Biloxi’s Park and Recreation Department is ready to kick off their fifth annual Kickball Program for those with special needs. Tomorrow, the softball fields at Hiller Park will be packed with nearly 40 kids and adults of all ages with…
In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day the United Way of South Mississippi joins the nation in making it a day of service. The organization kicked off its annual diaper drive to assist families throughout the area. Unopened boxes…
MLK Day is a day of remembrance and honor, but for those with Mississippi Power it’s also a perfect opportunity to give back. Starting bright and early this morning, employees and their families came out to volunteer at West Elementary…
The talent went indoors to the Coast Coliseum for the annual ‘Battle of the Bands.’ High schools and colleges from across Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana filled up the Coliseum for a tradition that has been taking place for more than…
Despite the cold weather, hundreds showed up for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade in Biloxi. Moss Point resident George B. said, “I want to give a congrats to Martin Luther King on his birthday, y’all give him…
An overnight fire in Harrison County damaged a trucking company. According to Fire Marshal Pat Sullivan, Harrison County Fire Rescue responded to a business on Canal Road around 2:30 a.m. after a smoke alarm went off. Upon arrival, firefighters saw…
People of all ages gathered in Biloxi Saturday morning to discuss and celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Zeta Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity hosted a prayer breakfast honoring Dr. King at the…
Some people in South Mississippi are seeking refuge from the cold at several shelters that opened Sunday here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. That includes the shelter at the D’Iberville Multi-Purpose Building off Automall Parkway. They are always in need…
(WXXV) — A blast of arctic air has prompted several South Mississippi cold weather shelters to open as temperatures drop below freezing. HANCOCK COUNTY Bay St. Louis: The Hancock County Emergency Management Agency in coordination with the Old Spanish Trail…
Gary Hargrove, former coroner of Harrison County, has died. For more than 20 years, Gary Hargrove served Harrison County as its elected coroner. The Harrison County Board of Supervisors released the following statement through the county's Public Information Officer Jeff…
A new daiquiri shop in Gulfport is looking like the Coast’s newest hit. The Press Box Daiquiri Lounge celebrated its grand opening today in downtown Gulfport. Located on Fishbone Alley, the Press Box celebrates the great game of baseball. Former…
The discovery of two pounds of meth led to the arrest of two men in Pass Christian. Forty-three year-old Robert Callahan and 35-year-old Ruben Nichols Jr. both of Pass Christian were arrested on felony drug charges. According to the Harrison…
The Harrison County Fire Department responded to trailer fire tonight in Saucier. Shortly before 5 p.m. crews responded to a double-wide trailer fire off of Saucier-Lizana Road. According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, no residents of the trailer…
Students at Pass Christian High got to experience a new and unique way to learn about STEM subjects. It’s science on wheels! Chevron Community Affairs Representative Amy Brandenstein said, “It’s helping prepare our future workforce. I mean, these are skills…
It’s been a long time coming for the historical society of Gulfport as the grand opening of the Gulfport Museum of History will take place in March. The museum will have numerous artifacts, documents, and pictures that represent the history…
This morning at the Knight Nonprofit Center the Mississippi Development Authority gave an update on how MDA has an effect on our local economy. Jamie Miller, the MDA chief innovation officer, was the speaker of this event. He touched on…
This morning at the Knight Non-Profit Center in Gulfport, Jamie Miller, head of the Mississippi Development Authority, will be giving an update on how MDA has an effect on our local economy and our military bases at an event put…
The 2020 MLK Celebration is officially underway. Things kicked off tonight with a mental health awareness soiree called “Power in Pumps.” A panel made up of mental health experts offered insights on mental and socioeconomic issues women of color face…
The Biloxi School District has made their decision on a new superintendent. Former Biloxi High School Principal Marcus Boudreaux has been named superintendent of the Biloxi School District. Born and raised on the Coast, Boudreaux has been with the school…
Members of the Biloxi Junior Leadership Program get schooled this month in a wide range of areas. The group is participating in a series of sessions that include topics like etiquette and manners, cultural diversity, government policy, and the do’s…
A man was taken into custody following a violent robbery at a local Waffle House. According to Gulfport Police, Willie Duckworth entered a Waffle House, jumped over the counter, assaulted an employee and took cash from the register before fleeing…
A man is behind bars in Harrison County after a victim came forward with sex abuse claims. Twenty-eight year-old Nolan Wallace of Gulfport was arrested on three felony charges of sexual battery. According to Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson, the…
A woman narrowly escaped a rollover accident this morning in Harrison County. According to Fire Marshal Pat Sullivan, an SUV left the road, overturned, and the driver was ejected from the vehicle. Units from Harrison County and AMR responded to…
U.S. security agencies and the Department of Homeland Security have seen an increase in hacking activity this year and Harrison County officials are sending the message to residents, encouraging everyone to be a little more conscious of what you’re posting…