Gulf Coast YMCA hosts 42nd Annual Wesson Memorial Run
The Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA held its 42nd Annual Wesson Memorial Run on the Fourth of July. This event is held in honor of Ray and Ann…
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Free doughnut if you wear red,white, and blue!
If you pass a Krispy Kreme on your way to your Fourth of July celebration, be sure to stop by and get a free doughnut! The doughnut chain is giving customers who are…
Two Gulfport men arrested in connection with February 15 shooting
On July 3, 2023, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 20-year-old Jalin Lamont Johnson and charged him with two counts of Aggravated Assault and one charge of Trafficking Pharmaceuticals. Jerprice Preston, 22-year-old, was arrested and charged with Possession of Marijuana. On…
Moss Point calling on skilled labor volunteers
The City of Moss Point is rebuilding -- but with any process it has setbacks. Paige Roberts, the volunteer and donations coordinator for Moss Point, is calling on skilled labor volunteers to help clean…
Tips to stay safe this Fourth of July
More than 10,000 people were treated for fireworks-related injuries in the U.S. last year. The consumer product safety commission has some tips you may want to consider to help you and your family celebrate…
Firework sales slowly returning to normal
After Spending many Fourth of July's six feet apart, the firework industry is slowly starting to pop off again! Firework sales came to an abrupt halt after the pandemic began. Now the emergency mandate…
Agencies asking for long-term relief committee
Two weeks after an EF-2 tornado hit Moss Point, area agencies are asking for a long-term relief committee to help with the recovery. Jackson County is the only coastal county without…
Coastal woman plays vital role in fishing rodeo
Behind the scenes of the 75th Annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, a remarkable woman plays a vital role in supporting the success of the event. You've probably seen…
Jackson County Sheriff asking for help identifying homicide victim
Jackson County Sheriff’s Investigators are asking the public's help to identify a man whose body was found in the water off Belle Fontaine beach near the St.…
New Life Church students raise money for mission with smoked pork fundraiser
The 4th of July weekend is known for cookouts and great barbecue. A church in Biloxi was grilling out for a good cause. New Life Family Church is raising money for…
Long Beach brings small town pride to July 4th celebration
Small town patriotism was alive in Long Beach on Saturday as the Friendly City hosted its inaugural July 4th Jubilee. "We're here to celebrate and just have fun out here…
Ingalls Shipbuilding takes heat precautions for workers
With the summer heat, we know people who work in the elements need to take precautions. Ingalls' Pascagoula shipyard employs thousands and the company is doing what it can to help keep everyone…
Picayune Police arrest suspect in Walmart thefts through security door
Picayune Police arrested a suspect on Sunday accused of using a disabled fire exit to steal from Walmart. 47-year-old Joseph Hollingsworth was arrested in Tickfaw, Louisiana, by the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. He is charged with six counts of commercial…
One dead, one critical in motor home crash on I-10
One person is dead and another critical after a motor home crashed on I-10 Saturday afternoon near mile marker 24. MHP spokesman Cal Robertson said the motor home left the roadway and went into the woodline this afternoon. One person,…
Volunteers feeding tornado victims in Moss Point
With disaster comes an outpour of compassion and love from others. In Moss Point, fellow locals and Mississippians helped to feed victims of the recent tornado. The distribution of…
MBI investigating officer involved shooting in Stonewall
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving Enterprise Police Department that occurred on June 30th, 2023, around 3:30 p.m. on River Road in Stonewall, Mississippi. Officers were attempting to serve the subject when…
American Red Cross closing shelter in Moss Point
As residents of Moss Point are beginning to rebuild, the American Red Cross is closing its shelter. The Red Cross hit the ground running after the June 19th…
Vendors offer crafts, gifts at Our Lady of the Gulf Crab Festival
Beyond the mouthwatering seafood, the Our Lady of the Gulf Crab Fest is providing a platform for vendors from near and far. More than…
Lower gas prices increasing holiday travel
A welcome surprise awaits travelers as gas prices have hit their lowest point of the year. The drop in gas prices could result in an increase in travel, providing extra…
Harrison County supervisor’s liability bond revoked
Harrison County Supervisor Kent Jones is being accused of embezzling thousands of dollars to turn a youth baseball field press box into a makeshift apartment. Our media partner is reporting…
July 4th designated a ‘Free Fishing Day’
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is excited to announce Tuesday, July 4th is a "Free Fishing Day”, offering residents the opportunity to enjoy fishing without a license on any public water throughout the state. MDWFP encourages residents…
Body found on Belle Fontaine Beach in Jackson County
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the death of a man found floating in the water at Belle Fontaine beach near the St. Andrews community. Sheriff John Ledbetter says around 12:30 Friday afternoon, a boater spotted the body about…
Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo returns to the Coast
75 years and counting, a 4th of July tradition returns to the Coast this weekend! Each year, the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo offers a little something…
Mississippi Power offers tips for dealing with heatwave
As an extreme heatwave sends temperatures soaring across the country, everyone’s tempted to crank up the AC to stay cool. Mississippi Power saw its peak customer demand Wednesday…