Harrison County

Big payout for LSU bet at Beau Rivage

The LSU Tigers weren’t the only ones who walked away from last night’s game a big winner. One gambler at the Beau Rivage got a huge payout in excess of $300,000. This particular bet took the spread. Tap Sportsbook Manager…

Protest exercise at NCBC

With the recent Iran missile attack, the Navy Security Forces at the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport performed a simulation protest. This exercise has protesters outside of the gates and officers inside practicing how to respond and what protocol…

Heavy fog causes major accidents in Harrison County

Eight people narrowly escaped injuries in an accident involving two cars and an 18-wheeler on Highway 605 due to heavy fog conditions Monday night. Harrison County Fire Marshal Pat Sullivan says units from the Harrison County Fire Rescue, AMR, Harrison…

Investigation underway into suspicious fire in Harrison County

An investigation is underway into a suspicious fire in Harrison County. According to officials, a fire broke out at a vacant, single-wide mobile home early Monday afternoon. When firefighters arrived, the structure was engulfed in flames, and parts of the…

Questions continue with cold case victim

The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department continues to face more questions than answers in the serial murders of the infamous Samuel Little. One of the unidentified women on Little’s list was a Gulfport resident. In 2018, serial killer Samuel Little confessed…

Biloxi Shuckers Job Fair

The Biloxi Shuckers are on the hunt for hard-working, qualified people to join their crew at MGM Park. The Shuckers’ sixth annual Job Fair will be held in the clubhouse from 4 to 7 on Tuesday, January 28th at MGM…

Miss Gulf Coast and Miss Teen Gulf Coast

Applications are now open for contestants in a local and historical pageant and one with a new name. The ‘Miss Gulf Coast’ and ‘Miss Teen Gulf Coast Pageant’ will be held on February 1st. The pageant is hosted by the…

Gulfport Museum of History needs volunteers

Soon you’ll be able to step back in time and experience the history of Gulfport at the newest museum coming to town. Beginning in March, the Gulfport Museum of History will be open to visitors four days a week. The…

Tax service owner in Gulfport files false returns

A tax preparer in Gulfport pleaded guilty to falsifying returns, resulting in $900,000 worth of losses in the United States. According to U.S. District Attorney Mike Hurst and the justice department’s tax division, Alvin Mays, the owner of City Tax…

Sentenced for manslaughter

Twenty-five year-old Sandra Goff was sentenced to 30 years in prison today for the murder of Michael Lossett in Gulfport in 2018. Goff pled guilty to manslaughter and taking away a motor vehicle which is an additional ten years to…

Big night for Coast sportsbooks

Across the Coast it’s not hard to spot people rocking some sort of Tigers gear today whether it’s Clemson or LSU. Right now, the local casinos are gearing up for what officials are calling one of their biggest nights of…

‘Vaping me Crazy’ presentation at Long Beach High

Vaping has become a deadly epidemic for young people in the United States which is why one non-profit travels the country to spread awareness about this issue. Today, Long Beach High School and middle school students had the chance to…

Gulfport PD preparing for National Championship

The National Championship is here and that means local LSU fans will be out in full force at sports books, bars, and pubs to cheer on their team. This also means police will be right alongside these fans to make…

Penguins and Pops in Gulfport

Hundreds of locals lined the streets in downtown Gulfport yesterday to grab a popsicle and pose with penguins. Pop Brothers and the Mississippi Aquarium teamed up for the first of three ‘Penguins and Pops’ event. With the purchase of a…

Service Set for Long-Time District Attorney Cono Caranna, II

Funeral arrangements have been made for long-time district attorney, Cono Caranna, II.     Caranna served as District Attorney for Hancock, Stone and Harrison counties for 26 years, retiring in 2012. He passed away last Thursday after suffering from recent health issues.…

National Championship wagering at the Scarlet Pearl Sportsbook

We’re just under 72 hours away from the College Football National Championship Game between LSU and Clemson. The Sportsbook at the Scarlet Pearl Casino is expecting large crowds all weekend leading up to the big game and lots of wagering.…

King cake beer returns to Chandeleur Island Brewing Company

With Mardi Gras season officially back the folks at Chandeleur Island Brewing Company are celebrating it the only way they know how. For the third year in a row, Chandeleur’s king cake ale has returned. The creamy ale is made…

Kids Learning Rodeo at Coast Coliseum

This morning, students on the Coast had the chance to learn more about livestock while taking in the rodeo experience. The PCA Finals Rodeo is back in town for another year at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. To kick off the…

‘Penguins and Pops’ this Sunday in Gulfport

This weekend you can chill out with a delicious treat and a couple of cool birds. The Mississippi Aquarium is teaming up with Pop Brothers to give you the chance to get up close and personal with some penguins. For…

Tracking sea turtles

Every day the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies works hard to rehabilitate sea creatures to send them back to their natural habitats. Currently, IMMS is tracking three sea turtles that have been released into their natural environment. The sea turtles…