Construction continues on Bayview Boardwalk in Biloxi
Construction work is moving fast on the new boardwalk set to line Bayview Avenue on Biloxi’s Back Bay. Workers are busy building the infrastructure and framework of the boardwalk…
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MSDH reports 1,670 cases of COVID-19 and 33 deaths statewide
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 1,670 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 33 deaths. Eight of these deaths occurred between October 22 and October 25, and an additional 25 deaths occurred between August 25 and October 20, identified from…
Pedestrian killed in accident involving train near Collins Boulevard in Gulfport
Gulfport police are investigating a fatal train accident involving a male pedestrian on Highway 605 that occurred early this morning. The preliminary investigation suggested that…
Gulfport Police, DEA, U.S. Attorney's Office teams up for narcotics, weapons bust
The Gulfport Police Department, D.E.A., and USAO announce arrests Tuesday of five people in connection with distribution of narcotics and firearms charges. Nigel Saunders, Sernareo Barnett and D’Laun Ball, all of Gulfport, and Mary Matthews and Jamaar Saunders of Biloxi,…
Some workers at Stennis Space Center to protest vaccine rules
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (AP) — Some workers at a sprawling space center near the Mississippi-Louisiana line plan to protest federal requirements that they become vaccinated against COVID-19. The John C. Stennis Space Center workers plan a prayer rally Tuesday afternoon in…
Biloxi superintendent reports gun discovered at high school in student's backpack
Biloxi Schools superintendent Marcus Boudreaux sent an email to parents on Tuesday morning informing them that a gun was found in a student's backpack. The email says no threats were made and the weapon was not exposed. It was discovered…
Downtown Pascagoula designated historic district
The National Park Service has designated Downtown Pascagoula as a historic district. The Downtown Pascagoula Historic District, known historically as the Scranton Historic District, is roughly bounded by Krebs Avenue, Pascagoula Street, Convent Avenue, and Frederic Street. "Honoring our history…
Powerball winning numbers for October 25th, 2021
Here are the winning numbers for today’s Powerball draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
CASH 3 draw winning numbers for October 25th, 2021
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for October 25th are: 6-4-6. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers campaign to identify unregistered sex offenders
With Halloween less than a week away, double checking your trick-or-treating route and identifying sex offenders in your community may be something on your to-do list.…
State Senator Brice Wiggins announces run for state’s Fourth Congressional District
Republican State Senator Brice Wiggins announced his campaign for U.S. Congress to represent Mississippi’s Fourth Congressional district. Wiggins currently represents District 52 in the State…
Harper McCaughan teacher wins $1,000 grant for project
A gifted education teacher at Harper McCaughan Elementary in Long Beach School District has been named a 2021 Mississippi Professional Educator Classroom Grant Award winner. Carly Parker won…
Halloween sales soaring up to the big day
Last year, many Halloween events were canceled due to COVID-19, but this year people are gearing up for some fun. Sales are soaring this year at Spirit Halloween…
Lapointe-Krebs House and Museum hosting annual cemetery tour
Get ready to travel back in history as Lapointe-Krebs House and Museum in Pascagoula hosts their 15th annual historic cemetery tour. This year’s program theme will be World…
Federal assistance approved for counties affected by Ida
Governor Tate Reeves’ request for individual and public assistance for counties affected by Hurricane Ida has been approved by President Biden. Public assistance for local governments and non-profits…
Local animal rescue begins constructing dog paradise
A local animal rescue organization is turning an old farm ground into an animal sanctuary in Harrison County. Turning a 20-acre parcel of land into the ideal pet paradise…
MSDH reports 555 COVID-19 cases and 34 deaths for the three-day period
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 555 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 34 deaths for the three-day period October 22 through October 24.…
Williams Family Farm in Wiggins offering fall festivities
As Halloween approaches the clock is ticking on your time to partake in spooky season activities. The Williams Family Farm is family owned and operated by Neal Williams…
Gulf Coast Buddy Sports branches into fishing
Mississippi Gulf Coast Buddy Sports helped enrich the lives of special needs youths and adults with a fishing trip on the Gulf. Charter boats were seen coming in at…
Locals celebrate at the Equality Fest in Biloxi over the weekend
Nearly 2,000 people and more than 200 vendors showed out to Equality Fest in Biloxi over the weekend to celebrate pride and identity acceptance. The…
Pink Dress Run returns to Downtown Gulfport for breast cancer awareness
The fifth annual 5K Pink Dress Run took place in Downtown Gulfport this weekend as beer drinkers and athletes spread awareness for breast cancer. Registration…
Good Deeds Community Center in Gulfport hosts vaccine site
Gulfport residents gathered at the Good Deeds Community Center for COVID-19 vaccines at a health fair organized by local leaders. On Madison Street, a mobile vaccine site…
Activists demand answers in shooting death of infant La’Mello Parker
Protesters on the corner of Jones Park in Gulfport demanded transparency from law enforcement Saturday in the wake of the shooting death of three-month-old La’Mello Parker…
Man sentenced to serve 20 years for Biloxi DUI causing death
Biloxi, Mississippi – Thirty-seven-year-old Michael Blaise Leggett, Jr., of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, was sentenced today to 25 years, 5 years suspended, leaving 20 years to serve in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections. Leggett will be on post-release…