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Ocean Springs aquaculture program receives $150K grant

Today Ocean Springs High School’s aquaculture program was presented with a check for $150,000 to help expand their program. The grant money came from DMR and has been in the works for over six months. The money will go to…

USM conducts survey of marine life in Biloxi Bay

As the toxic algae bloom continues to take a toll on Coast beaches, the USM Center for Fisheries Research and Development team is studying its effects on marine life. The group went out today to Biloxi Bay to analyze how…

Woman reporter must be joined by male colleague

A Republican candidate for Mississippi governor says he would not let a woman journalist follow him while campaigning unless she was accompanied by a male colleague. Larrison Campbell with the online publication Mississippi Today says she requested to "shadow" Robert…

Breakfast with the Mayor in Ocean Springs

Quarterly, the Chamber of Commerce in Ocean Springs will host ‘Breakfast with the Mayor’ which lets citizens know what is going on in their city. This morning, the city hosted ‘Breakfast with the Mayor’ at the Ocean Springs Hospital and…

Gulf Coast Food Pantry

Every other month, the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Biloxi looks to provide for the community with a food pantry. People from the community sign up for the goods and volunteers help assist loading vehicles with fresh fruits, veggies, snacks, and…

Escaped inmates captured in Meridian

Prison officials say both men who escaped from a prison near Pearl have been recaptured. The Mississippi Department of Corrections said that 31-year-old Jonathan Blankenship and 25-year-old Christopher Benson High were caught Wednesday in Meridian. Lauderdale County Sheriff Billy Sollie…

Gold Star monument headed to the Coast

The City of Biloxi has been working with Keesler Federal Credit Union, the Gulf Coast Gold Star families, and the Woody Williams Medal of Honor Foundation to bring a Gold Star Family Monument to the city. The monument will be…

Sand bag stations in Harrison County

With the possibility of up to eight inches of rain in Harrison County through Monday, the chance of flooding in flood-prone areas has increased. To help with flooding, self-serve sandbag stations are being made available to the public. The locations…

Fill the Bus campaign

Before you know it, it will be time for the kids to head back to school. That’s why the United Way of South Mississippi and Walmart have teamed up to make sure that every kid gets a head start to…

Businesses affected by the algae bloom

Beachgoers here on the Coast aren’t the only ones feeling the effects of the toxic algae bloom. One Biloxi souvenir shop has continued to see a decrease in sales which is believed to be linked to the beach closures. Empty…

Sand bag locations

Self-serve sand bag locations are now open. Self-serve sand bag stations are available at the following locations: Harrison County Road Department at 11076 Lorraine Road D’Iberville Work Center at 190085 1st Ave. W Lyman Work Center at 15001 County Farm…

‘Bring the Funny’ to premiere tonight on NBC

Tonight, a new comedy competition will begin on NBC. The inaugural season of ‘Bring the Funny’ highlights some of the most talented comedians in the world. The show features stand-ups, sketch troupes and comedic variety acts, including solo comics, musicians,…

Update on short-term rentals in Biloxi

The hot topic of short-term rentals in the City of Biloxi has died down in recent weeks. However, there are a few things you need to be aware of. The majority of licenses are issued in four condominium complexes: Oak…

Suspect wanted in uttering counterfeit

The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in identifying a subject involved in uttering counterfeit. On June 6th at about 11:15, a white male wearing khaki shorts, tan hat and a black hoodie, entered the business in the 13000…

Margaritaville expansion update

The Margaritaville expansion project, while still in its early stages, is seeing some progress. When it’s finished, it will look like a whole new property. Recently, the developers of the Margaritaville expansion project brought a master plan amendment to the…

Arrest made in armed robbery at 'Up in Smoke’

Gulfport police, along with several other agencies, made an arrest in connection with an armed robbery at the Up in Smoke Store on 25th avenue. The robbery occurred on July 3rd. Thirty-nine year-old Kelly Akins of Houston, Texas and 32-year-old…

15th annual Martini Shakedown

It is time to help Make-A-Wish with the 15th annual Martini Shakedown. It’s being described as a ‘can’t-miss event’ that’s bigger and better. This year’s event will include a silent auction, food and some of the best martinis and live…