University of Southern Mississippi names Dr. Joe Paul as president
The search for a new president at Southern Miss is finally over. The Board of Trustees of IHL voted to name Dr. Joe Paul as president.…
Press conference held for Jaheim McMillan in Gulfport
Since the death of 15-year-old Jaheim McMillan, community activists have come together to fight for answers. A press conference was held Monday in front of the Gulfport Police…
North HWY 49 at RR Crossing near I-10 closed for up to a week
The Highway 49 closure in Gulfport we’ve been telling you about is now in effect. It’s going to be causing major detours…
Gulf Coast Equality Festival takes place in Biloxi
Crowds gathered on Harrah’s Great Lawn in Biloxi for the annual Gulf Coast Equality Festival. The festival is put on by members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies…
Boo Ride in Brickyard Bayou in Gulfport
Families biked through the trails in Gulfport’s Brickyard Bayou wearing spooktacular attire for the first ever Boo Ride. Bikers rode through the kids trail in Halloween costumes, collecting candy…
Fall fun at the Williams Family Farm in Wiggins
If you’re looking to get into the Halloween spirit, there are still plenty of opportunities. Over the weekend, families were spending their weekend at the Williams Family…
Mullet and Music Festival reeled in schools of people in Gautier
Gautier’s biggest festival returned to the grounds of the old Singing River Mall property. The annual Mullet and Music Festival celebrates the city’s rich fishing…
Pink Dress Run takes over Downtown Gulfport
A wave of pink washed through Downtown Gulfport during the annual Carter’s Champions Pink Dress Run. Participants took off wearing their prettiest pink dresses, racing and raising awareness for…
Girl Scouts illuminating Biloxi Ocean Springs Bridge for annual Glow Walk
Driving down the Biloxi-Ocean Springs Bridge Saturday night you may have noticed a glow from the pedestrian walkway. That’s because hundreds of Girl Scouts were…
Legends Ball celebrates hometown heroes
"We Are Moss Point" celebrated hometown heroes on Saturday night at the 8th Annual Legends Ball. The event, held at First Presbyterian Church, honored J.B. Carter and Gwendolyn Beard. Leshaunda Randle…
Actor, comedian Leslie Jordan dies in car accident
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Leslie Jordan, the Emmy-winning actor whose wry Southern drawl and versatility made him a comedy and drama standout on TV series including “Will & Grace” and “American Horror Story,” has died. He was 67. “The world…
Powerball drawing grows to $625 million for Monday drawing
The Mississippi Lottery says tonight's Powerball drawing has grown to an estimated $625 million. The estimated cash value for the drawing is $299.8 million. This will be the 35th drawing in the current jackpot run and the second time the…
Breakfast with Business Champions in Biloxi
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Diversity Council hosted its Breakfast with Business Champions at Beau Rivage this morning. A panel of speakers discussed the successes and challenges, things…
‘Wildlife on the Geaux’ comes to Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center celebrates ‘National Reptile Day’ with a variety of reptiles for kids to see. ‘Wildlife on the Geaux’ Owner Tanee Janusz, who is…
Gulfport Fire Department shows support for breast cancer awareness
The Gulfport Fire Department is showing its support for those going through breast cancer by wearing pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. When the firefighters received their…
Judge Thomas Wicker dies at 98
Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker announced the passing of his father, Judge Thomas Wicker. Thomas was 98-years-old and died this morning at a hospital in Memphis. He was born in 1924…
Plenty of events to choose from this weekend
If you're looking for something to do this weekend -- whether it's just for fun or for a good cause -- there's lots to be had out there in South Mississippi. Here's a look at some of the events planned…
Lighting the Coast 2022 in recognition of Dyslexia Awareness Month
Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia is dedicated to the enrichment of academics for children with dyslexia along the Gulf south region. A week from today, they’re holding…
Crime and Consequences Safety Campaign in Gulfport
Students at Bayou View Middle School in Gulfport received a lesson in making positive choices, courtesy of JZ 94.5 and Mississippi Power. Gulfport police chief, Harrison County district attorney,…
Two dead in early morning house fire in George County
Two people died in an early morning house fire in the Barton community of George County. A call came in about 6 a.m. Friday morning about a residential fire in the 100 block of Greenwood Drive. Units from Basin, Central…
Domestic call ends in officer-involved shooting in George County
Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating the third officer-involved shooting in three days -- this time in George County. MBI said in a press release it was investigating a shooting in Lucedale that happened about 1:30 a.m. near Hill Top…
City of Ocean Springs hosting cemetery tours
Ocean Springs set up it’s very first cemetery tour in the city’s history to get into the Halloween spirit. Guests for the event met up at the Mary C.…
Back Bay Mission gearing up for colder weather
While some of us might be excited about the colder weather making its way to the Mississippi Coast, there are some people who don’t feel the same. For…
EPA civil rights case targets Mississippi over Jackson water
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS, MATTHEW DALY and AARON MORRISON Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced it is investigating whether Mississippi state agencies discriminated against the state’s majority-Black capital city by refusing to fund…