Wednesday, May 16 2012 6:52 AM EDT2012-05-16 10:52:50 GMT
It's safe to say that Gulfport High School Student Caitlin Carter isn't particularly fond of needles. But the 10th grader put her fear to the side, giving blood for the first time. "I heard about Nick'sMore >>
It's safe to say that Gulfport High School Student Caitlin Carter isn't particularly fond of needles. But the 10th grader put her fear to the side, giving blood for the first time.More >>
Monday, May 14 2012 10:38 PM EDT2012-05-15 02:38:50 GMT
Teen dies in terrible Mother's Day crash A tragic Mother's Day accident has left students and teachers at Ocean Springs High in mourning. Daegan Stallworth, 17, was driving on Old CCC Camp Road in OceanMore >>
A tragic Mother's Day accident has left students and teachers at Ocean Springs High in mourning. Daegan Stallworth, 17, was driving on Old CCC Camp Road in Ocean Springs Sunday night when his car hit a culvert, went airborne, and hit a power pole. His best friend and teachers shared memories of the beloved high school sophomore with Trang Pham-Bui.More >>
Friday, May 11 2012 11:42 AM EDT2012-05-11 15:42:35 GMT
HATTIESBURG, MS (WDAM) - Years of hard work came to fruition Friday for thousands of students as Southern Miss held its 2012 Spring Commencement. In a packed Bernard Reed Green Coliseum, graduates acceptedMore >>
Years of hard work came to fruition Friday for thousands of students as Southern Miss held its 2012 Spring Commencement.More >>
Thursday, May 10 2012 6:53 AM EDT2012-05-10 10:53:59 GMT
A report released Wednesday showed a significant drop in the prevalence of overweight and obese elementary school children in Mississippi. More >>
There's finally some encouraging news about our state's long battle against childhood obesity. A report released Wednesday showed a significant drop in the prevalence of overweight and obese elementary school children in Mississippi. The rate has dropped by 13 percent since 2005, and the obesity rate among all students is leveling off.More >>
Thursday, May 10 2012 6:52 AM EDT2012-05-10 10:52:24 GMT
This September, voters in Hancock County will decide if their schools should get a S16 million makeover. If the bond issue passes, it will fund upgrades at all campuses without raising taxes. More >>
This September, voters in Hancock County will decide if their schools should get a S16 million makeover. If the bond issue passes, it will fund upgrades at all Hancock County campuses. And school officials say it won't raise taxes.More >>
Wednesday, May 9 2012 4:52 PM EDT2012-05-09 20:52:18 GMT
A Jones County mother took her child out of school after he was told his Marine Corps shirt violated the dress code at South Jones Elementary. The shirt in question is a United States Marine Corps shirtMore >>
A Jones County mother took her child out of school after he was told his Marine Corps shirt violated the dress code at South Jones Elementary.More >>
Tuesday, May 8 2012 10:24 AM EDT2012-05-08 14:24:56 GMT
Next year, tuition for University of Southern Mississippi in-state students will increase by more dollars than any other Mississippi college. Students will be required to pay 8.5 percent more on theirMore >>
Next year, tuition for University of Southern Mississippi in-state students will increase by more dollars than any other Mississippi college.More >>
Friday, May 4 2012 5:38 PM EDT2012-05-04 21:38:43 GMT
The Mississippi Department of Education is on the hunt for a new leader. Superintendent Dr. Tom Burnham is resigning. Dr. Burnham simply says it's time. His resignation becomes effective at the end ofMore >>
The Mississippi Department of Education is on the hunt for a new leader. Superintendent Dr. Tom Burnham is retiring.More >>
Wednesday, May 2 2012 7:48 PM EDT2012-05-02 23:48:10 GMT
Tuesday morning Dr. Aubrey Lucas announced that after some coercing from the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning board he is stepping in as interim President at the University ofMore >>
Tuesday morning Dr. Aubrey Lucas announced that after some coercing from the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning board he is stepping in as interim President at the University of Southern Mississippi.More >>
Tuesday, May 1 2012 7:00 PM EDT2012-05-01 23:00:34 GMT
Returning to familiar territory, Dr. Aubrey K. Lucas has been selected to serve as the interim president for the University of Southern Mississippi, the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of HigherMore >>
Returning to familiar territory, Dr. Aubrey K. Lucas has been selected to serve as the interim president for the University of Southern Mississippi, the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning announced today.More >>
Tuesday, May 1 2012 10:48 AM EDT2012-05-01 14:48:25 GMT
Retired U.S. Generals will hold a press conference at 11:00 A.M. at the State Capitol. Their goal is to ask lawmakers to provide the state with a high-quality early childhood development and learning systemMore >>
Retired U.S. Generals will hold a press conference at 11:00 A.M. at the State Capitol. Their goal is to ask lawmakers to provide the state with a high-quality early childhood development and learning system for children ages 0 to 5. More >>
Monday, April 30 2012 8:09 PM EDT2012-05-01 00:09:22 GMT
Lyndsey Aust was an outgoing, jr. high cheerleader in the eighth grade at Scott Central School, when she tragically took her life March 27th. "I wouldn't want this on my worst enemy. It's been very bad,"More >>
Lyndsey Aust was an outgoing, jr. high cheerleader in the eighth grade at Scott Central School, when she tragically took her life March 27th.More >>
Monday, April 30 2012 7:43 PM EDT2012-04-30 23:43:40 GMT
Monday afternoon, local chapter members of the NAACP were outraged over Hattiesburg City Council's decision to not appoint two members of the school district's board of trustees. The NAACP president,More >>
Monday afternoon, local chapter members of the NAACP expressed their outraged over the Hattiesburg City Council's decision to not appoint two members of the school district's board of trustees. More >>
Friday, April 27 2012 1:12 PM EDT2012-04-27 17:12:52 GMT
Patrick House, the winner of Season 10 of the Biggest Loser, spent his morning at Oak Forest Elementary School in Jackson. House introduced the students to his "Lean On Me" program. "Lean On Me," encouragesMore >>
Patrick House, the winner of Season 10 of the Biggest Loser, spent his morning at Oak Forest Elementary School in Jackson. House introduced the students to his "Lean On Me" program.More >>
Friday, April 27 2012 12:19 PM EDT2012-04-27 16:19:54 GMT
(RNN) – The White House threatened to veto a Republican bill that would keep student loan rates from doubling, saying it cuts into funds intended to support health and prevention for women. The $5.9 billionMore >>
The $5.9 billion legislation would benefit more than 7 million people by locking in low interest rates for federal student loans.More >>
Wednesday, April 25 2012 1:18 AM EDT2012-04-25 05:18:25 GMT
During a Vicksburg Warren School Board meeting last year one board member suggested that a pornographic magazine be used as resource materials to encouraging reading. While some looked on the commentMore >>
A Vicksburg Warren School Board member has suggested that a pornographic magazine be used as resource materials to encouraging reading. While some looked on the comment as a joke, one parental organization said it's no laughing matter.More >>
Tuesday, April 24 2012 7:59 PM EDT2012-04-24 23:59:00 GMT
Whether charter schools will be the future in Mississippi's educational system will be up to a conference committee in the legislature and some state leaders say a compromise is unlikely. Instead of adoptingMore >>
Whether charter schools will be the future in Mississippi's educational system will be up to a conference committee in the legislature and some state leaders say a compromise is unlikely.
Monday, April 23 2012 5:44 PM EDT2012-04-23 21:44:31 GMT
JESSICA CRAFT AND ERIC BARNES SAY THEY ARE FURIOUS THAT THEIR 7 YEAR OLD SON, WHO ATTENDS HOPEWELL ELEMENTARY IN COVINGTON COUNTY CAME HOME ON FRIDAY WITH BRUISES ON HIS BOTTOM. THE SEVEN YEAR OLD SAYSMore >>
The 7-year-old claims he was paddled by the principal for not returning a book and was also paddled by a teacher for not doing well on an assignment. More >>
Friday, April 20 2012 12:49 PM EDT2012-04-20 16:49:47 GMT
Northwest Rankin High School students welcomed four Freedom Riders to their school Friday. The Freedom Riders split up into groups with the students and shared their experiences from the Civil Rights era.More >>
Thursday, April 19 2012 6:55 PM EDT2012-04-19 22:55:05 GMT
Getting a degree from one or more of Mississippi's eight public universities is most likely about to get more expensive. That's because proposed tuition hikes are getting the green light.More >>
Thursday, April 12 2012 7:22 PM EDT2012-04-12 23:22:43 GMT
Students, faculty and administrators at Southern Miss gathered Thursday to wish a happy 100th birthday to Hattiesburg Hall, the oldest residence hall on campus.More >>
Wednesday, April 11 2012 6:56 PM EDT2012-04-11 22:56:59 GMT
The state senate has now passed its version of a charter school bill which supporters say is a compromise with the version that failed in house committee.More >>
Tuesday, April 10 2012 10:32 PM EDT2012-04-11 02:32:25 GMT
The lesson plan at the Marriott in downtown Jackson is to make sure lesson plans in Mississippi classrooms are more productive, especially to students who are about to put their high school careers behind them.More >>
Tuesday, April 3 2012 7:47 PM EDT2012-04-03 23:47:19 GMT
A reform to Mississippi's educational system is now off the table, at least for now, thanks to a 16 to 15 vote Tuesday afternoon from the house education committee. Just one vote kept the legislation from going to the full house.More >>
Friday, March 23 2012 12:36 AM EDT2012-03-23 04:36:36 GMT
Speeding drivers in Pascagoula are being warned to slow down in school zones or get a ticket. Police said this word warning comes after a school crossing guard was hit and injured on the job Wednesday morning. More >>
Wednesday, March 21 2012 1:16 PM EDT2012-03-21 17:16:26 GMT
Fifth grade student, Brandon Johnson bested thousands of students from all over the country in the SIFMA Foundation's InvestWrite student essay competition about finance.More >>
The emergency room costs of treating college students with injuries associated with alcohol-induced blackouts can be more than half a million dollars a year at a university with 40,000 or more students, a new study found.More >>
Wednesday, March 14 2012 11:02 PM EDT2012-03-15 03:02:22 GMT
Mississippi's efforts to clean up the air have caught the attention of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. On Wednesday, the regional administrator of the EPA visited Biloxi to thank all the schools, city leaders, and agencies for helping to cut down on dangerous emissions.More >>
Sunday, March 11 2012 8:54 PM EDT2012-03-12 00:54:51 GMT
If you want to raise a high school robotics competition to a whole new level of skill and problem solving just add water. Over the weekend, for the first time, an underwater robotics competition was held here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The teams said the challenges had them putting on their thinking caps.More >>
Sunday, March 11 2012 12:32 AM EST2012-03-11 05:32:38 GMT
The countdown is on until the launch a multi-million dollar space and exploration center. Infinity is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of visitors to Hancock County each year. The interactive exhibits open to the public in 32 days, but Saturday some lucky visitors got a sneak peek.More >>
Friday, March 9 2012 7:03 PM EST2012-03-10 00:03:49 GMT
Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease in children. A Gulfport dentist wants to help children save their smiles and their health. On Friday, he brought a national program to a Gulfport school to explain why a toothache is not only painful, it can also be deadly.More >>
Thursday, March 8 2012 10:08 PM EST2012-03-09 03:08:26 GMT
One group says Mississippi needs to change the law to help blind children succeed in the classroom. The Gulf Coast Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind is urging Mississippians to support two bills in the state legislature. Both bills are pushing for more qualified Braille teachers and better resources.More >>
Wednesday, March 7 2012 11:11 PM EST2012-03-08 04:11:28 GMT
Moss Point is tightening its teen curfew laws in an effort to curb crime citywide. Aldermen said a new ordinance was needed because the current one is too vague. Some of the city's teenagers have mixed feelings on the stricter laws. More >>
Wednesday, March 7 2012 7:03 PM EST2012-03-08 00:03:15 GMT
Hattiesburg High School senior De'Andre Stafford-May won big at Mississippi's 2012 Region 1 Science Fair, earning accolades for his project from the Army, Navy and Air Force.More >>
Wednesday, March 7 2012 6:57 PM EST2012-03-07 23:57:02 GMT
It's rare to find a fine art gallery at an elementary school. If you stop by Coast Episcopal School on Espy Avenue in Pass Christian you'll find the Gail Keenan Art Center. More >>
Tuesday, March 6 2012 8:23 PM EST2012-03-07 01:23:48 GMT
A team of Seabees from the Gulfport base helped clear brush and build trails at a coastal preserve in Ocean Springs on Tuesday. The 12 Oaks preserve is owned by the Land Trust of the Mississippi Coastal Plain. That group is building an outdoor classroom at the site and creating a series of trails along the banks of Fort Bayou.More >>
Tuesday, March 6 2012 7:39 PM EST2012-03-07 00:39:43 GMT
One Gulfport school knows it can't fight the obesity battle alone. So it's reaching out to the community with a new health and fitness campaign called "Hip to be Fit." On Tuesday, 28th Street Elementary enlisted the help of some Gulfport Seabees to show students how to fight the flab military style.More >>
Sunday, March 4 2012 7:35 PM EST2012-03-05 00:35:34 GMT
Some Georgia teens are traveling from state to state delivering random acts of kindness to communities. Part of the Augusta Christian School's mission is to show love to their neighbors in the south. Patrice Clark caught up with the group working in Jackson County.More >>
Saturday, March 3 2012 11:46 PM EST2012-03-04 04:46:35 GMT
The Gulfport High Robotics Team is working hard to get an old rival of theirs back in the game. Kevin Trimble, of New Orleans, lost both his legs and an arm to an IED in Afghanistan. Now Team Fusion is raising money to help with his recovery efforts.More >>
Friday, March 2 2012 11:40 PM EST2012-03-03 04:40:50 GMT
It's a competition that involves dunking robots underwater. Dozens of south Mississippi students are preparing for the first Gulf Coast Regional SeaPerch Challenge. On Friday, some Jackson County students took their robots to a Biloxi pool to see if they can pass the water test. More >>
Friday, March 2 2012 8:23 PM EST2012-03-03 01:23:42 GMT
Increased revenues to the state have prompted Gov. Phil Bryant to reconsider asking individual school districts to contribute to the funding of the Mississippi Adequate Education Program. More >>
Thursday, March 1 2012 9:34 PM EST2012-03-02 02:34:13 GMT
The University of Southern Mississippi's prestigious DuBard School for Language Disorders has announced an ambitious fundraising initiative to coincicide with its 50th birthday.More >>
Wednesday, February 29 2012 8:21 PM EST2012-03-01 01:21:41 GMT
The debate over charter schools was back in the spotlight at the State Capitol Wednesday. House Bill 888 was voted on in the House Education Committee.More >>
Wednesday, February 29 2012 7:44 PM EST2012-03-01 00:44:30 GMT
Which diaper brand is the most absorbent? Will the car of the future float in the air? Those were some of the projects featured at the Regional Science and Engineering Fair in Biloxi Wednesday. Hundreds of students showcased their talents by putting products to the test or creating their own inventions.More >>
The Catholic Student Association (CSA), an organization which has been an effort several years in the making, has recently been established as a chartered organization at The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Middle school and High school students in Jackson County are invited to attend Career Day on March 8. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Jackson County officials said the event is all part of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America's National Program called Career Launch. More >>
Tuesday, February 28 2012 8:41 PM EST2012-02-29 01:41:25 GMT
The state's eight public universities were in one place Tuesday show casing what they have to offer. They're not recruiting potential students, this time they're going after lawmakers inside the State Capitol.More >>
Tuesday, February 28 2012 7:03 PM EST2012-02-29 00:03:17 GMT
A new marketing video will soon make its debut. The video is not being made by any advertising firm or tourism agency. It's actually being created by some Long Beach teenagers. City leaders had approached the school district, asking if the students can work on a visual campaign to promote Long Beach. So some Long Beach High students picked up their cameras to capture the sights and sounds of their scenic city.More >>
The University of Mississippi Gulf Coast Campus in Long Beach hosted an African American Genealogy workshop on Saturday in honor of Black History month. Participants got tips on what resources can help them gather information on ancestors.
Friday, February 24 2012 11:26 PM EST2012-02-25 04:26:01 GMT
Engineers at Ingalls Shipbuilding are hoping to get kids hooked on math and science. As part of National Engineering week, the Women's Engineering Group hosted a competition for some area students. Elizabeth Vowell found out how a little tape and a lot of foam piping can spark a passion in kids.More >>
Friday, February 24 2012 7:16 PM EST2012-02-25 00:16:26 GMT
A stricter immigration bill is moving forward in the Mississippi House. On Friday, a House Judiciary committee passed the measure. One provision in the bill would require school districts to check their students' immigration status. Critics say it unfairly targets Latinos. A South Mississippi school superintendent has his own concerns about the bill.More >>
Thursday, February 23 2012 4:17 AM EST2012-02-23 09:17:17 GMT
Children, especially five and under, are so eager to connect with adults. Here are some easy ways to build your little one's confidence and their knowledge, with some advice from the organization, Born Learning.More >>
Wednesday, February 22 2012 5:46 PM EST2012-02-22 22:46:24 GMT
A bill establishing charter schools in Mississippi cleared a major hurdle Wednesday afternoon after passing the state Senate. Advocates for education are urging lawmakers to be careful charter schools don't just become a new part of Mississippi's old education problem. More >>
Sunday, February 19 2012 11:57 AM EST2012-02-19 16:57:35 GMT
It's an ancient game that players say continues to challenge minds and win over new fans. The Biloxi Chess Club organized more than 20 years ago. Members said whether you're a master strategist or a newcomer, there is always something to learn. Players said while chess clubs around the country are falling by the wayside, on the coast the game is still popular.More >>
Friday, February 17 2012 9:31 PM EST2012-02-18 02:31:46 GMT
Next week, Ocean Springs Middle School will throw a big party to honor more than 400 students. That's because last year, the seventh graders made the highest score in the state on the Mississippi Writing Test. And with the next test coming up in less than two weeks, this year's seventh graders are really pushing themselves to make it to the top once again.More >>
Thursday, February 16 2012 11:46 PM EST2012-02-17 04:46:40 GMT
There is a new cosmetology school in Bay St. Louis that teaches students more than how to cut and style hair. Unique Transitions Training Center also teaches life skills students will need to secure sustainable employment. More >>
Thursday, February 16 2012 12:57 PM EST2012-02-16 17:57:39 GMT
A representative from the Attorney General's office provided tips to students in Clinton about what they need to do to stay safe when using the Internet.More >>
Wednesday, February 15 2012 9:51 PM EST2012-02-16 02:51:32 GMT
Black History came to life at Gautier Middle School Wednesday as students of all races participated in the History in Motion Museum. It was a chance to put away the textbooks and teach through music and creative exhibits. More >>
Friday, February 10 2012 11:22 PM EST2012-02-11 04:22:14 GMT
Students from Our Lady Academy in Bay St. Louis left campus Friday to give back to their community. The young ladies turned their attention to service projects designed to help the less fortunate and also those who devote their lives to protect the community.More >>
Friday, February 10 2012 12:15 AM EST2012-02-10 05:15:12 GMT
Millsaps College students spent some quality time with an Emmy-award winning director from National Geographic. Doctor George Bey joined Jeremy Zipple, a Hattiesburg native, in promoting the NationalMore >>
Thursday, February 9 2012 3:06 PM EST2012-02-09 20:06:32 GMT
Heidelberg's mayor called a special community meeting Wednesday evening, after the school board and the superintendent suspended over 100 high school students for a December protest over the dismissal of a principal.More >>
Wednesday, February 8 2012 3:08 PM EST2012-02-08 20:08:37 GMT
Bond was set in Jones County Justice Court on Wednesday for a 19-year-old student charged with writing a note claiming there was a bomb on campus. More >>
It was probably a rather small step for LEGO but it was certainly one giant leap for a LEGO man when he was launched into space by a couple of Canadian teens recently.More >>
Saturday, February 4 2012 12:17 AM EST2012-02-04 05:17:05 GMT
In just one semester, the students in the four-year-old class at First United Methodist Church Preschool in Pascagoula have read a whopping 1,000 books. Educators say fostering a love for reading now can lead to a better education later.More >>
Thursday, February 2 2012 7:13 PM EST2012-02-03 00:13:45 GMT
More than 120 educators and parents were in Hattiesburg Thursday, attending the first day of a two-day conference at Southern Miss which is focusing on Dyslexia.More >>
Tuesday, January 31 2012 10:27 AM EST2012-01-31 15:27:27 GMT
While his 25 years in the U.S. Army and many years teaching at Mississippi educational institutions may seem fascinating enough, but how about the opportunity to become a NASA astronaut?More >>
Monday, January 30 2012 11:52 AM EST2012-01-30 16:52:00 GMT
Dr. Michael L. Tatum has been appointed to serve on the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Board of Trustees as a Harrison County representative. Tatum is the assistant superintendent in the Gulfport School District.More >>
Ocean Springs High School student Adrienne Cocco and Gulfport High School student William Pettey may not play the same instrument, but the two each won band scholarships from the Coast McDonald's Saturday.
Friday, January 27 2012 8:22 PM EST2012-01-28 01:22:26 GMT
If you don't believe in miracles then you're definitely not a student at West Harrison High School, and you don't know their football defensive coordinator. Doctors still haven't figured out why teacher and coach Tracy Rogers slipped into a coma last weekend, but the folks at West Harrison said they never gave up hope. More >>
Friday, January 27 2012 7:23 PM EST2012-01-28 00:23:24 GMT
Some Gulfport sixth graders are trying to save endangered Mississippi frogs, and hoping to win some prize money at the same time. Maybe even a trip to Disney.More >>
Friday, January 27 2012 5:50 PM EST2012-01-27 22:50:28 GMT
Ingalls calls it "an investment in our children's future." On Friday, the Pascagoula shipyard handed out more than $70,000 in grants to schools in Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana. The grants can inspire students who hope to land technical and engineering jobs at Ingalls.More >>
Thursday, January 26 2012 11:45 PM EST2012-01-27 04:45:46 GMT
The topic of conversation during the senate education committee hearing Thursday morning was charter schools and how the state should go about making them a part of the educational system.More >>
Wednesday, January 25 2012 11:04 PM EST2012-01-26 04:04:04 GMT
The rules are about to change in the school cafeteria. On Wednesday, the USDA issued new standards for school meals. The rules mean children will be eating less greasy, salty, and sugary foods.More >>
Monday, January 23 2012 8:24 PM EST2012-01-24 01:24:56 GMT
Harrison County is moving forward with a project to reduce the number of juvenile offenders being locked up. And the county is about to get some expert help from a national foundation that deals with juvenile offenders and their families.More >>
Thursday, January 19 2012 8:23 PM EST2012-01-20 01:23:31 GMT
Some USM students have an interesting perspective on the Costa Concordia crash. They are in a graduate program, learning how to map the oceans and other water ways to help ships navigate safely. Even though the ship's captain is being blamed for the fatal accident, the students believe the tragedy still could have been prevented.More >>
Wednesday, January 18 2012 8:00 PM EST2012-01-19 01:00:35 GMT
At least four schools in Harrison County are so overcrowded, the district is now looking for land to build a new elementary school. Since Hurricane Katrina, the district has gained between 300 to 400 students a year. Assignment Education Reporter Trang Pham-Bui found out why opening another school could be the remedy to the district's growing pains.More >>
Tuesday, January 17 2012 10:04 PM EST2012-01-18 03:04:24 GMT
On Tuesday, USM started enforcing a fine for those who violate its tougher smoking policy. Under the new policy, those who use tobacco inside university buildings and vehicles, litter or tamper with smoking receptacles and signs will face a $50.00 fine. And you can only smoke in certain areas. The changes only affect the Hattiesburg campus, because USM Gulf Park will create its own policy.More >>
Thursday, January 12 2012 7:39 PM EST2012-01-13 00:39:35 GMT
The fire storm swirling around the pardoned prisoners in Mississippi is stirring up a lot of debate in the classroom. WLOX talked to Criminal Justice students at USM who are interested in law enforcement, social work, and the court system. If you think they would all be outraged over the pardons by former Governor Haley Barbour, think again. Some students support Barbour's actions.More >>
Wednesday, January 11 2012 9:09 PM EST2012-01-12 02:09:20 GMT
Three JROTC cadets from Ocean Springs High School are being hailed as heroes. Last August, they leaped into action to save a woman who had passed out in her car. On Wednesday, two of the cadets received rare military awards.More >>
Wednesday, January 11 2012 12:28 PM EST2012-01-11 17:28:06 GMT
The family of a former student at Mississippi Woman's College, now William Carey University, has been reunited with a piece of family history lost 83 years ago.More >>
Wednesday, January 11 2012 11:24 AM EST2012-01-11 16:24:26 GMT
St. Patrick Catholic High is looking for a new principal after Bobby Trosclair suddenly resigned Tuesday. Assistant Principal Renee McDaniel is now serving as interim principal.More >>
Tuesday, January 10 2012 10:07 PM EST2012-01-11 03:07:38 GMT
He is an entertainer and athlete who was bullied as a child. To this day, he is still teased and taunted in public. Chris Hollyfield has a form of dwarfism. On Tuesday, he came to Biloxi Junior High to show students how gossip, cyber-bullying, and violence can ruin lives.More >>
Saturday, January 7 2012 9:07 PM EST2012-01-08 02:07:49 GMT
The Gulf Coast Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated is doing its part to steer youth in the right direction. The group has partnered with the Boys & Girls Club to present the EMBODI program - an initiative geared towards bettering the lives of young men in the community.More >>
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