Harrison County

Gulfport men found guilty of capital murder

After a grueling five days of trial and two and a half hours of deliberation, two Gulfport men have been found guilty of capital murder stemming from an armed robbery in 2016. Twenty-seven year-old J’Var Pope and 26-year-old Robert Hart…

Coastal Mississippi ‘Future of Tourism’ Update

Coastal Mississippi provided their ‘Future of Tourism’ annual update at Centennial Plaza. Coastal Mississippi CEO Milton Segarra addressed industry leaders, stakeholders, and elected officials with innovative plans that are in place for next year. With Coastal Mississippi having more than…

Bishop Roger Paul Morin laid to rest

It is a day of mourning for the Diocese of Biloxi as Bishop Roger Paul Morin, the Third Bishop of Biloxi, who died just a week ago was laid to rest today. Those who knew and loved Bishop Morin filled…

Veterans Day Breakfast at D’Iberville High

Students at D’Iberville High School and members of the community came together to give back to our veterans in a tasty way this morning. The ROTC program and Community Service Class at the school served a hot breakfast of pancakes,…

$33 million granted for road improvements

Some roads in Gulfport and Starkville are now on the fast track for improvements thanks to federal grant funding. This week, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith, and U.S. Congressman Steven Palazzo announced the award of $33.1 million in…

Harper McCaughan Elementary 4th annual Veterans Day Program

It’s red, white, and blue for students at Harper McCaughan Elementary School today as they say thank you to our veterans. Teachers, students, and their military families participated in the school’s fourth annual Veterans Day Program. Students created the decorations…

Helping paralyzed pup walk again

A Harrison County veterinary hospital is giving back to the community one animal at a time. Shadow can’t eat or walk on his own and can barely move, but he still has a fighting spirit. Jason Gulas, a veterinarian at…

Wanted in connection with shoplifting

The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to identify two unknown white females who allegedly shoplifted multiple items by concealing the items in the 2600 block of Beach Blvd. The two females, pictured below, allegedly concealed items,…

Seven people sent to hospital after accident in Saucier

Seven people were sent to the hospital today following an accident in Harrison County. According to Fire Marshal Pat Sullivan, the accident happened before noon on Saucier-Lizana Road. One person was flown to a trauma center by Rescue Five. Sullivan…

Groundbreaking on new West Harrison Middle School

It’s time to get to work. That was the message from Harrison County Superintendent of Education Roy Gill at the groundbreaking of the new West Harrison Middle School. The project is part of the $55 million bond issue that voters…

World Interact Week

While today is Election Day, this week is known as ‘World Interact Week’ and the Interact Club at Harrison Central High received high praise by the Rotary Club in Gulfport. Interact students assist the rotary with numerous ‘service above self’…

Harrison County Courthouse celebrates ‘National Adoption Day’

It was a heartwarming scene today at the Harrison County Courthouse as chancery court celebrated ‘National Adoption Day.’ While the actual date for ‘National Adoption Day’ isn’t until later this month, those at chancery court couldn’t wait to help officially…

Delano, Newman to face off in special election

Both candidates in the Senate District 50 race are preparing for their second race in nearly three months. A Harrison County Circuit judge reordered the special election to be held tomorrow for Dixie Newman and Scott Delano.  After an inspection…

Scarlet Pearl Sportsbook announces horse race betting

DraftKings at the Scarlet Pearl Sportsbook in D’Iberville has announced the opening of pari-mutuel betting on horse racing. Simulcasts will be offered from four different horse track groups. Players will now have options to bet on 11 thoroughbred horse tracks.…

Renovations begin on Saenger Theatre in Downtown Biloxi

Today is the day that city officials and those who value the historical significance of Downtown Biloxi have been waiting on: the first day of work on the renovations to the Saenger Theatre. This is only the beginning stage for…

Gulfport Fire collecting for ‘Fill the Boot’

For 65 years, the Gulfport Fire Department has been helping ‘Fill the Boot’ for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. That’s why today until Wednesday you can see the firefighters, boots in hand, asking for donations at multiple intersections in the city.…

Hundreds show up to see Vice President Mike Pence

If you were on Highway 90 earlier today you probably noticed an increase in traffic near the Coast Coliseum. Republican supporters came out in full force to welcome Vice President Mike Pence to the Coast. It was a sea of…

Vice President Mike Pence speaks in Biloxi

Vice President Mike Pence was in Biloxi today doing his part to encourage locals to get out to vote for Republican Gubernatorial candidate Tate Reeves. As the Mississippi gubernatorial election inches closer, Republican candidate Tate Reeves brought in some big…

Kids Safety Fair

Kids and parents in Biloxi had fun while learning about safety on Saturday. WJZD 94.5 and Mississippi Power teamed up for the sixth annual ‘Kids Safety Fair’ at the Kroc Center. Local health organizations along with the Biloxi police and…