Tony Trapani receives Memorial Star in Bay St. Louis
Tony Trapani’s legacy was cemented in a big way over the weekend. The Hancock County Community Development Foundation honored Trapani Saturday with a Heritage Memorial Star outside…
Local News
Mississippi Freedom Marker honors Lawrence Guyot in hometown of Pass Christian
A new marker has been added to the Mississippi Freedom Trail, commemorating an American hero and Civil Rights activist native to Pass Christian. City leaders,…
Application process open for Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher Grants
Applications are now open for the 2024 Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher Grants. Funded by Hancock Whitney administered by the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, the Seal grants recognize up to 10 teachers with individual grants of up to $2,000 to…
Some Moss Point residents receiving misleading FEMA letters
Some Moss Point residents who applied early for help from FEMA after a tornado hit the city are hearing back from FEMA -- but assistance is not yet…
Gautier Police investigating shooting a party
Gautier Police are investigating a Saturday night shooting at the community center. Gautier Police said an altercation broke out at a birthday party at Gautier Community Center on Library Lane. The altercation was between multiple people attending the party. When…
Gulfport man charged with sex crimes
A Gulfport man has been charged with sex crimes against a juvenile. Harrison County Sheriff's Office arrested 37-year-old Jeremy Dujuan Walker on one count of statutory rape and one count of sexual battery. He also faces a charge of enticing…
Suspect charged with charging at officers with a knife
Gulfport Police have charged a man with trying to injure police officers by charging them with a knife. Officers on Thursday arrested 44-year-old Dartanion Jovan Chandler. He has been charged with two counts of attempted aggravated assault on a police…
Michael Grimm improving after hospitalization for mystery illness
More than a month after blues musician Michael Grimm was hospitalized with an undisclosed illness, his wife, Lucie Grimm, updated fans on his Facebook page that the Hancock County native is getting better. Grimm, 44, was hospitalized Memorial Day weekend…
Mississippi Power brings STEM lab to Kroc Center
You may not be familiar with Louie the Lightning Bug, but local kids at the Kroc Center in Biloxi are thanks to a contribution from Mississippi Power. Mississippi Power partnered with the Kroc Center…
Gulfport Police Department hosting fishing camp
School is out and summer camps are in. The Gulfport Police Department is partnering with the city of Gulfport to hold a fishing camp this week. Camp begins with a trip to the…
Humane Society kicks off Empty the Shelter campaign
If you are thinking about adopting a pet, July is the perfect time to bring home a furry friend. The Humane Society of South Mississippi is on a mission to empty the…
Collaboration allows kids to read to furry friends
Young readers in Hancock County had the opportunity to share their favorite stories with dogs! In collaboration with Visiting Pet Teams of South Mississippi, Hancock County Library System…
Protecting senior citizens against the heat
The Lyman Senior Center is advising senior citizens make sure they are protected in heat. The center nurses are making sure their patients drink tons of water before and after being outside…
Important deadlines for Mississippi primary elections
We're still a month away from Mississippi's primary elections, but there are some important deadlines we need to remind you about. If you want to vote in the upcoming August 8th primary election, you…
Beat the heat walking through the mall!
By simply walking, you can increase your cardiovascular fitness. But in this heat, even walking seems unbearable. "It's too hot to be outside walking even on the beach, you have to think of…
Kiln man charged with statutory rape of 12-year-old girls
A Kiln man is in jail, charged with statutory rape of two 12-year-old girls in Harrison County. 18-year-old Drew Emile Gallardo is charged with two counts of statutory rape. His bond was set at $850,000. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson…
Ocean Springs woman hit walking on Highway 90 in Gautier
An Ocean Springs woman died Wednesday night in a pedestrian-car accident on Highway 90. Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr. identified the woman as 60-year-old Minh Phuong-Thi Quach. Lynd said a sedan hit Quach just before 11 p.m. while she…
Work on East Pearl River bridge will affect traffic on I-10
If the traffic slow-downs around Menge Avenue aren't enough of a headache, MDOT has something else for motorists to be aware of. Work started Wednesday afternoon on the westbound lanes of the East Pearl River bridge in Hancock County to…
Biloxi Shuckers announce Heart of a Shucker Community Fund
The Biloxi Shuckers announced its new Heart of a Shucker Community Fund on Monday. This fund will donate money during each homestead to organizations from as far…
MHP hosting job fair this Saturday
Mississippi Highway Patrol will hold a job fair this Saturday at the Troop K substation at 10 AM on Highway 67. Those interested can fill out an application at the job fair. State…
Where you should go for minor concerns vs. serious concerns
If you're feeling under the weather and trying to decide where to go for help, Memorial Health System offers a few avenues. Walk-in clinics and tele-health appointments are appropriate options for minor…
Construction causing delays on I-10 West
If you're commuting down I-10 going west, build in enough time for traffic delays. The construction of the popular travel center, Buc-ee's, was causing significant delays for drivers earlier. The world's largest…
Community cleans up beach after holiday celebration
While fireworks create unforgettable moments of celebration, they often leave a trail of debris on the beach. After a night of celebrating Independence Day - Hancock County's beach crew, The Boys…
Deer Island catches fire during firework show
For the first time in more than 20 years of firework shows in Biloxi, a fire broke out on Deer Island. The fire was extinguished in about 15 minutes according to Biloxi…