Rotary Walk 2023 raises money for Casting Nets program
The Rotary Club of Gulfport partnered with St. Peter’s by the Sea Episcopal Church to help raise money for the Casting Nets program. Today, people were able…
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Gulf Ship hosts apprenticeship signing ceremony
Gulf Ship and Gulfport Marine Service celebrated the official launch of a new apprenticeship program that has been certified by the Department of Labor. More than 70 employees at Gulf…
‘Scuba’ Steve Johnson shares testimony of surviving cancer
In honor of it being the end of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a Coast favorite shares his story! Steve Johnson, also known as Scuba Steve, was diagnosed with…
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, the City of Bay St. Louis planted pinwheels and decorated Hancock County Courthouse blue to raise awareness. Experts from diverse fields including psychology,…
Families of fallen Bay St. Louis officers gifted with items in their honor
It was an emotional day today for the families of the officers who died in the line of duty in Bay St. Louis.…
D'Iberville High investigates threat sent by phone during school
D'Iberville High School had a threat sent by phone to other students during school hours today. This came on the heels of a lockdown at Harrison Central High School on Thursday morning after the protocol was activated in error. The…
Reeves signs bill approving $50M in Restore Act projects
Gov. Tate Reeves on Thursday signed a bill that will allocate more than $50 million dollars in Restore Act money to projects on the Coast. Senate Bill 3047 appropriated the funds from the Mississippi Gulf Coast Restoration Funds, a settlement…
Suspect in shooting near Scarlet Pearl extradited to Coast
A suspect in a murder that happened near Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort in September is in Harrison County jail. 18-year-old Karmelo Derks of Prichard, Alabama, is charged with first degree murder. He was extradited from Mobile after being arrested there…
University of Southern Mississippi celebrates 113 years
The University of Southern Mississippi is marking the 113th anniversary of its founding. The university was charted on March 30th, 1910 by legislative act. Originally being named Mississippi Normal…
Sailors from across the country travel to Ocean Springs for annual regatta
Sailors from across the country head to Ocean Springs to compete in the annual regatta. Sailors were seen warming up for the stiff competition…
Local businessman gathers supplies for tornado relief efforts
A Biloxi business owner is taking his time to get the community to help with tornado relief in north Mississippi. Owner of Joe’s Garage, Joe Krivanec, decided to…
Gautier Police Department searching for suspect wanted in home invasion
The Gautier Police Department is asking the public for help in locating Kiundra Charlene Irving. Police say she is wanted for a home invasion that occurred on March 21, 2023, at 10:00 PM off Ladnier Road in Gautier. They say…
False lockdown at Harrison Central High School
It was a scary situation this morning at Harrison Central High School where a lockdown ended up being a false call. It prompted a lot of panic, especially for…
Merit Health makes donation to Back Bay Mission in honor of Doctor’s Day
Merit Health Biloxi made a donation to Back Bay Mission in honor of Doctor’s Day. In honor of Doctor’s Day, many hospitals give…
Community helps donate prom dresses to Gautier High School
The Gautier community has stepped up to help donate prom dresses for Gautier High School. What started out as a Facebook post from Monica Mingo, the owner…
Tips to keep unwanted pests out of your home
As the weather continues to warm up, you can expect to see more bugs! Around this time of year, homeowners start seeing an increased presence of pests…
Gulfport High senior awarded scholarship from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Emma Helmert, a Gulfport High School senior, was awarded a four-year college scholarship from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation. Helmert is one of the 60…
Volunteers help pack food donations collected through March of the Mayors food drive
Volunteers gathered at the Lyman Community Center this morning to pack up donations from this month’s March of the Mayors Food Drive. For…
St. James students donate to tornado survivors
St. James Catholic School is helping Rolling Fork after tornados destroyed the town last Friday. Students helped pack up a U-Haul with diapers, blankets, and Easter baskets. The students…
Lawyer: Trump indicted; 1st ex-president charged with crime
By MICHAEL R. SISAK, JENNIFER PELTZ and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press A lawyer for Donald Trump says he's been told that the former president has been indicted on charges involving payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign to silence claims…
Harrison County Fire Rescue team helps tornado victims
More relief rolls up in Rolling Fork, Mississippi as the community continues to pick up the pieces after last week’s deadly tornado. A crew from Harrison County Fire…
Harrison Central lockdown lifted; call was accidental
Harrison Central High School was on a lockdown this morning as a result of an accidental activation of the lockdown protocol. Harrison County Superintendent Mitchell King said the call initiating a lockdown was an accident. Each administrator has a phone…
River Road Boat Club hosts Tank Music Fest in Pascagoula
This weekend, a new marina is opening in Pascagoula and this boat club wants you to be a part of the celebration. River Road Boat Club…
American Legion Auxiliary #42 Ocean Springs needs volunteers for upcoming event
The American Legion Auxiliary #42 Ocean Springs is celebrating the Month of the Military Child this Saturday. They’ll be hosting their first ‘Strong and Resilient…