December 6th is Winter Weather Preparedness Day
Here in Mississippi, MEMA has designated December 6th as Winter Weather Preparedness Day. The National Weather Service recommends people begin to prepare for the winter months by staying stocked…
Southern Miss leads state in Gilman International Scholarship earnings during 2021- 2022 school year
Students at the University of Southern Mississippi lead the entire state of Mississippi in Gilman International Scholarship earnings during the 2021 - 2022 academic year. The Gilman Scholarship is sponsored through…
LHA 8's christening happening tomorrow
Ingalls Ship Yard is prepping for the christening of one of its amphibious assault ships, the last ship of its kind being christened in 2017. The shipbuilding company is hosting the ceremony for the American-Class…
Plane forced to make emergency landing at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
Earlier today, a plane was forced to make an emergency landing at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. According to the FAA, a CommutAir flight landed safetly at the airport around 5:30. Crew reported smoke in the lavatory. The plane originally…
William Carey breaking ground on new Institute of Primary Care
William Carey University will hold a ground-breaking ceremony on Tuesday, December 5 at 11 AM. The new College of Osteopathic Medicine's Institute of Primary Care will break ground on a $20 million infrastructure…
St. Patrick softball player signs letter of intent
St. Patrick's Softball is sending another one of its players to compete at the next level. Family, friends, coaches, and staff came together to celebrate and honor Allee Bennett as she signed…
Southern Miss faculty member & graduate student honored
A Southern Miss graduate student and a faculty member were recognized by the Entomological Society of America. Both Dr. Shahid Karim and Abdulsalem Adegoke were recognized for their research on tick-borne diseases and understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying a tick's…
BOIL WATER NOTICE: 40th Street in Gulfport affected
The City of Gulfport has issued a boil water notice for the citizens on 40th Avenue, extending from Hancock Avenue to the cul-de-sac. The advisory also includes Commerce Street and spans from 40th Street to Courthouse Road. Citizens in these…
Morgan Freeman stops by Ground Zero Blues Club
Legendary actor Morgan Freeman stopped by Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi this week. Freeman is co-owner of the Biloxi location and the Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale. Other owners are attorney Bill…
Memorial Announces 2024 Board of Trustees Officers
GULFPORT, Miss. – December 1, 2023 – Memorial Health System announced today its 2024 Board of Trustees officers. Carlos Bell has been named Chairman, Bob Sawyer has been named Vice Chairman, and Dr. Thad Carter has been named Secretary. Gary Fredericks…
Debris pick up to resume in Moss Point
Debris pick-up will resume in the tornado-damaged areas of Moss Point this Monday, December 4th. The city expects the pick-up to take several days.
Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Harrison County
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks recently received Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) positive test results for a hunter-harvested buck from Harrison County. This is the first CWD-positive detection for this county. The buck was considered “suspect positive” through…
Lucedale man sentenced to life in prison for sexual battery of a minor
Gulfport, Miss. – District Attorney, W. Crosby Parker announced today that 34-year-old Arqreuis Kordell Polk of Lucedale, was sentenced this week by Circuit Court Judge Randi P. Mueller to two concurrent life sentences after being convicted of two counts of…
"Corner to Corner" Walk spotted in South Mississippi
An organization advocating for military veterans is marching its way across the country and was seen in South Mississippi. The Walk for Vets Foundation is currently en route to Forks, Washington, after…
Ocean Springs teacher arrested and charged for inappropriate relations with student
An Ocean Springs High School teacher is behind bars and fired from the school district after being accused of having in appropriate relations with a student. Thirty-eight year-old James Hawkins is charged with one count of sexual battery and more…
North Woolmarket student wins cabbage growing contest
A North Woolmarket student has been named the 2023 Mississippi State winner of the National Bonnie Plant's Third-Grade Cabbage Program. Since October, Cooper Cates has been nurturing a cabbage plant. By…
"Lights and Lagniappe on the Bayou" postponed to December 9
The City of Gautier announced a postponement for an event that was suppose to take place this weekend. "Lights and Lagniappe on the Bayou" was set to happen December…
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…