Harrison County

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…

Cruisin’ the Coast is less than two weeks away

In just under two weeks, one of the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s most popular events is set to begin. Cruisin’ the Coast will kick off its festivities starting Sunday, October 4th. However, due to COVID-19, there has been a few changes…

Storms impact Ship Island Excursions

After many challenges this year, Ship Island Excursions is dealing with another one in the wake of Hurricane Sally. 2020 has once again provided a big hurdle for Ship Island Excursions. Captain Louis Skrmetta said, "I've been doing this for…

City of Biloxi held annual auction Saturday

Despite the rain Saturday, hundreds showed up to the City of Biloxi’s auction to bid on everything from vehicles to video game consoles. The auction allows the city to legally dispose of surplus and seized assets, as well as giving…

Kiwanis Club provided free meals to first responders

Harrison County First Responders and healthcare workers were treated to breakfast and lunch at the Long Beach Senior Citizens Activity Center this weekend. The Gulf Coast Kiwanis Club took part in sponsoring the event which was a pancake break and…

$15 million approved in restoration projects

Governor Tate Reeves announced the Mississippi Trustee Implementation Group approved of $15 million in restoration projects. After the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, the Mississippi Sound and other coastal habitats were left with devastating damage. The Mississippi Department of Environmental…

Mississippi Aquarium reopens after Sally

The Mississippi Aquarium temporarily closed during the threat of Hurricane Sally for nearly three days for the safety of their animals and staff. Due to the potential damage that Sally could have brought, the aquarium’s emergency response team made the…

City of Biloxi putting on an auction

Have you ever wondered what happens to items that are seized by the police? Well, you have the opportunity to find out Saturday at 9 a.m. in Biloxi. There will be over 800 items up for grabs at an auction…

Gulf Ship to add over 200 new jobs in Gulfport

A shipbuilder in Gulfport will soon create more than 200 new jobs to accommodate a new contract. Gulf Ship is a 38 acre shipyard located on Glascock Drive and used for the construction and maintenance of tugboats and platform supply…

Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann visits the Coast

Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann and some other state lawmakers were in Pascagoula today and like Sally, the direction of the meeting with Mississippi’s top politicians and local heroes and first responders in Jackson County took a turn for the better.…