The Kroc Center celebrates 12 years on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
The Salvation Army Kroc Center invites you to celebrates its 12th anniversary. The Kroc Center opened its doors to the public in September 2011 with…
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Beau Rivage in Biloxi part of MGM cyber attack
MGM Resorts, the parent company of Beau Rivage Resort and Casino, has suffered a cybersecurity breach on its systems. It is the second company on the Mississippi…
D’Iberville Moose Lodge holds 9/11 Memorial Blood Drive
The D’Iberville Moose Lodge held their annual 9/11 Memorial Blood Drive today. Since 2002, the D’Iberville Moose Lodge has parked a blood donation truck in remembrance of the…
Alabama man arrested on robbery charges in Biloxi
On Sunday, September 10, 2023 around 7:48 pm, Biloxi Police Officers responded to the 800 block of Bayview Avenue in reference to a report of a robbery. Upon arrival, officers contacted the victim and learned that someone had stolen his…
Unemployed Due to June Tornadoes? Application Deadline for Disaster Unemployment Approaching
MADISON, Miss.-Residents of Jackson and Jasper counties who couldn’t work as a direct result of the June 14-19 severe storms and tornadoes may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). The deadline to apply is quickly approaching -- it’s this…
Gautier PD investigating shooting on I-10
GAUTIER, MS – On Saturday, September 9, 2023 at around 2:00 a.m., the Gautier Police Department responded to a reported shooting on Interstate 10, near the Martin Bluff Rd overpass. Officers located two gunshot victims, with non-life-threatening injuries. Both victims…
14-year-old juvenile arrested on one count of simple assault of vulnerable juvenile
On Friday, September 8, 2023 Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the arrest of a 14 year old juvenile at Harrison Central High School on one count of simple assault of a vulnerable juvenile. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, Harrison County Sheriff's…
Gulfport man convicted of manslaughter
Gulfport, Miss. – Twenty-nine year-old Demonte Lavell Williams of Gulfport was convicted of Manslaughter late last week after a four-day jury trial. After deliberating for close to two hours, the jury returned its guilty verdict. Judge Christopher Schmidt presided over…
Gulfport woman charged with arson after admitting to setting house on fire
Gulfport Police have charged a woman with first degree arson after she allegedly set a house on fire. 21-year-old Gerahbeth Coffee was arrested today and taken to the Harrison County jail. Bond is set at $50,000. Police say that this…
FEMA approves twelve additional counties for public assistance for June 14-19 severe weather and tornadoes
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Reeves today announced that FEMA approved Mississippi’s request for additional counties to receive public assistance following June tornadoes and severe weather (DR-4727-MS). Throughout the week of June 14-19, 2023, Mississippi experienced a record-setting 18 tornadoes (19…
Amtrak service on Coast expected to start in 2024
Amtrak service from New Orleans to Mobile, with stops on the Mississippi Coast, is expected to begin in 2024. While there is no specific date as yet,…
Carl Boyanton announces bid for Congress
Local businessman Carl Boyanton announced his bid for Congress in Diamondhead last night. Boyanton ran in the Republican Primary for the Fourth District seat in the 2020 and 2022 elections,…
Ocean Springs community speaks out against bullying
It’s been a sad week in Ocean Springs after a young teen at Ocean Springs Middle School died. “This could be your daughter! Stop bullying!” A call for help…
Man wanted for arson in Gulfport
On September 6, 2023, at approximately 3:00 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to a structure fire standby in the 14000 block of Our Road. Upon arrival, Officers observed smoke emitting from the residence. Fire personnel arrived on scene and…
State Supreme Court again denies appeal for man convicted of killing Ja'Naya Thompson
The man convicted of the 2014 rape and murder of a 5-year-old Gulfport girl has been denied a rehearing in the case. Alberto Julio Garcia asked the court to set aside his guilty plea and re-hear his appeal, saying the…
MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Simpson County
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Simpson County Sheriff’s Department that occurred on Thursday afternoon at the Quick Stop gas station on Highway 49 in Simpson County. MBI received notification at about noon of…
Private company leases use of A2 test stand at Stennis Space Center
Relativity Space, a 3D printed rocket company, has signed an enhanced use lease agreement on the vertical test stand at the A-2 complex at Stennis Space Center in Hancock County. The agreement marks the first time a commercial tenant has…
FEMA, MEMA opening mobile recovery center in Moss Point
FEMA and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency will be closing the Disaster Recovery Center housed at the Riverfront Community Center to open a mobile recovery center. The Disaster Recovery Center inside Riverfront will close permanently at 6 p.m. today. In…
Ocean Springs Municipal Library celebrates grand reopening
A little rain did not stop the outpouring of supporters showing up for the grand reopening of the Ocean Springs Municipal Library. Jackson George Regional Library System Director Angie…
Gulfport mayor proposes raises for fire and police dept. in new budget
The Gulfport mayor is proposing raises for firefighters and city police. At a special called meeting Tuesday night, Mayor Billy Hewes presented his proposed budget for the next fiscal…
Kiln man charged with assaulting deputies during traffic stop
Hancock County deputies have charged a Kiln man with assault after he objected to a traffic stop. Sheriff Ricky Adam said 18-year-old Sage Lauga is charged with two counts of simple assault on a law enforcement officer, malicious mischief and…
Jackson County deputies arrest Vancleave murder suspect
A Jackson County man accused of killing his step-father appeared in court earlier today. Aaron Haylock appeared before a county judge on that murder charge. Jackson County deputies arrested Haylock without incident Sunday at Martin Luther King Park on Highway…
Pascagoula restaurant remembers Jimmy Buffett
Jimmy Buffet died on Saturday. Today, friends of his are tipping their glasses in remembrance. In Pascagoula -- where Buffett was born and spent many days on the beach -- his impact is…
Margaritaville’ singer Jimmy Buffett, who turned beach-bum life into an empire, dies at 76
BY MARK KENNEDY Updated 7:11 AM CDT, September 2, 2023 NEW YORK (AP) — Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who popularized beach bum soft rock with the escapist Caribbean-flavored song “Margaritaville” and turned that celebration of loafing into a billion-dollar empire of restaurants,…