It is the holiday season and there are tons of family friendly festivities happening around South Mississippi this year. Here is a list of festive events across the Gulf Coast. Events occurring daily: 29th Annual Holiday Tree Gala- Bay St.…
The City of Gautier announces their Lights and Lagniappe on the Bayou and the Rotary Christmas Parade scheduled for Saturday, December 9th has been canceled due to the threat of severe weather and will not be rescheduled.
Holiday travel, as well as seasonal illnesses, heighten the need for blood donations to help patients heal. The American Red Cross is holding blood drives throughout the month to restock the depleted supply and make sure blood is on hand…
Riemann Family Funeral Homes held a Tree of Remembrance ceremony at Jones Park today. It is a hard time losing someone, but it can become worse during the holiday season. Riemann Funeral…
Congregation Beth Israel is hosting a Chanukah event at the state capitol next week. Anyone is invited to attend Chanukah at the Capitol on Wednesday, December 13. Those attending can gather at the south steps…
Ocean Springs has you covered with plenty of holiday events. This Thursday, the tree lighting with Santa will take place from 6 to 8 in the evening. There will also be a…
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety hosted a gathering for all sworn law enforcement officers in Jackson. This is the first general assembly for all sworn DPS officers across the state. Officers heard…
The University of Southern Mississippi will be hosting fall commencement ceremonies this week. Happening on Thursday, December 7, all doctoral, specialists, and master's students will walk across the stage at the Reed Green Coliseum…
Governor Tate Reeves is honoring "Wreaths Across America" with a special proclamation. Back on November 30, a JROTC unit was given a private tour of the governor's mansion. The visit ended with…
Ole Miss Chancellor Glenn Boyce was awarded the highest honor the Mississippi National Guard can bestow on a civilian. State Senator and National Guard Major General Trent Kelly presented Boyce with the…
In Biloxi, veterans gathered with the community for coffee and meaningful conversations. Military One Coast of the Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce hosted "Coffee with a Veteran" at the Biloxi Visitor's Center.…
The Ocean Springs School District announced Monday that longtime bus driver Irvin Rocco had passed away. He was 64. Rocco joined the Greyhound family in 2009 and spent 14 years driving students to and from school every day. He…
The Bay St. Louis Police Department and the Blood Center is commemorating the service and sacrifice of Officers Robin and Estorffe. Both officers were killed in the line of duty last year on…
If you have a sweet tooth and are looking to try new food -- the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church's International Christmas Pastry Sale is perfect for you. This traditional bake sale has…
Police departments on the coast are hosting the annual Christmas Gulf Coast public safety Feed the Needy program. Christmas day meals must be requested by 10 AM on Friday, December 15. You…
Ocean Springs Road is receiving improvements, that includes a pathway from Highway 90 to Deana Road. Also being introduced is a roundabout at the Groveland Intersection and a sidewalk along the south side…
The City of D’Iberville will be performing a test of their emergency weather sirens on Wednesday, December 06, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. They will be testing the six sirens located throughout the city for proper functioning. The sounding of the…
On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at approximately 2:00 a.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 49 in Stone County. A 2016 Dodge Charger driven by 45-year-old Valerie Shanta Smith of Beaumont, MS, traveled north on…
Mike Wolfe, the host of American Pickers on the History Channel, is looking for places to pick in Mississippi! In a social media post from last week, Wolfe said the show plans to be in the Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama…
Beginning tomorrow, December 6, at 8 AM, the City of Pascagoula’s Public Works team will close a portion of Pascagoula St. from Becht Ave. to Larsen Ave. for sewer maintenance work in the area. The estimated time of completion for…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate in a single stroke Tuesday approved about 425 military promotions after Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama ended a monthlong blockade of nominations over his opposition to a Pentagon abortion policy. Tuberville had been under pressure…
[Biloxi, MS] – Goodwill of South Mississippi announces that President/CEO Tripp Harrison has accepted the position of CEO at Goodwill of New England. Harrison has been a driving force behind the success and growth of Goodwill of South Mississippi over…
(Jackson, Mississippi) Attorney General Lynn Fitch today warned Mississippians to be aware of unsolicited “missed delivery” notification scams as they increase this holiday season. “Sadly, the holiday season is a prime-time opportunity for scammers,” said General Fitch. “Knowing consumers are eagerly anticipating the…
MGCCC hosted the Holiday Choral Concert at the Fine Arts Auditorium on the Harrison County Campus. The event started earlier, with many talents and choirs performing as a way to kick off the holiday…