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Volunteers across Mississippi's Gulf Coast turned post-holiday cleanup into ocean protection, removing fireworks debris from beaches stretching Bay St. Louis to Pascagoula. The annual Star-Spangled Cleanup protects marine animals while teaching communities to care for coastal ecosystems.
Scientists created a smarter way to predict fishing harvests, helping protect the struggling gag grouper population in the Gulf of Mexico. Their accurate forecasting tool could save this prized fish and transform how we manage vulnerable species.
Gemma McCaw crossed the finish line of New Zealand's grueling Coast to Coast race with her three daughters by her side, completing the 243-kilometer journey with para-athlete partner Shaz Dagg. The emotional moment capped Dagg's comeback story after a devastating crash forced her out of the race two years ago.
After a November bike crash left her with a shoulder injury and concussion, 49-year-old Elina Ussher is back to compete in her record-breaking 21st Coast to Coast race this weekend. The Nelson athlete has raced New Zealand's toughest multisport event more times than any other woman in history.
Thousands of Texans are rolling up their sleeves to protect the Gulf Coast, intercepting trash before it reaches the water. This year's expanded cleanup campaign aims to remove 45,000 pounds of debris across 60 events statewide.
The University of Southern Mississippi generated $1.3 billion in economic impact across the state last year, supporting over 10,000 jobs and transforming communities from coast to inland. A new study reveals how one university is fueling prosperity far beyond its classroom walls.
When a sailboat lost power in towering waves off Florida's Gulf Coast, rescue teams executed a daring jet ski transfer to bring a stranded sailor home safely. Everyone made it back without a scratch.
A U.S. Coast Guard patrol boat happened upon a vessel taking on water just in time to help a Good Samaritan rescue seven people from the sinking boat near Tybee, Georgia. The perfectly timed response turned a potential tragedy into a successful rescue mission.
New Zealand endurance racer Hamish Elliott turned a kayaking mishap into motivation, claiming his second Coast to Coast title with a 20-minute lead. His response to the setback shows the power of embracing life's unexpected challenges.
Amazon just announced another $12 billion investment in central Mississippi, bringing 800 new jobs and raising its two-year commitment to the state to $25 billion. The tech giant is betting big on Mississippi's workforce with data centers and partnerships with local colleges to create high-paying career pathways.
Natchez Early College senior Christian Harris, a linebacker with a perfect 4.5 GPA and 33 ACT score, has been named Mississippi STAR Student by the Mississippi Business Alliance. He'll be honored alongside the teacher he credits most with his success at an April ceremony where the top 20 students compete for a $24,000 scholarship.
When Mississippi summer heat pushes temperatures into the 90s, families without AC face dangerous conditions. Entergy Mississippi just awarded $27,500 in grants to community groups distributing fans and cooling supplies to neighbors who need them most.
Two weeks after winter storms left thousands without power, volunteers in Mississippi are making sure no family goes hungry. Extra Table and Entergy Mississippi packed 20,000 meals in a single day to support struggling communities.
Mississippi just expanded its network of innovative schools to 33 programs, giving thousands more students access to creative, flexible learning environments. Eight schools and districts earned special status to reimagine how education works.
A Mississippi woman is changing how communities recognize human trafficking after sharing her own story of exploitation that started with trust, not violence. Her advocacy is helping train law enforcement and protect vulnerable youth across all 82 counties.
A small-town Alabama rescue squad is collecting truckloads of donations for an Oxford, Mississippi community still reeling from January's devastating ice storm. The all-volunteer team plans to deliver critical supplies this Saturday after their Mississippi counterparts called for help.
In a groundbreaking legal victory, whales in the Gulf of California won a court battle blocking massive tankers from their habitat. A federal judge ruled that ships over 300 meters tied to a planned LNG terminal cannot enter the gulf until the case concludes.
Florida threw half a million tons of restaurant oyster shells into the Gulf of Mexico, and critics called it reckless dumping. Now, Gulf ecosystems are thriving at levels not seen in 25 years.
When three boaters found themselves in trouble off the coast of Puerto Rico, a quick-thinking Good Samaritan and Coast Guard teams worked together to bring everyone home safely. One person was pulled from the water, and all three made it back to shore unharmed.
Australia's Sunshine Coast is rolling out 10 community events for National Reconciliation Week 2026, bringing together thousands to celebrate Indigenous culture and take meaningful steps toward reconciliation. From film screenings to youth festivals, the coast is going "All In" on connection.
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