Harrison County

Harrison County Fire Rescue receives grant

The Harrison County Fire Rescue will receive over $600,000 in federal grant funding for new equipment. The money was awarded to Harrison County from FEMA through the U.S. Fire Administration and will be used to replace old self-contained breathing apparatuses,…

VFW on the front lines domestically

Our veterans of foreign wars are on the front lines here on the home front, especially here in South Mississippi at the Mark Seymour VFW Post 5699 in Ocean Springs. A lot has changed since the Ocean Springs VFW opened…

Visiting the DMV amidst COVID-19 pandemic

Around 4 a.m. this morning, Mississippi residents started lining up in front of the DMV off Highway 67 in Harrison County. The DMV does not open until 8 a.m., although many customers head out early with lawn chairs and water…

William Carey Tradition Campus prepares for first day of class

The faculty and staff members of William Carey Tradition Campus are ready for students to begin classes at the end of August amidst the effects of COVID-19. With classes beginning in two weeks, the university is continuing to prepare to…

Vote for Gulf Coast Community Ministries

Gulf Coast Community Ministries has been providing the basic needs for people in our local community for nearly two decades and the need has increased along with the COVID threat in our area. In every adversity, you can find a…

Arrested on a felony charge of burglary of a dwelling

On Tuesday, August 11th, 2020 Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the arrest of 28-year-old Damion Raiford on a felony charge of burglary of a dwelling. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, Harrison County Sheriff’s Investigators responded to the 18000 block of Robinson…

Update on Biloxi Public Art Project

Even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, new artwork continues to pop up in Downtown Biloxi. The Biloxi Public Art Project has been underway for the past year and a half as a way to brighten up certain buildings…

‘Transforming your Organization’s Culture’ seminar

This week is your final chance to participate in a free zoom webinar called "Transforming your Organization’s Culture: the Building Block of a Belonging Workplace.” The seminar will be Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. This is the last…

Mississippi Aquarium update amidst COVID-19

The Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport delayed the original grand opening a few times. The aquarium is now set to open August 29th. The Mississippi Aquarium is moving right along schedule after having to delay their opening. President and CEO Kurt…

Mississippi Boaters for Trump gathered on Saturday

For the third time this summer, the Mississippi Boaters for Trump group gathered on the Coast for a boat parade. Saturday, over 1,000 boats were estimated to have been a part of the Boaters for Trump parade in Biloxi. Boats…

Advocates for Freedom hosts volunteer training

On Saturday, a local organization helped train and teach volunteers about the dangers of human trafficking. Susie Harvill, founder and CEO of Advocates for Freedom, taught the three hour seminar covering all the information and skills a volunteer of the…

'Stuff the Bus' school supply drive underway

Walmart and the Salvation Army are teaming up for "Stuff the Bus," a campaign providing new school supplies to local children in need. When shoppers visit Walmart, they can purchase and drop off school supplies into The Salvation Army collection…

Retirement parade for Police Chief Leonard Papania

Sirens were blaring outside of the Gulfport Police Department this morning as officers threw a parade for their soon-to-be-retired chief. Police Chief Leonard Papaina waved as his officers and members of the Gulfport fire and police departments drove by. Papania…

Students return to St. Patrick Catholic High School

Students returned to school at St. Patrick Catholic High School today with visible reminders of the new normal kids will experience while attending classes. New safety measures are visible as soon as you walk through the doors of St. Patrick…