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A&A Store armed robbery arrest

Moss Point police have made an arrest in connection to an armed robbery in Moss Point Wednesday morning. Sixteen-year-old Darius Bland has been charged as an adult, currently awaiting an initial court appearance in the Jackson County Jail. Police responded…

Gautier man sentenced to life in murder of girlfriend

A Gautier man has pled guilty to murder a year and a half after church members found the burned and decomposed body of his live-in girlfriend. Fifty-seven year-old James Vanlaningham entered the guilty plea Tuesday in Jackson County and was…

Popp’s Ferry elementary principal receives national award

Popp’s Ferry Elementary School Principal Dr. Todd Boucher has been named National Distinguished Principal for Mississippi. The NAESP selects recipients for setting high standards for instruction, student achievement, character, and atmosphere for the students, families, and staff in their schools.…

Man wanted for shoplifting

Biloxi police need help identifying a suspect involved in a shoplifting at the Office Depot earlier this month. The suspect allegedly walked out of the store with a Netgear arlo pro wireless security camera system valued at $190. Anyone with…

Vehicle burglary suspect wanted

Biloxi police are asking for help identifying a man suspected of burglarizing a vehicle at the IP Casino in Biloxi on September 9th. Officials say the suspect took several items from the vehicle.

Fatal accident on Highway 90 in Ocean Springs

Two people are dead after a single car accident in Ocean Springs. According to Ocean Springs police, the accident happened on Highway 90 westbound just at the edge of the Ocean Springs- Biloxi Bridge around 2:30 this morning. Three people,…

Babypalooza Baby and Maternity Expo

If you’re thinking of having a baby or just found out you are expecting, there’s an event going on for you this weekend. Babypalooza is in its fifth year on the Coast and will take place this Saturday at the…

Gulf Coast Galleria developments in D’Iberville

The City of D’Iberville can expect huge development in the summer of 2019 with the Gulf Coast Galleria. Development company Rise Partners entered into an agreement with Ramco Developments to start the project next summer. The galleria will have 600,000…

Florence airport cancellations

Hurricane Florence continues to aim at the Carolina coastline as a mass evacuation continues from South Carolina to Virginia. The category three storm is expected to make landfall over the weekend. There have been travel advisories issued at airports in…

Cruisin’ the Coast citations

Cruisin’ the Coast is just around the corner and the City of D’Iberville is gearing up and asking for local businesses to donate coupons that can be stuffed in Cruisin’ the Coast citations. These tickets aren’t regular citations. They are…

Hang out with Habitat kicks off

With October just around the corner, Habitat for Humanity kicked off their annual Hang out with Habitat fundraiser this afternoon. The launch of this year’s month long event was not your everyday ribbon cutting. Three hundred feet of ribbon was…

Goodwill Superstore grand opening

This morning, officials cut the ribbon on the brand new Goodwill Superstore in Biloxi. People lined up around the corner to get a first chance to shop the racks at the store. To kick off the opening, the first 50…

C-USA is coming back to MGM Park

Overtime Sports and the City of Biloxi made an announcement today for something the Coast can look forward to next spring: Conference USA is coming back to MGM Park for its third consecutive year. It’s one of the biggest economic…

Biloxi construction hurts local business

Division Street and other surrounding streets in Biloxi have been under construction for some time now. Coast Dealing Academy has been caught right in the middle of it. John Montella opened Coast Dealing Academy in October 2011 on Division Street…

Hurricane Florence aid drop-off locations

Donation sites are already popping up in Hancock County as Hurricane Florence moves toward the East Coast. If you would like to donate, items can be dropped off at the city fire departments in Bay St. Louis, Diamondhead, and Waveland.…

Charged with receiving stolen property

A Gulfport man was arrested in Biloxi this morning after police found the car he was driving was reported stolen. Police pulled over the 2004 Camry driven by Jordan Yarnall and also found meth in the vehicle. Yarnall was found…

Hands-on animal experience at Mississippi Aquarium

When the Mississippi Aquarium opens its doors it will bring hundreds of aquatic wonders like alligators, otters, and dolphins to the Coast. Those are only a few of the animals that aquarium officials are planning for as construction continues. Ric…

Two suspects involved in school burglary in Moss Point

Two suspects involved in school burglary Tuesday evening were taken into custody. Police were dispatched to a call at Charlotte Heights School after receiving a phone call from a witness who saw two males enter the school. Officers say they…

Wanted for attempted robbery and shooting in Moss Point

Moss Point police are investigating an attempted robbery and shooting at the A&A Convenience Store on Main Street. Police responded to the store shortly after 1 a.m. today and found the store attendant suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim…

Superhero recruitment rally for Jackson County CASA

Are you ready to become a hero in a child’s life? Jackson County CASA is looking to recruit new members. Tonight at the YMCA in Ocean Springs you could see some officials in Jackson County dressed as superheroes like Judge…

Blessing of the Badges

It just feels right on 9/11 that the Gulfport Ecumenical Fellowship hosts a Blessing of the Badges celebration and block party for first responders and providers across Harrison County at Gulfport First United Methodist Church. A simple thank you goes…

Biloxi discusses next year’s budget

Biloxi City Council held a special meeting this afternoon to discuss the upcoming year’s budget. According to Mayor FoFo Gilich, the City of Biloxi is expected to end this year in the green. The proposed revenue for 2019 is just…