More casinos across the Coast are sharing their plans ahead of Thursday’s reopening. Over at the Palace Casino Resort in Biloxi, they’ve taken the time to completely rearrange the casino floor for greater social distancing measures. On the gaming floor,…
Feed my Sheep in Gulfport is putting in extra work to make sure the community is safe and healthy during this global pandemic. Today for the second time this month, Feed my Sheep provided free COVID-19 testing. Anyone was welcome…
Each May, the Harrison County Board of Supervisors and the Harrison County Resources Agency celebrate ‘Older Americans Month,’ but the COVID-19 threat has put restrictions on many events planned for this month-long celebration. The parking lot of the Frances Fredericks…
One Gulfport area church has been giving back to the community since the start of the COVID-19 crisis. They continued that tradition on Saturday with a new twist. Triumph Church partnered with Molina Healthcare to host a ‘Food Truck Day’…
As they prepare for graduation, D’Iberville High School seniors received a one-of-a-kind send off from the community this weekend that they’ll never forget. A school year unlike any other is drawing to a close for the seniors at D’Iberville High…
Recreational facilities and businesses for children are among the many types of sectors feeling the impact of coronavirus and now phased reopening. Cheer Zone Athletics opened up its newest location in D’Iberville this weekend with a meet and greet for…
Sunday, Biloxi police arrested a man accused of auto burglary. The arrest of 52-year-old Gregory Melbert stems from the result of a reported burglary that happened off of Pelican Bayou Drive on May 3rd. Evidence and statements collected by police…
On Saturday, Biloxi police responded to a hit and run accident near Lorraine Road and Woolmarket Road. The initial investigation revealed Drew Michael Benoit intentionally tried to ruin a motorcycle. The motorcycle driver was able to jump off the bike…
George L. Freeland, Jr., executive director of the Jackson County Economic Development Foundation, was appointed Monday to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Board of Trustees in an at-large position, by the Jackson County Board of Supervisors. He will serve…
Biloxi Police on Sunday arrested a man on a warrant charging him with auto burglary. Major Christopher DeBack said Gregory Lee Melbert, 52, was arrested Sunday. The arrest was the result of a reported auto burglary that occurred in the…
The Mississippi Transportation Commission this week awarded the first seven pavement restoration projects funded by lottery proceeds. “MDOT is so appreciative of the Legislature for designating a portion of the lottery proceeds to Mississippi’s maintenance needs. These funds will help…
Busy at work preparing to welcome customers back Thursday at 8 a.m., the Scarlet Pearl Casino in D’Iberville is taking no chances when it comes to safety. “It will feel like normal with the exception of the social distancing.” But…
On May 15, 2020 at 4:18 p.m. State Troopers responded to a two vehicle collision on US-49 Northbound at East Wortham Road in Harrison County, MS. The collision claimed the lives of two individuals who were pronounced dead at the…
May 15, 2020, Biloxi, MS—Palace Casino Resort is pleased to announce that it will reopen on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 10 AM. The process will be gradual with some resort amenities reopening at a later date. On May 21,…
After months of being closed, the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies is back open to the public with some new safety measures in place. If you are looking for something to do with your family this weekend, you can head…
The City of D’Iberville will turn into a sea of black and gold tomorrow at 4 p.m. to honor seniors. The city, along with D’Iberville High, will be hosting a class of 2020 community parade. A parade of DHS seniors…
We’ve all learned something in the midst of the COVID-19 threat including students, parents, and educators throughout our South Mississippi school systems who faced the challenge of adapting to making sure our young people properly finished the school year. COVID-19…
The Salvation Army Kroc Center is looking forward to reopening in a phased and safe manner. After meeting with Biloxi Mayor Gilich and sharing plans of a phased reopening, the facility will open on Monday, May 18th. Members will be…
The City of Biloxi has been working hard to keep citizens informed. Each day they release a daily video briefing regarding coronavirus to the public. Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich weighed in on the spike of COVID-19 cases in Harrison County.…
Feed my Sheep is back at it again. For the second time this month the organization is providing free COVID-19 testing outside its location on 19th Avenue on Monday, May 18th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A friendly welcome…
Flags fly at half-staff today outside the Gulfport Police Department to honor officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. Officers held a beautiful ceremony with the firing of shotguns and a playing of ‘Taps,’ followed by fellow brothers in blue standing…
On May 18, 2020 at 8:00 a.m., the City of Gulfport will reopen city buildings to the public with the exception of the community centers and gymnasiums. In order to adhere to CDC guidelines and the protocols outlined by the…
The Mississippi Gaming Commission says casinos in the state can start reopening Thursday, May 21st at 8 a.m. That’s more than two months after the commission closed them because of the coronavirus pandemic. The reopening is allowed just before Memorial…
A man was arrested for burglary yesterday at a Biloxi residence located in the 1300 block of Irish Hall Drive. The Biloxi Police Department arrested 30-year-old Levingston Moore of Ocean Springs for burglary of an occupied dwelling. The arrest stemmed…