Harrison County Sand Bag Locations
Here's a list of sand bag locations in Harrison County.
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Shell Starship fuel efficient tractor trailer
Today, the Shell Starship truck made its way to Love’s Travel Stop in Biloxi as part of their week-long coast-to-coast tour, showcasing its fuel efficiency capabilities across the United States. The aerodynamic big rig was designed over a three year…
New tools assist with firefighting and fire safety for Biloxi FD
The Biloxi Fire Department has two new tools to assist with firefighting and fire safety: a truck that can deliver breathing air to firefighters at fire scenes and a trailer that can simulate house fires and other catastrophes. The 27…
Gulfport High School Graduation
A sea of blue and orange flooded the Coliseum floor with the class of 2018 Gulfport High School seniors. Friends and families packed the stands, cheering on their loved ones walking across the stage. Over 360 students received their diplomas…
Ocean Springs Mayor’s Youth Council paints recycling bins
The City of Ocean Springs Mayor’s Youth Council wanted to leave a lasting impact on the city for their final project of the year. So, the council worked together to paint five recycling bins to spread throughout the city. The…
City of Long Beach provides free sandbags for the community
The City of Long Beach is preparing for the expected rain and potential flooding currently forecast for the rest of this week. The city will be providing ten sand bags per household at the Long Beach Public Works Department located…
DUI Club awards luncheon
More than 20 police departments across the state of Mississippi were honored at the DUI Award Luncheon in Biloxi. STORM, sobriety trained officers representing Mississippi, wanted to acknowledge officers involved with DUI enforcement by treating them to lunch. The awards…
C-USA Baseball Tournament at MGM Park
The Conference USA Baseball Tournament began today at MGM Park. Weather permitting, a champion will be crowned Sunday. Last year, the Conference USA Tournament had a total attendance of 21,000 fans at MGM Park. The tournament has an economic impact…
Shell Starship fuel-efficient tractor trailer
Shell has partnered with Airflow truck company to collaborate on a hyper-aerodynamic, super fuel-efficient class 8 concept truck. The Starship truck has been demonstrating its performance during a coast-to-coast drive across America and tonight the Starship is at the Love’s…
Simple Assault on a Police Officer Arrest – Kelvin Homes, Taro-Javier Robinson
. On May 23, 2018 at approximately 12:38 a.m. Kelvin Lamont Holmes (25 years old, of Gulfport) and…
Hands only CPR training in Gulfport
Being prepared for emergencies can be the difference between witnessing a tragedy or saving a life. Today, at the Harrison County Courthouse, AMR is helping Coast residents get ready for any situation with hands only CPR instructions on their state…
Buoys added in Back Bay Biloxi
This morning, Keesler Air Force Base and the Department of Marine Resources teamed up to install buoys in the Back Bay. In the past, security forces members have had issues with boaters trespassing onto Keesler. Even though signs on land…
Class of 2018 High School Graduation Dates
Here are the dates and times for high school graduations across the Coast: May 21: St. Martin High School 6-9 p.m. Coast Coliseum May 22: Biloxi High School 6-8 p.m. Coast Coliseum May 23: Gulfport High School 7-9 p.m. Coast…
Arrested for assaulting officers
Police say a man was arrested after assaulting officers at the Crossroads Shopping Center in Gulfport. It happened yesterday shortly before 3:15 p.m. when an officer was flagged down by a citizen. While speaking with the citizen, Raphael Parkman approached…
Overnight shooting in Gulfport
Last night around 11:30 p.m. Gulfport police responded to 7th Avenue. The call was in reference to a vehicle in a ditch after hearing gunshots in the area. Officers located a Nissan Altima occupied by an adult male suffering from…
Assault on Officer x 2 Arrest – Raphael Lorenzo Parkman
. On May 22, 2018 at approximately 3:12 p.m., a Gulfport Police Officer was flagged down by a…
Shooting – 3100 block of 7th Ave
. On May 22, 2018 at 11:38 p.m., Officers responded to the 3100 block of 7th Avenue in…
[Update] West Harrison High student arrested for bringing loaded firearm to school
Today, a 16-year-old student from West Harrison High School was arrested for bringing a loaded gun to school. According to the Harrison County School District, fellow students reported the incident to administration. The student was then searched by school resource…
Man airlifted to hospital following wreck in Harrison County
Highway 53 was closed for almost an hour this afternoon as local fire crews extricated the driver of one of two pick-up trucks that collided head on. According to Harrison County Fire Services Chief Pat Sullivan, a medical helicopter flew…
Democratic Primary Candidate Forum
Tonight, Democratic candidates running for Roger Wicker’s senate seat answered questions posed by members of the media about various topics including health care, education, and the economy. The forum was held at the Good Deeds Community Center in Gulfport and…
Biloxi Infrastructure Project Update
Until this week, the month of May has seen below average rainfall and that means good progress for the Biloxi Infrastructure Project. Work on parts of Division Street, which have been delayed by nine months, is now moving forward. Crews…
Newsletter for Biloxi residents
Residents of Biloxi will now have a new way to receive information from the city. Starting at the end of May, a monthly newsletter will go to every address in Biloxi. It will include updates on things like the Biloxi…
Get to know your candidates
Get to know all of your local candidates right at the tips of your fingers. The League of Women Voters has invested in an online voter guide. Catchy campaign signs and memorable slogans are just two ways candidates try to…
Jackson County man arrested for growing marijuana inside home
An Ocean Springs man has been arrested after growing marijuana inside his home. Twenty-six year-old Joseph Hines is charged with cultivation of marijuana, possession of marijuana while in the possession of a firearm, and two counts of possession of a…