders were called out to help…
Southern Miss football coach Will Hall announced today the hiring of Chip Long as the school's offensive coordinator. A veteran of 18 Veteran I seasons, Long has worked as an offensive coordinator at Memphis, Notre Dame, Tulane, and Georgia Tech.…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is teaming up with Lynn Meadows Discovery Center to teach children about the Coast’s rich history. Saturday,…
The forecast called for 70 degrees and snowy in Downtown Ocean Springs. It was a sight to behold as Ocean Springs Main Street made it snow…
Runners from across the region and country will descend on the Coast for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon this weekend. Festivities for the eighth annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon…
Have you ever seen mermaids? Well, today is your lucky day as the majestic ladies take a dive into the waters at the Mississippi Aquarium. The Mermaid Magic Exhibit began…
The City of Ocean Springs is celebrating the renovations and improvements to one park with a unique history. A grant of over $16,000 from the…
One South Mississippi family’s tradition of giving back for the holidays returns for another year. The 11th annual Windy Swetman Kettlethon began this morning at sun-up and ran…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College held a celebration on December 6 to honor student-recipients of Lowe’s Scholarships and express gratitude to the Lowe's Foundation for their generous contribution of a $1 million Gable Grant. This remarkable grant has not only…
The Mississippi Department of Transportation has announced a temporary closure on I-10 in Hancock County on Sunday, December 10th from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Cooperative Energy will be conducting utility work. Traffic will be stopped in 15-minute intervals at…
The 16-year-old suspect in a Latimer shooting last month turned himself into the Jackson County Adult Detention Center late Thursday night. The 16-year-old is charged with shooting into a motor vehicle on November 22nd in Latimer. His bond is set…
Harrison County law enforcement agencies are gearing up for the 34th annual Christmas Feed the Needy. Officers work together alongside volunteers to cook, plate, and deliver Christmas…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden was indicted on nine tax charges in California as a special counsel investigation into the business dealings of President Joe Biden’s son intensifies against the backdrop of the 2024 election. The new charges filed Thursday — three…
A Gulfport man has been charged with stealing money from the seafood group he worked for. Biloxi Police say 79-year-old Dr. Charles David Veal has been charged with felony embezzlement. The arrest stemmed from an investigation which started after the…
The Coca-Cola Caravan is coming to TrainTastic in Gulfport tomorrow at 4:45 PM. This is a fun opportunity to take pictures with the iconic holiday symbol that will bring plenty of holiday cheer.
On December 10 at 3 PM, Christmas on the Lawn will take place at the St. Paul East Campus. The event will feature a hot chocolate bar while you watch the Polar Express. There will also be crafts, Christmas caroling,…
The Harrison County School District will be hosting the Festival of Trees this holiday season. The festival will take place on December 14 from 4:30 to 6:30 at the Lyman Community Center in…
The Hancock Library System is holding a free and family-friendly holiday event that runs all throughout the month of December. The 29th Annual Holiday Tree Gala is presented by the library system with…
A candlelight vigil was held at Gautier High School to honor three former Gators who were involved in a wreck early Tuesday morning. Those being honored are Kayla Watkins, Sedhari Watson-Person, and Tatyanna Richmond.…