Hit and Run Pedestrian Fatality E. Pass Road
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MEMA is ready to assist Santa
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency wants residents to know it will be ready to assist Santa Claus as he moves throughout the state Christmas Eve. The forecast is looking good with mild temperatures and mostly clear skies across the state.…
Harrison County Utility Authority garbage pick-up schedule
Christmas is four days away and the Harrison County Utility Authority wants to make sure everyone is doing their part in recycling and throwing away garbage in the correct bins. They say to place items like Christmas lights, foil wrapping…
Skate with Santa at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum
If you are looking for a fun activity to get you and the family into the Christmas spirit, the Mississippi Coast Coliseum has you covered. Starting today at 3:30 until 8:30 ice skating will be opened to the public. The…
Mississippi Highway Patrol ‘Home for the Holidays’ Campaign
Mississippi Highway Patrol wants everyone to get home safe for the holidays. Today, they started their safe driving campaign with Christmas just days away. They want to make sure everyone is following the rules of the road. Be sure not…
Salvation Army Kettlethon
The Salvation Army Kettlethon is underway at the Biloxi Visitor’s Center for that last push for donations. Every little bit donated counts as they are thousands of dollars behind from what they raised last year. The Swetman family started this…
Wanted in connection with burglary of an automobile
The Long Beach Police Department is requesting your assistance in identifying a subject involved in a burglary of an automobile. On December 19th, a black male broke into a vehicle in the 5000 block of Commission Road and stole items…
2018 State of the District Address
State Representative Jeramey Anderson gave his fifth State of the District Address at Magnolia Junior High School in Moss Point. Moss Point native and State Representative Jeramey Anderson had a variety of points to get across at this year’s State…
Gulf Coast breweries donate to Camp Fire victims
It is the season of giving and Chandeleur Island Brewing Company in Gulfport is doing their part in giving back to the victims of the Camp Fire in California. Sierra Nevada sent over a special recipe, a West Coast IPA…
Pedestrian killed in hit and run in Gulfport identified
Gulfport police responded to a hit and run tonight which killed a male pedestrian. Harrison County Deputy Coroner Brian Switzer identified him as 50-year-old William Hart from Gulfport. The incident reportedly happened around 6:30 p.m. on East Pass Road. Switzer…
Char Bar opens in downtown Gulfport
Downtown Gulfport continues to grow and today one more unique restaurant opened in the area. Today is the grand opening of the Char Bar. This brand new restaurant and bar is located at 1307 25th Avenue in downtown Gulfport. The…
Cable One employees give back
‘Tis the season to give back which is exactly what a few employees from Cable One did this morning. A group of Cable One employees spent their morning unloading cans to donate to Our Daily Bread in Pascagoula. Our Daily…
Christmas fire safety
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but there are some fire safety measures you should know leading up to Christmas. Biloxi fire officials say to make sure you are watering your tree regularly so it doesn’t dry out.…
Holiday food box donations
The D’Iberville/St. Martin community came together this morning to pack some Christmas cheer into boxes. These boxes contained a turkey, canned food, and everything you would need to create a traditional Christmas meal. These community members packed 63 boxes. These…
‘Santa Wears a Badge’ toy distribution
Toy distribution for ‘Santa Wears a Badge’ will help over 60 families enjoy a wonderful holiday this year. The distribution benefits all families with three to six kids in the household. The toys will cater to children from all ages.…
Popp’s Ferry Fourth Graders spread holiday cheer
Today, elementary school students took time out of their day to spread cheer to some local seniors. Today fourth graders from Popp’s Ferry Elementary School took a field trip to spread cheer. Popp’s Ferry Principal Todd Boucher said, “Well our…
Former Black Spring Break promoter sentenced
A former Black Spring Break promoter has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison for plotting to bring cocaine from Texas to Mississippi. A federal judge in Gulfport, Mississippi sentenced 46-year-old Keith Lavell Brown of Moss Point on Wednesday…
2018 State of the District Address
Mississippi House of Representative Jeramey Anderson is set to host his fifth State of the District Address at Magnolia Junior High in Moss Point tonight. Anderson will focus on key issues such as voting rights, education, healthcare, and other topics.…
Arrest for outstanding burglary warrant
An arrest has been made in relation to an outstanding burglary warrant in Biloxi. The Biloxi Police Department arrested 43-year-old Kelvin Deon White of Gulfport. Major Chris De Back says the warrant stemmed from an investigation into a vehicle burglary…
Popp’s Ferry Bridge temporarily closing Friday night
The Popp’s Ferry Bridge will close again Friday night at 10 p.m. to allow contractors to connect the recently installed generator and switch to a landline power source. Biloxi officials say the bridge will be closed starting at 10 p.m.…
Christmas at Beauvoir
The Christmas festivities continued on the Gulf Coast with Christmas at Beauvoir kicking off in Biloxi. Rain or shine, Christmas at Beauvoir made sure there were activities for everybody to enjoy. Hot chocolate, cookies, and popcorn were available while everyone…
Gulfport Main Street awarded $68,000 grant
The Gulfport Main Street Association was awarded a $68,000 planning grant from the Knight Foundation to prepare for the Backlot at Trackside development. The Backlot at Trackside Innovation District is a micro-retail community utilizing refurbished cargo containers and newly constructed…
Ohio State students travel to Pascagoula to give back
While some college students spend their breaks from school relaxing, a group of Ohio State students are choosing to spend their free time giving back. They’ve traveled a long way just to give back: 872 miles to be exact. These…
Student wins bike from the Bannister Foundation
For years, the Bannister Foundation has surprised students in Gulfport with gifts and rewards for their hard work in school. Following months of hard work, students at Central Elementary let out a loud ‘thank you’ after they all got the…