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Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo still on

The Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo is just days away and the event is still planning to go on despite recent problems with toxic algal blooms on the Coast. The Fishing Rodeo is a four day event with multiple categories including…

‘Drive Right Mississippi’ campaign

The Mississippi Highway Patrol is gearing up for the Fourth of July holiday by beefing up patrols on the road. It’s all a part of a statewide campaign called ‘Drive Right Mississippi.’ Things kicked off July 1st and runs through…

Fireworks and PTSD: Being Cautious to Veterans

Fireworks play a huge role in the Fourth of July festivities in South Mississippi. However, for some of our veterans on the Coast, fireworks can take a toll. The loud booming sounds can trigger those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder…

Fireworks on the beach

Cities along the Coast will be lighting the night sky come Thursday to celebrate the Fourth of July. Plenty of people take the holiday to light up a few themselves. Harrison County allows fireworks on their beaches, there are a…

Local mayors representing the Coast at annual meeting in Hawaii

Mayors from across the United States, including two of our Coast mayors, joined together in Honolulu, Hawaii, over the weekend for the 87th annual U.S. Conference of Mayors Meeting. Biloxi Mayor ‘FoFo’ Gilich and Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes were among…

Staying safe on the water

We are just days away from the Fourth of July. Many people who live on the Coast are planning to spend their holiday out on the water, but while you are having fun, it’s important that you stay safe. In…

Standoff in Pass Christian ends safely

One man is now in custody after barricading himself and his estranged wife in a house in Pass Christian today. Around 8:30 this morning, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office responded to 911 calls. What began as a domestic disturbance call…

Governor Bryant announces space initiatives

Today, Governor Phil Bryant made his way down to Infinity Science Center to make some big announcements. A new economic development initiative and space directive were both announced as Mississippi continues to assist in space exploration. The road to space…

Hattiesburg teenager drowns near Ship Island

A tragic day on the water this weekend after a seventeen-year-old Hattiesburg boy drowned in the Mississippi Sound. It happened early Saturday afternoon after the teenager, Carson Hall, jumped off the boat he was on, landing stomach first in the…

Hometown Hero Day Sendoff

Members of the Mississippi Army National Guard received a big public sendoff on Saturday morning as they prepared to deploy overseas. Residents lined Highway 90 in Pascagoula and waved flags to show support for members of the 859th Engineer Company.…

Splashin’ the Coast is back

Over 250 swimmers from across the country are on the Gulf Coast this weekend. On your mark, get set, go. Splashin’ the Coast is back for the 11th year. Coach Jamie Lee said, “It is just an opportunity for us…

New mobile food vendor guidelines in Ocean Springs

New food truck regulations are introduced for the City of Ocean Springs. Today, city leaders gathered to present the new rules and policies to food truck owners as well as the community. During today’s meeting, the Planning and Grants Administrator…