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Gulfport Harbor Market opens Wednesday

The Gulfport Harbor Market is set to reopen tomorrow following the loosening of COVID-19 restrictions. Wednesday, May 13th is the first day back for the market at Jones Park’s Barksdale Pavilion from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Additionally, the market…

Woods fire near residential area in Jackson County

Tense moments for some residents in Ocean Springs today as a woods fire grew out of control. The Forestry Commission and Central Jackson County Fire and Rescue crews battled a blaze that claimed 110 to 120 acres of land. Authorities…

St. Martin Class of 2020

  Here is the Class of 2020 for St. Martin High School. Victoria Lee (left) is the valedictorian and Dana Pham (right)…

National Police Week hits close to home for Biloxi PD

This week is ‘National Police Week,’ a week when tens of thousands of law enforcement officers join together in Washington D.C. to honor men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice. This year, however, looks very different for those families…

Harrison County burn ban lifted

Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan has lifted the burn ban for Harrison County, effective May 12. Sullivan strongly encourages anyone who participates in a burn to use extreme caution.

Ingalls Shipbuilding hosting virtual hiring event

Looking for a job isn’t easy, especially during a global health crisis and that’s why Ingalls Shipbuilding is hosting a virtual online hiring event. If being a shipfitter, structural welder, pipe welder, or pipefitter sounds like it is up your…

Jackson County parks reopening Tuesday, May 12

The Jackson County Board of Supervisors voted to reopen County maintained parks from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. beginning Tuesday, May 12. Those who plan to use the parks are asked to adhere to the following guidelines: No more than…

National Salvation Army Week kicks off

Today marks the start of National Salvation Army Week and especially at this time it is a way for the Salvation Army on the Coast to celebrate the people who make it happen. Here on the Gulf Coast, the Salvation…

Hair salons reopen for business in Mississippi

It’s the moment many have been waiting for: the chance to indulge in a new hairstyle or haircut. “Your clients become your friend. So, we definitely miss all of her friends and are ready for them to be back.” Sentiments…

Jackson County Parks to Reopen May 12

The Jackson County Board of Supervisors voted today to reopen county maintained parks from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. beginning tomorrow, May 12.  Those who plan to use the parks are asked to adhere to the following guidelines: No more…

How to get rid of raccoons safely

A new wildlife rescue organization is educating the public about the benefits of evicting rather than trap and release especially at the height of raccoon mating season. Mockingbird Café Owner Alicein Schwabacher is all set to reopen to the public…

Nearly 600 Jackson County families in need given meals

During times of need, the Gulf Coast is known to stick together and help our neighbors. Today was a great example of that. Today around 60 volunteers teamed up to feed nearly 600 Jackson County families who are a part…

Looking at the big picture for small businesses

Many businesses in our area are thankful to be up and running at least to some capacity again, but what does the big picture look like for our locally owned, small businesses? It’s often said art imitates life, but one…

Mississippi dental offices open for non-essential visits

Your next trip to the dentist will look slightly different now as dental offices in Mississippi continue to open in phases. Today begins phase three, allowing offices to resume non-essential visits for patients not at high-risk for COVID-19. While procedures…

Local salons prepare for reopening

Salons began the process of disinfecting their common areas as they prepared to welcome back guests. Crews from the Company Purteq spent part of the morning on Saturday spraying Lavish Salon with disinfectants in a multi-step process. As the crews…