11 injured in charter bus accident on I-10 in Hancock County
Officials are responded to an accident on I-10 westbound near Exit 13 in Hancock County. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol Trooper Cal Robertson, a charter…
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Saluting Seniors: Harrison County Sheriff's Office thanks volunteers
The Harrison County Sheriff's Office thanked its volunteers with a lunch and awards. These volunteers work alongside local law enforcement and have been nominated for their efforts. The…
Fire sparks up near Moss Point exit
Friday afternoon, a woods fire sparked up near the Moss Point exit on I-10. According to Kevin Craft with the Mississippi Forestry Commission, the cause of the blaze is undetermined and currently impacting woods. Multiple structures are in danger, but…
Individual wanted on felony charges taken into custody at Southern Miss Hattiesburg campus
At approximately 12:45 p.m., University Police were alerted by the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office that an individual wanted on felony charges was on The University of Southern Mississippi’s Hattiesburg campus. Officers located an armed individual in the parking garage, not…
Bark'n Good Time welcomes pets for a weekend of dog sports
Bark'n Good Time is back at the Harrison County Fair Grounds. The event started today near the dog park with course ability tests trials and fast-cat trials. Saturday and Sunday, you can join…
Sexxy Red, Jeezy, and 42 Dugg Concert canceled at Coast Coliseum
An upcoming concert at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum has been canceled. In a Facebook post, the Coliseum wrote "Due to unforeseen reasons, the Sexyy Red, Jeezy & 42 Dugg concert at Mississippi Coast Coliseum on Saturday, April 13, 2024, has…
Singing River Health System raises awareness for organ donation
In Gulfport, Singing River Health System employees gathered to raise awareness for organ donation as part of National Donate Life Month. In the U.S., over 100,000 people are still waiting on…
Groundbreaking for new boardwalk in Pass Christian
Pass Christian leaders broke ground this morning on a new boardwalk along Highway 90 in the city. Mayor Jimmy Rafferty was joined by city leaders and DMR Director Joe…
Local agencies work on woods fire in Hancock County
Fire crews are hard at work in Hancock County trying to contain this woods fire that has been going on for several day. Fire crews say homes close…
Georgia woman arrested on two felony counts of false pretense in Harrison County
On Thursday, April 4, 2024, Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley announced the arrest of 24- year-old Sharontay Rice of Savannah, Georgia on two felony counts of false pretense. According to Sheriff Matt Haley, Harrison County Criminal Investigation Division has been…
Five injured in three-vehicle crash on I-10 in Harrison County
Around 12 a.m., Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to an accident on I-10 West at Menge Avenue. According to Trooper Cal Robertson, there was a three-car accident and two of the vehicles were on fire. Five people were injured, one with…
Fire rescue units responding to fires in Harrison and Hancock Counties
Here on the Coast, Hancock and Harrison County Fire Crews have spent the latter half of this week battling brush fires. Harrison County Fire Rescue…
AUSA and ESGR meet with local leaders in Biloxi
It’s the first meeting of a weekend long event for the Magnolia chapter of the AUSA. It’s also the first time the meeting has been held here in Southern Mississippi. “It’s a…
Bill honoring first African American Female Highway Safety Patrol Officer
A bill is in the Mississippi House of Representatives to honor the first African-American female Highway Safety Patrol officer. Felicia Breland was a native of…
Omega Psi Phi members participate in Community Service Day
The 87th annual Seventh District meeting for members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated began in Biloxi. Over 1,000 members have come to the Coast. A crusade…
Pascagoula featured in Netflix series 'Files of the Unexplained'
The City of Pascagoula has announced that they are featured in the new Netflix Series: Files of the Unexplained! The series' first episode is the story of Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker and their UFO experience from 1973 on the…
State Supreme Court affirms lower court ruling on Aldrich property
The state Supreme Court on Thursday sided with a lower court chancellor in declaring that John Bret Aldrich, not the state, owns the land south of…
Dam Good Festival happening at the Mississippi Aquarium
The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting The Dam Good Festival. The festival celebrates the North American Beavers and Mississippi music. Festivities include kids crafts, music, beer, and of…
Delta Rising coming to the Mary C. O'Keefe
Delta Rising is coming to the Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Arts Center. The event will feature hot tamales, Delta BBQ, Delta art and Delta Blues. Delta Rising…
Former Biloxi officer charged with selling drugs, laundering money
A former Biloxi Police officer has been charged with selling drugs while working for the city of Biloxi. Chief John Miller said 23-year-old Jacob Noel Vickers turned himself in to Biloxi police Thursday and has been charged with conspiracy to…
Pascagoula High sophomore named 2024 Mississippi Poetry Out Loud Champion
Pascagoula High sophomore Malisha Taylor is a 2024 Mississippi Poetry Out Loud Champion. Taylor will receive $200 and Pascagoula High School will receive a $500 stipend…
Harrison County Fire Rescue responds to trailer fire
Harrison County Firefighters battled a brush fire Wednesday. When they arrived, they found a trailer on Saucier-Lizana Road engulfed in flames. Firefighters believe the fire was started by…
Man charged with voyeurism in store restroom
A Guatemalan national was arrested in D'Iberville on Thursday morning, charged with voyeurism. Chief Shannon Nobles said 20-year-old Jesler Jairo Perez was charged with three counts of voyeurism. He was taken to the Harrison County jail and bond was set…
MDEQ Issues Beach Water Contact Advisory for Long Beach
Jackson, MS – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, has issued a beach water contact advisory for Long Beach. The beach is not closed; however, there may be an increased risk of illness associated…