Today local, state, and federal officials joined Keesler Air Force Base leaders to break ground on phase I of the new Division Street gate for Keesler Air Force Base. Keesler and Biloxi have contemplated a new main gate for more…
Preliminary ideas regarding phase II of the master plan for downtown Gulfport were presented to the Gulfport Main Street Association and other city officials. Arnett Muldrow and Associates, the same team that worked on phase I post-Katrina, were at Gulfport…
Today, six lucky Chick-Fil-A employees walked out of the fast food restaurant with $2,500. Employees enrolled in school had the chance to apply for the Remarkable Futures Scholarship, an annual scholarship awarded to Chick-Fil-A staff to help sponsor their studies.…
It’s round two tonight for commencement ceremonies at the Coast Coliseum. Tonight more than 1,200 students received their diplomas from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. This is the first year graduates of the Collegiate Academy participated in the college’s commencement.…
Three Mississippi high schools are being recognized among the top schools in the nation. One of them is Ocean Springs High School. In the 2018, US News Best High School Rankings, Ocean Springs High School along with Lewisburg and Petal…
The Harrison County Emergency Children’s Shelter got a little makeover today all thanks to Keller Williams Mississippi Gulf Coast. Each year, worldwide, the real estate franchise participates in Red Day, a day where volunteers with Keller Williams donate their time…
Airport USOs provide a secure and comfortable getaway for men and women who are serving our country to rest when traveling. The USO at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport and at the Naval Construction Battalion Center got a generous appreciation gift…
The home of the brave welcomed 23 new citizens at the Naturalization Ceremony at the United States Courthouse in Gulfport. As the ‘Star Spangled Banner’ filled the room with excitement, the land of opportunity welcomed Egypt native Maha Eldek, India…
A Vancleave grandmother is living out a life-long dream all before her 82nd birthday. Eighty-one year-old Barbara Ann Smith will walk across the stage and graduate college in Biloxi tonight. At almost 82-years-old, Vancleave resident Barbara Ann Smith is graduating…
Today District Attorney Tony Lawrence announced his decision to run for District 5 judge for the Mississippi Court of Appeals. Lawrence was elected district attorney for George, Greene, and Jackson County in 2003 and is currently serving his fourth term…
Mississippi lawmakers deadlocked in 2018 over efforts to increase spending on roads and bridges. Over the past few years there have been many failed plans by MDOT to fix highways and roads in South Mississippi. In April, Mississippi officials ordered…
The 2018 Mississippi Partners and Preparedness Summit wrapped up this afternoon and the main topic was hurricane preparedness. “As we enter into the 2018 hurricane season, we must be prepared for the potential for a catastrophic storm impacting our state.”…
A car accident at Pass Road and Veterans Avenue in Biloxi caused a traffic signal to go out. The accident happened at the corner in front of Eletrick Maid Bake Shop. Officials say a driver crashed into the signal controller…
A public hearing is being held at Long Beach City Hall tonight regarding a possible zoning map change. Planning commission officials say the purpose of the proposed change is to promote “uniformed development” in the area. The change is to…
. On May 9, 2018 the Gulfport Police Department arrested 39 year old Charles Louis D’Angelo, charging him…
Forty-three year-old Joseph Kamont II of Biloxi is behind bars after a high speed chase last night in the area of Vee Street. A resident reported that two unknown individuals were on her property running with flashlights. Officers canvassed the…
A Gulfport man now faces felony charges after crashing into two Harrison County deputies. Fifty-seven year-old Tommie McFarland is charged with two counts of aggravated DUI. The accident happened over the weekend at the intersection of O’Neal Road and Highway…
New businesses in downtown Gulfport are getting a warm welcome next week during the 14th Street Block Party. Gulfport Main Street Association is hosting the free event next Wednesday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in order to celebrate the six…
If you would like to enjoy the outdoors while appreciating some great art work, Fishbone Alley in downtown Gulfport might be the spot to check out. The alley recently received four new colorful additions all created by Mississippi Gulf Coast…
Caps and gowns were present at the Coast Coliseum tonight for Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s 2018 commencement ceremony. MGCCC graduated over 125 students in the adult education, MIBEST, and EDGE programs. All of these programs are used for students…
Rod Hedgecock is an artist known for making something out of nothing with his art. This will be showcased tomorrow at the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum. Hedgecock turns ordinary, salvaged materials into masterpieces. The inspiration for his paintings is…
There’s another big road project underway in Biloxi. If you’re driving along Highway 90 you may see construction in action. Workers are installing a 16 inch water line along the north side of the highway between downtown and Seashore Methodist.…
With Mother’s Day approaching this weekend, the Biloxi Lions Club hosted their 64th annual Biloxi’s Mother of the Year award presentation. It turns out the nominations were so nice, they gave the award out twice. A mother’s love will last…
An RV park is waiting for the final go-ahead to start plans for construction in a Long Beach neighborhood. Now, the residents living in the neighborhood where the RV park is planned to go are concerned more commercial business will…