A shipbuilder is expanding on the Mississippi Gulf Coast after receiving a $746 million contract to make a heavy icebreaker for the U.S. Coast Guard. VT Halter Marine will invest $37.5 million at its Pascagoula shipyard and is expected to…
A 37-year-old man is dead following a single vehicle crash at 2:30 this morning in Gulfport. According to Harrison County Deputy Coroner Brian Switzer, William Sample was not wearing a seat belt when he crashed his 2000 Chrysler Sedan. Sample…
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in locating a runaway juvenile. On May 24th, 2019 Laurice Hinton reported her juvenile son, 15-year-old Jabril Hinton, refused to come home at about 7:00 p.m from the Biloxi Shores Apartments where…
While the official start of summer is still more than three weeks away, it's the final countdown to the 33rd Annual Summer Fair at the Coast Coliseum. In just nine days, the Mississippi Coast Coliseum ground will come alive with…
The Gulf Coast is covered with people from all over. Memorial Day is a time to remember those who fought and died for our freedom, but also a time to celebrate service members’ life and legacy. Many people hit the…
People all over the country are here in South Mississippi, for the annual Jeepin the Coast event that kicked off Thursday! The event that started as a one day parade coinciding with Cruisin’ the Coast is now bigger than ever.…
Most people spent today throwing back a few beers and grilling burgers, but for some people the highlight of Memorial Day came with the accomplishment of completing an intense workout. This morning, over 100 people came together at Crooked Letter…
For widows like Mrs. Sarah Primus Memorial Day is always spent with her husband. Gunnery Sergeant Roscoe Primus served his country in the Marine Corps during World War II, the Korean War, and in Vietnam. He retired from the service…
They all give some, but some give all. Every year on this day, people gather at the Biloxi National Cemetery to honor those who gave their lives, both abroad and at home, in service to our country. Memorial Day is…
The Margaritaville Resort in Biloxi challenged the community to compete in a ‘Go-Ruck Challenge’ to benefit fallen Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen. The community responded with hundreds of participants lining Highway 90 to march to the lighthouse for Officer McKeithen.…
The continued success of Southern Miss at the Conference USA Tournament has certainly helped the turnout of the event. After rain dampened the tournament last year, the Conference USA Tournament bounced back this season with an estimated $25 million brought…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
The graduations continue rolling. Tonight, the Christian Collegiate Academy’s Class of 2019 crossed the stage. This was a small class of only 16 graduates, but they definitely blazed a huge trail as each of the students graduated with honors. Family…
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…
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…
As we go into the Memorial Day Weekend, the Humane Society of South Mississippi is showing their appreciation for our local heroes. From now through Saturday, adoption fees for all animals are waived for all military, first responders, and their…
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…
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…
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…
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…
While many plan to vacation and enjoy the three-day weekend upon is, it's important to remember just what the Memorial Holiday is all about. That is to commemorate our U.S. service members who died while on active duty, something our…