A lot has happened since our state legislature closed its session three months ago such as the green light for Mississippi collecting online sales tax revenue, sports betting as casinos, and more. Could the governor call a special legislative session…
Beau Rivage Resort and Casino and Gold Strike Casino Resort set to launch legal sports wagering in Mississippi August 1st. -Beau Rivage Resort & Casino and Gold Strike Casino Resort will accept their first legal sports wagers on Wednesday, August…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Dozens of people gathered together this morning at Island View Casino to hear the CEO and Executive Director of the Port of Gulfport Jonathan Daniels give an update on everything going on at the port. The port has been undergoing…
It was a packed house tonight at the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum, kicking off the Mississippi Gulf Coast Heart Gala. This event helps advance the lifesaving mission of the American Heart Association. All proceeds raised tonight from the gala…
Tonight a community came together for a vigil in West Side Park in Gulfport to remember the three children who lost their lives and one other who suffered serious injuries during a fatal car accident in Pearl River County last…
A new in-home care provider is headed to the Coast and looking for employees. WR Community Services looks after the elderly and people with disabilities in the comfort of their home. The home care provider held a job fair this…
Keesler Air Force Base hosted their Golf 4 Kids summer camp today. It was the last day of the summer golf camp and kids were teeing off to bring their golf skills up to par. Professional golf instructor Daniel Gillus…
Authorities are now offering $11,500 for any information on who shot and killed a pregnant dolphin in Waveland in April. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies found the bottlenose dolphin and froze the body until a complete necropsy could be…
Biloxi police are looking for a suspect who reportedly paid for several items with a fake $20 bill. This incident happened on Beach Boulevard in Biloxi. The suspect, a black male with a thin build seen wearing a white tank…
Tonight a community will come together for a candlelight vigil in Gulfport to remember the four lives lost in a fatal car accident in Pearl River County last Saturday. A head on collision that turned into a tragedy left three…
Police in Biloxi are asking for help identifying a man who stole over $1,200 from an ATM. The man was captured on surveillance video using a fraudulent credit card at an ATM in the 2300 block of Pass Road. Anyone…
This morning, Harrison County Emergency Management Director Rupert Lacy was on hand to speak to a room full of Coast business owners about disaster preparedness. With hurricane season in full swing running from June 1st through November 30th, EMA wants…
If you haven’t already begun your back to school shopping this weekend is the perfect time to start. Starting Friday at midnight, Mississippi shoppers will not be charged the seven percent sales tax on clothes or shoes that ring up…
Santa and his elves made their way to Pass Christian today to kick off the excitement for the 33rd annual Christmas in the Pass. Tonight, the Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce hosted its first Christmas in July event at Hancock…
Summer break is wrapping up for many students across the Coast and that means teachers are already back in the classroom preparing for the first day of school. Empty hallways, shiny floors, and classrooms full of decorations can only mean…