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Gulf Coast ‘Race for the Cure’ Kickoff Party

On average, a woman in the U.S. has a one in eight chance of developing breast cancer in her lifetime. The number of cases is disproportionally higher across the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Tonight, the Scarlet Pearl Casino hosted the sixth…

Community Clean-up Day in Ocean Springs

Ocean Springs is encouraging residents to get active in community clean-up this weekend. The city is hosting the first-ever ‘Community Clean-up Day’ this Saturday at Freedom Field. It is a new event created as part of beautification efforts between the…

Burial garments for angel babies

It’s always a sad situation for a mother to lose a child, but especially shortly after birth. While nothing can soothe a mother in that instance, the Southern Grace Angelic Gowns nonprofit organization is looking to help in a small…

Registration open for Tunnel to Towers 5K

This year has been a tough one for the local first responders community, but people from all across the Gulf Coast have come together to give back. In just a few short weeks, there will be another opportunity to honor…

Navy CPO Esprit de Corps Bridge Run

Newly selected chief petty officers from the Naval Construction Battalion Center, Stennis Space Center, and Millington Navy Base all joined together this morning for a run as part of their leadership training. From Ocean Springs to Biloxi, this dash of…

2019 Heritage Hall of Fame nominations

The Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi is now accepting nominations for the Heritage Hall of Fame Class of 2019. The Heritage Hall of Fame was established to recognize the individual contributions to the Maritime and Seafood Industry here…

Child unknowingly brings cocaine to kindergarten

A 5-year-old boy came to kindergarten with cocaine, and police in a New Orleans suburb arrested two adults. Slidell police spokesman Daniel Seuzeneau says a teacher saw him holding a bag of white powder Tuesday and a resource officer found…

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Grand Opening

A new store opened up in Gulfport today with a pretty special guest. Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Paul Molitor signed autographs for guests at the grand opening of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in Gulfport. The nationwide chain has more…

Second Moss Point mayor and board of aldermen meeting

The second regular session for the Moss Point mayor and board of aldermen kicked off tonight. And after reading just a few items on the agenda, things heated up quickly. “I’ve been mayor for two years and one month at…

Biloxi Fireman’s Day Parade

It’s been a local tradition since 1886: the annual Biloxi Fireman’s Day Parade. This tradition is making its way back to the Gulf Coast in just a few short weeks. This year, the parade’s lineup has been changed. It will…

Scarlet Pearl to help victims of human trafficking

According to the Mississippi Department of Health, human trafficking affects 12 to 27 million men, women, and children worldwide. The Scarlet Pearl Casino and Resort wants to help those on the Gulf Coast who have been affected. On Thursday, August…

Axe throwing coming to downtown Biloxi

Axe throwing started about five years ago in Canada and has taken the nation by storm. Soon, you’ll be able to get in on the fun and competitions right in downtown Biloxi. Skal Axe Throwing, located on Howard Avenue, is…

Pascagoula Performing Art’s Center almost complete

For the first time in 23 years, the City of Pascagoula will have its very own performing arts center. Construction on the Pascagoula Performing Arts Center continues with a grand opening set for January. After breaking ground in May 2018,…