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Harrah’s Gulf Coast held a job fair this weekend

Harrah’s Gulf Coast held a job fair for seasonal pool positions Saturday inside Magnolia House. Harrah’s was seeking to fill over 20 positions. The job fair offered an exclusive opportunity for onsite interviews with department leaders for…

MDOT offers updates on road projects in South Mississippi

The Mississippi Department of Transportation continues making improvements to highways in South Mississippi. “Dozens of projects are moving forward throughout South Mississippi, and each one of them is geared toward improving safety and increasing Mississippians’ quality of life,” said Commissioner…

Ship Island reopens following Hurricane Zeta cleanup

Gulf Islands National Seashore has completed storm damage assessments and all facilities (dock, pier, boardwalk, restrooms, pavilions, snack bar, and Fort Massachusetts) on Ship Island remain closed due to extensive damage. The island reopened at 8 a.m. Monday, March 1,…

41st annual Orchid Show taking place in Gautier

This weekend, the Gulf Coast Orchid Society hosts their annual Orchid Show in Gautier. The calendar says it is winter, but the warm weather has many people here on the Coast thinking of the spring and beautiful…

Deadline approaching for FEMA Zeta disaster help

If you suffered Hurricane Zeta damage, a major deadline for disaster assistance is quickly approaching. The deadline to apply for FEMA Zeta disaster assistance is Monday, March 1st, the last day you can apply for FEMA funds…

Crawfish Music Festival ticket sales underway

You can count on crawfish and three days of live entertainment as the show goes on for this year’s annual Crawfish Music Festival at the Coast Coliseum. From the pace of ticket sales to the Crawfish Music…

Mississippi House kills proposal for gas tax election

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi House is backing away from a proposal for a statewide election on increasing gasoline and diesel fuel taxes. The idea was to generate more money for improvements to state highways and local roads. House Bill 1364…

All first responders now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

Mississippi’s vaccine distribution rollout continues as teachers and all first responders are next in line to get the shot. For first responders who have continued their work on the front lines throughout the pandemic, the vaccine could…

Gulfport man arrested on charge of simple assault

The Biloxi Police Department arrested 52-year-old Eric Hardy of Gulfport on a charge of simple assault on a police officer. Officers responded to a report of an alleged shoplifting and attempted to arrest Hardy. During the course…

Battle of the Badges Blood Drive

Law enforcement, Singing River Health System, Jasper the K9, firefighters, and every day citizens were out in full force today, rolling up their sleeves and donating blood to The Blood Center, which is facing a critical need…

Moss Point PD investigating 2020 drive-by shooting

The Moss Point Police Department is asking for help finding additional information about a drive-by shooting that happened November 5th, 2020. On November 5th just after 4 p.m., officers responded to Gregory Street regarding an unresponsive man by…