Just in time for the chilly weather, the City of Ocean Springs has finished three out of four of their new beach-side fire pits. After Hurricane Nate, the original fire pits were destroyed. Now, over a year later, the fire…
Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann made his lieutenant governor campaign announcement in Gulfport this afternoon. Current Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves cannot run for a third term, meaning this position will be filled by someone else. Hosemann is currently in…
One mother has traveled the world in search for a cure for her terminally ill daughter. A mother’s love has no limit. Ocean Springs resident Amber Olsen traveled around the world to see different doctors in an attempt to save…
A Moss Point alderman has taken the first step toward filing a lawsuit against Moss Point Mayor Mario King. An attorney for Alderman Ennit Morris filed a tort claim in late December, claiming Mayor King assaulted and threatened him. Moss…
One staple each carnival season is South Mississippi’s Mardi Gras parades. A lot of crews are putting the finishing touches on their floats that will be rolling in this year’s parades. The Krewe of Gemini, Gulfport’s official Mardi Gras crew,…
A Picayune man is now behind bars on a warrant for grand larceny. Yesterday, Biloxi police arrested 30-year-old Ricky Don Chisum Jr. after an investigation into grand larceny. Police say the incident happened on August 2nd, 2018 in the 200…
Increasing the pay of teachers is one of many important topics at the 2019 Mississippi legislative session. Teachers here on the Coast are sharing their thoughts on the issue and what this means going forward. With day two of the…
If you live in Jackson County you may dread getting your license plate tags renewed due to the high price. Waiting in line at the tax collector’s office is never fun, getting a new license plate and tag can be…
It is day two of the state legislative session and one of the hot topics is sure to be a possible pay raise for Mississippi teachers. Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant and Lt. Governor Tate Reeves said before the 2019 session…
Bishop Joseph Lawson Howze played a key role in establishing the Diocese of Biloxi back in 1977, serving as their first bishop for 24 years. Howze passed away this morning at Ocean Springs Hospital at the age of 95. Bishop…
An alderman with the City of Moss Point has filed a half million dollar claim against Mayor Mario King, claiming he was threatened and assaulted during a meeting last month. The claim, filed by Alderman Ennit Morris, states that Mayor…
A small road in Ocean Springs will soon be getting a makeover. Right now, Steelman Lane runs off of Ocean Springs Road, not connecting to another road, but backing up to a number of popular businesses, like Raising Cane’s, Walgreens,…
The Sands, a beach front town home development in Ocean Springs, has hit a road block. Tuesday night the Planning Commission denied approval on the sketch plat for the development which now means the board of alderman and the mayor…
Mississippi’s third-term Republican secretary of state says he’s running for lieutenant governor. Delbert Hosemann is announcing his candidacy at events around the state, including one today in the Jackson suburb of Richland. The 71-year-old is an attorney who grew up…
A local leader in the Catholic faith has passed away. Bishop Joseph Lawson Howze died this morning at Ocean Springs Hospital. He was 95-years-old. Howze was bishop emeritus of Biloxi and was also Biloxi’s founding bishop, serving as the first…
Temperatures are expected to drop tonight and a cold weather shelter is opening in Harrison County. The Harrison County Multipurpose Building, located in the Auto Mall Parkway in D’Iberville, will be open from 6:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. Please contact…
Next month, special needs teens in our area will have a prom night like no other. Dressed in a light blue ball gown, Leslie Moorman feels ready as ever for her first ‘Night to Shine’ prom. “I just like to…
There are five months left in the school year and a few seniors at Harrison Central are already looking into their futures and those futures seem pretty bright! Keon Barney, Angelique Peregerina, and Olivia James have already received early acceptance…
Some South Mississippi seniors have resolved not to live out their days beyond purpose and today their efforts and service were recognized at an annual awards event at the Harrison County Jail. Some seniors were served Tuesday at the Harrison…
A post shared by the City of Pascagoula’s Facebook page has been circulating around the community. It shows multiple pictures of an alligator being rescued from a storm drain in a neighborhood. It’s not something you see every day: video…
In just a few weeks, the restoration project of downtown Biloxi is expected to be complete and there are signs showing daily progress. Today, sidewalks were paved on Howard Avenue next to the People’s Bank. This side of Howard Avenue…
Because of the government shutdown, Keesler Federal Credit Union is prepared to provide provisional credit to federal employees who will not be paid due to the shutdown. This credit will be for members who have federal payroll direct deposit established…
Mississippi legislators are beginning their three month session today with Republican Governor Phil Bryant proposing a teacher pay raise. House and Senate leaders say they would also like to consider raises for state employees. Lawmakers say changes to Mississippi’s criminal…
A Biloxi man sits behind bars today after having sex with a minor. The Biloxi Police Department responded to a suspicious activity complaint near the 800 block of Cedar Lake Road. Upon arrival they found 20-year-old Dalentez Brice and a…