Community
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Keesler Federal donates backpacks to coastal kindergarteners
Keesler Federal Credit Union once again is providing a helping hand to Mississippi Gulf Coast kindergarteners – and their families – through its Backpacks for Bright Futures program. The credit union today distributed 6,100 backpacks and accompanying boxes of school supplies to 16 public school districts located in Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River, Stone and […] More
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More rehabilitated turtles set to be released on Tuesday
Six more rehabilitated Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles will be released back into the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday afternoon. The endangered turtles are the last of a group of 25 that were transported from New England to the Mississippi Aquarium back in December. The turtles, who all suffered from pneumonia due to the frigid eastern […] More
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Mississippi Aquarium celebrates Shark Week 2021
Mississippi Aquarium is proud to announce its first Shark Week with special programs, special guests, and much more. Join us July 12-18 as we celebrate our friend the shark. “Our team is thrilled to host Mississippi Aquarium’s first celebration of Shark Week,” said Meredith Horn, Vice President of Guest Experience and Education. “The week will […] More
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PHOTOS: Mississippi Kids Fishing Rodeo
The catch was brought in buckets, coolers, bags, and even piled high in wagons at this past weekend’s Mississippi Kids Fishing Rodeo. As part of the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, the Kids Fishing Rodeo provided pint-sizers a chance to show off their fishing prowess. Throughout the day Saturday, these kids were constantly reeling in […] More
Business
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Despite slow start, shrimpers remain optimistic
It sure has been raining, and the constant showers have us all begging for sunshine. One group that’s really begging is Mississippi’s shrimpers. “A lot of freshwater, which pushed the shrimp out, didn’t allow for the shrimp to grow,” Captain Michael McDaniels of Vancleave said. “The season has just been bad so far. We are […] More
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Your guide to Mississippi’s Tax-Free Weekend 2021
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Tourism booming on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in 2021
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Back-to-school safety tips for drivers
You’ve probably noticed the crowds of back-to-school shoppers recently flooding stores across the state of Mississippi, which means one thing. School is almost back in session. With the return of the school year, comes more traffic. Here are some back-to-school safety tips for drivers. Driving through a school zone If you’re driving through a school […] More
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Kayak Safety Course: Can you get back in your kayak after tipping?
Could you get back in your kayak if it tipped over in open water? How should you dress for a day spent out kayaking? Which kind of kayak should you purchase? These were a couple of the questions posed to the participants at the American Canoe Association (ACA) Introduction to Kayaking and Kayak Safety class […] More
Sports
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Devin Booker and the Suns aren’t going anywhere
After falling short of a title despite a historic run, the Moss Point native is ready to get back to work.
J.T. Mitchell
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Don’t get me wrong. Giannis Antetokounmpo’s NBA Finals Game 6 performance was absolutely incredible—so incredible that, in my opinion, it’s the best closeout performance in history. Nevertheless, this is a Mississippi publication, so we’re going to talk about the one Mississippian who played in this year’s NBA Finals: Devin Booker. Booker, a native of Moss […]
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Thunder’s, we hardly knew ye
Richard Lucas
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Say it ain’t so. As I was traveling down South Market Street in Pascagoula a couple of weeks ago, something caught my eye: bulldozers were slamming into Thunder’s Tavern, surrounded by other heavy equipment and a team of workers in what appeared to be a demolition project. I did a double-take and drove back by. […]
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Kayak Safety Course: Can you get back in your kayak after tipping?
Jessica Rankin
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Could you get back in your kayak if it tipped over in open water? How should you dress for a day spent out kayaking? Which kind of kayak should you purchase? These were a couple of the questions posed to the participants at the American Canoe Association (ACA) Introduction to Kayaking and Kayak Safety class […]
J.T. Mitchell
Richard Lucas
Jessica Rankin
