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Ms. Ranked Worst in Nation for Thanksgiving Travel Safety

If you are planning to travel this holiday in the Magnolia State, be extra cautious! According to a recent safety survey, Mississippi ranks number one as the nation's most dangerous state to travel in this Thanksgiving holiday. The study, conducted…

The importance of getting the flu shot

Healthcare professionals want you to know we are in the heart of flu season and each season is different than the last. That’s why it is important to get the flu shot. After getting the shot, it takes about two…

Ice skating coming back to the Coast

It’s almost time to lace up your skates and hit the ice. The Coast Coliseum is preparing to open the ice skating rink for the season. Things kick off November 26th at 6 p.m. There will be two sessions opening…

Harbor Lights Winter Festival returns

This time next week you can be spending time with your family at the Harbor Lights Winter Festival in Gulfport. Crews are almost finished putting the final touches on Jones Park for the annual lights festival. Officials say this year…

Grand opening of new Biloxi Fire Station 10

The Woolmarket community is now a little bit safer with the addition of a new Biloxi Fire Department. Today was the grand opening of Biloxi Fire Station 10, the Rousseau Fire Station. This station was named after former Biloxi Firefighter…

Gobble and Wobble Food Drive and Bridge Run

This weekend you can get in some exercise with your friends and family all while giving back to a good cause. This Sunday is the North Bay Civitan Club's 10th annual 'Gobble and Wobble Food Drive and Bridge Run.'  Anyone…

Cedar Lake Christian Academy ‘Serve Day’

Students from one Biloxi school were in the spirit of giving across the Coast today. ‘Serve Day’ allowed the student body of Cedar Lake Christian Academy to participate in community projects at nursing homes, food banks, and special needs facilities.…

Holiday car safety tips

As the holiday season ramps up, it’s a good time to make sure your vehicle is in prime condition. If you’re planning on making a road trip during the holidays, it’s recommended that you get a multi-point inspection done before…

Felony shooting into a dwelling arrest

A Harrison County woman is facing charges for a shooting that happened on Old Sydney Road in Pass Christian. Thirty-eight year-old Katrina Kreeger, who lives on the same street, was arrested on felony charges of shooting into an occupied dwelling.…

Community members serving meals

If you are in need of winter clothing or looking for ways to fellowship and be thankful this year, Ambassadors for Christ invites you to their Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow at 11 a.m. in Gaston Point. This free event is open…

Gulfport to receive funding for bridge over HWY 90

Mississippi lawmakers are helping bridge the gap to secure funding for a bridge in downtown Gulfport. U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith, along with U.S. House Representative Steven Palazzo, announced this week more than $5 million has been allocated…

Scratch Off Lottery Tickets Go on Sale in Mississippi Monday

It's the final countdown, and the climate is just right, for Mississippi retailers who will sell lottery tickets for the first time ever in our state on Monday. That's right. Scratch off lottery tickets are set to go on sale…

Gabby Easterwood Goes Behind the Scenes at Disney On Ice!

Are you looking for something to treat the kids to this weekend? Well look no further. The magic of Disney is coming to life right here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast this weekend with Disney On Ice taking over the…

Millions Allocated for Bridge Across Highway 90 in Gulfport

And Mississippi lawmakers have seen to it that they've helped bridge the gap to secure funding for a bridge in downtown Gulfport. U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith, along with U.S. House Representative Steven Palazzo, have made a joint…

Jaxon’s St. Jude Toy Drive

In loving memory of an Ocean Springs residents folks in the community are collecting donations. Jaxon Eli Schoenberger was a six-year-old who passed away from DIPG, a rare childhood cancer, in 2014. Since then his family’s been collecting toys to…

Second Liners Family Thanksgiving Dinner

One local Mardi Gras club kicked off the Thanksgiving season with a big dinner. The Second Liners Mardi Gras Club held its annual Family Thanksgiving Dinner for kids and families from the East Biloxi unit of the Boys and Girls…

New pedestrian overpass bridge opens in Biloxi

Safety has always been a top priority for city leaders in Biloxi and a new walkway will make crossing Highway 90 a lot less dangerous. Today city officials cut the ribbon on the brand new Biloxi Bridge which is near…

Free Turkey Give-A-Way

For those of you planning to cook your own holiday feast next week, one South Mississippi State Representative is ready to help you get a leg up with a free turkey. District 119 State Representative Sonya Williams Barnes has teamed…

Getting a holiday shape up at the Salvation Army

Though we are headed into the Thanksgiving holiday, it’s never too soon to start wrapping your mind around a New Year’s resolution. The Salvation Army Kroc Center is offering a program called ‘The Holiday Shape Up.’ It’s a $20 a…

Thanksgiving events around the Coast

If you would like to take part in a community Thanksgiving meal and celebration, we have a few options for you to consider. The Feed my Sheep soup kitchen in Gulfport is preparing for its annual Thanksgiving Dinner for the…