Deen and Tate End of Watch Memorial Ride set for May 9

Jayla Jones • April 30, 2026

The Deen and Tate End of Watch Memorial Ride on May 9 honors fallen Hattiesburg officers Benjamin J. Deen and Liquori Tate.

Biloxi DIY Skatepark to host volunteer cleanup May 16

Jaydon Koss • April 30, 2026

The event will be volunteer based with skaters and community supporters helping to clean up the park grounds, repair and fix ramps and paint and refresh obstacles at the skatepark. 

Lucedale plans mountain bike park on 60-acre site

Justin Glowacki, Jakira Hunt and McKenna Klamm • April 27, 2026

Organizers expect the first phase of trail development to be ready by summer 2026, with expansion planned for 2027 and full completion in 2028.

Leakesville, Biloxi use America250 grants to highlight local history

Morgan Gill and Bibhas Pantha • April 27, 2026

More than 90 Mississippi communities received grants through the America250 Mississippi Grants Program.

Bay St. Louis library hosts community baby shower May 7

Michelle Pinto • April 26, 2026

All Hancock County residents who are expecting a child or have a baby younger than 9 months will be given priority enrollment notification. 

Pearl River County installs restrooms at Carriere Park Walking Trail

Alexa Hatten • April 24, 2026

The Carriere Park Restroom Project is a grant-funded program under the Recreational Trails Program.

Biloxi free health clinic faces rising costs, fights to stay open

Justin Glowacki, Jakira Hunt and McKenna Klamm • April 21, 2026

Clinic leaders said a rent increase tied to federal funding cuts is forcing the nonprofit to raise new money so it can keep seeing patients. 

Beaumont celebrates 50th Old School Day

Jaydon Koss • April 18, 2026

The event will begin with a parade at 1 p.m. Activities in the park will start at 1:30 p.m. and continue throughout the day, ending with fireworks after dark. 

Poplarville City Park to receive $100,000 in upgrades

Alexa Hatten • April 16, 2026

The work will focus on restoring key park structures and making the park more welcoming for residents and visitors. 

Lumberton Bigfoot gala set for April 18

Jaydon Koss • April 16, 2026

The gala will serve as a fundraiser for Christmas projects and facade grant programs supported by the association.

SoPro to host Earth Day cleanup April 22

Jayla Jones • April 14, 2026

This volunteer event invites the community to help clean land and water areas around Bouie Lakes.

Young poets awards set for April 25 in Hattiesburg

Jaydon Koss • April 14, 2026

Activities will begin at 1 p.m. and will include creative games, snacks and a chance to view award-winning poetry by young writers from across Hattiesburg.