Booker Festival: Who is James Booker
The Booker Festival kicked off tonight in Bay St. Louis, but many don’t know the story behind the famous piano genius James Booker. Booker Fest is a unique weekend long…
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Biloxi High hosts book signing for sophomore Bailee Edwards
Biloxi High School hosted a book signing today for sophomore Bailee Edwards. Edwards is the main star in the book titled ‘Bailee: One Down Right Special Girl.’…
Christmas on the Water Boat Parade happening Saturday in Biloxi
It’s almost time for the Christmas on the Water Boat Parade in Biloxi. Boat owners are ready to light up the Mississippi Sound for this year’s…
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes gives annual business update
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes spent the morning celebrating Gulfport’s accomplishments. He gave his annual business update a few hours ago in front of a sold-out crowd at Island…
MSDH reports 296 new COVID-19 cases and seven deaths statewide
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 296 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and seven deaths. One of these deaths occurred on December 1, and six additional deaths occurred between February 21 and November 25, identified from death certificate reports. Mississippi's…
Overturned truck blocks I-110 onramp in Biloxi
A truck has overturned on the westbound onramp to Interstate 110 in Biloxi, blocking both lanes. Mississippi Highway Patrol issued the alert about 9:45 a.m. and expected the ramp to be closed about two hours while the accident is cleared.…
Shoe Carnival has bought Shoe Station. What happens to the two stores in South Mississippi?
Shoe Station retail store has been bought by competitor Shoe Carnival Inc., but don't expect to see changes in the foreseeable future. Based out of Mobile, Alabama, Shoe Station made the announcement on Friday morning in a press release. Brent…
Wiggins man pleads guilty to transportation of child pornography
A Wiggins man pleaded guilty on Thursday to transporting visual depictions of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct, the U.S. Attorney has announced. According to court documents, Charles Ezekiel Spangler, 38, was identified by the FBI when they received information…
Moss Point man charged in shooting in Escatawpa
A Moss Point man is charged with shooting another man in Escatawpa, with the victim ending up in the hospital in Bay St. Louis. Twenty-five-year-old Christopher Ramon Freeman is charged with aggravated assault, shooting into a motor vehicle, and possession…
One injured in Gulfport house fire on Martin Luther King Boulevard
This morning there was a house fire in Gulfport that injured one person. The call came in just before 6 a.m. Gulfport firefighters rushed to…
Police: FedEx packages found in woods at second Alabama site
FILE - This April 1, 2020 file photo shows a FedEx logo at a facility in Romulus, Mich. Nearly two dozen FedEx packages have been found dumped in woods along a rural road in an Alabama…
Gulfport High School students conduct mock sarin gas disaster
Students at Gulfport High School experienced first hand how first responders react during an emergency situation. Students in the HHS Institute at Gulfport High School participated in…
Hockey returns to the Gulf Coast with a special guest
Hey all you cool cats and kittens, big cat lovers are in for a unique surprise at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum starting tomorrow as hockey makes a comeback. Two teams…
1st US case of COVID omicron variant confirmed in California
By MICHAEL BALSAMO and ZEKE MILLER WASHINGTON (AP) — A person in California who had been vaccinated against COVID-19 became the first in the U.S. to have an identified case of the omicron variant, the White House announced Wednesday as scientists continue…
Justices signal they’ll OK new abortion limits, may toss Roe
By MARK SHERMAN and JESSICA GRESKO WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court’s conservative majority on Wednesday signaled it would uphold Mississippi’s 15-week ban on abortion and may…
Golf Digest recognizes local club pro as a top teacher in the state
A Coast golf pro has been recognized by Golf Digest. Hoppy Smith, PGA, the club pro at The Club at Diamondhead, has been named a 2022-2023 Best Teacher in the State by the trade magazine. Smith was recognized along with…
Gulfport Police investigating drive-by shooting
Gulfport Police are investigating a drive-by shooting on Trailwood Drive that happened Tuesday night. Officers responded to the 13000 block of Trailwood in Orange Grove about 9:31 p.m. in reference to a shooting. When they reached the scene, officers found…
Candle may have caused mobile home fire
A candle is being blamed for an early morning fire at a mobile home in Harrison County. Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan said the occupant of the home woke to find the…
Missing a package? Sheriff says FedEx driver dumped boxes in woods at least 6 times
HAYDEN, Ala. (AP) — A FedEx Ground driver dumped packages into a ravine in the woods at least six times, an Alabama sheriff said as the company and investigators continue to sort through the mess. In an update on the…
2021 Hurricane Season comes to an end
Today marks the end of the 2021 Hurricane Season. Many storms appeared on the U.S. radar, but here on the Gulf Coast, Hurricane Ida made the most impact. According…
Mississippi Aquarium raising awareness for ocean conservation through Christmas
The Mississippi Aquarium is getting ready to celebrate the holidays. This year, they’re using their Christmas tree decorations to bring awareness to the current state of…
Mississippi residents share opinions on Supreme Court abortion hearing
The Supreme Court’s hearing on Mississippi’s abortion law will be held tomorrow and with cases like these come varying opinions. The state is asking the court to…
Former Pearl River deputy pleads guilty to producing sex video with minor
A Carriere man pleaded guilty Tuesday at the federal courthouse in Gulfport to producing a video of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in…
MSDH reports 549 new COVID-19 cases and 21 deaths statewide
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 549 new COVID-19 cases and 21 deaths. Twelve of those deaths occurred between November 4th and November 23rd,…