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Wicker, Hyde-Smith support confirmation of Ozerden

Today, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith recommended the confirmation of U.S. District Court Judge Sul Ozerden of Gulfport to serve on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the fifth circuit. Wicker and Hyde-Smith introduced Ozerden at a…

Retired Seabee’s final wish

Many people worry about how they’ll be remembered when they pass away. For Retired Seabee Sam Bass, he wants to be remembered by his peers. Bass died on July 13th at 88 one of his last wishes was to have…

Early Childhood Academy Ribbon Cutting

Local leaders and members of the early childhood community gathered today to mark the opening of a new facility. The Early Childhood Academy on MGCCC’s Jefferson Davis campus helps those in the early childhood field prepare children as they get…

Coast Life Back to School Drive

In an effort to help students on the Coast get geared up for school, one local organization is giving them a head start by providing the necessities for heading back. Coast Life, which stands for ‘Can Overcome Any Stereotypes,’ is…

Gautier Senior Center Fish Fry

The Gautier Senior Center welcomed new members today with their annual Fish Fry. Music, games, and fish welcomed visitors for lunch and an opportunity to learn more about what the senior center has to offer. The Gautier Senior Center holds…

Gautier High Band prepares for season

As high school football season inches closer, local high school bands are beginning preparations for their season. The Gautier High Band is in the middle of their band camp as they get ready for the start of football season. A…

Groundbreaking at Championship Field in Pascagoula

It was an exciting day for the City of Pascagoula as officials broke ground at Championship Field. The construction for the new municipal ballfields is on schedule and today they broke ground on field No. 7. There are a total…

Softball tournament’s effects on tourism

A softball tournament taking place in Gulfport has people from across the country visiting the Mississippi Coast this week. National Fastpitch Alliance’s inaugural National Championship at the Gulfport Sportsplex has brought around 112 teams from 20 different states to Gulfport…

Barry and the Spillway: Looking into the impact on marine life

With the delayed closing of the Bonnet Carre Spillway, things are not looking bright for Mississippi Sound marine life. According to the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport, 133 dolphins and 179 sea turtles are dead so far this…

Two arrested in connection with deadly shooting in Gautier

Two people are behind bars in connection with the shooting death of 38-year-old Courtney Todd. Gautier police arrested 23-year-old Jamyrian Quinn for murder and 25-year-old Parish Raper for accessory after the fact in the murder. Both suspects were taken into…

Summer Job Fair

If you’re looking for a job, here’s an event you won’t want to miss. A Summer Job Fair is set to be held next Tuesday, July 23rd from 9 a.m. to 12 at the Mississippi Coast Convention Center in Biloxi.…

Widening Beatline Road in Long Beach

Traveling down main thoroughfares like Highway 49, 90, or Beatline Road in Harrison County can be a headache for commuters during peak traffic hours. That’s why Long Beach city officials want to make a change. Mayor George Bass and MDOT…

Breakfast with the Mayor in Biloxi

“Breakfast with the Mayor” gives the City of Biloxi the chance to hear from their leader on all of the projects and work going on in their city. This morning at the Hard Rock Casino, Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich addressed…

27th annual Steak and Steak Dinner

A silent auction, keynote speaker, and delicious steak was the name of the game at the 27th annual Boys and Girls Club of Jackson County’s Steak and Steak Dinner. The Boys and Girls Club of Jackson County helps over 650…

Sales Tax Free Weekend

Mississippi will soon have its annual sales tax holiday, but this year there is more to celebrate. School supplies are officially on the tax exemption list for the holiday, which takes place July 26th and 27th. All clothing, footwear and…

Arrested for warrant for felony malicious mischief

Biloxi Police arrested 33-year-old William Criss Taggart of Vancleave for a warrant issued for felony malicious mischief. The arrest stemmed from an investigation in which Taggart was found to have intentionally caused damage to his hotel room and an adjoining…