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VT Halter Marine receives $746 million contract

A shipbuilder is expanding on the Mississippi Gulf Coast after receiving a $746 million contract to make a heavy icebreaker for the U.S. Coast Guard. VT Halter Marine will invest $37.5 million at its Pascagoula shipyard and is expected to…

One dead in single vehicle crash in Gulfport

A 37-year-old man is dead following a single vehicle crash at 2:30 this morning in Gulfport. According to Harrison County Deputy Coroner Brian Switzer, William Sample was not wearing a seat belt when he crashed his 2000 Chrysler Sedan.  Sample…

Twenty-four year-old woman killed in Memorial Day Crash

It’s something that no grandmother should ever have to do: bury their granddaughter, but this is the harsh reality for Joanie Smith. Joanie’s 24-year-old granddaughter Kayla Pittman was killed in a car crash on Memorial Day after leaving her house.…

Runaway Juvenile: Jabril Hinton

The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in locating a runaway juvenile. On May 24th, 2019 Laurice Hinton reported her juvenile son, 15-year-old Jabril Hinton, refused to come home at about 7:00 p.m from the Biloxi Shores Apartments where…

MGCCC summer enrollment program

To anyone looking to get a jump start on their education, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is inviting you to enroll for fall classes and they’re adding new courses. From cyber security to a new coding program, students enrolled in…

Moss Point residents vote on two percent restaurant tax

Moss Point residents are heading to the polls today to vote on a two percent restaurant tax throughout the city. Moss Point Mayor Mario King says this tax could bring up to $400,000 towards parks, recreation, and tourism for the…

Victim identified in Jackson County fatal accident

The Memorial Day Holiday Weekend turned deadly overnight after a crash in Jackson County. Twenty-four year-old Kayla Danielle Pittman of Ocean Springs died after a car ran a red light last night at about 9:45 p.m. According to the Mississippi…

Early morning accident claims the life of one Gulfport man

Gulfport Police investigated a single vehicle accident which claimed the life of a 37-year-old Gulfport man. According to Harrison County Deputy Coroner Brian Switzer, William Sample was not wearing a seat belt when he crashed his 2000 Chrysler Sedan which…

A Gulf Coast Memorial Day

The Gulf Coast is covered with people from all over. Memorial Day is a time to remember those who fought and died for our freedom, but also a time to celebrate service members’ life and legacy. Many people hit the…

Jeepin the Coast

People all over the country are here in South Mississippi, for the annual Jeepin the Coast event that kicked off Thursday! The event that started as a one day parade coinciding with Cruisin’ the Coast is now bigger than ever.…

The ‘Murph Challenge’

Most people spent today throwing back a few beers and grilling burgers, but for some people the highlight of Memorial Day came with the accomplishment of completing an intense workout. This morning, over 100 people came together at Crooked Letter…

New infrastructure and residential homes in Gautier

In addition to the development of the town commons project, Gautier residents will see some more infrastructure in the near future. Gautier Mayor Phil Torjusen discussed Ingalls and V.T. Halter getting new contracts which would bring in more jobs and…

Honoring family on Memorial Day

For widows like Mrs. Sarah Primus Memorial Day is always spent with her husband. Gunnery Sergeant Roscoe Primus served his country in the Marine Corps during World War II, the Korean War, and in Vietnam. He retired from the service…

Honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice

They all give some, but some give all. Every year on this day, people gather at the Biloxi National Cemetery to honor those who gave their lives, both abroad and at home, in service to our country. Memorial Day is…

St. Clare’s Seafood Festival

A popular Memorial Day Weekend tradition brought seafood lovers to Waveland. The annual St. Clare's Seafood Festival brought in crowds from across the Coast. Added for this year’s festival was a car show, bringing in participants from around the state.…

Go-Ruck Challenge in honor of Officer McKeithen

The Margaritaville Resort in Biloxi challenged the community to compete in a ‘Go-Ruck Challenge’ to benefit fallen Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen. The community responded with hundreds of participants lining Highway 90 to march to the lighthouse for Officer McKeithen.…

Conference USA Turnout at MGM Park

The continued success of Southern Miss at the Conference USA Tournament has certainly helped the turnout of the event. After rain dampened the tournament last year, the Conference USA Tournament bounced back this season with an estimated $25 million brought…

Not missing a second

Being over 7,000 miles away didn’t stop one Coast father from being a part of his son’s high school graduation. With a little help from the Harrison County School District, Major Thomas Klerk was able to watch his son graduate.…

End of School Summer Party

A fiesta celebrating the end of the school year kicked off tonight at the Donal Snyder Community Center. For more than seven years, Biloxi Parks and Rec has been putting on this end of school summer party. It’s a party…