Detours are something Biloxi drivers know all too well as work continues on the city’s massive infrastructure project. It’s a multimillion dollar project that’s been paving the way for road and infrastructure improvements and has been underway for years, but…
The Biloxi Police Department arrested 29-year-old Eddie Louis Smith III of Gulfport on a warrant for felony credit card fraud. The warrant and arrest stem from an investigation where the victim reported an unauthorized debit card purchase in excess of…
On June 25th, 2019 the Long Beach Police Department arrested 29-year-old Rhiannon E. Ferrell, of Gulfport, and charged her with Grand Larceny. The arrest was the result of an investigation where Ferrell allegedly stole a vehicle from a restaurant on…
The America’s Future Foundation also known as ‘AFF’ officially launched its Mississippi Gulf Coast chapter tonight. The nonprofit organization offers young professionals networking and mentoring opportunities in addition to writing, speaking, and program management experience. It’s all in an effort…
A major outbreak of a blue-green harmful algal bloom has officials keeping a close eye on the beaches across the Gulf Coast. Four beach locations in Hancock County and five beaches in Harrison County have taken precautionary measures by urging…
As Pride Month nears its end, Keesler Air Force Base wanted to commemorate the LGBT community. Local equality groups and a panel of experts were all on hand to promote equality and diversity. Every year, Keesler Air Force Base holds…
Nearly five million dollars in grant money is being awarded to Mississippi airports by the United States Department of Transportation on behalf of the Federal Aviation Administration. The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is earmarked to get more than $300,000 of this…
A group of girls in Pass Christian this week are saying ‘I can’ in an effort to support their future and dreams. This ‘I Can’ camp provides girls 11 through 14 with an appreciation for engineering and a look at…
Students in the Biloxi School District are enjoying a week of learning in the form of STEM. With assistance from Keesler Air Force Base and the Mississippi State Extension Center, third through seventh graders spent the day building airplanes, catapults…
With fresh water still pouring into Mississippi waters, the Governor’s Task Force continues to track the effects of the Bonnet Carre Spillway opening in the Mississippi Sound. Since the spillways opening, there have been 131 dolphins and 156 sea turtles,…
This morning, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Executive Breakfast for ‘Light the Night’ took place at the Beau Rivage. This breakfast serves as a starting point for planning the ‘Light the Night’ event. ‘Light the Night’ is set for October…
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…
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…
City contractors in Biloxi this week will be finalizing the upgrades to the Popp's Ferry Bridge and good news, no other closings are expected!
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Arrest Made in Connection with Biloxi Burglary
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…
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…
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…