Blackwater Brass band member becomes D’Iberville Middle School band director
The well-known coastal eight-piece funk and jazz band Blackwater Brass is sharing their talent with their next generation of musicians. Giving back the same way he…
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New stone marker for Alisha Ann Heinrich: Baby Jane Doe’s body found in 1982
A new stone marker will be placed at the grave for Alisha Ann Heinrich, formerly known as the first Baby Jane Doe…
Making wishes come true at the Mississippi Aquarium
After a year of anticipation, eight-year-old Matti Taylor’s wish of visiting the Mississippi Aquarium finally came true on the same week that marks her one-year anniversary of remission.…
Hickory Hill Country Club in Gautier under new management
Hickory Hill Country Club closed its doors in 2020 and left many in the City of Gautier wondering if it would ever open again. Now the country…
Eat wings, paint, and raise funds for Loaves and Fishes
Loaves and Fishes has been a staple in Biloxi for many years, helping out in the community. Now they need the community’s help. Their current lease…
TRY TRANSIT DAY: Ride FREE All-Day-Long on Friday, July 23.
Coast Transit Authority wants to invite everyone to Ride FREE All-Day-Long on Friday, July 23, 2021! Hop aboard a nostalgic trolley, like the Beachcomber or Casino Hopper, or experience a ride on one of their hybrid buses. CTA wants locals…
Jackson County Supervisor Melton Harris has died
Jackson County District 2 County Supervisor Melton Harris has died this morning at the age of 75. Harris had served on the board since 2008 and was in his…
Facility upgrades at Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA in Ocean Springs
Gym attendance is almost what it was like a year ago at the Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA in Ocean Springs. Last year, the YMCA experienced record…
New hours of operation for two Keesler Gates
Personnel traveling to Keesler Air Force Base on a daily basis will see some changes in the operation of two gates on base for the next eight to…
MDEQ Issues Five Beach Water Contact Advisories
(Jackson, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, issued five beach water contact advisories Tuesday for Station 11 (Gulfport East Beach), Station 12A (Biloxi West Central Beach), Station 12B (Biloxi East Central Beach), Station 14 (Front…
Ingalls to Host Pop-Up Hiring Events Across Harrison County Wednesday, July 14th
Ingalls Shipbuilding will host pop-up hiring events in various locations across Harrison County on Wednesday, July 14. Times and locations: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. St. Paul United Methodist Church, Biloxi D’Iberville Town Green MGCCC West Harrison Campus, Gulfport 9…
Main Street Pascagoula to host Third Friday July 16
2021 marks 100 years since a major fire destroyed much of Downtown Pascagoula. The city is gathering to reflect on the history of downtown and celebrate the growth they’re seeing today. The Third Friday event takes place July 16th from…
Retired Echo Publisher Ellis C. Cuevas dies at 87
By JEFF BELCHER Courtesy of the Sea Coast Echo Long-time Sea Coast Echo Publisher Ellis C. Cuevas died late on Monday, July 12, after a long illness. He was 87 years old. “Teacher, mentor and role model of the highest…
Longtime Jackson County supervisor Melton Harris dies
Jackson County officials confirmed to News 25 that District 2 Supervisor Melton Harris has died. He was 75. Harris died at his home on Tuesday morning. The cause of death…
CASH 3 draw winning numbers for July 12th, 2021
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for July 12th are: 7-1-0. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Wonders of the World Book and Toy Store now open in Gulfport
There’s a new black-owned children’s toy and book store in Gulfport, offering a comfortable and inviting space for shoppers to engage in books and…
Captain Ron celebrates his 90th Birthday
Today marked a milestone for a gem here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Captain Ron Reiter, the skipper of the Maritime Museum’s Biloxi schooners, celebrated 90 years of life. Over…
Government Street in Ocean Springs closed until Tuesday at 5 p.m.
Government Street closed starting this morning to thru traffic from Magnolia Bayou Boulevard to Ocean Springs Road. The road will be closed until 5 p.m.…
Gulfport Planet Fitness celebrates club updates
Gulfport Planet Fitness is celebrating club updates with a members welcome back event. Gulfport Planet Fitness opened its doors for a re-opening after upgrading the facility and furnishing the club…
Visiting Pet Teams of South Mississippi holding therapy dog graduation
Visiting Pet Teams of South Mississippi held their graduation ceremony over the weekend, honoring new and re-registering pet dog therapy teams. Zoe, Jude, and Sadie are…
I-110 drawbridge in D’Iberville back open after malfunction
The I-110 drawbridge in D’Iberville was shut down for about two hours while engineers worked to get the bridge to close. At around 1:45 p.m., MDOT reported all…
'Courageous Conversations’ series starts this Thursday
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce is helping to facilitate important conversations among coworkers with a new webinar series. ‘Courageous Conversations’ is a complimentary and interactive Zoom series that…
Donors needed as Red Cross blood shortage continues
While donors across the country have rolled up a sleeve to give this summer, the American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage and donors of…
Delta variant on the rise across the Coast
While cases and deaths from COVID-19 are dropping, the delta variant is now becoming the dominant strain in the U.S. Here on the Coast, we are starting to…