Harrison County

Fire Station 10 near completion

The new Fire Station 10 on Old Highway 67 in Biloxi is near completion. Biloxi Fire Chief Joe Boney gave us a tour of the new station. It’s equipped with a spacious kitchen, designated gym room, multiple bedrooms, and an…

Gulf Coast ‘Race for the Cure’ Kickoff Party

On average, a woman in the U.S. has a one in eight chance of developing breast cancer in her lifetime. The number of cases is disproportionally higher across the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Tonight, the Scarlet Pearl Casino hosted the sixth…

Burial garments for angel babies

It’s always a sad situation for a mother to lose a child, but especially shortly after birth. While nothing can soothe a mother in that instance, the Southern Grace Angelic Gowns nonprofit organization is looking to help in a small…

Registration open for Tunnel to Towers 5K

This year has been a tough one for the local first responders community, but people from all across the Gulf Coast have come together to give back. In just a few short weeks, there will be another opportunity to honor…

Navy CPO Esprit de Corps Bridge Run

Newly selected chief petty officers from the Naval Construction Battalion Center, Stennis Space Center, and Millington Navy Base all joined together this morning for a run as part of their leadership training. From Ocean Springs to Biloxi, this dash of…

2019 Heritage Hall of Fame nominations

The Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi is now accepting nominations for the Heritage Hall of Fame Class of 2019. The Heritage Hall of Fame was established to recognize the individual contributions to the Maritime and Seafood Industry here…

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Grand Opening

A new store opened up in Gulfport today with a pretty special guest. Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Paul Molitor signed autographs for guests at the grand opening of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in Gulfport. The nationwide chain has more…

Biloxi Fireman’s Day Parade

It’s been a local tradition since 1886: the annual Biloxi Fireman’s Day Parade. This tradition is making its way back to the Gulf Coast in just a few short weeks. This year, the parade’s lineup has been changed. It will…

Scarlet Pearl to help victims of human trafficking

According to the Mississippi Department of Health, human trafficking affects 12 to 27 million men, women, and children worldwide. The Scarlet Pearl Casino and Resort wants to help those on the Gulf Coast who have been affected. On Thursday, August…

Axe throwing coming to downtown Biloxi

Axe throwing started about five years ago in Canada and has taken the nation by storm. Soon, you’ll be able to get in on the fun and competitions right in downtown Biloxi. Skal Axe Throwing, located on Howard Avenue, is…

Arrested for assault

A Biloxi man is behind bars this morning on an assault charge. Biloxi police arrested 24-year-old Keyonta Reed after an investigation into an incident where police say he assaulted a medical person while they were doing their job. They suffered…

Biloxi PD needs assistance identifying subjects

The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to identify subjects who allegedly stole money from a coin dispenser at a self- checkout register in the 2600 block of C.T. Switzer Rd. The male and female took the…

Safety tips to prevent leaving kids in cars

With the first child to die in a hot car in Mississippi in 2019 over the weekend, the Biloxi Police Department shares safety tips to prevent this unfortunate circumstance in the future. According to Biloxi police, most of the time…

More Head Start programs coming to the area

Mississippi State University Extension is partnering with multiple school districts and learning facilities on the Coast to bring more head start programs to the area. The program is designed to help youngsters transition from early care to kindergarten by getting…

Arrested for residential burglary

On August 19th, 2019, the Biloxi Police Department arrested 29-year-old Silver Lea Macchio on a warrant for residential burglary. The warrant was issued as the result of an investigation into a burglary that occurred on Bleuer Dr. on 08/09/2019. Evidence…

‘Bike Biloxi’ at Biloxi Visitors Center

If you love to ride around the streets of Biloxi, or if you are new to the area, listen up. Once a month, Biloxi Main Street hosts the ‘Bike Biloxi’ event. At 6 p.m. tomorrow, you have the opportunity to…

2019 Gulfport Anchor Games

Some serious strength was on display at Jones Park this weekend. Over 130 Cross Fit athletes from across the entire Gulf Coast gathered in Gulfport for the 2019 Gulfport Anchor Games. Proceeds from the games benefit the charitable organization ‘Kidz…

Camille Remembrance events in Gulfport

People all across the Gulf Coast took time this weekend to remember Hurricane Camille’s landfall in South Mississippi. State and local officials, along with members of the public, gathered at Evergreen Cemetery in Gulfport Saturday morning to remember the three…

Fundraiser for lung transplant recipient at Texas Roadhouse

Meridian resident Patty Driskill has a new lease on life. Twelve years ago, she was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis and until about a year ago, she was able to do conservative treatment. However, when her health began to seriously decline,…

Reunification celebration in Harrison County

It’s been a long journey, but the Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services is reuniting dozens of families in Gulfport. Today, the department hosted its first local celebration of reunification. “I’m really excited. It’s good to come home from work…

Ruck Endurance Challenge at Keesler Air Force Base

Service members at Keesler Air Force competed against each other earlier today to test their skills and endurance. Endurance, agility, teamwork: military service members put those traits on display during the second-ever Defenders Ruck Challenge and Obstacle Course at Keesler…

Hurricane Camille 50th anniversary

It was a storm that will forever be remembered on the Coast as one of the worst to hit our area. It’s been 50 years since Hurricane Camille made landfall. Harrison County is taking tomorrow to reflect on this landmark…