In Biloxi, a man has been charged with assault on a police officer. On Wednesday, Biloxi police arrested 53-year-old James Andrew Padgett of Pensacola, Florida on a charge of simple assault of a law enforcement officer after an assault complaint…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Gov. Phil Bryant has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff to honor former Mississippi House Speaker Billy McCoy. The Democrat from Prentiss County died Tuesday at age 77. McCoy served in the House from January…
After his passing nearly seven months ago, the US Navy announced they will name a ship after former US Senator Thad Cochran. The announcement came today from Navy Secretary Richard Spencer. Spencer said the future guided-missile destroyer will be called…
With the growing concern for the safety of girls and young ladies throughout the country as disappearances and kidnappings become more prevalent, the self-defense experts at the Combat Academy in Gulfport are making it their mission to share tips you…
The Biloxi Fire Department has added a new spotted member to its staff. Say hello to the newest addition to the Biloxi Fire Department, Jack. Jack is a one-year-old Dalmatian. He started at the fire station less than a week…
Are you interested in a career in criminal justice? Tomorrow might be the perfect time for you to find a job. The Criminal Justice Department at William Carey University’s tradition campus is hosting a criminal career fair tomorrow. Many different…
Mississippi’s incoming Secretary of State Michael Watson says he will work to change a Jim Crow-era election system for statewide races. Mississippi’s 1890 constitution requires a statewide candidate to win a majority of both the popular vote and the 122…
As the temperature continues to drop, we can’t stress enough the importance of keeping pets, both indoor and out, safe and warm this season. The most important thing to remember is if you’re cold your pet is cold. Know your…
District Attorney Joel Smith announced today that Johnnie Fulton Sr., age 56, of Gulfport pled guilty to aggravated assault late yesterday afternoon. The defendant’s jury trial was set to begin Wednesday morning. However, after the Court heard motions on Tuesday,…
One student at North Bay Elementary School in Bay St. Louis is trying to save Christmas one band at a time and you can join her mission. Millie Brignone is a fourth grader selling wristbands for $3 in order to…
On Howard Avenue, they’re putting the finishing touches on the Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum. A special opening gala is scheduled for tomorrow evening at 6 p.m. Admission to the event is a $75 donation. Formerly the Mardi Gras Museum, once…
The City of Biloxi is hoping to save a decades-old live oak on Azalea Drive that some residents are concerned about. The city was made aware of the situation by some of the residents from the neighborhood who complained that…
Just before 10 a.m. a tractor-trailer was hit by a train in Biloxi. According to Major Chris De Back with Biloxi police, the driver of the tractor-trailer parked too close to the track as he was making a delivery on…
Country music and television superstar Reba is coming to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum on Friday, May 1! On Tuesday, the singer said in a post on Instagram, "I'm so excited to get back out on the road in 2020 and…
Those in law enforcement protect and serve... and if you're thinking about a career in the field, you'll want to check out a job fair at William Carey University tomorrow. The Criminal Justice Department at William Carey Uuniversity's Tradition Campus…
The Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum is set to officially open to the public at a new location, 792-A Howard Avenue in Biloxi, at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 19th. A Grand Opening gala is scheduled for tomorrow evening, November…
“Disney On Ice” will soon return to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. This year's presentation, "Celebrate Memories" will include some of your favorite Disney characters, with their stories unfolding right in front of your eyes on the ice! The show starts…
As we know all too well, disaster can strike any time, any place. But if you are a business owner, what should you do to protect your employees and to comply with the law? Steve Cupp, a partner in the…
The annual Mississippi Restoration Summit held an open house and community conversations event. The public was invited to the open house that featured representatives from various local and federal organizations, all with the goal of educating the public on the…
A new affordable flight will be departing from the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. Allegiant Airlines has announced a new non-stop service from Gulfport to Nashville beginning February 15th, 2020. To celebrate the company is offering one-way fares on the new route…
Today, Governor Phil Bryant announced a list of 15 restoration projects during the annual Mississippi Restoration Summit in Biloxi. Restoring the Coast’s natural resources for marine life, for wild life, and for those who utilize the Gulf of Mexico, these…
With temperatures on the Coast falling into the 20s tonight and freeze warnings in effect for some areas, it’s a good time to take precautions to protect pipes, pets, plants, and people. Bring your pets inside tonight. If that’s not…
Almost five years after a woman was raped on the Biloxi-Ocean Springs Bridge, a grand jury has cleared the suspect of any wrongdoing. Aaron McMillian was arrested last year in Utah in connection to the 2014 rape after a DNA…
As we go into tonight, the Coast will see some very cold temperatures so it is important to bundle up. That’s why along the Coast, cold weather shelters are opening, including the Salvation Army’s shelter in Gulfport. They will be…