Harrison County

New splash pad ribbon cutting in the Success community

The Success community added a new refreshing attraction to its park this afternoon. A new splash pad opened in Saucier becoming the third in District 5 and the eighth county-maintained splash pad in Harrison County. The project came together over…

In-person ‘First Fridays’ are back in Downtown Biloxi

For the first time in six months, in-person ‘First Fridays’ are returning to Downtown Biloxi starting tomorrow night. Due to COVID, the last ‘First Friday’ held in the streets of Biloxi was in March. Downtown stores and restaurants throughout Rue…

Gulfport residents march for police accountability

Community members marched and protested this afternoon in Gulfport to demand police accountability in the country. Local citizens are continuing to make their voices heard about topics of national significance. Event Organizer Jonathan Curry said, "Be it my generation or…

Hotel Legends holds grand opening in Biloxi

What used to be an eyesore for Biloxi has now flourished into a golden age of Hollywood Hotel. Hotel Legends had its official opening at 2 p.m. today. After about five years of development, Hotel Legends is finally open to…

Mask mandate continues in Biloxi City buildings

Gov. Tate Reeves on Wednesday relaxed the statewide mask mandate, but face masks will continue to be required inside municipal buildings in Biloxi to help stem the spread of the coronavirus, Mayor Andrew "FoFo" Gilich announced today. "We're going to…

Garden Park transitions to Singing River Gulfport

Singing River Health System has completed the acquisition of Garden Park Medical Center in Gulfport from HCA Healthcare. Garden Park will now be known as Singing River Gulfport. This facility will be an integral part of the Strategic Partnership between…

New community space coming to Howard Avenue in Biloxi

If you happen to pass by the corner of G.E. Ohr Street and Howard Avenue in Biloxi you may notice some art pieces and construction going on. This is a project in the works for the community on behalf of…

Gulfport city employees receive raise

As if we weren’t already looking forward to the end of 2020, Gulfport’s budget for the coming fiscal year has city employees ready to see the first of November. Every year towards the end of September, the Gulfport City Council…

Reacting to medical marijuana ballot measures

While the presidential election and state flag referendum highlight the ballot in Mississippi this year, voters will also decide on whether to vote for or against medical marijuana measures as well. Mississippians have decisions to make this fall regarding the…

Spooktacular bargains at Goodwill for Halloween

Almost one month ago, the largest Goodwill in South Mississippi had its ribbon cutting ceremony. Now, they are preparing our community for Halloween by having many Spooktacular bargains. Every one of Goodwill’s stores on the Coast will have costumes available…

Jeff Davis Elementary in process of changing name

Jeff Davis Elementary is still in the process of changing the name of the school. Superintendent Marcus Boudreaux said in February there were internal conversations about changing the name to better represent the school. However, COVID halted the process, pushing…

MDEQ Lifts Beach Water Contact Advisory in Gulfport

(Jackson, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, lifted a water contact advisory Tuesday for Station 8 (Gulfport West Beach). Water samples at this station show the area has attained acceptable bacteria levels. Three advisories…