Hancock High graduate named 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholar

BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WLOX) — Three recent Mississippi high school graduates are among the 161 students selected for the 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars. Bryson Soffra of Bay St. Louis, a Hancock High School graduate, is one of the students selected. The other two Mississippi students selected are from...

Harrison County schools awarded nearly $700,000 for daily student snacks

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) — The Harrison County School District has been awarded nearly $700,000 in grant funding for the 2026-27 Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program, according to a district news release. The grant ensures all elementary and middle school students in the district receive a healthy snack each...

Pearl River celebrates musical legacies

Pearl River Community College continued its proud tradition of honoring creativity, leadership and dedication to the arts during the 2026 Homecoming ceremonies.   This year’s Fine Arts and Communications Hall […]

High school football scores: Week 11

Video above: Week 11 High School Football highlights part 1 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 11 of the high school football season. Here are the games that have gone final. Thursday and Friday night scores: […]

Pass Christian Students Combine Community Service with Cross Country Title

PASS CHRISTIAN (GG) — The Pass Christian Pirates showcased the true meaning of school spirit this past weekend, blending community service initiatives with athletic success. Between hosting a redesigned breast cancer awareness walk, organizing a community and school-wide Trunk or Treat, and capturing a regional athletic title, Pass High students spent Oct. 24 and 25 leaving an impact across their community.

Pass High Easily Beats West Marion 55-12 on Final Road Game

PASS CHRISTIAN (GG) — The Pass High Pirates Friday, October 23 road game at West Marion in Foxworth was over before halftime. Continuing its best start in football program history, the Pirates defeated West Marion 55-12 to hit 9-0 and move within one win of an unbeaten regular season for the second time ever in history.

WLOX Top Ten High School Football Poll: Week 10

Celebrating school spirit with the Picayune Memorial High School Homecoming Court

Picayune Memorial High School is excited to announce its 2026 Homecoming Court. These girls were selected by their fellow students to represent the school’s spirit and character. The Homecoming Court […]

Pass Christian Dominates West Marion; Long Beach Faces Picayune

Pass Christian continued its outstanding season Friday night with a convincing 55-12 victory over West Marion. The Pirates delivered another impressive offensive performance, scoring 55 points while holding West Marion to just 12. Pass Christian has been one of the most consistent offensive teams in its area throughout the season,...

Recap: Jay'viar Suggs, John Fayard surprise Long Beach High School football team with new equipment

New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Jay'Viar Suggs joined John Fayard in surprising the Morris Jeff High School football team with new equipment for the upcoming season on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

MSU Student from Harrison County Spends Semester Abroad Thanks to Scholarship

SINGAPORE (GG) — Mississippi State junior Apollo Stafford of Saucier is spending the fall semester studying abroad in Singapore as a recipient of the prestigious Freeman-Asia Award. Stafford, an electrical engineering major in MSU’s Bagley College of Engineering, is attending Nanyang Technological University, where his coursework includes multivariable calculus,...

MGCCC President Elected to the MDAH Board of Trustees

MGCCC CAMPUS (GG) — Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College President Mary S. Graham, Ph.D., has been elected to the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Board of Trustees. Graham of Perkinston replaces outgoing board member Nancy Carpenter of Columbus. The nomination must be confirmed by the Mississippi Senate. “Dr....

Girls explore AI at Gulfport Central Middle School tech fest

More than 65 girls from fifth through eighth grade spent five hours as “AI detectives” at Gulfport Central Middle School during the Techbridge Girls AI Exploration Fest, exploring data, sensors and hands-on technology.

High school football scores: Week 10

Video above: Week 10 High School Football highlights part 1 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 10 of the high school football season. Here are the games that have gone final. Friday night scores: Video […]

Harrison Central High School teacher Christian Bailey named Art Educator of the Year

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Harrison Central High School art teacher is being recognized for his contributions to art education. Christian Bailey has been named the 2026 Mississippi Art Education Association’s Secondary Division Art Educator of the Year. Now in his 21st year of teaching, Bailey helps students develop...

Gulfport High students use 3D printing to create prosthetics for amputees abroad

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) — Gulfport High School students are using a 3D printing machine to create prosthetic legs for amputees in Central and South America through the STEP Forward Project. The STEP Forward Project is a student-led program in career and technical education schools that focuses on mobilizing amputees...

Scores from last Night: Magnolia ends road drought with 36–34 win

Magnolia finally left the road with a win. The Wildcats from Terry edged Gulf Coast Elite Homeschool 36–34 in Pascagoula

PREVIEW: Friday Night Football Showdown, Week 9

Matt Degregorio brings a preview of high school football action across the Coast as the playoff race heats up.

Pass Christian Wins Second Consecutive Region Title

MOSS POINT (GG) — Pass High continued its historic undefeated season Friday night, October 16 as senior quarterback Paris Trivillion had 432 yards of total offense and five touchdowns in the Pirates’ 52-8 win over Moss Point in a Region 8-4A road victory. The win moved Pass High...

The St. Paul’s-Mandeville district showdown was decided in the final minute

Mandeville senior Luke DeMelo had never beaten his former school. The Skippers wide receiver attended St. Paul’s in the eighth grade before spending the last four years at Mandeville High. So it was only fitting that when the Skippers needed a big play, he delivered with a 50-yard TD...