Gulfport house fire claims home
A Gulfport family survives a house fire over the weekend – thanks to their smoke alarm. Harrison County Fire Rescue received a call at 2:30…
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Man charged in double murder of children in Coahoma County
A man who recently moved back to Mississippi from Texas is in jail this morning, charged with killing two children and threatening a third. The Coahoma County Sheriff's office said 25-year-old Marquez Griffin was charged with 2 counts of murder…
January is Human Trafficking Awareness month
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Human trafficking is an unlawful act typically in the form of forced labor or sexual exploitation. The Human Trafficking Hotline website states in 2021,…
Cuddle Cot donated to Gulfport Singing River Hospital
Gulfport Singing River Hospital was gifted their first Cuddle Cot. The Naff family lost their son John Ellis 35 weeks into the pregnancy. Elisabeth Naff suffered from a…
Memorial Hospital sees increase in COVID-19 cases
The team at Memorial tells us that they have seen an increase in COVID-19 cases at the hospital. While the number of cases has gone up, we’re told that most…
Southern Miss remembers former football coach Jim Carmody
Carmody holds a high place in the rich and proud football tradition at Southern Miss, whose legacy contains some of the finest and most dominating defensive football teams to ever play the game. He…
Mobile woman hits big with Texas Hold'em game at Harrah's
A Mobile woman kicked off the new year with a windfall, courtesy of Harrah's Gulf coast. The woman, identified only as Keyla D., won $842,662.75 progressive jackpot on a the Ultimate Texas Hold'em table at Harrah's. She made a $5…
Bills’ Hamlin breathing on his own, joins team via video
By JOHN WAWROW ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is breathing on his own and able to talk after having his breathing tube removed, his agent said Friday — the latest step in his remarkable recovery…
Congressmen-elect Ezell pledges support to McCarthy for House Speaker
Mike Ezell, who was elected to the Fourth Congressional District in Mississippi, is still waiting to be sworn into office. The Congressman-elect -- along with others elected in November -- cannot be sworn in until a House Speaker is elected.…
Class is officially back in session at Ocean Springs Middle School
The new year means a new semester for school all along the Coast. The new year has begun and the school bells have officially rung.…
Gulfport man on probation for armed robbery charged again
A Gulfport man on probation for armed robbery is back behind bars. Gulfport Police arrested 33-year-old Charles Darkeith Brown on a charge of armed robbery and two counts of aggravated assault stemming from an incident on Monday. He was taken…
2023 Mardi Gras parade schedule
Here is a list of your 2023 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Jan. 21 5 pm - CALB Jeep-A-Gras Jeep parade, Long Beach 6 pm - Lucedale Carnival Association Night Parade Jan. 28 10 am…
Saucier man charged with second degree murder
A Saucer man has been charged in connection with a shooting on Wednesday. 39-year-old Michael Yahne was charged with second degree murder. His bond was set at $1 million dollars. Sheriff Troy Peterson said deputies responded to a call of…
Two Ocean Springs city officials sworn into office by oath
The City of Ocean Springs passes the torch of municipal judge and prosecutor. The City of Ocean Springs swore in not one, but two municipal court…
Local fitness instructor helps women achieve their fitness goals
It’s no secret that women and men train differently in the gym. For women, getting in shape is not so easy due to different factors. Fitness can…
3 Mississippi officers in Jackson on leave after man dies in custody
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Three police officers in Mississippi's capital city have been put on leave, with pay, after a man died in custody. The Jackson Police Department said in a news release Wednesday that the incident happened Saturday evening at a…
Casting call opens for Gordon Ramsay's MasterChef Junior on FOX
MasterChef Junior is on a search for the most talented home cooks in America between ages 8-13. Casting for a new season of Gordon Ramsay's MasterChef Junior is now open! Your child must be at least 8 years old and…
Family rep: Hamlin’s recovery moving in positive direction
By JOHN WAWROW ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Damar Hamlin’s recovery is moving in “a positive direction” two days after the Buffalo Bills safety collapsed and went into cardiac arrest during a game against Cincinnati, the player’s marketing representative said…
Mega Millions ticket worth $4 million sold in Mississippi
A Mega Millions ticket sold in Byram is worth $4 million -- thanks to the player opting for the Megaplier option for Tuesday night's drawing. The numbers from last night’s drawing were 25-29-33-41-44 with a Mega Ball of 18 and…
Sink hole appears on Desoto Street in Biloxi
The City of Biloxi is currently working on repairing a sink hole that has been impacting several residents this past week. The hole is located at the corner…
Mississippi governor, state candidates file for reelection
By: MICHAEL GOLDBERG Associated Press/Report for America JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has filed to run for a second four-year term. His filing on Tuesday came on the first day candidates for state and local offices can submit qualifying…
Pass Christian community shows support for 12-year-old Andre White
The funeral of 12-year-old Andre White was held this afternoon in Pass Christian. There were a lot of tears as adults and children lined up to hug…
Mississippi House leader modifies stance on tax reduction
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi House Speaker Philip Gunn is modifying his stance on tax reduction. Instead of firmly stating he'll push to eliminate the state income tax, Gunn says he's open to discussing…
Bodies of four who went down in helicopter crash in Gulf of Mexico are recovered
The wife of a Lizana man who went down in a helicopter crash last week posted to social media that he has been found. Lacy Scarborough posted to her Facebook page on Sunday evening that her husband was coming home.…