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Driver in Jackson County standoff charged

The driver involved in a five hour standoff in Jackson County appeared before Jackson County Court Judge Mark Watts this afternoon. Michael Mack was charged with three counts of aggravated assault against a police officer: one from Jackson County Sheriff's…

Daddy-Daughter Date Night

Calling all dads! Mark your calendar for a special date night which will be perfect for the princess of the house. Tomorrow night from 6:30 to 8:30, the fifth annual Daddy-Daughter Date Night will take place at the Kroc Center…

Local author visits Harrison Central Elementary School

It was a ‘punny’ morning at Harrison Central Elementary School. Local author Andrea Vilemont Moreau stopped by to share her book called ‘I Mustache you to Read with me.’  The children’s book tells the story of a boy who is…

Residents get a second chance in Long Beach

City officials want to extend residents of Long Beach a second chance through the warrant clearance program. It’s designed to give people an opportunity to clear themselves from the courts. Anyone with misdemeanor charges is able to participate. All you…

A Night of Bubbles and Bonbons

A night of Bubbles and Bonbons ... all for a good cause, and right before Valentine's Day. Coastal Connections host Toni Miles gets all the details from Nathen Lytle, Director of Marketing and Public Relations for the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of…

Gulfport PD holds gun safety class

From experienced to inexperienced owners of firearms, the Gulfport Police Department plans to educate the Coast with their civilian gun safety class. For about 20 years, the Gulfport Police Department holds a $25 introductory course on basic firearm safety, covering…

Man taken into custody following five hour standoff

This morning, a dangerous standoff in Jackson County shutdown parts of I-10 for nearly five hours. This standoff started around 9 a.m. after police received a call of an 18-wheeler driving recklessly. He had been in a road rage altercation…

Making dreams come true at IMMS

Today, one little boy’s dream came true at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. Meet Antwone McNeil. He is an eight-year-old boy who loves Nike and aquariums. He also happens to have a seizure disorder and is developmentally delayed. Antwone’s…

Britton running for secretary of state

Earlier today, another big announcement was made on the steps of the Harrison County Courthouse. Sam Britton announced that he is officially running for secretary of state. Britton currently serves as the public service commission for the southern district. If…

Jackson County State of the County Address

More than $26 million is headed to Jackson County to improve infrastructure. Jackson County Board of Supervisors President Ken Taylor detailed the growth and improvements at the State of the County Address. Keeping debt low and business booming, the economy…

Five hour standoff in Jackson County

This morning, a dangerous standoff in Jackson County shutdown parts of 1-10 for nearly five hours. The standoff started around 9 a.m. after police received a call of an 18-wheeler driving recklessly. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has identified the…

Driver identified in Jackson County standoff

The truck driver who was in a standoff with law enforcement on Interstate 10 is identified as 33 year old Michael Troy Mack of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Jackson County Sheriff's Department has charged him with one count of felony…

Celebrating Catholic Schools Week

It’s a national celebration this week in honor of catholic schools. St. Patrick High School in Biloxi isn’t wasting any time with the festivities. Today, the school hosted the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce members as the school announced its registration…

Bay man sentenced to 60 years for homicides

District Attorney Joel Smith announced today that Myrick Curtis Laneaux, age 29, pled guilty in the July 2016 homicides of Kristina Quintini and Norris Demetris Mueller of Bay St. Louis. Laneaux pled guilty to two counts of Manslaughter and a…

UPDATE: Standoff on I-10 in Jackson County over

I-10 is now open after a standoff with an armed man shutdown the interstate Wednesday morning. Police have taken the suspect into custody. Law enforcement agencies were in a standoff on I-10 in Jackson County with an armed man with…

Cold weather shelters opening

Although our area didn’t see any flurries, the temperatures tonight are expected to dip to freezing and below. So cold weather shelters are opening their doors to help keep people warm on the Coast. At the Salvation Army in Gulfport…

Update on short term rentals in Biloxi

Short term rentals was one of big topics at the Biloxi City Council meeting. A public hearing was held regarding Oak Shores Condominiums to change the zoning. This will be discussed at a future city council meeting. The city council…

GCP cuts ribbon on new facility in Gulfport

Up to 200 new jobs will be created after the expansion of a Coast factory today. Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals cut the ribbon on their new expansion in Gulfport. Geri-Care products line the shelves in many major pharmacies across the country. Part…

Biloxi Fire Department honors fallen firefighter

Biloxi Fire Department has lost one of its own: Firefighter Darren Endris lost his battle with a prolonged illness on January 16th. Endris has served the City of Biloxi as a firefighter for 25 years and was recently awarded the…

Cold weather shelters opening

Cold weather shelters on the Coast are gearing up for a potential hard freeze tonight. Anytime temperatures drop to 35 degrees or below, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Area Command Office in Gulfport opens it shelters. Doors open at 4 p.m.…

Wanted for theft

The Biloxi Police Department needs help identifying a white male who allegedly stole several items in the 600 block of Bayview Avenue. The man took several items from the bed of a parked pick-up truck then left the property in…

Paint your Pet Fundraiser

Canvas and Cocktails in Gulfport lets the dogs out through wonderful pieces of art at the Paint your Pet Fundraiser. Locals had the chance to paint a custom portrait of their pets for just $35. A large portion of the…

Preparing for Super Bowl LIII

Super Bowl Sunday is less than a week away with the Los Angeles Rams taking on the New England Patriots. A new champion is ready to be crowned at Super Bowl 53 as the Patriots and Rams converge inside Mercedes-Benz…