Mardi Gras brings in tourism to the Gulf Coast
Some tourists are skipping out on New Orleans and Mobile for Mardi Gras and heading straight for Mississippi. The Mississippi Gulf Coast has seen a 30 percent…
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Blow Fly Bar and Grill opening soon in Gulfport
The Blow Fly Bar and Grill will be opening soon in Gulfport. Blow Fly Inn is now Blow Fly Bar and Grill with a new owner and…
Ground Zero Blues Club holding Musical March Madness Karaoke Tournament
Your journey to becoming Biloxi’s next rock star could start tonight! Ground Zero Blues Club Biloxi is kicking off its inaugural Musical March Madness Karaoke Tournament tonight…
16-year-old no longer suspect in Gulfport aggravated assault
Gulfport police have an update on the shooting in Gulfport that happened on February 15th. Originally Keston Vaughns was believed to have carjacked and shot someone. Through investigation, detectives have determined Vaughns is no longer a suspect in the case.…
Make-A-Wish grants local kid a trip to Disney World
A special surprise awaited one student at Pecan Park Elementary School in Ocean Springs. Jace Mathews was diagnosed with cancer in 2016 and underwent treatment which left…
Wanted for robbery in Jackson County
Investigators with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department are asking for assistance in locating 34-year-old Paul Kenneth Schrage. Schrage has an outstanding warrant for Robbery, occurring in the St. Martin community of Jackson County. Investigators say he should be driving an…
Man convicted of raping, murdering Janaya Thompson denied appeal
The state Supreme Court has denied post-conviction relief to a Gulfport man convicted in the rape and murder of a 5-year-old girl in 2014. Alberto Garcia was sentenced to death in 2017 after confessing to raping and hanging to death…
Coast Crime Stoppers searching for level-one sex offender with ties to the Coast
Jeffrey M. Czimmer has been reported missing and is a level-one Sex Offender in the state of New York. Investigators with Jackson County Sheriff's Department say Czimmer has ties to the Coast and believe he may be in our area.…
Five arrested on drug charges in Jackson County
After a month long investigation, five people are accused of conspiring to bring drugs into the Jackson County Adult Detention Center. Sheriff John Ledbetter says the investigation started…
St. Peter’s by the Sea holds second line for students
The group down at St. Peter’s by the Sea Church held a Mardi Gras Celebration with students across the Coast. Sixteen students from the church’s ‘Casting…
Two injured in shooting near Hensley Avenue in Gulfport
Two people were injured in a shooting just a little while ago in Gulfport. The Gulfport Police Department arrived to the scene on Hensley Avenue and George…
Gautier Parks and Rec hosts monthly potluck for seniors
Seniors of Gautier celebrated Mardi Gras during their monthly potluck luncheon. Parks and Recreation hosts potlucks at the Senior Center in City Park as a way to…
Coastal Mississippi Job Fair took place at MGCCC in Gautier
Coastal Mississippi Job Fair was held at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Gautier to help those looking for employment. The fair had more than 40…
Loaves and Fishes holding Fish Fry Cook-Off this Saturday
Loaves and Fishes is having its second annual Fish Fry Cook-Off this Saturday to help fund renovations for their new building. The cook-off will have ten vendors…
St. Alphonsus students celebrate therapy dog’s birthday by raising money for shelter animals
In Ocean Springs, St. Alphonsus’ therapy dog, Maybel, is turning four! Maybel is a shelter pup turned therapy dog and she’s celebrating her…
USM hosted ‘Experience Business Casually’ event at Gulf Park Campus
The University of Southern Mississippi School of Leadership hosted ‘Experience Business Casually’ at the Gulf Park Campus in Long Beach. The event featured business leaders who…
Department of Revenue hosted job fair in Biloxi
The Department of Revenue hosted a job fair in hopes of finding some ambitious workers to fill numerous positions. The DOR is the primary agency for collecting tax…
Pascagoula police officers completing mental health crisis training
Pascagoula police are training their officers to handle not only crime, but mental health situations they may come across to better serve their community. The training, offered through…
Ocean Springs hosts Breakfast with the Mayor
Ocean Springs Mayor Kenny Holloway spent the morning at the Lady May talking about upcoming projects in the City of Discovery during his quarterly breakfast event. Holloway touched on…
Hanshaw Road in Ocean Springs to reopen Friday
Good news for Ocean Springs drivers! Hanshaw Road is set to reopen on Friday from Highway 90 to Old Spanish Trail. You may recall the road has been…
2 Pascagoula men charged with robbing pizza delivery driver
Two Pascagoula men are charged with robbing a pizza delivery driver at gunpoint last weekend. Pascagoula Police say an officer was flagged down Saturday by a driver who said he was robbed at gunpoint. The suspects took two pizzas, two…
Two men charged with aggravated assault in connection with shooting in Gulfport
Gulfport Police today have charged two men with aggravated assault in connection with a call about a drive-by shooting on Vixen Loop. Police charged…
Lovers and Friends Valentine’s Night Party at Biloxi Visitors Center
Couples across the Coast headed out this evening for their Valentine’s night plans. One krewe of people decided to host their own party and invite the Coast to celebrate with…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce hosts annual meeting
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce held their annual meeting at the Beau Rivage. Over 600 members flooded the doors of the Magnolia Ballroom to review…