Harrison County

Wanted for attempted theft

Biloxi police are asking for help in locating an unknown man who attempted to steal a motorcycle seat and damaged the property. This suspect is described as a white male riding a yellowish motorcycle, possibly a Harley Davidson, and wearing…

Burglary arrest

Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the arrest of a 39-year-old Long Beach resident on a felony burglary charge. According to Sheriff Peterson, Harrison County deputies responded to a reported burglary in Pass Christian. After checking home surveillance of the…

Sports betting officially begins on the Coast

Sports betting has officially begun in Mississippi casinos. MGM’s Beau Rivage and Gold Strike Casino Resort are accepting their first legal sports wagers. It marks 26 years from when the first casino bet was made at the Isle of Capri…

Blood drive hosted by Lynn Meadows Discovery Center

As the summer begins to wind down, the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center hosted a blood drive in Gulfport. The summer months are the hardest months for the Blood Center to get blood. They are the most crucial because school is…

Wanted for shoplifting

The Biloxi Police Department would like your help in identifying two subjects who allegedly stole several items of clothing valued at over $120.00 dollars. The shoplifting took place in the 2600 Block of Beach Blvd. On July 20, 2018, the…

Aggravated domestic assault arrest

A Gulfport man was arrested after a report of domestic violence. Gulfport police arrested 28-year-old Trent Callahan, charging him with one count of aggravated domestic assault. The victim claims Callahan strangled her until she lost consciousness. Callahan was taken to…

2018 One Coast Awards

This morning, hundreds of people came together at the Beau Rivage to honor multiple people who have made an impact on the Coast. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce joined forces with the Hancock, Ocean Springs, and Jackson County…

Cruisin’ the Coast looking for volunteers

The success and growth of Cruisin’ the Coast has made it necessary to seek volunteers from the local community to help with the annual event. The volunteers will be known as the Cruisin’ Krewe and they will assist the staff…

Road improvements at D’Iberville Blvd and Popps Ferry intersection

Starting this morning, contractors are making roadway improvements at the intersections of D’Iberville Boulevard and Popps Ferry Road. Crews are removing utility poles and electronic signals from that area in order to convert the intersection to a three way stop.…

Meet Republican Senate candidates

With the general election coming up on November 6th, South Mississippians will have the opportunity to meet Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by long-time U.S. Senator Thad Cochran. It was announced at the Harrison County Republican Women’s…

Petie’s Eats Downtown Café opens in Gulfport

Today, the City of Gulfport welcomed Petie’s Eats Downtown Café with open arms and big appetites with its grand opening. Homegrown franchise Petie’s Eats Downtown Café opened its third restaurant on the Coast, satisfying customers with their delicious cuisine. “I…

IMMS sea turtle release

The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport released six sea turtles back into the Gulf Coast waters on Saturday morning after their rehabilitation had been complete in the institute. The sea turtles were released right on the beach next…

Tax Free Weekend recap

Over the weekend, people across the state of Mississippi hit the racks for Tax Free Weekend. People could purchase items such as clothing, shoes, and school and arts supplies that cost $100 or less with no sales tax. This sales…

Overturned car on I-10 claims one life in Jackson County

A tragic accident early Sunday morning killed 55-year-old Ladonna Rich of Lucedale after she was rear-ended by an 18 wheeler on the Pascagoula River Bridge, forcing the car off the bridge and into the water. The accident happened around 7:20…

Kids summer camp continues at Lynn Meadows

Lynn Meadows Discovery Center finished their tenth week of summer camp today for kids ages four to 10. Each day consists of eight different camps, all separated by age group. The day activities included an Astro camp, an itty-bitty theater,…

Harry Potter birthday celebration at Long Beach Public Library

Next week is someone we all know and love’s birthday. The wizard who has been capturing children’s hearts through reading for many years: Harry Potter. The Long Beach Public Library hosted a birthday celebration in honor of Harry Potter’s wizardry.…

Engineers without Borders raise money for Panama

The Mississippi Gulf Coast chapter of Engineers without Borders hosted a fundraising event today. Good music and the sweet smell of barbecue attracted many people heading down Highway 90 looking for a bite to eat. Passerby Marco Kirkland said, “I…

IMMS released six endangered sea turtles

The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies will release six rare sea turtles at the Courthouse Pier in Gulfport at 10 a.m. tomorrow. There’s no place like home and the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies will make sure six Kemp’s Ridley…

Urgent Care Back to School health fair

With the returning school year getting closer and closer, Orange Grove Urgent Care wants to help parents with getting the kids all set to return to class. Tomorrow they’ll hold a ‘Back to School’ health fair from 9 a.m. until…

Salvation Army’s Christmas in July

The Salvation Army is breaking out the red kettles a few months early as part of its Christmas in July fundraising campaign. Today the red kettles will be out at a number of locations across South Mississippi. The Christmas in…