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Anonymous donor pays off school lunch debt

A Harrison County elementary school has received a donation towards student lunch debt. An anonymous donor, who has donated supplies to Harrison Central Elementary School in the past, inquired with the school about how much money was owed for student…

City of Biloxi celebrates 320 years

On February 13th, the City of Biloxi will celebrate 320 years since Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville landed in Biloxi. To celebrate the 320th anniversary, the city will re-enact the landing of Pierre where he will be greeted by Biloxi Mayor…

Body found in Pass Christian

Around 2:30 this afternoon, Pass Christian police received a call from a person saying there was something suspicious in the water near the Pass Christian Harbor. Pass Christian police called DMR. DMR recovered a body from the water. According to…

Arbor Day Plant Giveaway

The Harrison County Soil and Water Conservation District hosted their annual Arbor Day Plant Giveaway this morning. The district gave away live oaks, camellias, magnolias, and blueberry bushes, all for free in the name of Arbor Day. The giveaway focused…

Clydesdales on the Coast

The iconic Budweiser Clydesdales have already made two stops on the Coast. They will continue their tour today, the crew will parade downtown Gulfport at 5 p.m., starting and ending at the aquarium. On Saturday, the Clydesdales will have a…

Arrested for possession of counterfeit instrument

Thirty-five year-old Amanda Decelle of Gulfport was arrested by Biloxi police for possession of counterfeit instrument. Decelle went into a local business and attempted to pay for items with counterfeit currency. After the complaint was made, police located Decelle at…

Healthy living in Mississippi

Mississippi has one of the highest obesity rates in the country, but changing that statistic doesn’t have to be hard. Fitness trainer Jodi Ryder from the YMCA says doing little things everyday can make a huge change in one’s health…

Upgrades to Point Cadet Marina

Point Cadet Marina will be getting some major upgrades in the upcoming months. Point Cadet Marina in Biloxi is getting some much needed upgrades. On Tuesday, the Biloxi City Council  approved a contract for almost a quarter million dollars to…

Short term rentals in Biloxi

The Biloxi Planning Commission and the Biloxi Board of Zoning Adjustments held a meeting to discuss more short term rental applications. The commission approved considering a zoning change from a multi-family zone to single family residential zone for land identified…

High speed chase leads to fatal shooting in Stone County

The man who was accused of leading authorities on a pursuit last night has been identified. According to Stone County Coroner Wayne Flurry, Miles Dylan Cooper of Gulfport was killed after being shot by law enforcement. Law enforcement is still…

Hang out with exotic animals in South Mississippi

It’s not every day you get the chance to see animals from different continents in South Mississippi, but you now have the opportunity. Take a 20 minute drive north of Gulfport to McHenry and you might think you’re on the…

Arbor Day festivities

Tomorrow is Arbor Day. In Mississippi, the following week is ‘tree planting week’ designated by Governor Phil Bryant. In honor of Arbor Day, the Harrison County Soil and Water Conservation District will be hosting their annual tree sale. From 7:30…

Car theft in Biloxi

The Biloxi Police Department is investigating a car theft that happened February 3rd on Bayview Avenue. The stolen vehicle is a white 1997 GMC Sierra Z71 truck with a Mississippi tag. The white male pictured is the suspect Biloxi police…

High speed chase turns deadly in Stone County

An update to the story we brought you last night about a high speed chase that ended in a deadly shooting in Stone County. The man killed in that pursuit has been identified as 25-year-old Miles Dylan Cooper of Gulfport,…

Biloxi Law Enforcement Awards

The Biloxi Law Enforcement Awards at the Golden Nugget honored those past and present who put their lives on the line to serve the city. The award ceremony recognized retired officers, fallen officers, officer of the year, and much more.…

Police chase leads to shootout in Stone County

One person is dead and two more were sent to the hospital after a high-speed chase turned into a shooting. This chase initially started a little after 5 p.m. in Harrison County after a traffic stop for what was believed…

Make-A-Wish Send Off Party

The Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort and the Make-A-Wish Foundation made another dream come true, this time for a high school athlete. Sixteen-year-old Quantavius Ross Coleman plays basketball for Gulfport High School. He’s battling a tough blood disorder that almost took…

Gulfport PD to be featured on ‘Cops’

‘Whatcha gonna do’ when the Gulfport Police Department comes across your television screen in an upcoming episode of “Cops.” Lieutenant Tony Alves and Officer Victor Moreno are featured on the show. Producers of “Cops” participated in ride-alongs with the Gulfport…

MGCCC apprenticeship signing ceremony

Today was an exciting day for one company and local college as they celebrate their partnership. Keesler Federal Credit Union and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College have partnered up to create an apprenticeship program for the branch managers at Keesler.…

Spending more on tourism

Members of the Mississippi House are pushing for the state to spend more money on tourism advertising. The House voted 111 to 5 for House Bill 1102. This bill would be worth about $11 million after a three year phase…

Gulfport Amnesty Program

The Gulfport Municipal Court announced a new amnesty program in an effort to assist those who may have accumulated old fines. The program will last for over two months, starting February 15th and ending on April 30th. To qualify for…

Driving safely in dense fog

Dense fog has blanketed the area since the beginning of the week, causing accidents and a slow commute for drivers. It’s important to remember the rules of driving in fog. One of the most important rules is to turn on…

Semi-truck engulfed in flames in Gulfport

A semi-truck caught fire today in Gulfport on I-10. Shortly after 2 p.m., a semi-truck headed westbound on I-10 blew a tire, forcing the vehicle to pull to the side of the interstate. Upon stopping, the driver realized that the…