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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,…

Arrested for assault

A Biloxi man is behind bars this morning on an assault charge. Biloxi police arrested 24-year-old Keyonta Reed after an investigation into an incident where police say he assaulted a medical person while they were doing their job. They suffered…

Biloxi PD needs assistance identifying subjects

The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to identify subjects who allegedly stole money from a coin dispenser at a self- checkout register in the 2600 block of C.T. Switzer Rd. The male and female took the…

Safety tips to prevent leaving kids in cars

With the first child to die in a hot car in Mississippi in 2019 over the weekend, the Biloxi Police Department shares safety tips to prevent this unfortunate circumstance in the future. According to Biloxi police, most of the time…

More Head Start programs coming to the area

Mississippi State University Extension is partnering with multiple school districts and learning facilities on the Coast to bring more head start programs to the area. The program is designed to help youngsters transition from early care to kindergarten by getting…

Apps kids use that parents need to know about

You might think you know what your kids are doing on their smartphones, but there is a good chance that you don’t. Sgt. Joey Payne with the Biloxi Police Department said, “In 2007, when the first smartphone hit the market,…

Arrested for residential burglary

On August 19th, 2019, the Biloxi Police Department arrested 29-year-old Silver Lea Macchio on a warrant for residential burglary. The warrant was issued as the result of an investigation into a burglary that occurred on Bleuer Dr. on 08/09/2019. Evidence…

‘Bike Biloxi’ at Biloxi Visitors Center

If you love to ride around the streets of Biloxi, or if you are new to the area, listen up. Once a month, Biloxi Main Street hosts the ‘Bike Biloxi’ event. At 6 p.m. tomorrow, you have the opportunity to…

Mika and Hudson’s Journey

Now for part two of a story we brought you on Friday about an Ocean Springs mother fighting for her life during pregnancy. In part one we told you about the insertion of a pacemaker into Mika Hartman's neck caused…

Two women arrested for involvement with shooting in Hurley

In Mobile, two Jackson County women are behind bars for allegedly shooting a man in Hurley. Thirty-eight year-old Rachael Dungan and 20-year-old Lillian Shoemaker are charged with aggravated assault, awaiting extradition to Jackson County. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell says…

2019 Gulfport Anchor Games

Some serious strength was on display at Jones Park this weekend. Over 130 Cross Fit athletes from across the entire Gulf Coast gathered in Gulfport for the 2019 Gulfport Anchor Games. Proceeds from the games benefit the charitable organization ‘Kidz…

Camille Remembrance events in Gulfport

People all across the Gulf Coast took time this weekend to remember Hurricane Camille’s landfall in South Mississippi. State and local officials, along with members of the public, gathered at Evergreen Cemetery in Gulfport Saturday morning to remember the three…

Fundraiser for lung transplant recipient at Texas Roadhouse

Meridian resident Patty Driskill has a new lease on life. Twelve years ago, she was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis and until about a year ago, she was able to do conservative treatment. However, when her health began to seriously decline,…

High profile attorney joins Sims case

A new lead attorney is representing the family of Toussaint Diamon Sims, the man who was shot and killed by Moss Point police on August 8th. Brian Dunn will be taking over the role as lead counsel on the case.…

Reunification celebration in Harrison County

It’s been a long journey, but the Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services is reuniting dozens of families in Gulfport. Today, the department hosted its first local celebration of reunification. “I’m really excited. It’s good to come home from work…

Elvis and the Gulf Hills Hotel

Today marks the 42nd anniversary of the King of Rock N Roll’s death, but one historic hotel is still celebrating his memory. Elvis Presley was a frequent guest at the Gulf Hills Hotel in Ocean Springs from the summers of…

Ruck Endurance Challenge at Keesler Air Force Base

Service members at Keesler Air Force competed against each other earlier today to test their skills and endurance. Endurance, agility, teamwork: military service members put those traits on display during the second-ever Defenders Ruck Challenge and Obstacle Course at Keesler…

Mika and Hudson’s Journey

It is said that there is always a light at the end of the tunnel and for one Ocean Springs family, they’ve reached that light. Over the past 18 months, Mika Hartman has experienced heart failure and the birth of…