Pearl River County School Board reviews academic performance grades

The Pearl River County School Board held a meeting on Thursday, Oct. 15, to address a parent complaint, review student reports and assess performance grades.   The meeting began with […]

Threat targeted South MS schools. Here's what students, parents should know

Several South Mississippi school districts are working with local police and the FBI to investigate a threat to harm students or staff that spread on social media across the Coast. Authorities said Monday afternoon the threat does not appear to be credible, though the investigation is ongoing. FULL STORY: Police, FBI investigating threat to South Mississippi school districts, officials say Here are key takeaways: The Harrison County School District, Gulfport School District and a school in the Jackson County School District all acknowledged the threat. All remained open, with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department increasing police presence at schools Monday. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety and the FBI are the lead agencies investigating. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department said it is assisting but is not the primary investigating agency. Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter said Coast law enforcement is working with the FBI to identify the person who made the threat. “Based on the credible information we received from our federal and state partners, the threat is not imminent at this time,” he said. Ledbetter thanked students who saw the threat posted in a group Snapchat and immediately reported it to authorities. The Harrison County School District urged parents

Pearl River County District accountability grades

The Mississippi Department of Education released accountability grades for the 2025-2026 school year, with Pearl River County achieving an average score of 92.1.   These ratings are based on a […]

West Harrison High School ranked #2 high school in Mississippi

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- West Harrison High School is earning statewide recognition, ranking among the best in the state. West Harrison High School earned the number two spot among Mississippi high schools for the 2025-2026 school year. According to the Mississippi Department of Education, the school earned 871 out of...

Robin Roberts connects virtually with South Mississippi students

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) — Robin Roberts made a virtual call to students in the gifted program at West Wortham Middle School on Tuesday. Roberts got her start on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, working at WLOX in the 1980s, before becoming an anchor for Good Morning America in New York.

New construction/electrical tech building under construction at PRCC’s Forrest County campus

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Some students studying construction trades at the Forrest County Campus of Pearl River Community College (PRCC) will soon have a new place to take classes. PRCC is building a new home for residential and commercial construction technology and electrical technology. The 4,800-square-foot building is a $500,000...

Mississippi childcare voucher shortfall forces closures, waitlists

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) — To work or not to work? It’s the tough decision every new parent faces when daycare costs hundreds a month. In Mississippi, a childcare voucher program helps ease that financial burden. However, a recent shortfall in state funding is not only impacting parents; it’s also hurting those who care for their kids — the childcare providers.

500 high school students tour PRCC health programs as part of ‘Allied Health Days’

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - The Forrest County Campus of Pearl River Community College (PRCC) is wrapping up a two-day recruiting event. More than 500 high school students from across South Mississippi are touring PRCC’s allied health programs as part of the school’s annual “Allied Health Days.”

WLOX Top Ten High School Football Poll: Week 9

PRCC seeks Pell eligibility for three career training programs

Pearl River Community College is working to qualify welding, commercial truck driving and emergency medical technician training for Workforce Pell Grants.  Up to 40 students a year could benefit if […]

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College students use AI to solve business problems

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) — Students at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College are studying ways to solve problems using artificial intelligence, specifically for businesses. The Information Systems Technology course is now in its second semester. Instructors say they are working to highlight why AI is a useful tool but should be used properly.

Gulfport School District assessing threat on Monday morning

Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport School District is being made aware of a potential security concern. The Gulfport School District sharing that a post was circulating Snapchat just after midnight. Posting on Facebook, the school district says the safety, protection, and well-being of our students, faculty, and staff remain the...

South Mississippi school districts investigating threat circulating on social media

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) — Several school districts in South Mississippi said they are aware of a threat circulating on social media. The Gulfport School District posted on Facebook that it is aware of a potential security concern. The Harrison County School District sent a message to parents saying, “The...

Prep Football: Pirates maul Moss Point 52-8 on the road Friday night

MOSS POINT — The city of Moss Point was transformed into Paris Friday night. Paris Trivillion, that is. Trivillion, the senior standout signal-caller for Pass Christian, accounted for five touchdowns and almost 450 yards of total offense here at Dantzler Stadium as the visitors smashed Moss Point 52-8 in Region 8-4A play.

PRCC seeks Pell eligibility for three career training programs

HATTIESBURG — Pearl River Community College is working to qualify welding, commercial truck driving and emergency medical technician training for Workforce Pell Grants. Up to 40 students a year could benefit if the programs qualify, said Rebecca Ellis, PRCC's dean of workforce, economic development and adult education. The effort...

Singing River Academy celebrate graduates

Dozens of new healthcare workers are entering the workforce after graduating from the Singing River Healthcare Academy Thursday. The academy recognizes apprentices who completed training in several high-demand healthcare fields, including surgical technology, nursing assistance, medical assisting, phlebotomy, pharmacy technology, and inpatient coding. Program leaders say anyone with a high...

Picayune Pulls Away From Hancock for 56-27 Regional Win

The Hancock Hawks hosted the Picayune Maroon Tide for the Class 6A Region 4 showdown. The Maroon Tide held a 21-7 lead late in the second quarter when the Hawks looked to make a push before halftime. Hancock quarterback Justin Wedgeworth, the Coast’s leading passer, connected with Talley for a...

PRCC seeks Pell eligibility for three career training programs

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (RHCJC News) - Pearl River Community College is working to qualify welding, commercial truck driving and emergency medical technician training for Workforce Pell Grants. Up to 40 students a year could benefit if the programs qualify, said Rebecca Ellis, PRCC’s dean of workforce, economic development and adult education....

High school football scores: Week 9

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Be sure to check out the scores from the biggest games in Mobile County, Baldwin County and the Pensacola area from week nine of the high school football season. Here are the games that have gone final. Thursday and Friday night scores:

Moss Point High School retains A rating in new state accountability results

MOSS POINT, Miss. (WLOX) — Moss Point High School held onto its A rating in the Mississippi Department of Education’s newly released school accountability grades. The district’s overall score rose six points, but its letter grade dropped from a B to a C due to a change in the state’s accountability model.