Harrison County

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith stops on the Coast

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Nearly 250 people gathered today in Jackson County for the annual Jackson County Republican Women’s Founder’s day luncheon. This event celebrates outstanding Mississippi women including Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith. It was a ‘who’s who’ of Mississippi Republicans in Moss Point on…

NCBC closes early due to weather

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Personnel at the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport had an early release today due to the threat for severe weather. All gates for the base, Pass Road, Broad Avenue, and 28th Street gate entrance will remain open, and the…

West Harrison High School band receives $30,000 donation

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Band students at West Harrison High School will be playing to a sweeter tune after today. More than $30,000 worth of new percussion instruments and marching French horns were donated to help further the program’s success. The West Harrison High…

Goodwill Awards Banquet

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Goodwill of South Mississippi celebrated their 2018 success today at their annual awards banquet. The banquet featured awards within the company including team member of the year and achiever of the year for 2018. The company also presented monetary donations…

Race book opens at the Palace Casino

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This morning, the very first race book on the Coast opened at the Palace Casino in Biloxi. The addition of this race book comes on the heels of the opening of Contact Sportsbook in August 2018 and just in time…

‘Thunder over the Sound’ disaster training

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It was a bloody scene over in Biloxi this morning, but no need to worry. It was all for a good reason. Over 150 volunteers covered themselves in fake blood and wounds in an attempt to simulate victims of a…

Missing Person: Myracle P. Mateen

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The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to locate a Runaway Juvenile/ Missing Person. The juvenile was last seen on April 10th 2019 in Gulfport but possibly in the 300 block of Benachi Ave. in the city…

Arrested for burglary

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Early this morning, Biloxi police caught and arrested a man attempting to steal a car. Police say James Travis Owens fled the scene still in possession of some items taken from the vehicle. He was quickly captured soon after and…

East Biloxi Community Collaborative ‘needs assessment’

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The East Biloxi Community Collaborative, also known as the EBCC, hosted a ‘needs assessment’ kickoff party to focus on what can be done to improve the area. This organization was created to help provide a better environment to grow and…

Race book opening on Wednesday at the Palace Casino

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On Wednesday, the Palace Casino will have the horses in the back by opening a new race book. The Gulf Coast’s first race book comes just in time for popular events like the Triple Crown races and the Kentucky Derby.…

Biloxi updates panhandling guidelines

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Panhandler requirements in Biloxi will now see changes after some with the permits had criminal records. Biloxi Police Chief John Miller reported that a few panhandlers had criminal records ranging from drug charges to prostitution. The Biloxi police have been…

Local businesses excited about Howard Avenue

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It’s been a long time coming, but the construction on Howard Avenue is finally over! Many local businesses in downtown Biloxi are extremely excited to finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Although the streets are not…

Baby shower for military moms

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Today in Gulfport, around one hundred new military moms and their little ones were honored in a pretty big way. Best-selling author of ‘What to Expect When You’re Expecting’ Heidi Murkoff was in Gulfport on Tuesday for a massive baby…

Locals react to the Notre Dame Cathedral fire

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The Notre Dame Cathedral fire is resonating with people across the globe and even here in South Mississippi. An ocean away from France, but students in one Gulfport High School French class still felt the impact of the devastating fire.…

Arrested on a warrant for grand larceny-auto

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The Biloxi Police Department arrested 38-year-old Korry Johnpatrick Breeland of Gulfport, MS on a warrant for Grand Larceny – Auto. The warrant was issued as a result of an investigation into the theft of a motor vehicle that occurred on…

Road closure expected in Gulfport

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Heads up, Gulfport drivers! A road closure you should be aware of. Just off Pass Road, two miles east of Highway 49, the east and west bound lanes on 27th Street between 25th and 24th Avenue will be closed to…

Children’s Easter Festival

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Wanting to host an Easter event for their community, the First Baptist Church of Long Beach stepped into action. The first Children’s Easter Festival took place at the Harper McCaughan Town Green. Games, food, and a petting zoo were all…

Spring Break on the Coast

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The weather may have been a concern for some residents on the Coast, but not to the spring breakers. Thousands packed Biloxi Beach to celebrate Spring Break, battling the wind and some rain. Music, food, and fun were the themes…

Rollover accident injures two on I-10

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A rollover accident on I-10 near the Woolmarket exit leaves two people injured. According to Biloxi police, around 4:30 Sunday afternoon a single-vehicle accident occurred, ejecting two people from the vehicle. Major Chris De Back says one person is alert…

Black Beach Weekend kicks off

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The party must continue on the Coast as day two of Black Beach Weekend is underway. News 25’s Jaylon Morris has more.