Harrison County

How to get rid of raccoons safely

A new wildlife rescue organization is educating the public about the benefits of evicting rather than trap and release especially at the height of raccoon mating season. Mockingbird Café Owner Alicein Schwabacher is all set to reopen to the public…

Looking at the big picture for small businesses

Many businesses in our area are thankful to be up and running at least to some capacity again, but what does the big picture look like for our locally owned, small businesses? It’s often said art imitates life, but one…

Mississippi dental offices open for non-essential visits

Your next trip to the dentist will look slightly different now as dental offices in Mississippi continue to open in phases. Today begins phase three, allowing offices to resume non-essential visits for patients not at high-risk for COVID-19. While procedures…

Local salons prepare for reopening

Salons began the process of disinfecting their common areas as they prepared to welcome back guests. Crews from the Company Purteq spent part of the morning on Saturday spraying Lavish Salon with disinfectants in a multi-step process. As the crews…

Biloxi PD looking for suspect in auto burglaries

On May 3rd, an unknown white male driving a black sedan believed to be a 2001-2004 Volvo S60 four door with a red and white drive out tag, reportedly burglarized three separate locations in the Woolmarket area. The suspect was…

Restaurants opening dining rooms as restrictions are lifted

On Thursday, restrictions prohibiting indoor dining in restaurants were lifted. Restaurants opened their doors to the public for the first time in weeks here in South Mississippi just in time for what some say is one of the busiest days…

Gulfport Harbor Market reopens Wednesday May 13th

Gulfport Harbor Farmers Market, located at the Barksdale Pavilion in Jones Park Gulfport, will reopen on Wednesday May 13th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This market, along with Ocean Springs Fresh Market, will be participating in the “Double Up…

Coast restaurants operating at 50 percent capacity

Some Mississippi restaurants are cautiously reopening their dining rooms and patios. Today was the first time in weeks they could offer in-house dining. Governor Reeves is easing restrictions he imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus. News 25’s Victoria Bailey…

MDEQ Lifts Two Beach Water Contact Advisories in Harrison County

(JACKSON, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, lifted water contact advisories Thursday for Station 5 (Pass Christian West Beach) and Station 10 (Gulfport Central Beach) in Harrison County. Water samples at these…

Casino and state leaders working on reopening

As coronavirus restrictions loosen in the state of Mississippi, leaders from the state and the gaming industry are working on how the state’s casinos may be able to reopen. Local casinos affiliated with the Mississippi Gaming and Hospitality Association have…

Thursday is ‘National Day of Prayer’

Millions throughout the world will be uniting for National Prayer Day Thursday. This year’s state and local prayer day event coordinators share how everyone can join in on this special day and be part of a united front. There’s an…

Salvation Army Family Store to reopen Thursday

The Salvation Army is reengaging active public services after having to shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Salvation Army is reopening their family stores in Gulfport and Lucedale Thursday. These stores are not only a great way to…