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D’Iberville Night out against Crime

The D’Iberville police and fire departments are hosting a Night out against Crime tonight. The event will take place at the D’Iberville Rec Center starting at 6. Admission is free. First responders hope residents come enjoy an evening filled with…

Moss Point Night out against Crime

Tonight, the Moss Point Police Department is inviting the public to join them in their annual Night out against Crime. The event will begin at 5 at Pelican Landing. It serves to promote community and police partnerships, heighten drug and…

Poképalooza at Jones Park

The biggest Pokémon gathering on the Coast is happening today. Poképalooza, sponsored by 107.1 The Monkey, will take place this afternoon from 3 until 7 at Jones Park under the pavilion. Multiple lures will be laid so you can catch…

Back To School Prayer Service Tonight

Happening tonight in Ocean Springs a community wide prayer service to usher in the new school year. The service will be held at 6:30 pm at Oak Park Elementary School. The back to school prayer service is part of a…

Long Beach Schools Have New Leader

Long Beach schools are set to kick off this week with a new leading man. Dr Jay Smith took over as long beach superintendent over the summer. Dr. Smith has over 24 years of experience in education; including recent stints…

Railroad Service Meeting Today

Today further discussion on restoring passenger rail service in South Mississippi. Senator Wicker is among those who met with local leaders this morning to talk about restoring Amtrak service from Los Angeles to Orlando with stops along the Mississippi Gulf…

Harco Youth Courts Nearing Completion

The new Harrison County Youth courts building in Biloxi is nearing completion. Crews have been out over the past few months, converting the old Harrison County health building into the new courts. The move from Gulfport to Biloxi will mean…

US Senator On Coast Today

U.S. Senator Roger Wicker will be here on the coast this morning. He will tour two University Of Southern Mississippi research vessels at the port of Gulfport. The 135-foot r/v/ point sur was built in 1980 and acquired by the…

Donations For 6 Month Old

Quintini's family is now without baby clothes and supplies most of the 6 month old's clothes are a part of the crime scene. So here's what you can do to help, donations are now being accepted at "Identity Vintage" in…

Free Back to School Haircuts

This afternoon in Biloxi, Razor Sharp Cutz was cleaning up kids before they head back to school. Here’s the best part: it was absolutely free. Parents were able to bring kids by for a trim and pick up some free…

Free Back To School Haircuts

Volunteer barbers are shaping your kids for a positive start to the new school year. Morning Star Baptist Church hosts the first free back to school haircut event. Any kids in the community who need a fresh look before the…

Bacot McCarty Thank You Reception

This afternoon at the Pascagoula River Audubon Center, Bacot McCarty joined IP Casino Resort and Spa to get jolly. The foundation was hosting its thank you reception where they were distributing almost $200,000 amongst agencies on the Gulf Coast that…

18 Wheeler Burst into Flames

Around 4 p.m. this afternoon, an 18 wheeler burst into flames on Interstate 10 at the exit 57 overpass. The semi ran into a concrete divider at the overpass, rupturing its fuel tank. Sparks from the trucks damaged tires immediately…

School Supply Give Away

A local church is reaching out beyond its walls to help equip South Mississippi students with school supplies. This Saturday, August 6th, members of Gulfport’s Life Church will be on hand giving away school supplies for students who need them.…

Blue, Red and First Responders Day

Blue, red and first responders serve in Hancock County every day. Today, it was their turn to be served. Police officers, fire fighters and first responders had the chance to eat for free at the community center in Bay St.…

Driver Comes Forward

The driver of the truck authorities believe is connected to the capital murder case in Jackson County is now cooperating with investigators. Last week, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department asked for the public’s assistance in locating the truck that murder…

Armed Robbery in Long Beach

One man is in custody after allegedly robbing two women at gunpoint. Thirty-three year-old John Strickland of Gulfport is charged with armed robbery and possession of a firearm by a felon. The robbery took place around 11:30 this morning in…

Bay St. Louis Homicide Update

Authorities are still looking for answers in a weekend shooting that left two Bay St. Louis residents dead and injured an infant. Hancock County officials say the suspect arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing a car from one of the victim’s…

Have you seen this Truck?

Biloxi police are asking for help locating a stolen truck. If you see this 2006 Ford F-350 you are asked to call police. It was stolen over the weekend from the 600 block of Beach Boulevard. The truck is blue…

Back to School Clothing Drive

Those shopping for new school clothes can help those who are less fortunate by donating clothes or buying gift cards at Gulfport Premium Outlets. The outlets and the Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport are asking people to donate shirts, pants, socks,…