Harrison County

Not missing a second

Being over 7,000 miles away didn’t stop one Coast father from being a part of his son’s high school graduation. With a little help from the Harrison County School District, Major Thomas Klerk was able to watch his son graduate.…

End of School Summer Party

A fiesta celebrating the end of the school year kicked off tonight at the Donal Snyder Community Center. For more than seven years, Biloxi Parks and Rec has been putting on this end of school summer party. It’s a party…

Hilton Garden Inn now open on Hwy 90 in Biloxi

Just in time for Memorial Day Weekend, the long-awaited Hilton Garden Inn in Biloxi has opened their doors for business. This new hotel is complete with one hundred rooms and suites located near downtown Biloxi on Highway 90. Some of…

Whataburger Fundraiser for the Salvation Army

What a deal at Whataburger! The popular restaurant is paying it forward and helping out the Salvation Army in Mississippi. For the next three weeks, just a one dollar donation can get you a coupon for a free Whataburger with…

16th annual Oxford Film Fest

The 16th annual Oxford Film Festival is well underway. It’s happening at the Greenhouse on Porter in Ocean Springs. The weekend long event features a different live musical performance every day at 5 p.m. then the film starts at 7:30…

Community crawfish boil and cook-off at Climb CDC

With crawfish season in full swing, what better way to raise money for a good cause than a community crawfish boil? The Climb CDC of Gulfport hosted their first boil and cook-off to help raise money for their organization. You…

Red snapper season opens

Anglers across the country are hitting the water for red snapper season opening today. Private, recreational anglers and state-for-hire vessels kicked the season off at 12:01 this morning. There are a few things to keep in mind while out on…

Cleaning up the Mississippi Sound

Mississippi State University, Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United, and Mississippi Coalition for Vietnamese American Fisher Folks and Families have partnered together to clean up the Mississippi Sound. Marine debris and derelict crab traps are a growing issue for local fisherman here…

Wear Blue: Run to Remember

This morning about 50 people laced up their running shoes, put on blue shirts and hit the beach in Biloxi to run or walk two miles during the annual ‘Wear Blue: Run to Remember.” Each year before Memorial Day officials…

Arrested for statutory rape

The Biloxi Police Department arrested one man today for statutory rape. Nineteen-year-old Darwin Robert Dubon Ibanez of Biloxi was issued a warrant as the result of an investigation into allegations made back in October 2018. Ibanez had engaged in sexual…

Mississippi Highway Patrol seeking applicants

Mississippi Highway Patrol is looking for those ready to pursue the call. It is time for the rare opportunity to become a state trooper. In order to apply you have to be at least 21-years-old with 60 college credit hours…

Cross-state remembrance bike ride for fallen first responders

‘Brotherhood Biker Clubs’ are stationed all over the country, comprised of first responders who bike to honor their fallen brothers. This week, the Gulf Coast’s very own Brotherhood Club started their first ride. For first responders, honor and respect are…

D’Iberville High School Senior Walk

This morning, the graduating seniors of D’Iberville High School took a brief walk back in time. Decked out in full cap and gown, the 2019 senior class returned to their old stomping grounds at D’Iberville Middle School to walk the…

Attendance Incentive Program

Getting up for school bright and early every day can be tough, but one group of students from Pass Road Elementary made showing up to class every day a priority. This morning their dedication was rewarded, the Bannister Foundation took…

Summer Reading Programs in Gulfport

A quarter of third graders in Mississippi failed their reading tests. Over the summer, it’s time to hit the books with a purpose! Nonprofit organizations are teaming up with the Gulfport Public Library to encourage students with incentives to read…

Suspect Named in Oxford Point Apartment Shooting

Gulfport police now know the name of the alleged shooter at the Oxford Point Apartment Complex Tuesday night. 13-year-old Quinten Martel Winters, Junior of Gulfport is charged with two counts of aggravated assault. Winters is being charged as an adult…

Gulfport High School graduation

The Coast Coliseum in Biloxi was painted orange and blue tonight as the Gulfport High School Class of 2019 received their diplomas. Three hundred and sixty-six students graduated tonight with more than 200 of those students graduating with distinction. Many…

Go-Ruck challenge honoring Officer McKeithen

Sunday morning Highway 90 will be filled with community members paying tribute to Officer Robert McKeithen in a very unique way. The ‘Go Ruck’ challenge will begin at 9 a.m. and registration begins at 8. All of the proceeds from…