Jones County man arrested in Pascagoula shooting
Last night around 11 p.m., officers were called to shots being fired at the Nola Goula Inn in Pascagoula. When officers arrived on scene, they found one person with…
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Gulfport Water Department offering pay-by-phone feature
Gulfport Water Department has a new system in place to make monitoring your service easier for you. You can easily get your balance or use the Pay-by-Phone feature at any time to make a payment. After beta testing, the Water…
Memorial Hospital celebrating 200th robotic bronchoscopic case
This afternoon, Memorial Hospital’s pulmonology team celebrated a huge milestone in their quest to treat and prevent lung cancer. Memorial has successfully completed 200 robotic bronchoscopic procedures with the…
Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort unveils new VIP lounge
After a delay in the opening of the VIP lounge due to COVID-19, the Scarlet Pearl’s luxury lounge will officially open Saturday. The VIP lounge is exclusive to…
MDEQ Lifts Three Beach Water Contact Advisories
(Jackson, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, lifted three beach water contact advisories Thursday for Station 4 (Bay St. Louis Beach), Station 6 (Pass Christian Central Beach), and Station 7A (Long Beach). Water samples…
Gulfport Police Department holding ‘Choppin’ with Twelve’
Are you in need of a haircut? Turns out you can get a brand-new do and more at the Gulfport Police Department’s ‘Choppin’ with Twelve.’ The event is happening…
New commander named at Keesler Air Force Base
Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi held the 81st Training Wing Change of Command Ceremony this morning. A new commander has taken charge over the 81st Training Wing…
Business leaders discuss how new Mississippi state flag impacts state economy
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A prominent Mississippi business leader said Wednesday the decision to change the state’s flag has removed a “significant impediment” to economic development in Mississippi. Mississippi lawmakers voted last year to retire a Confederate-themed flag state as…
Former Moss Point Mayor Mario King under investigation for mortgage fraud in Texas
According to our media partner the Sun Herald, former Moss Point Mayor Mario King is under investigation in Texas on allegations of mortgage fraud. He ‘engaged in other behavior that amounts to obstruction of justice,’ all of which could have…
Tropical system in Gulf could dump rain over the weekend
Cooler temperatures and lower humidity on Thursday morning will be giving way to hotter temperatures and more humid weather as a tropical system moves northward through the Gulf of Mexico. "We started off with really nice conditions this morning with…
Military Times ranks USM veterans program No. 3 in the nation
A drive to provide the best support and services to military students has vaulted the University of Southern Mississippi to a No. 3 national ranking by Military Times. USM also is rated No. 1 in the Southeast by Military Times…
Pedestrian severely injured after being hit by a train in Pascagoula
Pascagoula Police are reporting that a pedestrian was hit by a train near Hospital Road on Wednesday night. Officers were sent out at 9:15 p.m. in response to the call that a pedestrian was hit by a train. When they…
Center Stage Biloxi returns without COVID restrictions
More than a year after what was supposed to be its premiere, Center Stage Biloxi is finally bringing ‘Last of the Red Hot Lovers’ to the stage. In March…
Community leaders push to get more people vaccinated
Memorial Hospital held a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination distribution at Katie Patterson Booth Community Center to help get more people vaccinated within the Gulfport community. According to Mississippi Department…
PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans cuts the ribbon in Ocean Springs
The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest business as PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans is back and better than ever. PJ’s Coffee celebrated…
Free Food Distribution at Gautier First United Methodist Church
What better way to give back than by giving away over 5,000 pounds of food? Today was first come, first serve as Gautier First United Methodist Church…
Jackson County School District Superintendent helps students dress for success
Jackson County School District Superintendent Dr. John Strycker goes the extra mile to help some special needs students dress for success as they transition into the…
Walmart arson suspects still at large
Authorities are still searching for the alleged arson suspects who caused fires in two Mississippi Walmarts. Mississippi Crime Stoppers is offering a $7,500 reward for the incidents that occurred May…
Mississippi Aquarium offering weekly eco-tours throughout June and July
Last Friday the Mississippi Aquarium partnered with Ship Island Excursions to launch their new eco-tours. It’s a 90-minute voyage where you’ll learn about the wildlife and unique ecology of the Gulf…
Sand bags available
With the potential tropical system moving into our area over the next few days, sand bag locations are popping up across the Coast. They will be placing sand, bags, and shovels at the following locations: Orange Grove Community Center The…
Downtown Biloxi Community Market Festival June 22, 2021
Biloxi Main Street will host the Downtown Community Market Festival Series on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come and enjoy the many market vendors, entertainment by Gram Rea, and hourly giveaways. The June Community/Farmers Market will…
Fatal accident in Biloxi
On Jun 12, 21, a witness called 911 and advised they observed a vehicle on I-10 traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of travel. The witness further advised the vehicle was involved in a crash east of mile marker (MM)…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College receives $20 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
MGCCC is one of 286 organizations to receive a donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, as announced in her Medium blog post earlier today, “Seeding by Ceding.” The donation of $20 million is the largest gift in the college’s history. “This…
Let’s ‘Taco’ about the importance of blood donations
To celebrate Taco Tuesday, the Blood Center partnered with Taco Sombrero in Ocean Springs to host a blood drive. There is an urgent need for all blood types…