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False Pretense

   .                                                                       On February 7, 2019, Gulfport Police arrested 33 year old Michelle Nichole Greenwood of Gulfport charging her with one count of False Pretense. The arrest stemmed from an investigation which began on January 11, 2019. The 76 year old…

Armed Robbery // Aggravated Assault

   .                                                                       On February 11, 2019, at approximately 9:39 P.M., the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 2700 block of 6th Avenue to investigate a shooting complaint. Upon arrival, officers located an 19 year old male inside of the residence suffering…

Gulfport Police Department featured on ‘Cops’

Gulfport police made their TV debut tonight on one of America’s longest running TV shows ‘Cops.’ Gulfport police officers and their family and friends gathered at Chandeleur Island Brewing Company to watch the debut. The filming for this episode took…

Local organizations receive Community Development Block Grant

Three organizations were approved for the City of Biloxi’s Community Development Block Grant. The recipients of the Community Development Block Grant plan to use the funds to improve areas with low and moderate income families in the City of Biloxi.…

Valentine’s Day Yoga

Forget the red roses and heart-shaped boxes of chocolates for Valentine’s Day this year. The Shanti Yoga Studio in Gulfport is holding a special Valentine’s Day Yoga Workshop for couples looking to spend the day doing something a little different.…

Businesses prepare for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is not only a huge day for lovers, but also a big day for businesses like Lemon Tree and Adam’s Flower Shop in Gulfport. The shop spent weeks ordering an assortment of flowers for Valentine’s Day, including 4,200…

Biloxi celebrating 320 years

The City of Biloxi does not look a day over 319, but Wednesday the city will celebrate turning 320. City officials are planning a birthday bash to ring in the special occasion. On Wednesday, the festivities will start at 3…

Proposed restaurant tax in Bay St. Louis

Bay St. Louis is looking to make some improvements. The town of Bay St. Louis runs mostly on tourism. Hancock Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tish Williams said, “Well first of all tourism is the only industry that Bay St.…

Arrested for domestic violence

Biloxi police arrested 59-year-old Burnell Davis Jr. for felony domestic violence third offense. Police say a report of domestic assault happened on January 8th in the 700 block of Beach Boulevard. Davis was convicted of domestic assault two times within…

Islamic Relief USA awards grant to Steps Coalition

Islamic Relief USA is making a major investment in South Mississippi to help administer a pilot program that aims to bring together religious leaders to promote racial healing. The national nonprofit group has awarded the Gulfport-based Steps Coalition a $23,500…

Domino’s helping out Patton Tillman

‘Prayers for Patton’ has been a movement across South Mississippi with community members coming out in full force to help. Tonight, you can be a part of it too. You may remember Patton Tillman who was critically injured in an…

Body found near Pass Christian Harbor identified

The body that was discovered in the water near the Pass Christian Harbor has been identified. Police have confirmed the identity as 62-year-old Jerry Henderson. Henderson’s body was discovered around 2:30 p.m. on February 8th near the west side of…

Wild Acres Paint Safari

Wild Acres hosted their first paint safari on Saturday. The paint safari gave guests the opportunity to paint alongside exotic animals like zebras, pigs, kangaroos, and more. Beverages were included as guests were assisted in making their own masterpieces. Cody…

Second annual Zebra Run for Rare Disease

Battling the weather, hundreds showed up bright and early on Saturday morning to participate in the second annual Zebra Run for Rare Disease. The 5K and fun run was held in Ocean Springs. Chick-Fil-A and The Shed were on hand…

Black Owned Business Awards

The first ever Black Owned Business Awards Gala was held over the weekend in Gulfport. The theme for the event was ‘Harlem Nights,’ based on the 1989 comedy starring Eddie Murphy. The gala highlighted African-American business owners and professionals from…

Richard ‘Todd’ Herrin announces run for supervisor

A second candidate announced their intentions to run for district 5 supervisor of Harrison County. Richard ‘Todd’ Herrin, owner of Herrin’s Short Stop in Saucier, plans to run in the August election. Herrin has not run for public office before,…

Medical marijuana petition

Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson was on hand Saturday to help support the legalization of medical marijuana in Mississippi. Joined by the Mississippians for Compassionate Care, Mayor Dobson spent his Saturday talking with locals about the benefits of medical marijuana.…

Double murder in Saucier

The two-year-old killed in the double murder in Saucier this weekend has been identified, but police say the child’s name is not being released. According to the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department, between 11:45 p.m. and Midnight Saturday, deputies responded to…

Missing Person: Colbi S. Cooper

The Biloxi Police Department needs help finding a missing woman last seen on February 9th at 8 a.m. in the 2400 block of Beach Boulevard. Colbi S. Cooper was reportedly last seen wearing a turquoise shirt under a navy blue…

Daddy Daughter Dance

Another Daddy Daughter Dance took place on the Coast this evening, this time at the Lyman Community Center in Gulfport. Fathers and their little princesses took center stage to dance, take pictures, and make memories that will last a lifetime.…

Night to Shine

An unforgettable prom night experience happened for some special needs people in our community this evening. Most were glued to the dance floor, while some were finding the right pose at the photo booth, but all throughout the Night to…

Zebra Run for Rare Disease

The second annual Zebra Run for Rare Disease takes place tomorrow morning in Ocean Springs. All proceeds from the run benefit the United MSD Foundation which helps fight multiple sulfatase deficiency, one of the rarest diseases in the world. Registration…

Clydesdales on the Coast

In case you haven’t already heard, the iconic Budweiser Clydesdales are here on the Gulf Coast. For the past few days, the Clydesdales have been doing shows on the Coast. If you haven’t had the chance to see them yet…

Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performs at Keesler

Today the nation’s most elite honor guard performed in Biloxi. The members of the Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team can’t afford to miss a beat because if they do it could be deadly. Senior Airman Ira Hall said, “It…