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Penguins and Pops in Gulfport

Hundreds of locals lined the streets in downtown Gulfport yesterday to grab a popsicle and pose with penguins. Pop Brothers and the Mississippi Aquarium teamed up for the first of three ‘Penguins and Pops’ event. With the purchase of a…

Update on Bella the service dog

A follow up this morning on a story we brought you a week ago and this one has a happy ending! After running from the Reserve at the Gulf Park Apartment Complex in St. Martin on December 30th, someone spotted…

Service Set for Long-Time District Attorney Cono Caranna, II

Funeral arrangements have been made for long-time district attorney, Cono Caranna, II.     Caranna served as District Attorney for Hancock, Stone and Harrison counties for 26 years, retiring in 2012. He passed away last Thursday after suffering from recent health issues.…

National Championship wagering at the Scarlet Pearl Sportsbook

We’re just under 72 hours away from the College Football National Championship Game between LSU and Clemson. The Sportsbook at the Scarlet Pearl Casino is expecting large crowds all weekend leading up to the big game and lots of wagering.…

Safe driving tips during severe weather

As predictions of inclement weather continue for our area, Harrison County Fire and Rescue Services want to ensure drivers are safe. The National Weather Service issued a coastal flood and wind advisory for the area through tomorrow. For many, that…

Mississippi Hwy Patrol honors George Landon Phillips

George Landon Phillips, former United States Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi, received a high honor today. Today, Mississippi Highway Patrol Troop K hosted a building dedication to ensure Phillips’ memory lives on for generations. Phillips also served as…

King cake beer returns to Chandeleur Island Brewing Company

With Mardi Gras season officially back the folks at Chandeleur Island Brewing Company are celebrating it the only way they know how. For the third year in a row, Chandeleur’s king cake ale has returned. The creamy ale is made…

Kids Learning Rodeo at Coast Coliseum

This morning, students on the Coast had the chance to learn more about livestock while taking in the rodeo experience. The PCA Finals Rodeo is back in town for another year at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. To kick off the…

‘Penguins and Pops’ this Sunday in Gulfport

This weekend you can chill out with a delicious treat and a couple of cool birds. The Mississippi Aquarium is teaming up with Pop Brothers to give you the chance to get up close and personal with some penguins. For…

Tracking sea turtles

Every day the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies works hard to rehabilitate sea creatures to send them back to their natural habitats. Currently, IMMS is tracking three sea turtles that have been released into their natural environment. The sea turtles…

The Great Kindness Challenge at Delisle Elementary

Kindness is contagious: that’s what the teachers and staff at Delisle Elementary School in Pass Christian have been and continue to promote this month. They even created a video in hopes of inspiring their fellow students. It portrays students performing…

Fundraising for Jubilee Havens

One local human trafficking group has partnered with a local coffee shop in Gulfport to raise awareness and funds for these crimes. Jubilee Havens is a group on a mission to provide safe havens for victims of human trafficking. Currently…