Harrison County

Man charged with DUI, felony possession

A Gulfport man is facing several charges including one felony after a high-speed chase this morning. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, 44-year-old Charles Gill is being charged with driving under the influence, failure to stop, reckless driving, resisting arrest, and…

Seven arrested in armed robbery attempt

Seven people, including a 16-year-old, have been charged in an attempted armed robbery from last Friday in Ocean Springs. Jaylan Kirkland, Abbie Mayfield, Matthew Ramsey, Aleasha McGinnis, Kinlea Stephens, and 16-year-old Richard Figeueroa were charged after Jackson County Sheriff Mike…

“It’s a Wonderful Life” Live at Center Stage Theater

For many watching “It’s a Wonderful Life” on TV is a holiday tradition, but this year you can see the story told live on stage. Following ten years of success in New Orleans, the NOLA Voice Talent Foundation is bringing…

Picking the perfect Christmas tree

For many putting up their Christmas tree is the official start of their holiday season. Nothing really says winter like the smell of fresh tree in your home. The farmers at Holly Berry Hills Christmas Tree Farm say it is…

Benefits to membership at the Mississippi Aquarium

Do you want to support the Mississippi Aquarium’s mission to protect the beauty of aquatic life all while sharing the power of Coast waters? Well now may be your perfect chance with a membership to the aquarium. They will have…

Truck stolen from Biloxi produce company

Biloxi Police are asking for your help and to be on the lookout for a stolen produce delivery truck. The truck is a 2016 freightliner that has a black base color with images of produce on the side (see photo…

South MS Child Advocacy Center Holiday Toy Drive

On top of the services South Mississippi Child Advocacy Center provides children on the Coast, they’re looking to give a little more. For the third year, the Center is asking for your help to give the more than 800 children…

Gulfport students host tech program

Tonight, students from one Coast high school were chosen to teach C-Spire’s ‘Pilot Program.’ ‘The Hour of Code’ event was led by two students from Gulfport High School. The duo educated the group with a customized curriculum of coding which…

Charred car remains after fire in Gulfport

Tense moments for one Gulfport family after a car on their property became engulfed in flames. It happened on the intersection of Swan Lake Boulevard and Tree Top Way. Earlier this evening Harrison County Sheriff’s Department and the Gulfport Fire…

Decking the hallways in holiday cheer

One teacher at West Elementary School in Gulfport has transformed the halls into a winter wonderland. This is the second year Alexandra Waldrop has gone above and beyond to bring Christmas cheer to her second and third grade students. This…

Moore Community House Job Fair

Calling all potential teachers, Moore Community House’s Early Head Start Program opened their doors today for anyone who wants to take part in educating our youngest generation. They’re hiring teachers and floater teachers for infants and toddlers from birth to…

Sen. Wicker addresses Kessler AFB housing concerns

U.S. Senator Roger Wicker stepped up to the plate today to dispute concerns over the military housing system at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi. Wicker, who is a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, asked the Secretary…

Man in critical condition after fire on Indiana Avenue

A morning house fire caused by a space heater has left a man in critical condition with severe burns. Gulfport Fire and Harrison County Fire Services worked to control the fire on Indiana Avenue that started just before 10:30 this…

Giving Tuesday: Giving back for the holidays

The Tuesday after Thanksgiving is known as Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday is a movement to create an international day of charitable giving at the beginning of the holiday season. This day began in 2012 and has been gaining popularity ever…

Vintage Tourism Industry Exhibition

It’s a blast from the past. This month you’ll have a chance to look at the Biloxi Tourism Industry through the eyes of a 1950s photographer. The Mississippi Gulf Coast has had a long history with the tourism industry. Photographer…

Wiener Wonderland Light Display

We’ve all heard of a winter wonderland, but a new creation has Coast locals in awe driving through Woolmarket. A Coast woman, passionate about helping dogs in need, is decking the halls with some of the best doggie decorations. For…

King’s Christmas Display back again in Woolmarket

The King’s Christmas Display is back again this year, bigger and brighter than ever. What started as a small family tradition in 1956 quickly grew into a beloved Coast tradition. The King family for many years welcomed residents and visitors…

Tree of Remembrance Celebration

The holiday season is a time for camaraderie and family, but for some they don’t have that luxury. For the past 30 years the Riemann Family Funeral Home has held their ‘Tree of Remembrance Celebration.’ Guests were invited for a…

Staying active during the holidays

On Thanksgiving the average American eats around 3,000 calories and that’s just for dinner, not including drinks and desserts. This is why it is so important to stay active during the holiday season. Dawn Roberts, the general manager at Crunch…