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West Harrison Sendoff Performance

The West Harrison Hurricane Band gets a huge send off after being accepted as one of the marching bands in the annual New Year’s Rose Parade in California. Each year, thousands of spectators line the Rose Parade route to enjoy…

Salvation Army Kettlethon

We are closing in on the last few days of the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign and that means the Kettlethon is on! Every little bit donated counts as they are still thousands of dollars away from their goal. Tomorrow,…

City of Gulfport is hiring

Gulfport is looking to fill nearly a dozen jobs leading into the New Year. Some of the positions include turf maintenance, beautification coordinator, patrol officer recruit, and the list goes on. If you’re interested in joining the city’s team you…

Pusharatas for Possums

‘Wild at Heart Rescue’ gave locals a little taste of the holidays while saving wildlife in the process. The ‘Pusharatas for Possums’ Fundraiser happened today at the Seymour Law Firm in Ocean Springs. The home-made family recipe includes pecans, apples,…

Popp’s Ferry Elementary students spread cheer with song

We’re only days away from Christmas, but today some elementary school students got a head start on spreading holiday cheer. Spreading holiday cheer, one Christmas carol at a time! Fourth graders at Popp’s Ferry Elementary School sang classic Christmas songs…

VA Medical Center employee honored

A Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System employee is set to retire after more than 50 years of service. Murl Dotson is a GCVHCS physician’s assistant, a United States Airforce veteran, and a longtime Biloxi VA Medical Center employee. Dotson also…

Christmas in the Air at the Beau Rivage

It's a 'snow globe come to life' featuring a first-class Broadway-style song and dance review, wrapped up within a warm, fun and feel-good holiday storyline. The Beau Rivage fills us in on their new magical experience, “Christmas in the Air.”

Harrison Co. students help collect toys for foster children

Three schools in the Harrison County School District are helping give foster children in our community a Merry Christmas. Woolmarket Elementary, D’Iberville Elementary, and North Woolmarket Elementary and Middle School have been collecting toys for about two and a half…

MDOT offers tips and plans for holiday travel

Some of the busiest travel days of the year are ahead of us. In fact, for Christmas and New Year’s nation-wide over 110 million people are expected to be on the roads. That’s why MDOT is planning on suspending all…

Cold weather shelters open

People took cover overnight to keep warm as temperatures dropped with cold weather shelters opening last night at two Salvation Army locations in South Mississippi. Cold weather shelters opened up in Gulfport and Pascagoula yesterday evening at about 4:30 p.m.…

Gulfport firefighter recovering after fall

One Gulfport firefighter is recovering today after falling off a roof while battling a fire. This happened last night during a house fire on Windcrest Lane in Gulfport. Gulfport Fire Chief Michael Beyerstedt told us the firefighter fell on his…

‘Sounds of the Season’ concert at Beau Rivage

With Christmas only a week away, the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino is pulling out all the stops, from decorations to visits from Santa and the ‘Sounds of the Season.’ This year, the ‘Sounds of the Season’ concert is back…

Frets for Pets Fundraiser

One Coast organization is on a mission to help the senior shelter pets this holiday season. Frets for Pets is hosting its fifth annual ‘Adopt a Mascot.” This project is to raise funds to help discount the adoption fees for…

Last minute holiday shopping

Do you still have Christmas shopping to do? If so, don’t worry too much you are not alone. The week before Christmas is known as ‘Panic Week’ for retailers where last minute shoppers are rushing to get their holiday gifts.…

Mississippi Power bill reduction

Good news for Mississippi Power customers, you could be seeing a reduction in your monthly bill very soon. There are three actions at the Public Service Commission that are related to customer bills that would all result in reductions. Two…

Funeral arrangements set for Coach Olmi

This Friday the community will remember and honor the life of former Red Rebel Baseball Coach Pat Olmi. Coach Olmi died on Monday after suffering a heart attack. He was a longtime resident of Gulfport and was head baseball coach…