Harrison County

Beach preps for Fourth of July

Harrison County is gearing up for the extended Fourth of July weekend, keeping the beach in top form for the fireworks and fun. Crews will be out as early as 5 a.m., working all four days, Thursday through Sunday, picking…

Popp’s Ferry Bridge upgrades set for completion

City contractors in Biloxi this week will be finalizing the upgrades to the Popp’s Ferry Bridge. No other closures are expected. Twenty-thousand drivers travel down the Popp’s Ferry Bridge every day. Since work began in December they have seen plenty…

Harmful algal bloom impacting Coast beaches

Four locations on the beach were closed Saturday in Hancock County and as of now, they remain closed. The locations that are closed are Lakeshore Beach, Buccaneer State Park Beach, Waveland Beach, and Bay St. Louis Beach. Five additional beaches…

Disability Connection Community Resource Fair

It’s a one-stop-shop and what you need to know when looking for organizations that may be able to help you and yours. Disability Connection will host their Community Resource Fair Wednesday so locals can learn about job opportunities and free…

Ride-along program set to begin at Biloxi Fire Department

Over the past year, the Biloxi Fire Department has begun to notice a drop-off in the number of firefighter applications. Hoping to combat these decreasing numbers, the fire department has instituted a new program to drum up interest. Biloxi Fire…

$16.8 M awarded to NCBC for renovations on dining facility

The Naval Construction Battalion Center’s enlisted dining facility has not seen any upgrades since 1974, but soon that will all change. $16.8 million was recently awarded to the base for a complete renovation. Currently their facility is undersized and is…

Mississippi Municipal League Conference

More than 3,000 people from our state are on the Coast this week for the 88th annual Mississippi Municipal League Conference. The MML Conference is offered to any elected city official, state agency representatives, legislators, or exhibitors. The conference provides…

Harmful Algal bloom on the Coast

Four locations on the beach were closed Saturday in Hancock County and as of now, they remain closed. The locations that are closed are Lakeshore Beach, Buccaneer State Park Beach, Waveland Beach, and Bay St. Louis Beach. This algae isn’t…

Old Green Thumb Nursery in flames

The Old Green Thumb Nursery near downtown Gulfport was engulfed in flames earlier this evening. Fire crews arrived on scene around 5:30 to find the building with heavy flames and smoke. The smoke was so heavy that you could see…

Scrapin the Coast this weekend

Since 2002, Scrapin the Coast has made Biloxi its home. The annual car show features contests, events, and much, much more. Scrapin the Coast takes place Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum…

United Way Day of Action

Citizens and local businesses from all across the Gulf Coast teamed up with area organizations to do acts of service and volunteering. Acts of service were on display throughout the Gulf Coast as part of a nationwide service event. United…

Remembering Hurricane Camille

Biloxi residents gathered today to remember and discuss the anniversary of Hurricane Camille. Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich talked with residents and exchanged stories over lunch as part of the Camille Conversations exhibit at the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum. Hurricane…

Stickers for Officer Robert McKeithen

If you plan on stopping by Scrapin’ the Coast this weekend be sure to visit their merchandise tent for a chance to help the family of fallen Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen. The people at Scrapin the Coast will be…

Biloxi traffic plan for Scrapin the Coast

With Scrapin the Coast comes increased traffic and the City of Biloxi is prepared for it. Biloxi placed traffic cones on Highway 90 earlier this morning as they expect larger flows of traffic in the city. Thousands are expected for…

Scrapin the Coast set to begin at Coast Coliseum

Since 2002, Scrapin the Coast has made Biloxi its home. The annual car show features contests, events, and much, much more. Hundreds of people made their way into the convention center today to register and set-up for this year’s Scrapin…

World Hydrography Day

Today is World Hydrography Day! Those with the University of Southern Mississippi’s hydrography program took today to show off all that they do. USM held their Hydrography Day at their marine research center in Gulfport. They showcased what they use…

Arrested for grand auto larceny

The Biloxi Police Department arrested 28-year-old Nickie Timothy James Fielder of Gautier, MS on a warrant for grand larceny auto. The warrant was issued as the result of an investigation into the stolen vehicle reported in the 300 block of…

Annual Taste, Rattle and Roll

The annual Taste, Rattle and Roll kicked off at the Island View Casino Resort in Gulfport tonight. The fundraiser featured live music from Ty and Gram, prize giveaways, and 19 different food and beverage vendors. The restaurants represented at tonight’s…

Felony taking of a motor vehicle arrest

Thirty-one year-old Levi Nelson of Vancleave is behind bars tonight for allegedly stealing a car in February. Biloxi police arrested and charged Nelson today following an investigation into an incident that happened in the one hundred block of Beach Boulevard.…

HSSM way over capacity

The Humane Society of South Mississippi is over capacity. They are in desperate need of help from the community. Last week, the Humane Society had 188 pets come into the shelter and they only adopted out around 40. The capacity…