Baby gator rescued after its mouth taped shut
When a baby alligator was spotted on Old Spanish Trail on Tuesday with his mouth taped shut, people in Bay St. Louis and Waveland were horrified. Posts made…
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Mississippi deputies fatally shoot person while trying to serve warrant
COLUMBIA, Miss. (AP) — Deputies in Mississippi fatally shot a person Tuesday while attempting to serve a warrant, state investigators said. The shooting happened around 4:30 p.m. near Highway 35 in Columbia, a south Mississippi town. Marion County sheriff’s deputies…
Biloxi High School Class of 2023 walks across the stage
Today, a total of 401 Biloxi High School students received their diplomas at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. The Class of 2023 has been offered over $14…
Local organizations installing fire detectors in Biloxi community
Three organizations teamed up in Biloxi to promote fire prevention. The Biloxi Fire Department teamed up with the Beau Rivage and the American Red Cross to…
USM Gulf Park offering ‘express enrollment’ event
If you have a graduate who hasn’t applied to college yet, it’s not too late to apply at USM. The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park Campus is offering…
Blood drive held in honor of five-year-old Ocean Springs girl
A blood drive helps a Coast family in need. Five-year-old Mia Hill from Ocean Springs was diagnosed with acute liver failure and required an immediate life-saving…
Presley Campaign unveils policy positions during Coast visit
The man looking to unseat Governor Tate Reeves in this year’s gubernatorial election made a stop in Gulfport earlier this morning. It’s all part of Brandon Presley’s ‘War…
DeSantis plans to announce 2024 bid Wednesday on Twitter Spaces with Elon Musk, sources tell AP
By STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to announce his 2024 presidential campaign in a Twitter Spaces event with Elon Musk on Wednesday. That's according to two people with knowledge of the plans who spoke to The…
Biloxi man charged with aggravated assault
A Biloxi man is charged with aggravated assault after hitting another man during an argument. Police said that on May 16, officers responded to Pass Road about 9:45 a.m. in reference to assault. The 36-year-old victim reported being assaulted by…
St. Martin High School Class of 2023 walks across the stage
It was a day of celebration and achievement as the graduating class of St. Martin High School gathered at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. The coliseum was filled with anticipation as families eagerly…
Double drowning in Greene County
Over the weekend, agencies on the Coast responded to a double drowning on the Chickasawhay River in Greene County. According to Harrison County Fire Rescue’s Facebook page, the teens involved have…
Singing River Hospital recognize CTE Program students at graduation ceremony
High school students from Gautier and Pascagoula who completed the nursing career technical program were recognized at their own graduation. Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula held…
Local shrimpers hit the water for the first day of Shrimp Season
Dozens of shrimpers were up and ready to roll early this morning for the opening of shrimp season in state waters. The Biloxi Small…
Krispy Kreme offering free donuts to Class of 2023 graduates Wednesday
Krispy Kreme is offering a free dozen of its original glazed doughnuts to members of the Class of 2023. The offer is good Wednesday, May…
Military training continues tonight in Moss Point
For those who live in Moss Point, military training will once again be taking place in part of the city tonight. From 6 to 11 p.m., the Marine Forces…
Ocean Springs mom speaks out after adult daughter with autism arrested
An Ocean Springs family asking for help with their autistic daughter led to criminal charges. Shelby Lee is a 24-year-old woman with autism who lives…
Moss Point mayor warns against toy weapons
Moss Point Mayor Billy Knight took to Facebook to remind parents to keep track of where their kids are and what they’re playing with. This comes after the Moss…
‘Beauty and the Beast’ characters meet and greet at the Mississippi Aquarium
The Mississippi Aquarium also hosted some distinguished guests over the weekend. Belle and Gaston wanted to meet other people from Mississippi and thought what…
SeaTrek Experience at the MS Aquarium allows guests up close look at marine life
You do not need to be a scuba diver or even know how to swim to enjoy this immersive experience at the Mississippi Aquarium.…
Mystic Krewe of Seahorse hosted Pirate Day in the Bay
The Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse hosted its eighth annual Pirate Day in the Bay festival featuring several events for guests to participate in. The…
Guests celebrate at Lynn Meadow’s 25th birthday bash
The first children’s museum in Mississippi is celebrating 25 years of inspiring youth to dream big! Lynn Meadows Discovery Center opened its big blue doors to the public…
Moss Point convenience store owner killed in shooting
A convenience store owner was shot to death Saturday afternoon at his business. Police Chief Brandon Ashley identified the victim as 59-year-old Rodney Davis. The shooting happened about 3 p.m. Saturday at the Cross Corner Convenience Store at the corner…
Waveland man dies in one-vehicle accident in Gulfport
A Waveland man died Saturday in a one-vehicle accident in Gulfport. Gulfport Police responded to an accident in the westbound lanes of I-10 near the Cowan-Lorraine Road exit about 5 p.m. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer said 79-year-old Robert Wilson…
Harrison Central transgender student skips graduation
A U.S. District Court judge denied a temporary injunction that would have allowed a transgender girl to wear female clothes to the Harrison Central High School graduation on Saturday. The student, identified only as L.B. in court records, was represented…