Billy Knight wins Moss Point mayoral race
In Moss Point, Democratic candidate Billy Knight won the mayoral municipal general election with over 80 percent of votes. Winning by a landslide, Knight defeated Republican candidate Richard…
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One arrested and charged in connection with D'Iberville shooting
Today, Wednesday, June 09, 2021, Chief Wayne Payne announces the arrest of 17 year old Dominick Keewin Grindle, from Biloxi, on the charge of Aggravated Assault. Captain Marty Griffin said at approximately 4:30 P.M., officers responded to the 600 block…
Jim Rafferty wins Pass Christian mayoral race
Tuesday polls opened across the Coast for municipal general elections and multiple cities elected new leaders. Rafferty says he has spent his entire career in the human resources field…
Two arrested in connection with fatal Lorraine Road hit and run
On June 8, 2021, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 25-year-old Taylor Marie Habina and charged her with one count of Leaving the Scene of an Accident Causing Death. Habina’s bond was set at $75,000. On June 9, 2021, the Gulfport…
Results from Municipal General Elections in South Mississippi
On Tuesday, South Mississippi residents cast their votes in the Municipal General Election. All results are considered unofficial until absentee ballots are counted and the results are certified. BAY ST. LOUIS Ward 2: Gene Hoffman (D): 51% (188 votes) Wendy…
Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society presents scholarship to Ocean Springs senior
Earlier this evening, one Ocean Springs High School graduating senior received a big surprise to help him in his next chapter of life. During a drive-by parade in front of his home, Josh Williams was presented a…
Boat damaged in fire at Bay St. Louis Municipal Harbor
On May 28, 2021, at approximately 10:55 a.m. the Bay St. Louis Police Department and Fire Department responded to a large vessel fire, a 48-foot Silverton, at the Bay St. Louis Municipal Harbor. Fire Captain John Farve stated the vessel…
Audubon Mississippi unveils Coastal Bird Storyboard Trail
While beachgoers are out enjoying their Memorial Day Weekend, they may spot something new along the shores. Audubon Mississippi cut the ribbon on a new Coastal Bird Storyboard sign along Beach Boulevard in Harrison County. The signs…
92nd annual Blessing of the Fleet happening this weekend
A Biloxi event steeped in tradition and history returns this weekend for its 92nd edition. Saturday and Sunday will be packed with different events as part of the celebration this year. Saturday at 4 p.m. will be…
D’Iberville PD participating in Click It or Ticket campaign
This year’s national Click it or Ticket it seat belt campaign will take place Monday, May 24 through Sunday, June 6, 2021. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration is teaming up with law enforcement agencies nationwide to crack down on…
Protest planned asking for transparency in death of La’Mello Parker
Black Lives Matter Mississippi has organized a protest set to take place Saturday to ask for police accountability and transparency regarding the death of three-month-old La’Mello Parker. They’re calling it the ‘He was our Child’ protest and…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Memorial Day Blowout
A charity event hosted by the Asgard Motorcycle Club is back starting today at the Gulfport Dragway. This year marks the 38th time the event has been held, all in service of helping others along the Mississippi…
Moss Point investigating Thursday night shooting that left one dead
A 27-year-old man is dead and Moss Point Police are asking the public's help to find those responsible. According to a press release, Devonte Carson, 27, died of gunshot wounds at Singing River Hospital on Thursday night. Officers were notified…
Federal attorneys say Mississippi must expand mental health services
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Department of Justice says a federal judge should order Mississippi to expand community-based mental health services. Department attorneys filed documents with an expansion plan as part of the long-running litigation between the federal government and…
Book store added to Mary C. in Ocean Springs
The MS Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the B.A.R. Arts Collective book store, a multicultural extension of the Black Authors Rock brand. The ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 10, at 12:30 p.m.…
Biloxi Police asking for help to find runaway teen
The Biloxi Police Department is again asking the public’s help in helping to locate a reported runaway juvenile. Tyteeona C. Arrington, 16, is still missing. Arrington was reported to have run away on March 8, 2021 at about 6 am.…
Harrison County Utility Authority adds additional routes for debris collection
In an effort to promote more efficient debris collection around the county, the Harrison County Utility Authority announced that solid waste partner, Pelican Waste and Debris, is adding additional routes to the HCUA service area. Solid waste is defined as…
Ocean Springs High School class of 2021 graduates at the Coast Coliseum
Another Coast school celebrated its class of 2021 and newest alumni group this evening. Ocean Springs seniors, wearing their blue caps and gowns and grey stolls, walked across the stage, marking the beginning of the next chapter…
Ship Island still under repairs; Dolphin and cocktail cruises available
As we are getting ready to enter this year’s hurricane season, some are still recovering from last year’s storms. Ship Island is still under repairs and excursions to the island are on hold, but you can still…
Gulfport woman overcomes multiple challenges, but still in need of kidney transplant
A Gulfport woman is reclaiming her independence after her kidney failed, requiring her to go on dialysis, but that’s not the only obstacle she has to face. At the young age of ten, Jana Rocker was faced…
Gulfport Police kicking off Click it or Ticket campaign
With Memorial Day Weekend kicking off the unofficial start of summer and a busy driving season, the Gulfport Police Department is committing to cracking down on motorists who don’t wear seat belts as part of their 2021…
Ocean Springs High School Principal Dr. Vickie Tiblier retires
Dr. Vickie Tiblier is hanging it up and retiring after almost eight years as the principal of Ocean Springs High School. Dr. Vickie Tiblier sits at her desk, finalizing graduation plans for the class of 2021, the…
Mississippi official won't challenge court on initiatives
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A top official says he will not ask the Mississippi Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling that overturned a medical marijuana initiative approved by voters. The ruling also invalidated the state's initiative…
Gulfport High School Class of 2021 graduates at the Coast Coliseum
Pulling their tassels to the other side, over 370 Gulfport High School seniors walked across the stage Wednesday night. Almost filling the Coast Coliseum, family and friends gathered to congratulate the class of 2021. Matching t-shirts, balloons,…