Harrison County

City of Biloxi reacts to spike in COVID-19 cases

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.…

Gulfport PD holds memorial ceremony for fallen officers

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…

City of Gulfport to reopen city buildings

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…

Coast casinos can reopen next week

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…

Arrested for aggravated assault and robbery in Biloxi

The Biloxi Police Department responded to a report of an aggravated assault and robbery that occurred on the 200th block of Oak Street. Lucinda Harris, Sharparis Johnson, and Raheem Johnson were identified as suspects that allegedly assaulted the victim and…

MDEQ issues Beach Water Contact Advisory for Station in Biloxi

(JACKSON, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, issued a beach water contact advisory Friday for Station 12B (Biloxi East Central Beach). Three other advisories remain in effect. The advisory is issued for:…

Local church gives back to community with meals

During this global health crisis, many people have been stepping up to the plate to make sure their neighbors and communities are taken care of. This week one local church is making sure everyone gets a good meal. Tomorrow, Triumph…

Dolphin cruises to begin Friday at Ship Island Excursions

Are you looking for something to do with the family? Ship Island Excursions is setting sail again starting Friday and you can hop on board a scenic dolphin cruise. For 90 minutes, passengers will cruise along the Gulfport Shoreline and…

Coast Casinos to start opening next Thursday

Something residents and tourists have been asking for the past two months has finally been given an answer. Coast casinos have been given the go ahead to reopen their facilities next week. As people are ready to get their gaming…

Nail salons practice cautious reopening

In light of the cautious reopenings throughout the country, going to a nail salon could create a great deal of concern. “This COVID-19 is a whole new world.” It’s a world where a trip to the salon now comes with…

Gulfport Harbor Farmers Market is back in business

Barksdale Pavilion in Jones Park provided the ideal setting as local farmers, fishermen, and businesses set up shop at the Gulfport Harbor Farmers Market in Gulfport today, the first time in several weeks in the wake of COVID-19 concerns. Customers…

High speed car chase in Jackson County

A high speed car chase today lands four suspects behind bars. It happened around 4 this afternoon. According to Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell, the South Mississippi Metro Enforcement Team tried, with no success, pulling a vehicle over on the…