Harrison County

Commercial fishermen sue over spillway

It’s not just the Coastal cities getting in on the litigation regarding the Bonnet Carre Spillway, the members of Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United are taking action as well. This was a devastating year for local commercial fishermen. Ryan Bradley, the…

Federal lawsuit filed against Army Corps of Engineers

South Mississippi cities, counties, and organizations have all filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Mississippi River Commission. The lawsuit was filed today in the U.S. District Court in Gulfport by the cities of Biloxi,…

After Christmas shopping

While Christmas may be over, the season of shopping is far from over. So get those gift cards ready because the after Christmas sales have begun. There are sure to be deals all along the Coast including the Gulfport Premium…

MDOT 12 Days of Christmas

Throughout this Christmas season, MDOT is using digital message signs to remind the public to drive safely this holiday season while having a little fun. MDOT created the 12 days of Christmas message boards to remind drivers that this is…

Christmas tree recycling

You may be wondering what to do now with your real Christmas tree. Well, Harrison County now has a way for you to get rid of that tree and help the county’s green areas. The Christmas tree recycling program is…

Gulfport Wish "Stellar at Star Wars Premiere"

10 year-old Gulfport, MS Wish Kid, Addisyn Richards’ all-time favorite movie is Star Wars, so Kids Wish Network decided to send her to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Hollywood Movie Premiere!

Recycling your Christmas Trees

Harrison County Beautification Commission and Mississippi Power have partnered to provide Christmas tree recycling services for Harrison County. Recycling begins Thursday, Dec. 26 and ends Friday, Jan. 10, 2020.

Biloxi employee Cliff Kirkland resigns from city post

Cliff Kirkland, who worked for three mayors in his 30-year association with Biloxi City Hall, has tendered his resignation in the wake of being arrested for two counts of allegedly touching a child with lustful purposes.

West Harrison Sendoff Performance

The West Harrison Hurricane Band gets a huge send off after being accepted as one of the marching bands in the annual New Year’s Rose Parade in California. Each year, thousands of spectators line the Rose Parade route to enjoy…

City of Gulfport is hiring

Gulfport is looking to fill nearly a dozen jobs leading into the New Year. Some of the positions include turf maintenance, beautification coordinator, patrol officer recruit, and the list goes on. If you’re interested in joining the city’s team you…

Popp’s Ferry Elementary students spread cheer with song

We’re only days away from Christmas, but today some elementary school students got a head start on spreading holiday cheer. Spreading holiday cheer, one Christmas carol at a time! Fourth graders at Popp’s Ferry Elementary School sang classic Christmas songs…

VA Medical Center employee honored

A Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System employee is set to retire after more than 50 years of service. Murl Dotson is a GCVHCS physician’s assistant, a United States Airforce veteran, and a longtime Biloxi VA Medical Center employee. Dotson also…

Christmas in the Air at the Beau Rivage

It's a 'snow globe come to life' featuring a first-class Broadway-style song and dance review, wrapped up within a warm, fun and feel-good holiday storyline. The Beau Rivage fills us in on their new magical experience, “Christmas in the Air.”

Harrison Co. students help collect toys for foster children

Three schools in the Harrison County School District are helping give foster children in our community a Merry Christmas. Woolmarket Elementary, D’Iberville Elementary, and North Woolmarket Elementary and Middle School have been collecting toys for about two and a half…