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Salvation Army City Hall Bell Ringing Challenge

The City of Gulfport is spreading holiday cheer today at the Sam’s Club with the Salvation Army’s ‘City Hall Bell Ringing Challenge.’ All funds raised go right back to the community to help with social services programs. These programs include…

Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon happening this weekend

Thousands of people will make their way to South Mississippi to pound the pavement in this weekend's races, including a marathon and half-marathon on Sunday. The full marathon begins at Henderson point in Pass Christian. The half marathon will take…

25 Days of Christmas adoption event

The 25 Days of Christmas adoption event continues to count down. Today, the Humane Society of South Mississippi hit stop number 10 at Harrah’s Gulf Coast. Pets were set up in the bus lobby for folks passing by to see…

Harrison County installs GPS technology in vehicle fleet

Harrison County’s vehicle fleet is receiving a technology upgrade. The Harrison County Board of Supervisors approved the installation of GPS systems in the county’s fleet of vehicles and equipment. With a total of more than 200 units, the vehicle installation…

Arrested for third degree arson

The Biloxi Police Department arrested 43-year-old Christopher Lee Johns on a charge of third degree arson. The arrest was the result of an investigation into an arson incident reported on December 9th in the 700 block of Howard Ave in which…

‘Blitz to the Superdome’ winner announced

Many of you have been following along and playing the Harrah’s ‘Blitz to the Superdome’ contest. Today, we are announcing our big winner. Congratulations to Jennifer Brickson from Ocean Springs. Jennifer is the winner of two tickets to the Saints…

Local business buys 200 toys for kids in need

It is the season of giving and one local business is making sure no child on the Coast will go without a present on Christmas morning. “All Jacked Up” in Vancleave has been spreading the holiday cheer to the community…

Next step in Moon to Mars mission

More than 50 years after putting the first men on the moon with its Apollo program, NASA is working on an ambitious new program to go back to the moon. The program is called ‘Artemis,’ named after Apollo’s twin sister,…

New P.E. equipment donated to Lyman Elementary

Students at Lyman Elementary are getting the chance to have fun in their physical education class with new and innovative equipment thanks to a special donor. Lyman Elementary was recently invited to attend a conference hosted by Blue Cross Blue…

2020 Crawfish Music Festival lineup announced

It’s currently the holiday season, but crawfish season will be here before you know it. We know the perfect place to try some mudbugs and enjoy some wonderful music. The Crawfish Music Festival at the Coast Coliseum will return April…

Pre-legislative briefing at Golden Nugget

The 2019 Legislative Session was groundbreaking for our state with the passing of the lottery and teacher pay raises. Now lawmakers are getting ready for 2020 and setting the stage with a pre-legislative briefing that took place this morning at…

Wreaths across America ceremony in Long Beach

Long Beach will join the rest of the nation honoring those who fought and died for our freedom. This year, the Veterans of Foreign Wars American Legion Ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. at the Long Beach City Cemetery on…

Biloxi firefighters honored for heroism

Two Biloxi firefighters were honored for their heroism this weekend. Deputy Chief Andy Mason was awarded one of the department’s highest honors, the Phil McCabe Five Bugle Award. Mason’s award was announced during the fire department’s annual awards ceremony. Also…