Blood drive set for tomorrow in Gautier
The Blood Center, in conjunction with the Gautier Rotary Club, will hold a blood drive tomorrow. The drive takes place at the First United Methodist Church on Highway 90. The blood drive runs from 10 a.m. to…
Wanted for grand larceny
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help locating a man wanted for grand larceny. Law enforcement says Jacob Faurot is wanted on warrant for grand larceny. Faurot is described as 6’7” and 250…
Gautier teen one of two Mississippians named National Cyber Scholars
Two Mississippi high school students -- including one from Gautier -- have earned the coveted title of “National Cyber Scholar” after winning a rigorous 48-hour competition designed to evaluate aptitude in combating cyber threats. The winning students are Bridget Foster…
Second Jackson County road crew member charged in equipment theft case
A second employee with the Jackson County road crew has been charged with embezzlement in the theft of equipment from that department, Sheriff Mike Ezell said Tuesday…
Recreational, commercial harvests set to open, close
Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced Tuesday the openings and closings of recreational and commercial harvest in Mississippi territorial waters for Gag, Greater Amberjack and Gray Triggerfish. The recreational fishing season for Gag will open on Tuesday,…
Termites swarm in the South as their mating season begins
BILOXI, Miss. — Thick swarms of termites are appearing nightly throughout South Mississippi, signaling that their mating season is underway. The Sun Herald reports that the winged insects - often called swarmers - are likely Formosan termites. The Mississippi State…
Reward increased for information on Kenneth Charlot death
Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers and Pass Christian Police Department announce an increase in the reward for information about the death of Kenneth Charlot. Thanks to a Pass Christian resident, the reward has increased to up to $6,000 for information that…
North Gulfport Middle School holds eighth grade Next Step Ceremony
Over 300 eighth graders graduated from North Gulfport Middle School tonight. Their annual Next Step Ceremony was made extra special by the 1970s Wildcat alumni. North Gulfport’s Wildcat Alumni made history by sponsoring 20 eighth graders for…
Parents outraged with ‘burn’ book at Hancock Middle School
As the end of the school year wraps up, yearbooks, class photos, and graduations are common memorable events and items students keep and remember forever. But as students bring their yearbooks home from Hancock Middle School, some…
12-foot gator spotted in Pascagoula
Pascagoula police found this guy last week, taking its stroll, or as the police confirmed, jaywalking along Louise Street.
City of Ocean Springs held emergency blood drive this afternoon
As blood supply remains low across the Gulf Coast, communities are holding emergency drives to increase the supply. Today, the City of Ocean Springs held an emergency blood drive at the YMCA. The event is hosted by…
GoFundMe Account set up to help with Hadley Thomas’ funeral expenses
It’s been two days since the body of a 20-year-old South Mississippi woman was recovered from a Gulfport bayou, but the community is already showing an outpouring of support for the family of Hadley Thomas. Thomas’ body…
Hancock County mother upset over school bus situation
School is about to be out of session at many South Mississippi schools, but at least one parent in Hancock County is hoping transportation issues in her children’s school district will be addressed. Caroline Davis has four…
One dead in two vehicle collision on Highway 63
On Friday, May 21st, just before 5 p.m., Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash near Highway 63 in Jackson County. They reported 37-year-old James Reeder of Brandon, Mississippi was traveling southbound when another vehicle collided with his after…
Fatal crash on I-10 in Jackson County
Around 8 p.m. on Sunday, Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash in Jackson County. Upon arrival, troopers discovered a single-vehicle they said traveled off the I-10 roadway and collided with a tree. The driver was identified as 25-year-old…
Bike Safety Rodeo took place in Biloxi this weekend
May is National Bike Safety Month and Biloxi Main Street and Mercy Housing and Human Development teamed up to make sure everyone’s bikes are ready for the summer. The City of Biloxi, along with Gulf Coast Safe…
Wreath Walk for Biloxi National Cemetery
Participants woke up early Saturday morning to participate in the Wreath Walk to help raise funds for Wreaths for Biloxi National Cemetery. They walked three miles from the Ken Combs Pier to the Armed Forces Retirement Home…
Chandy Fest returns to the Coast
Chandy Fest was canceled last year due to COVID-19, but on Saturday, many flocked to Chandeleur Island Brewing Company for the return of the popular event. The brewery debuted four new select brews just for the event.…
‘Shuck Cancer’ Dinner under the Stars
People put on their best white attire for the Dinner under the Stars event put on Sunday evening to help raise money for American Cancer Society’s Shuck Cancer Gulf Coast Fundraiser. Guests were entertained by Jordan Chalden,…
Gulfport Kiwanis Club adds new learning stations at Pass Road Elementary walking trail
Pass Road Elementary’s walking trail has some new hands-on education learning stations thanks to the Gulfport Kiwanis Club. The Kiwanis Club wanted to add the learning stations to give the kids of Pass Road Elementary and the…
Local organizations hold inaugural Ribbon Walk for cancer awareness
Long Beach residents gathered on the Town Green for the inaugural Ribbon Walk to help raise awareness for cancer and remember those who have passed away. The Memorial Foundation Oncology Fund and Pink Hearts Fund came together…
Missing swimmer Hadley Makailah Thomas body recovered Saturday
The body of missing 20-year-old Hadley Makaiah Tomas was found Saturday afternoon. According to authorities, Thomas was recovered from the Bayou Bernard. She was reported missing in the area of the 1400 block of Mill Road. Hadley was recovered after…
Gulfport teacher among 6 Mississippi educators to earn national recognition
Six Mississippi teachers, including one from Gulfport High School, have been named 2021 state-level finalists for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The PAEMST Program is the nation’s highest honor for teachers of mathematics and science…
Mississippi alligator hunting season to open in August
Alligator hunting in Mississippi will open in late August. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks recently announced the 2021 Public Waters Alligator Hunting Season will open at 12 p.m. on Aug. 27 and run through 12 p.m. on…