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Arrested for disorderly conduct in Ocean Springs

Wednesday the Ocean Springs Police Department responded to a possible domestic disturbance at 3419 Bienville Boulevard. Officers came in contact with Ira Henry. According to police, Henry made threats to assault responding officers. After a brief struggle, a stolen firearm…

Mississippi receives funds to work on federal roadways

Mississippi is receiving more than $22.7 million in federal funds to offset costs to repair and build federal roadways in the state that were damaged by storms and flooding earlier this year. Among the five Federal Highway Administration awards is…

Biloxi Police asking for help to locate runaway teen

Biloxi Police are asking the public's help to locate a runaway juvenile. Courtney A. Hawthorne, 17, reportedly ran away from her foster home on Sunday about 6 pm. She possibly entered a black-colored vehicle, unknown make and model, in the…

Gulfport to perform smoke tests in Wildwood subdivision

The City of Gulfport will be smoke testing the sewer lines in the area of Wildwood subdivision beginning Monday. The smoke testing has been scheduled from September 28 until October 2 from 8 am until 2 pm each day as…

New facilities at MGCCC Perkinston Campus

In an effort to become one of the best community colleges in the country, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has been busy building new facilities for its students and faculty. College living just got a little better on Mississippi Gulf…

Two shows, one night MMA and Boxing event in Biloxi

Well UFC and boxing fans, it is fight week in South Mississippi with the local Empire Fighting Championship teaming up with other promoters to host the two shows, one night event. The event will be hosted Thursday at 5 p.m.…

City of Biloxi prepares for Cruisin’ the Coast

Dozens of 2020 events have been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. However, Mississippi Gulf Coast’s annual Cruisin’ the Coast is not one of them. As they say, the show must go on and although COVID has caused hundreds of South…

Taco Sombrero celebrates 40 years of business

It is Fiesta time at the Gulf Coast’s favorite spot for speedy and delicious Mexican food, Taco Sombrero, as they celebrate 40 years in business today! It was already a packed house this morning as people lined up to get…

Ocean Springs Hospital receives designation

Singing River Health System’s Ocean Springs Hospital is now one of only 604 certified baby-friendly hospitals and birth centers in the USA. They had a celebration early Wednesday morning honoring their new designation. They are now joining a growing number…

[GRAPHIC] Body found in Pascagoula River identified

The man found in the Pascagoula River has been identified by Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr. as 29-year-old Dustin Lee Suttles of Gautier. His body is being sent to the Biloxi Crime Lab for an autopsy, which is scheduled…

New W.I.S.H Society of South Mississippi members

There are 60 children in South Mississippi alone waiting for their wishes to be granted. Ten local women are joining forces with Make-A-Wish Mississippi to help make those wishes a reality. A new program put on by Make-A-Wish Mississippi that…

Biloxi boy receives new stuffed animals from SRHS

After a procedure at Singing River Health System a few weeks ago, seven-year-old CeeJay lost his beloved stuffed animal. But tonight, Singing River and the community came together to give CeeJay a surprise he’ll remember for a long time. Singing…

Gulfport High School hosting Hurricane Laura relief drive

Gulfport High School is still hosting a Hurricane Laura Relief Drive for victims in Lake Charles. After Hurricane Laura left its mark, Gulfport High’s Secretary Anna Turner felt obligated to help since both sides of her family live in Lake…