Building Homes for Heroes gives Gulfport veteran a new home
A veteran in Gulfport received a new home free of charge. James and Tammy have been nomads for the last two and a half years. Now,…
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Louisiana moves juveniles from adult penitentiary but continues to fight court order to do so
BY KEVIN MCGILL Updated 12:34 PM CDT, September 15, 2023 NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Juvenile detainees who were being held at a former death row building at Louisiana’s adult penitentiary were transferred to a new facility in north Louisiana, state juvenile…
Gautier Police asking for help finding suspects in I-10 shooting
Gautier Police believe an altercation in Moss Point is the reason for the shooting on I-10 on Saturday, September 9. Police are asking the public to speak up with any information regarding who did the shooting and then ran into…
Mississippi Power removes debris from waterways through annual Renew our Rivers cleanup
A local power company is kicking off the fall season with its annual waterfront cleanup. Mississippi Power employees were at the Dock in Gulfport…
Model Mixer at the Beau Rivage in preparation for Renaissance the Runway
The Bacot McCarty Foundation is preparing for its annual Renaissance the Runway fundraiser. Beau Rivage and Top Golf partnered to host the model mixer…
A.J. Holloway Sports Complex in Biloxi undergoing renovations
One of Biloxi’s most used sports complexes is undergoing a facelift. Renovations are taking place at the A.J. Holloway Sports Complex in Biloxi. They are excavating the land on some…
History Night returns to the MS Aviation Heritage Museum
A former Vietnam War pilot is coming to a local museum in Gulfport to tell stories about aviation. On the fourth Thursday of every month, the Mississippi…
Back Bay Mission calls for overnight homeless shelter
One organization in Biloxi is trying to open the Gulf Coast’s first overnight low barrier homeless shelter. With temperatures climbing well above 100 this season, the homeless population…
FEMA Unemployment Disaster Assistance deadline Friday
Tomorrow is the last day to apply for FEMA unemployment benefits if you live in Moss Point. The deadline to apply for FEMA unemployment assistance in the City of Moss…
Sheriff’s Department warns of homecoming pranks escalating to felonies
A homecoming prank is under investigation by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department after it escalated from toilet paper to vandalism. Up to four juveniles could be charged with felony…
Mobile Recovery Unit in Jackson County Closing Friday
Madison, Miss. – The mobile recovery unit operated by FEMA and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) in Jackson County is closing permanently on Friday, Sept. 15, at 5 p.m. The unit is operating 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the…
Man charged with sex crime against child extradited to Hancock County
A Hancock County man is in jail facing a sex crime against a minor. Sheriff Ricky Adam said 61-year-old Donnie Thomas was arrested Tuesday on…
BYB Extreme Bare Knuckle Fighting announces matches for BYB 20:Brawl on the Bayou on Sept. 16
Bare Knuckle Fighting returns to the Bayou for a night of hard-hitting matchups! This Saturday, Sept. 16, BYB Extreme Fighting Series will return to Biloxi, Mississippi for its highly anticipated “BYB20: Brawl on the Bayou” at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. Doors open at 7 p.m. with the matches beginning at 8…
Concerts on the Causeway benefiting nonprofits on the Coast
In Biloxi, a restaurant owner and friend have partnered to raise funds for a good cause. Yul Grace, owner of Yul’s Place Restaurant, and Matt Olivari, owner…
Book signing and discussion for the ‘Mississippi Football Book’
Two of the Magnolia State’s most prolific writers have come together to honor the legacy of Mississippi football. New York Times Best Seller Neil White and Award-Winning Sportswriter Rick…
Our Lady Academy unveiled renovated area
Our Lady Academy unveiled their newly renovated office and student lounge. Behind this door is Our Lady Academy's new office and student spaces. We're seeing this for the first time with the…
Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle release Thursday in Biloxi
The Mississippi Aquarium will release one Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle into the Mississippi Sound tomorrow. The release will happen at 4 in the afternoon on the beach in…
Cam Transport giving out free meals to truck drivers at Port of Gulfport
A Gulfport trucking company is showing its appreciation for truck drivers this week. Cam Transport workers have setup shop near the Port of Gulfport entrance today, handing out meals…
Gulfport Police Department hosting Citizen Academy
The Gulfport Police Department is hosting their first Citizen Academy since 2019 this year. The academy will run for three consecutive Thursdays in November on the 2nd, 9th, and 16th…
Church worship leader charged with producing child porn
A worship leader from Saucier has arrested on federal charges of producing child pornography. 33-year-old Tyler Selby appeared in U.S. District Court in Gulfport on Tuesday before Judge Robert Myers for an initial hearing. Selby was identified by the National…
Two juveniles charged with possession of a firearm by a minor at school
Gulfport High students on Wednesday reported to administration the possibility of a gun on campus. Administration officials investigated the report and confiscated a…
Jazz Fest expands to eight days for 2024 festival
The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival will expand to eight days in 2024, adding Thursday to the first weekend of music at the New Orleans Fairgrounds. Jazz Fest officials announced the expanded schedule today on its website. The dates…
Students on Coast named National Merit Scholar semifinalists
Thirty-three students from 16 schools on the Coast are among 163 students statewide who have been named National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists.More than 16,000 semifinalists were named nationwide. The students were selected based on their Preliminary SAT or National Merit…
Old Biloxi Cemetery Tour dates announced
As we get closer and closer to spooky season, the dates for an exciting Biloxi Halloween tradition have been announced. Mark your calendars, the 17th annual Old Biloxi Cemetery Tour…