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Gulfport man arrested for armed robbery

The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest of 20-year-old Lamarcus Swington of Gulfport. Sheriff Troy Peterson said deputies responded to a Shell gas station and a Chevron gas station located on County Farm Road in Long Beach to a…

Pick your price adoption special at the HSSM

If you are looking for a furry friend than right now is the perfect time to adopt one from the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Since the HSSM is over capacity once again with 406 animals in house, they are…

Operation Triple Beam

.                                               Between April 16 – April 20, 2018, the Gulfport Police Narcotics Division, US Marshals Gulf Coast Regional…

Circovia at the Beau Rivage

A Cirque style show promises to ‘wow’ audiences at the Beau Rivage now until early August by defying the laws of gravity and delivering a show that will be hard to forget. Circovia runs until August 7th and includes acts…

Structure fire on Channelside Drive

This afternoon, the Gulfport Fire Department responded to a call of a home fire. The fire was reported on Channelside Drive inside the Waterside subdivision in Gulfport. Gulfport Fire Chief Mike Beyerstedt says the fire started inside the kitchen. Firefighters…

Bay St. Louis shooting victim dies

One of the men shot last week at a park in Bay St. Louis has died. The Hancock County Coroner’s Office tells News 25 that 23-year-old D’Ante Washington has died as a result of gunshot wounds he received on June…

Gulfport School District offering summer food services

Starting today, the Gulfport School District will be offering free lunch and breakfast for children and reduced lunch for adults. For children under 18-years-old or if disabled, 21 and under, the meals will be free. Adults can buy lunch for…

Vacation Bible School at St. Mary Catholic Church

Since the little ones are out of school for the summer, they need something to keep them occupied. St. Mary Catholic Church in Woolmarket is hosting its annual Vacation Bible School for the week that’s loaded with tons of activities…

Swamp and water rescue in Harrison County

A 77-year-old Harrison County man is safe tonight after surviving a life and death situation in the swamp. A walk to a nearby store doesn’t seem to be risky, but it turned into a dangerous, life-threatening situation for one Harrison…

Wanted for questioning in relation to grand larceny

The Biloxi Police Department is requesting assistance in identifying a male wanted for questioning in reference to grand larceny. The incident occurred on May 24th near the one hundred block of Beach Boulevard. The suspect stole over one thousand dollars’…

Armed robbery suspect arrested

Eighteen-year-old Isaiah Caruthers is now behind bars after investigators discovered evidence tying him to the June 2nd robbery of a Shell Station on County Farm road in Long Beach. Two other unknown males were also spotted at the scene of…

Son charged in school counselor’s death in Stone County

The investigation continues into the death of a Hattiesburg High School guidance counselor who was found dead in her home last Wednesday after allegedly being decapitated by her own son. Sherry Johnson’s body was found after deputies went to her…

Second annual Baby Olympics

Good competition and high energy are what surrounded the Baby Olympics. Friends and family gathered at the Salvation Army Kroc Center to cheer on their little ones. Babylympics was hosted by JZ 94.5 and the Salvation Army. There was a…

New Light Missionary Baptist celebrates 148 years

A Vancleave church is remembering and rejoicing on the past 148 years. New Light Missionary Baptist Church is happy to be celebrating so many years in Vancleave. They celebrated by fellowshipping over lunch. All members of New Light think of…

Free community luncheon

The smell of fried fish filled the rooms in the Randolph Center in Pass Christian as members of the community hosted a free lunch over the weekend. The Masons of the Mexican Gulf Coast Lodge Number 64 hosted a free…

Billfish Classic awards

The annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic Tournament has come to an end. The awards ceremony and brunch to end the tournament was held in the Golden Nugget ballroom and was lively with anticipation as the winners were announced. Prizes…

Waveland community on the lookout

Police in Waveland are warning residents after an incident in the area of Waveland Avenue and Sears, south of the track. Two men stopped at the house of an elderly lady who was home alone, talking their way into her…

A final farewell to AJ Holloway

Perhaps no other one person means more to Biloxi than former Mayor AJ Holloway. He spent 22 years at the helm of the city, ushering in the era of coastal casinos and then rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina left it all…

Billfish Classic helps One Meal nonprofit

While many are enjoying the fun that comes with the Billfish Classic, there is one man who is attending the tournament for a greater good. Mike McKinley co-founded “One Meal” nine years ago with his daughter. It is a nonprofit…

Center for Hope Fundraiser

Today, Coast residents had the chance to give for a good cause that consisted of eating some great food at the Center for Hope Fundraiser courtesy of Gulf Coast Business Supply in Gulfport. Crawfish, shrimp, and fish are just a…

Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic

Some of the best fishing teams around the world are in Biloxi this weekend with hopes of reeling in some big fish and win some big bucks at the 22nd annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic. One hundred and seventeen…