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…
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…
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…
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 will resume in the tornado-damaged areas of Moss Point this Monday, December 4th. The city expects the pick-up to take several days.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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".…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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.…