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Cold weather shelters opening

Cold weather shelters on the Coast are gearing up for a potential hard freeze tonight. Anytime temperatures drop to 35 degrees or below, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Area Command Office in Gulfport opens it shelters. Doors open at 4 p.m.…

Wanted for theft

The Biloxi Police Department needs help identifying a white male who allegedly stole several items in the 600 block of Bayview Avenue. The man took several items from the bed of a parked pick-up truck then left the property in…

Paint your Pet Fundraiser

Canvas and Cocktails in Gulfport lets the dogs out through wonderful pieces of art at the Paint your Pet Fundraiser. Locals had the chance to paint a custom portrait of their pets for just $35. A large portion of the…

Preparing for Super Bowl LIII

Super Bowl Sunday is less than a week away with the Los Angeles Rams taking on the New England Patriots. A new champion is ready to be crowned at Super Bowl 53 as the Patriots and Rams converge inside Mercedes-Benz…

Cold weather preparations

The Coast is gearing up for potential hard freeze conditions Tuesday night. In this type of weather, it’s crucial to remember the four P’s: pipes, plants, pets, and people. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Area Command Office in Gulfport plans to…

5th annual Shuckers Job Fair

The fifth annual Shuckers Job Fair is this week. The fair will be at MGM Park’s clubhouse from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday. Positions available include access control, entertainment, ground crew, mascot, ticket seller, just to name a few.…

C-Span Bus stops at St. Martin Middle School

This morning, the C-Span Tour Bus rolled into South Mississippi and made its first stop at St. Martin Middle School. Students had a chance to hop on the bus and learn about C-Span’s coverage of the American political process through…

Popps Ferry temporary road closure

Starting today a popular roadway in D’Iberville will be closed for the next few weeks. The intersection of Popps Ferry Road and D’Iberville Boulevard will be closed while crews work on the roads. Motorists will not be able to turn…

Rent a room and a dog

One local hotel is working hard to make sure guests feel right at home while giving back to the community. Home2Suites in D’Iberville has really gone to the dogs with their new program that takes the phrase ‘pet friendly hotel’…

Winter safety tips

The Mississippi Department of Health is reminding residents to take proper precautions as temperatures begin to drop overnight. There are several food and water safety tips you can follow if the power goes out unexpectedly. If the power goes out…

George County man pleads guilty in fatal crash

A George County man has pled guilty to three counts of second degree murder and one count of felony fleeing causing injury from an accident that occurred on March 25th, 2017. Twenty-four year-old Jesse Dickerson is sentenced to the maximum…

MDOT preparing for hazardous conditions

The Mississippi Department of Transportation crews are preparing the roads for winter weather. MDOT crews are pre-treating the roads and bridges with sodium brine, which lowers the freezing point of water and helps lessen ice formation. MDOT is preparing equipment…

Schools prepare for winter weather

With the cold weather making its way to the Gulf Coast, area schools want parents to be fully informed about the possibility of delays or cancellations of class. The Harrison County School District posted a statement on its Facebook page,…

The Shed BBQ Steak Showdown

If you’re into barbeque then The Shed in Ocean Springs is your kind of place. This weekend, The Shed hosted the first annual ‘Barbeque Steak Showdown.’ Steak, ribs, and even Bloody Marys were all judged at the first annual ‘Barbeque…

39th annual Gulf Coast Orchid Show

The 39th annual Gulf Coast Orchid Show and Sale had a successful weekend. The Gautier Convention Center was flooded over the weekend with visitors buying and looking at a variety of orchid species. On Saturday, orchid societies from different cities…

Aaron’s 20 mile hike

A West Wortham eighth grader made his push to become an Eagle Scout over the weekend. Friends and family lined up to cheer on Aaron Smith, who suffers from cerebral palsy and optic nerve damage in one eye. Aaron is…

Uzbekistan delegation visits Mississippi

A delegation from Uzbekistan took some time out of their trip to Mississippi to visit the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. Uzbekistan and Mississippi have been in the State Partnership Program for seven years. This program pairs states and countries…

Operation BBQ Relief Day of Living

On Saturday, First United Methodist Church in Gulfport hosted ‘Operation BBQ Relief Day of Giving.’ All federal workers and their families were welcome to come and receive a hot meal courtesy of Operation BBQ Relief. Also available to families in…

39th annual Orchid Show and Plant Sale

The 39th annual Gulf Coast Orchid Show and Plant Sale kicked off today in Gautier. All types of orchids and plants are filling the Gautier Convention Center and will be until Sunday. Vendors come from all over to participate in…

USM Southern Chorale performs at First United Methodist

The Southern Chorale, or the Vocal Ensemble of the University of Southern Mississippi, visited the First United Methodist Church in Gulfport to perform incredible pieces of music. The 58 member chorale is filled with undergraduate and graduate students consisting of…

The Shed Steak Showdown

Tomorrow, the Shed Barbeque and Blues Joint will be cooking up baby back ribs, ribeye steaks, and turkey breasts for a one of a kind dual competition. Tonight, competitors in ‘The Shed Steak Showdown’ enjoyed live music, bonfires, and boiled…

CASA fundraiser

There’s nothing like a hot meal on a chilly evening to start the weekend, especially if it’s for a good cause. Connect Fellowship Church in Gulfport hosted a fundraiser to support the CASA organization. For $40 you could purchase a…