Gala for the Kids
“The lion, the kids, and the wardrobe” was the theme for the 13th annual Gala for the Kids fundraiser at the Beau Rivage. The Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi and Ocean Springs is a 501 nonprofit organization that strives to fulfill…
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Fee waived for pet adoptions at HSSM
If you are looking for a new best friend just in time for the Fourth of July weekend, look no further than the Humane Society of South Mississippi. From June 26th to July 3rd, the Humane Society is teaming up…
Scrapin’ the Coast
They’re cranking it up for the 16th annual Scrapin’ the Coast as low riders and other custom made vehicles make their way and park here in South Mississippi. Car enthusiasts from down the road to out of state are rolling…
Gulf Coast Gator Ranch and Tours
Alligator safety is something that seldom crosses our minds. Tim Parker works in the wild as a boat captain and tour guide at Gulf Coast Gator Ranch and Tours in Moss Point. While some may say he puts his life…
Beauvoir selects new executive director
Beauvoir announced today a new executive director has been chosen by the board. Stephen McKinney, a graduate of Auburn University, will take over the reigns as the newest executive director. McKinney comes to Beauvoir with more than a decades’ worth…
Credit Card skimmers found at Jackson County gas station
Over in Jackson County, officials want you to be aware of card skimmers that could steal your information. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, this device was discovered at the Circle K on Tucker Road in St. Martin. Typically,…
Auto burglary arrests in Gautier
Officers Allen Weaver and James Parker, with the Gautier Police Department, were called to Springridge Road at 4:37 a.m. this morning, in reference to an Auto Burglary. While responding, the officers were able to identify and subsequently arrest two suspects,…
Scrapin’ the Coast kicks off today
The 16th annual Scrapin’ the Coast event is set to start today at the Coast Coliseum. It’s not too late to get in on the action. Pre-registration is over online, but you can still register your hot rod at the…
Fatal plane crash in Hancock County
A Hancock County man is dead after a single-engine plane he was flying crashed Friday morning. The Cessna took off from Diamondhead Airport and crashed around 7 a.m. into the woods just north of I-10 near Mile Marker 16. Officials…
Third annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Banquet
Tonight, the Hancock County community came together to honor our men and woman in blue at the Bay St. Louis Community Center. This is the third annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Banquet put on by the Waveland Community Unity Organization. This…
Miami inspired lounge opens at the Hard Rock
A little piece of Miami now resides in Biloxi with the debut of a new Miami inspired bar and lounge. Tonight, a VIP sneak peek opening party was held at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Excitement and anticipation filled…
Disability Connection Resource Fair
Veterans, youngsters, and those with disabilities, people from all walks of life picked up some valuable information and contacts at the Community Resource Fair at Edgewater Mall. Loneliness is the greatest disability and if we support the weakest of our…
Sports betting approved in Mississippi
Today, sports betting became legal in the state of Mississippi. This morning, the Mississippi Gaming Commission approved sport betting regulations. This will allow people to place bets legally on professional and some amateur sporting events for the first time. Under…
Island View Casino expansion opens
As of today, doors are officially open on the new beach front casino expansion at Island View in Gulfport. Gulfport’s only casino upped the ante Thursday as Island View owners, Terry Green and Rick Carter, cut the ribbon on the…
Fatal accident on I-10 near Diamondhead
A Florida woman has died and a man is arrested and charged after a wreck on Interstate 10 westbound near Diamondhead. The accident occurred around 10 a.m. when a procession of family members was headed to Louisiana to go to…
Fourth annual Senior Summer Barbecue
Seniors from all over South Mississippi came out to enjoy the beautiful weather today at Jones Park in Gulfport for the 4th annual Senior Summer Barbecue. The seniors worked up an appetite by walking laps around Jones Park for Mississippi…
Senior Matters: stretch and strengthening class
Many senior citizens have joint problems, whether it is arthritis or otherwise so it is crucial to minimize stress on these joints by moving them. Stretch class participant Gloris Peterson said, “When you come in new, they make you feel…
Fatal train vs. car collision in Gulfport
A Gulfport man has died after the truck he was driving was struck by a train this morning. Just around 8 a.m., 81-year-old Thomas Baker was driving his truck at the railroad crossing on Texas Avenue when he collided with…
Amber Alert cancelled
The early morning Amber Alert issued for a five-year-old girl of Clay County has been cancelled. According to officials, Baylee Elizabeth Emison has been located safe and sound. The woman she was last seen in custody with, Martha Ann Poss,…
Sports betting approval in Mississippi
Mississippi gambling regulators are ready for the final approval of the rules allowing sports betting. The state gaming commission placed the rules on the agenda for approval Thursday. Commission Executive Director Allen Godfrey says it is up to the three…
VFW donates electric wheelchair to a veteran
Today a Marine Corps veteran was presented with a gift by the Mark Seymour Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5699 that will simplify some of the difficulties he’s been facing due to being wheelchair bound. “I was in tears. I…
IMMS Summer Camp
Since 2010, the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies has been offering a summer camp to marine enthusiasts across the United States. It’s summertime on the Coast and that means children are flocking to the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in…
Revving up for Scrapin’ the Coast
Start your engines, South Mississippi. It is gonna be a wild ride this weekend at the 16th annual Scrapin’ the Coast event at the Coast Coliseum. Coast Coliseum crews and Biloxi police are paving the way for the low riders…
Long Beach police officers to carry Narcan
The U.S. is experiencing a serious opioid crisis and it’s happening on the Coast as well. The City of Long Beach is finding new ways to fight this epidemic. The Long Beach Police Department held a press conference informing the…