Harrison County

Former U.S. solicitor general on the Coast

Former U.S. Justice Department official Ken Starr is making his rounds on the Coast this week. Starr is best known for heading an investigation into members of the Clinton Administration in the mid-90s as an independent counsel. Ken Starr is…

Bringing more oysters to the Coast

Biloxi was once referred to as the ‘seafood capital of the world.’ Although those days are behind us, city officials and fishermen are now working together to bring back more marine life to the Mississippi Sound. When you think of…

Sentenced to 27 years for murder

After changing his mind this morning, a Gulfport man has pled guilty to second degree murder and sentenced to nearly 30 years in prison. Thirty-six year-old Willie Cenales was sentenced today to 27 years in prison without the possibility of…

Missing runaway Dangel Wills found

Missing runaway Juvenile Dangel Wills was located in Gulfport and returned to the custody of her father. The Biloxi Police Department requests that anyone with information regarding this incident or any other incidents to contact the Biloxi Police Department Criminal…

Howard Avenue now open for use

Today, Downtown Biloxi looks a little different. Two years after a five year plan was laid out to revitalize the area, Howard Avenue is brand new and finally open to the public. Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich calls Howard Avenue…

Classroom vandalized at Woolmarket Elementary

Police are searching for a suspect after a Woolmarket Elementary School classroom was left trashed over the weekend. The classroom, which is used for an after school program, was discovered Monday destroyed with desks and school supplies thrown across the…

Biloxi Shuckers ‘Barks and Brews’ Night

Some four-legged Shuckers fans packed MGM Park tonight for the opening series against the Birmingham Barons. It’s called “Barks and Brews” where dogs can join their owners on the berm at MGM Park and even participate in a pregame dog…

Black Beach Weekend traffic plans for Gulfport

As Black Beach Weekend approaches, Gulfport Police Department released their plans if traffic becomes immobile. Traffic southbound on Cowan Road from Interstate 10 or entering Cowan Road from the west will be sent south to Pass Road. Traffic entering Cowan…

Gulf Coast Rescue Mission celebrates Easter

The Easter holiday is less than two weeks away and the Gulf Coast Rescue Mission is setting the table for a feast and celebration with a seat at the table reserved just for you. Birds flutter around a simple nail…

Harrison County school bond referendum update

In November, Harrison County residents voted ‘yes’ on the Harrison County School bond referendum. Fast forward five months and school board officials say they’re making progress on the proposed improvement plan, but they hit a road block on the construction…

D’Iberville City Auction

The City of D’Iberville held their city auction over the weekend. Old police cars, dump trucks, and more were all available for purchase on Saturday at the city’s auction. After a city gets use out of certain items, they store…

Fatal train vs. car accident in Biloxi

A train vs. car accident yesterday in Biloxi leaves one man dead. Police say that around 1 a.m. Sunday a vehicle headed south on Rodenburg collided with a train. Harrison County Deputy Coroner Brian Switzer says 22-year-old Lazaro Morales of…

Sixth annual Rock the Block

The sixth annual ‘Rock the Block’ had the IP Casino rocking for a night full of music, food, and fun. ‘Rock the Block’ benefits the Rock U 2 Foundation which helps disabled and underprivileged youth in South Mississippi have musical…

Fans excited for Shuckers home opener

Shuckers fans had a second crack at their home opener at MGM Park and they did not disappoint this evening. Due to the heavy rain on Thursday, fans had to delay their excitement for just one more day, but they…

Downtown Howard Avenue Corridor Redevelopment Overlay

Two years ago, Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich laid out a five year plan to revitalize downtown Biloxi with newly redone Howard Avenue being the focal point or as Mayor Gilich likes to say ‘returning Howard Avenue to Biloxi’s dance…

Crash on I-10 in Harrison County this morning

Wet roads have made for dangerous conditions on South Mississippi roads today. They may be to blame for several accidents this morning. One crash occurred on I-10 at Canal Road in north Harrison County this morning. The crash happened just…

Gulfport sewage overflow claim

A Harrison County District Supervisor is speaking out what she believes to be a big issue. Angel Kibler-Middleton is stating a local lagoon is over-pouring into a Gulfport waterway. While spending three years on the Harrison County Utility Board Harrison…

Fourth suspect arrested in connection with Biloxi shooting

A fourth person is facing aggravated assault charges in connection with a shooting that happened in Biloxi. Nineteen-year-old Shaparis Johnson of Jackson County was taken into custody by Biloxi police today. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department issued a warrant for…

Biloxi police preparing for Spring Break Weekend

Black Spring Break is next week which means now is a crucial preparation time for law enforcement in Biloxi. They are gearing up for the busy three days in many different ways. With the extra people in town, Biloxi Police…

‘Walk without Limits’

The Center for Autism will be hosting their inaugural ‘Walk without Limits’ bright and early on Saturday to help turn people’s disabilities on the Coast into possibilities, but they are still seeking volunteers. All ages with physical and mental disabilities…

Josette’s Costumes to close

A Biloxi staple has announced that it is closing its doors. Josette’s Costumes announced on their Facebook page that they are having a going out of business sale starting April 4th. All retail items in the store will be listed…

‘Move More April’

The American Heart Association has named the month of April “Move More April,” a movement with a simple mission: to get people to sit less. This morning, Mississippi Power CEO and 2019 Gulf Coast Heart Walk Chair Anthony Wilson invited…