Despite a voided deal last month that was expected to create 1,000 jobs, the Port of Gulfport continues to move forward. The deal was between the state and Topship for a shipyard in Gulfport. The oil-services affiliate of Edison Chouest…
Gulfport police are investigating a homicide that left one man dead. Police responded to the home to find 55-year-old Eric Harris dead from a gunshot wound. He is the fifth homicide victim in Gulfport since February 1st. “He was always…
The City of Gautier is offering a ‘get out of jail free’ pass for those who are willing to pay old fines in the month of March. Starting today if you pay the balance in full with cash, all unpaid…
Students at 28th Street Elementary School in Gulfport welcomed some special guests to help them celebrate ‘National Read Across America Day.’ The Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport invited elected officials and community leaders to read to each of the school’s kindergarten…
Police are on the scene investigating a suspicious death in Gulfport. The body of a man was discovered some time earlier today on the property of a residence located in the 500 block of 26th Street. Crime scene tape blocks…
The City of Biloxi and Keesler Air Force Base are teaming up to put on yet another magnificent air show in South Mississippi. Coastal Connections Host Toni Miles speaks with Msgt. Ryan Crane, from Public Affairs at Keesler Air Force…
They're Saints ... of the Apocalypse-military, veterans, law enforcement and first responders - a non-profit group in South Mississippi, and for the second year in a row, they are teaming up with CASA of Hancock, Harrison and Jackson counties to…
Once a year, a general membership meeting takes place at the Maritime Activities Center in Pascagoula to discuss the Mississippi Maritime Museum. According to Museum President Perry Thompson, things seem to be moving in the right direction. The status report…
Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann visited the Coast this evening in Ocean Springs and Pascagoula. Hosemann is running for lieutenant governor in this upcoming election. He is currently in his third term as secretary of state. Hosemann tells News…
Every month Keesler Air Force Base holds a promotions ceremony to honor those airmen and women who are climbing ranks. Today, Keesler held their 81st Training Wing’s Promotions Ceremony and it was a little out of the ordinary. In addition…
As the ‘Restore Biloxi Infrastructure’ plan still continues some wonder if there’s an end in sight. With some of the biggest parades on the Coast taking center stage in Biloxi, some wonder if construction may cause an issue. Lingering construction…
The superstructure has finally arrived for a new pedestrian bridge in Biloxi. The bridge will be east of Main Street on Highway 90 just past the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. The overpass will connect two new hotels that are…
Community colleges play a pivotal role in the education system, but without the proper funding students won’t be able to thrive at some of the state's community colleges. Community colleges in Mississippi including MGCCC are asking state lawmakers for support.…
Mississippi is preparing to start a lottery in the next few months and the State Revenue Commissioner says people will not have to pay sales tax to play the game of chance. Commissioner Herb Frierson says current laws and regulations…
On February 27, 2019, at approximately 3:32 a.m., the Bay St. Louis Police Department responded to a vehicle fire at B&J Pit Stop. The Bay St. Louis Fire Department also responded and quickly extinguished the fire. Most of the fire…
At Harrison Central Elementary this morning, teachers had a chance to get a little TLC with a free massage in between classes. Teachers work hard every day to make sure kids are learning and being taken care of which is…
This week is ‘National Read Across America’ Week and Harrison Central Elementary is celebrating with different themed activities every day. Today more than 30 students from West Harrison High School visited the elementary school to talk and read to the…
Mississippi lawmakers are moving forward with Senate Bill 2116. This bill makes abortion illegal after heart beat is detected. It was passed by the Public Health Committee yesterday and is headed to the full House for debate. If the bill…
Mardi Gras is something everyone young and ‘seasoned’ should enjoy on the Coast. That’s why the Bay Cove Assisted Living and Memory Care Center hosted their 5th annual Mardi Gras Ball. Who said there was an age limit on Mardi…
It’s been shared on social media by parents across the nation with warnings of the ‘Momo Challenge’ which is something that could lead to serious harm for your child. We want to warn you, some images in this story may…
Giving back to those who gave the country their all: that’s the main goal at Healing Reigns Equine Center in Ocean Springs. United States Navy Veteran Gary Himes said, “We are all cooped up in a hospital all the time.…
There is a shortage of teachers in Mississippi, but officials are working hard to fill that gap. The Teacher Academy in Harrison County is a two year pathway to a teaching career for high school students. This will allow students…
They protect and serve on a daily basis, but only one police officer can be named Biloxi’s Police Officer of the Year. This year that award goes to Police Officer Eli Humphrey. Humphrey was named officer of the year at…
An overnight shooting in Gulfport left two people dead. Around 1 a.m., Gulfport Police were called to a home on 8th Avenue to investigate a firearm discharge complaint. Once officers arrived they found two people on the property suffering from…