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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…

Cold weather preparations

The Coast is gearing up for potential hard freeze conditions Tuesday night. In this type of weather, it’s crucial to remember the four P’s: pipes, plants, pets, and people. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Area Command Office in Gulfport plans to…

C-Span Bus stops at St. Martin Middle School

This morning, the C-Span Tour Bus rolled into South Mississippi and made its first stop at St. Martin Middle School. Students had a chance to hop on the bus and learn about C-Span’s coverage of the American political process through…

Popps Ferry temporary road closure

Starting today a popular roadway in D’Iberville will be closed for the next few weeks. The intersection of Popps Ferry Road and D’Iberville Boulevard will be closed while crews work on the roads. Motorists will not be able to turn…

Rent a room and a dog

One local hotel is working hard to make sure guests feel right at home while giving back to the community. Home2Suites in D’Iberville has really gone to the dogs with their new program that takes the phrase ‘pet friendly hotel’…

George County man pleads guilty in fatal crash

A George County man has pled guilty to three counts of second degree murder and one count of felony fleeing causing injury from an accident that occurred on March 25th, 2017. Twenty-four year-old Jesse Dickerson is sentenced to the maximum…

Schools prepare for winter weather

With the cold weather making its way to the Gulf Coast, area schools want parents to be fully informed about the possibility of delays or cancellations of class. The Harrison County School District posted a statement on its Facebook page,…

The Shed BBQ Steak Showdown

If you’re into barbeque then The Shed in Ocean Springs is your kind of place. This weekend, The Shed hosted the first annual ‘Barbeque Steak Showdown.’ Steak, ribs, and even Bloody Marys were all judged at the first annual ‘Barbeque…

Aaron’s 20 mile hike

A West Wortham eighth grader made his push to become an Eagle Scout over the weekend. Friends and family lined up to cheer on Aaron Smith, who suffers from cerebral palsy and optic nerve damage in one eye. Aaron is…

Uzbekistan delegation visits Mississippi

A delegation from Uzbekistan took some time out of their trip to Mississippi to visit the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. Uzbekistan and Mississippi have been in the State Partnership Program for seven years. This program pairs states and countries…

Operation BBQ Relief Day of Living

On Saturday, First United Methodist Church in Gulfport hosted ‘Operation BBQ Relief Day of Giving.’ All federal workers and their families were welcome to come and receive a hot meal courtesy of Operation BBQ Relief. Also available to families in…

39th annual Orchid Show and Plant Sale

The 39th annual Gulf Coast Orchid Show and Plant Sale kicked off today in Gautier. All types of orchids and plants are filling the Gautier Convention Center and will be until Sunday. Vendors come from all over to participate in…