School district adds activity bus to fleet

The high school has received a new activity bus for small teams and groups to use to represent George County at competitions and events. With many advantages on the bus, teams are already reserving to get to their events. Girls’ Golf Coach Brandy Glass has not driven the bus, but she has experienced it as a passenger. The golf team uses the activity bus to get to their tournaments easier than if a regular school bus was used. According to Glass, the bus is great for comfortability and navigation.

PREVIEW: Friday Night Football Showdown, Week 8

High school football teams across the Coast take the field once again as the postseason nears.

North Gulfport coach named Mississippi Middle School Coach of the Year

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) — North Gulfport Elementary & Middle School football and basketball coach Tim Nelson has been named the 2025-26 Mississippi Middle School Coach of the Year. Harrison County School District leaders surprised Nelson with the announcement in the school gym. Players applauded as he walked in. Faculty...

Long Beach School District ranks third in state accountability scores

LONG BEACH, Miss. (WLOX) — Long Beach School District ranked third in the state with an A grade, according to the Mississippi Department of Education’s accountability grades for the 2025-26 school year, released this week. Long Beach schools scored well in achievement and acceleration and had a high...

Our Lady Academy downs Kossuth, 3-1, to claim 5th straight volleyball state title

CLINTON, Miss. (WLOX) — For the fifth consecutive year, the Our Lady Academy Crescents are the MHSAA 3A Volleyball State Champions after defeating the Kossuth Lady Aggies, 3-1, on Friday afternoon. S1S2S3S4Wins. Our Lady Academy252025253. Kossuth21251881. The win is the icing on the cake for a Crescents team that...

Lamar County breaks ground on new Oak Grove Middle School campus

OAK GROVE, Miss. (WDAM) - Lamar County Schools broke ground on the new Oak Grove Middle School campus Wednesday. It will be on 16th Section Road right behind the high school. This is the third project funded by a $117 million bond referendum that was approved in 2024. The district...

Bay Waveland School District ranks No. 1 in state accountability scores

The Mississippi Department of Education released its 2025-26 state accountability scores, and the Bay Waveland School District earned the highest ranking of all 148 districts statewide.

More than 70 students graduate Singing River Healthcare Academy

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLOX) — More than 70 graduates are celebrating a milestone Thursday as they prepare to enter different healthcare professions on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Singing River Healthcare Academy held its 2026 apprenticeship graduation at the Pascagoula High School Performing Arts Center. Graduates completed many programs ranging from...

The Catholic Diocese of Biloxi said the cost of restoring the campus was too high.

The Catholic Diocese of Biloxi said the cost of restoring the campus was too high.

Demolition underway at former St. John Elementary School in Gulfport

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) — Demolition of the former St. John Elementary School is underway. The campus in downtown Gulfport has sat empty since closing in 2011. The building has no working utilities. The Catholic Diocese of Biloxi said the cost of restoring the campus was too high. A farewell...

Pass High Student Takes First Place in Statewide Poetry Contest

PASS CHRISTIAN (GG) — Pass Christian High School 10th-grade student Trinity Langlinais earned first-place honors in the statewide Mississippi Youth Poetry Contest for her narrative poem, “The Storm.” Representing her school at the Mississippi Book Festival in Jackson on September 26, Langlinais joined student writers from across the state to perform her original work before a live audience.

WLOX Top Ten High School Football Poll: Week 8

Long Beach High School named a finalist in national stadium contest

LONG BEACH, Miss. (WLOX) — Long Beach High School is one of 40 finalists out of nearly 2,500 applicants nationwide in T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights competition, which could bring major improvements to the school’s athletic facilities. Students, athletes and fans have gathered at Long Beach High...

High school bands competing in 2026 State Marching Evaluation

The competition is happening at Milner Stadium in Gulfport.

Gulfport Admirals Storm Past St. Martin 42-14

OCEAN SPRINGS (GG) — Despite having a second week of Thursday night football contests across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the defending MHSAA State Champion Gulfport Admirals brought their A-game and easily defeated the St. Martin Yellow Jackets 42-14 at Joe Barlow Stadium in Ocean Springs. The Admirals (5-1, 2-0) won their 9th consecutive 4-7A Region game and scored 6 touchdowns in the first half on 351 yards of total offense while holding St. Martin to only 79 yards and one last second touchdown.

Football Recap: Long Beach Edges Past Gautier + How To Watch

After flying high against Greene County two weeks ago, Gautier came back down to earth. The Gators fell just short of the Long Beach Bearcats by a score of 16-14 on Thursday. The Gators' defeat put an end to their three-game winning streak. Keon McNeil stepped up in the loss,...

St. Tammany parents demand changes from interim superintendent

COVINGTON, La. (WVUE) - St. Tammany Parish Public Schools parents are demanding improvements following the arrests of two Lyon Elementary administrators accused of failing to report what the district attorney’s office called sexual abuse among two students. Interim Superintendent Steve Alfonso attended a parent meeting Thursday, his third day...

High school football scores: Week 8

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 eight of the high school football season. Here are the games that have gone final. Thursday night scores:

Gulfport Ends St. Martin’s Undefeated Run With 42-14 Win

One of the most talked about games for Week Seven was the undefeated St. Martin Yellow Jackets hosting the reigning State Champions of Gulfport High school. The Admirals controlled the game from the start, carrying a 28-0 lead into the fourth quarter. Gulfport wasted little time adding to its advantage. Quarterback Jackson Wolverton handed the ball to JoJo Thomas, who powered his way into the end zone for another Admirals touchdown to make it 35-0.

Harrison County School District supporting students learning English

For students learning English, passing state tests comes with an additional challenge, learning the material while also developing their English skills. The Harrison County School District is beginning a multiyear effort to better support those students. Jakira Hunt with the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center shows us how the district...