Long Beach Falls to Pearl River Central, 49–10

Long Beach High School endured a difficult outing Friday night, falling 49–10 to Pearl River Central in a late-season matchup. The Bearcats struggled to contain a Pearl River Central offense that produced 49 points, while Long Beach managed 10 points of its own. The defeat continued a challenging stretch...

A Bittersweet Pirate Tradition: Pass Christian High School Celebrates Annual Senior Breakfast

On October 15, Pass Christian High School celebrated one of its most cherished traditions: the annual Senior Breakfast. Seniors and their families gathered in the PCHS cafeteria for a morning filled with student performances, inspirational readings, handwritten thank-you notes, and a delicious meal prepared by the Pass High cafeteria staff. Pass Christian High School administration and counselors work earnestly to make this moment a special one for the seniors and their guardians – one filled with food, laughter, nostalgia, appreciation, and maybe even a few tears.

Prep Basketball: New season tips off this week with three new faces at Pass Tournament

PASS CHRISTIAN — With the calendar flipping to November once again, that can only mean one thing for prep sports in the state of Mississippi. The thought that a new high school basketball season is almost here. And with that news running rampant all across the state, all eyes...

Ocean Springs High principal appointed to National Assessment Governing Board

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs High School Principal Dr. Jacob Dykes is being appointed to a high position. U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon has appointed Dr. Dykes to the National Board. This board sets policies for the nation’s report card. Dr. Dykes has earned recognition for his achievements,...

The Salmen-Franklinton winner had to weather some adversity to inch closer to a district title

Sometimes football is about weathering the storm. Salmen had to do just that at the start of the second half as they went on to a 42-26 District 7-4A victory at Franklinton on Oct. 30. The Spartans led 27-13 at halftime with a chance to go up three possessions with...

Games To Watch: D’Iberville and Gulfport put perfect district starts on the line

A district unbeaten will fall Friday night in Gulfport. D’Iberville brings an 8–0 overall record to the Admirals’ home field,

Prep Football: Maroon Tide can win 6th straight region title Friday night

PICAYUNE — Perennial state power Picayune has been one of the most successful prep football teams in Mississippi since the turn of the 21st century. After all, in the past 26 years, the Maroon Tide has won four state championships in five appearances, won 44 state playoff games and 13 region titles as well as sending former standout players to some of the top college football programs all across the country.

Prep Football: The battle for Region 4-7A is the “Smith Group Realty Homefield Advantage” Game of the Week

GULFPORT — The championship game in Region 4-7A is this week’s “Smith Group Realty Homefield Advantage” Game of the Week for SouthMiss6 Sports. Each week during the prep football season, SouthMiss6 Sports will feature a “GOTW” sponsored by The Smith Group Realty, your “Homefield Advantage” for buying and selling real estate in South Mississippi.

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....