The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport released six sea turtles back into the Gulf Coast waters on Saturday morning after their rehabilitation had been complete in the institute. The sea turtles were released right on the beach next…
Over the weekend, people across the state of Mississippi hit the racks for Tax Free Weekend. People could purchase items such as clothing, shoes, and school and arts supplies that cost $100 or less with no sales tax. This sales…
A tragic accident early Sunday morning killed 55-year-old Ladonna Rich of Lucedale after she was rear-ended by an 18 wheeler on the Pascagoula River Bridge, forcing the car off the bridge and into the water. The accident happened around 7:20…
Tonight, the Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast held their biggest fundraiser of the year at the IP Casino Resort Spa in Biloxi. This year, the theme of the 27th annual Steak and Stake was ‘Blues and Bling.’…
Stores along the Gulf Coast are starting to fill up as the Tax Free Weekend has kicked off and the Gulfport Premium Outlets are no different. Sales are being made. Just in time for back to school shoppers, it’s Tax…
The largest employer in Mississippi, Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, is looking to fill 500 positions by the end of the year. Ingalls has been awarded several contracts to build ships for the U.S. military and is looking for skilled people…
The Mississippi Gulf Coast chapter of Engineers without Borders hosted a fundraising event today. Good music and the sweet smell of barbecue attracted many people heading down Highway 90 looking for a bite to eat. Passerby Marco Kirkland said, “I…
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies will release six rare sea turtles at the Courthouse Pier in Gulfport at 10 a.m. tomorrow. There’s no place like home and the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies will make sure six Kemp’s Ridley…
With the returning school year getting closer and closer, Orange Grove Urgent Care wants to help parents with getting the kids all set to return to class. Tomorrow they’ll hold a ‘Back to School’ health fair from 9 a.m. until…
The Salvation Army is breaking out the red kettles a few months early as part of its Christmas in July fundraising campaign. Today the red kettles will be out at a number of locations across South Mississippi. The Christmas in…
Dozens of people gathered together this morning at Island View Casino to hear the CEO and Executive Director of the Port of Gulfport Jonathan Daniels give an update on everything going on at the port. The port has been undergoing…
Gulfport police have arrested a man accused of abusing and causing serious head injuries to his two-month-old son. Twenty-nine year-old Shawn Babbitt is charged with felony child abuse, one count of resisting arrest, and one count of disorderly conduct. Thursday,…
It was a packed house tonight at the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum, kicking off the Mississippi Gulf Coast Heart Gala. This event helps advance the lifesaving mission of the American Heart Association. All proceeds raised tonight from the gala…
Tonight a community came together for a vigil in West Side Park in Gulfport to remember the three children who lost their lives and one other who suffered serious injuries during a fatal car accident in Pearl River County last…
Keesler Air Force Base hosted their Golf 4 Kids summer camp today. It was the last day of the summer golf camp and kids were teeing off to bring their golf skills up to par. Professional golf instructor Daniel Gillus…
Choosing the coolest backpack can set the tone for the new school year. However, improper backpack use can cause long term injuries to children. Backpacks can be used for students to express themselves. When used correctly they come in handy.…
Authorities are now offering $11,500 for any information on who shot and killed a pregnant dolphin in Waveland in April. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies found the bottlenose dolphin and froze the body until a complete necropsy could be…
Police in Biloxi are asking for help identifying a man who stole over $1,200 from an ATM. The man was captured on surveillance video using a fraudulent credit card at an ATM in the 2300 block of Pass Road. Anyone…
This morning, Harrison County Emergency Management Director Rupert Lacy was on hand to speak to a room full of Coast business owners about disaster preparedness. With hurricane season in full swing running from June 1st through November 30th, EMA wants…
If you haven’t already begun your back to school shopping this weekend is the perfect time to start. Starting Friday at midnight, Mississippi shoppers will not be charged the seven percent sales tax on clothes or shoes that ring up…
When we get older our bodies are just not the same as they use to be. So, when we deal with the high temperatures like what we have been dealing with lately for senior citizens this can be very dangerous.…
Summer break is wrapping up for many students across the Coast and that means teachers are already back in the classroom preparing for the first day of school. Empty hallways, shiny floors, and classrooms full of decorations can only mean…
Nearly one hundred U.S. Navy sailors began loading the USNS spearhead ship today from the Port of Gulfport. Two hundred tons of cargo, a ship made out of aluminum, and about 100 Seabees, medical personnel, and Navy divers are all…
A community will come together for a candlelight vigil at West Side Park in Gulfport Thursday night to remember the four lives lost in a fatal car accident in Pearl River County last Saturday. This past Saturday, 46-year-old Phenicia Chambers,…