Harrison County

What to know about 2020 Flu Season

Are you experiencing a cough, runny nose, loss of smell or taste? Could it be the flu or COVID-19? Flu season is expected to spike in November and medical experts say it could be unlike any other because of COVID-19.…

Biloxi Ride Free Summer Shopper’s Day is Saturday

Tomorrow you and your friends can explore Biloxi without worrying about who is driving. It’s Ride Free Summer Shopper’s Day in Biloxi on Saturday. Thanks to the Coast Transit Authority, you can hop on a bus or trolley in Biloxi…

Biloxi Boardwalk Marina announces closure

Some boat owners that have their boats at the Biloxi Boardwalk Marina are scrambling to find a new place to dock. The word home means something different to everyone. To Miami native Charles Hancock, Biloxi Boardwalk Marina has served as…

Gulfport Museum of History opens

The Gulfport Museum of History opened this past Saturday for the first time since the start of the pandemic. The museum originally opened March 4th, but was forced to close due to COVID on March 14th. The museum is currently…

Popp’s Ferry Elementary receives 2020 National Blue Ribbon Award

Popp’s Ferry Elementary was officially awarded by the United States Department of Education to be a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School. Popp’s Ferry Elementary was virtually awarded to be one of four schools in Mississippi to be a 2020 National…

Coast schools receive National Blue Ribbon Award

Hard work has paid off for two local elementary schools as they receive national recognition today for their efforts in the classroom and beyond. D’Iberville Elementary and Popp’s Ferry Elementary School are two of the four schools in Mississippi named…

Memorial hosting drive-up hiring event

Memorial Hospital in partnership with Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital will host a clinical drive-up hiring event today from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. They are seeking qualified applicants for clinical full-time and part-time positions such…

Biloxi Police asking for help to locate runaway teen

Biloxi Police are asking the public's help to locate a runaway juvenile. Courtney A. Hawthorne, 17, reportedly ran away from her foster home on Sunday about 6 pm. She possibly entered a black-colored vehicle, unknown make and model, in the…

Gulfport to perform smoke tests in Wildwood subdivision

The City of Gulfport will be smoke testing the sewer lines in the area of Wildwood subdivision beginning Monday. The smoke testing has been scheduled from September 28 until October 2 from 8 am until 2 pm each day as…

City of Biloxi prepares for Cruisin’ the Coast

Dozens of 2020 events have been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. However, Mississippi Gulf Coast’s annual Cruisin’ the Coast is not one of them. As they say, the show must go on and although COVID has caused hundreds of South…

Taco Sombrero celebrates 40 years of business

It is Fiesta time at the Gulf Coast’s favorite spot for speedy and delicious Mexican food, Taco Sombrero, as they celebrate 40 years in business today! It was already a packed house this morning as people lined up to get…

Gulfport High School hosting Hurricane Laura relief drive

Gulfport High School is still hosting a Hurricane Laura Relief Drive for victims in Lake Charles. After Hurricane Laura left its mark, Gulfport High’s Secretary Anna Turner felt obligated to help since both sides of her family live in Lake…

Today is National Register to Vote Day

Today is National Register to Vote Day and time is ticking to make sure you’re registered with just six weeks to go before the November 3rd Presidential Election. The deadline to register to vote by mail and in person is…

Biloxi PD needs help identifying vehicle and occupants

The Biloxi Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance with identifying a vehicle and its occupants. The vehicle was allegedly involved in a number of burglaries in Biloxi and Harrison County in the past two weeks. The Biloxi Police Department…

Rockco to deliver state of Harrison County in virtual meeting

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. will hold its annual State of the County Address virtually on Wednesday. Connie Rockco, president of the Harrison County Board of Supervisors and District 5 supervisor, will be the keynote speaker for…