Mississippi Power and MGCCC team up to provide line worker training
The leaders of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and Mississippi Power held a signing ceremony this morning for their new electric line worker training program.…
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Taconi Head Start in Ocean Springs installs outdoor garden planting
Volunteers and staff helped guide students at the Taconi Head Start in Ocean Springs with the fall installation of their outdoor garden boxes. Students enjoyed planting…
The History of Labor Day
As we enjoy Labor Day, let’s not forget the true reason behind the holiday. During the Industrial Revolution, many Americans worked for as long as 12 hours a day and as…
28th Street Elementary in Gulfport surprises 4th and 5th graders
28th Street Elementary had many surprises and gifts for their fourth and fifth graders today. ‘Party like an MAAP star’ was a celebration for last year’s…
Parents demanding answers after termination of Hancock County superintendent
Last week, the Hancock County School Board terminated Superintendent Teresa Merwin. Dozens of parents and educators attended tonight’s school board meeting hopeful for an explanation. The board…
Local businesses and organizations present 8th annual Back to School Fair
More than 45 local health organizations and businesses came together at the Lyman Community Center Saturday for the 8th annual Back to School Fair. People…
Therapy dogs lend an ear at Gulfport Library's Sit, Stay and Read
Who let the dogs out -- in the library? It's all part of the Sit, Stay and Read program at the Gulfport Pubic Library. Jamie Hobbs, a retired nurse of 45 years,…
Biden’s student loan plan: What we know (and what we don’t)
By CORA LEWIS and ADRIANA MORGA NEW YORK (AP) — President Joe Biden is expected to announce Wednesday that many Americans can have up to $10,000 in federal student loan debt forgiven. Details of the plan are still being finalized, but…
Students return to USM Gulf Park Campus for first day of fall semester
The Golden Eagles along the Gulf Coast are soaring back to the classroom to begin the new school year. Students at the Gulf…
State Board of Education approves five new early learning collaboratives to serve pre-K 4-year-olds
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Board of Education voted to add five new early learning collaboratives to the current list of 30 to provide high-quality early childhood education pre-K programs to 4-year-old students. This ELC expansion is made possible…
Hancock County terminates contract of superintendent Teresa Merwin
Hancock County is searching for a new superintendent this morning. The Board of Trustees on Thursday voted to terminate Teresa Merwin's contract during a special called meeting. There was no explanation. A parent posting to the Hancock County Schools social…
Free breakfast and lunch at eight Gulfport schools
Eight Gulfport schools are eligible to receive free healthy breakfast and lunch for the current school year. Those schools are: Anniston Elementary, Bayou View Elementary, Central Elementary, Pass…
Long Beach, Ocean Springs earn Top 10 overall rankings in state testing
Two school districts in South Mississippi are celebrating after the state Department of Education released its new assessment numbers. Long Beach and Ocean Springs school districts ranked in the Top 10 overall in the state in all four subject areas…
Two Bay Waveland School District elementary schools receive Science of Reading recognition
The Mississippi Department of Education designated seven elementary schools as ‘Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading’ schools for the 2022-2023 school year. Five out of…
William Carey offering Mississippi Educator License Renewal classes
With teachers in high demand, the last thing we want is currently-licensed teachers to lose their certification. That’s what William Carey’s School of Education is trying to prevent.…
More than 300 students graduate at MGCCC’s Summer Commencement
MGCCC held their summer commencement ceremony earlier this afternoon at the Harrison County campus. Robin Lyons was the commencement speaker. He teaches English and serves as the…
Lighthouse Academy selected for Star Outreach Program
An Ocean Springs special purpose school is selected for the Star Outreach Program. Presented with a $5,000 check, Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia will support tuition assistance and teacher training.…
Gautier High honors Stars of the Week at inaugural awards ceremony
Gautier High School held its inaugural awards ceremony today for the Stars Program. That program is designed to honor deserving Gautier High students and faculty…
Salvation Army offering homeschool classes
If you homeschool your kids, the Salvation Army has classes that can help supplement your curriculum. Here to tell us about those classes and their homeschool program are Morgan Shiyou and…
Long Beach School District offering new Pre-K program
Four-year-olds are now going to school in the Long Beach School District. Quarles and Reeves Elementary schools have started a new pre-k program. Before this school year, kids…
OLA students gather for bonfire and lantern release to prepare for first day of school
The students of Our Lady Academy hosted a last-day of summer get together to celebrate their summer and to get excited…
School back in session for Gulfport School District students
It’s the first school day for select grades in the Gulfport School District. Despite having a shorter summer than most districts due to their flexible schedule, these…
Backpack safety for students to limit back pain
Here are some backpack safety tips for students as the new school year approaches. Due to kids heading back to school all along the Coast, it is important…
Biloxi School District principal charged with fraud
WXXV News 25 has learned that a Biloxi school principal is behind bars today after her arrest at one of the schools. Melissa Dawn Nance, 56, was arrested during meetings as the school…