Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The history of the Skrmetta family mirrors the Mississippi Coast's evolution since the turn of the 20th century — the good, the ...

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Due to the government shutdown, Ship Island is experiencing changes, as it is part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore, a designated national park. All park facilities, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Beachgoers on Ship Island encounter debris washing up from flooding of the Mississippi River, which empties into the Gulf of ...

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Ship Island Excursions are in full swing for the Summer. Boats run seven days a week, departing from the Gulfport Harbor and traveling 11 miles off the Mississippi Coast to ...

SHIP ISLAND, Miss. (WLOX) – When making summer plans, it’s easy to overlook the attractions right in your own backyard. For visitors taking the ferry out to Ship Island, it’s an experience unlike any ...

Biloxi declared July 11, 2025, as 'Jack Madison Day' to honor his centennial. Madison volunteered over 30 years at Ship Island, guiding tours at Fort Massachusetts. The WWII and Korean War veteran ...

A ferry ride to Ship Island offers visitors a chance to experience Mississippi's natural beauty, rich history and wildlife, including dolphins in the deeper waters of the Gulf. Louis Skrmetta, CEO of ...

Just in time for the Memorial Day weekend, the National Park Service has removed heavy debris from Ship Island that Mississippi River flooding washed up. The debris — mostly driftwood, splintered wood ...

Every year around this time, when the heat soars, the Mississippi Gulf Coast begins to look more and more enticing. One particular highlight of the Mississippi coast is Ship Island, a long, gleaming ...

Ship Island, located 12 miles off the coast, has been a popular day trip for generations. With little to no cellphone coverage, nor much in the way of general amenities, it's the perfect place for ...