Sandyman pops up on Pass Christian Beach
A snowman made an appearance on Pass Christian Beach! Well, not exactly a snowman. A sandman popped up over Thanksgiving Break, this year being the 8th year he appeared. The Sandyman has become an iconic…
Biloxi man arrested on aggravated assault warrant
On Saturday, December 9, 2023 around 9:47 pm, Biloxi Patrol Officers responded to the 1600 block of Pass Road in reference to assault. Upon arrival, officers contacted a male in his 40’s suffering from an injury to his neck. Due…
Mississippi Power donates 150 bikes to Salvation Army Angel Tree
For decades, Mississippi Power has donated bikes to children during the holidays. Children across the Gulf Coast are having their wishes granted this Christmas thanks to Mississippi Power and The Salvation Army. They…
Mafia boss who ordered Sherry murders asks for release from prison
The Dixie Mafia boss who ordered a judge and his wife killed in Biloxi is asking for compassionate release from federal prison. Kirksey McCord Nix was convicted of orchestrating the deaths of Judge Vincent Sherry and his wife Margaret --…
I-110 repairs on track to be completed by end of the year
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – Crews are making progress, and work is on schedule to repair the I-110 bridge near Bayview Ave. following a fire under the bridge in September. Damaged concrete has been removed and replaced with new concrete. Bridge columns…
MDWFP to Host CWD Public Meeting in Gulfport
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks will host a public meeting to discuss Chronic Wasting Disease at the West Harrison High School Gymnasium, December 20, 2023 at 6:00 PM. In late November, MDWFP received a Chronic Wasting Disease…
73-year-old killed in accident in Jackson County
On Sunday, December 10, 2023, at approximately 2:30 p.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 63 in Jackson County. A 2005 Jeep Wrangler driven by 74-year-old Alice Haydock of Vancleave, MS, traveled west onto Wade…
MSU senior Brode claims prestigious Marshall Scholarship
STARKVILLE, Miss.— Madison Brode, a senior biological sciences major at Mississippi State, is the university’s first recipient of the Marshall Scholarship, a prestigious award annually providing a select 50 American students graduate-level study in the United Kingdom. “Gifted and accomplished scholars…
Man faces aggravated assault charge in Gautier
Gautier police have made an arrest on a man wanted since mid-November on an aggravated assault charge. Thirty-three-year-old Skyler Overstreet was wanted on an outstanding warrant stemming from a…
Gautier man faces sexual battery charge
A Gautier man is behind bars, charged with sexual battery. Gautier Police Chief David Bever says 38-year-old Zavoktron Reddix was arrested after a traffic stop showed he was wanted on…
Third annual Holly Jolly Block Party in Gulfport
In Gulfport, the Christmas spirit was alive and well in Gulfport as one church celebrated with its community. Crosspoint Church in Gulfport held its third annual Holly Jolly…
City of Biloxi holds 19th annual Christmas in the City
It’s Christmas time in the City of Biloxi. The 19th annual Christmas in the City event had something for everyone. Guests had the opportunity to take…
Celebrating Hanukkah with the ‘Unite to Light’ Menorah lighting
On the 4th night of Hanukkah, South Mississippi’s Jewish community celebrated with a Menorah-lighting ceremony. Unite to Light, a Night of Jewish Pride, was held at Gulfport…
Runners compete in 8th annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon
Runners from across the country and the world descended on the Coast over the weekend for the 8th annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon. The action kicked off…
USM’s Uncrewed Maritime Systems Tier 1 Certification Program Recognizes 6 Graduates
Six students received their certificates on November 17 after successfully completing the University of Southern Mississippi Uncrewed Maritime Systems Tier 1 Certification Program. The five-week program provides students with a better understanding of the blue economy and UMS. Carl Szczechowski, instructor…
New Year’s Eve Events across the Coast
It’s time to celebrate the New Year and there are events all across the Coast that you can attend to ring in 2024! New Year’s Eve Anchor Drop- City Centre of Pascagoula at 8 p.m. Admission is free. Bay St.…
City of Gulfport scheduling water outage/boil water notice
(Gulfport, Mississippi) – Due to a water main repair the City of Gulfport has scheduled a “Water Outage / Boil Water Notice” for the citizens in the vicinity of Olivet Drive from Klein Road spanning north to Lavelle Drive. This encompasses…
Roger F. Wicker Center for Ocean Enterprise Partners with AQST USA to Demonstrate Innovative Hydrogen Power for Maritime Uncrewed Systems
By: Gabriela Shinskie In a significant move towards sustainable and reliable maritime technology, The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Roger F. Wicker Center for Ocean Enterprise has partnered with AQST USA LLC, a Mississippi-based hydrogen technology developer who in partnership…
Ride Free to Work with CTA on December 27
Coast Transit Authority would like to thank those who ride to work on CTA buses. CTA is allowing riders wearing a work ID or work uniform to ride free all day on any CTA bus on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.…
Third Annual New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University unveils 2024 author lineup
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…
Mississippi receives A grade for financial literacy in high schools
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,…
First Graduates of USM’s Accelerated BSN Pathway Earn Nursing Pins
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…
USM Earns National Designation as Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
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…
Community celebrates Connie Ladner's retirement
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…