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Child unknowingly brings cocaine to kindergarten

A 5-year-old boy came to kindergarten with cocaine, and police in a New Orleans suburb arrested two adults. Slidell police spokesman Daniel Seuzeneau says a teacher saw him holding a bag of white powder Tuesday and a resource officer found…

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Grand Opening

A new store opened up in Gulfport today with a pretty special guest. Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Paul Molitor signed autographs for guests at the grand opening of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in Gulfport. The nationwide chain has more…

Second Moss Point mayor and board of aldermen meeting

The second regular session for the Moss Point mayor and board of aldermen kicked off tonight. And after reading just a few items on the agenda, things heated up quickly. “I’ve been mayor for two years and one month at…

Biloxi Fireman’s Day Parade

It’s been a local tradition since 1886: the annual Biloxi Fireman’s Day Parade. This tradition is making its way back to the Gulf Coast in just a few short weeks. This year, the parade’s lineup has been changed. It will…

Scarlet Pearl to help victims of human trafficking

According to the Mississippi Department of Health, human trafficking affects 12 to 27 million men, women, and children worldwide. The Scarlet Pearl Casino and Resort wants to help those on the Gulf Coast who have been affected. On Thursday, August…

Axe throwing coming to downtown Biloxi

Axe throwing started about five years ago in Canada and has taken the nation by storm. Soon, you’ll be able to get in on the fun and competitions right in downtown Biloxi. Skal Axe Throwing, located on Howard Avenue, is…

Pascagoula Performing Art’s Center almost complete

For the first time in 23 years, the City of Pascagoula will have its very own performing arts center. Construction on the Pascagoula Performing Arts Center continues with a grand opening set for January. After breaking ground in May 2018,…

Arrested for assault

A Biloxi man is behind bars this morning on an assault charge. Biloxi police arrested 24-year-old Keyonta Reed after an investigation into an incident where police say he assaulted a medical person while they were doing their job. They suffered…

Biloxi PD needs assistance identifying subjects

The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to identify subjects who allegedly stole money from a coin dispenser at a self- checkout register in the 2600 block of C.T. Switzer Rd. The male and female took the…

Safety tips to prevent leaving kids in cars

With the first child to die in a hot car in Mississippi in 2019 over the weekend, the Biloxi Police Department shares safety tips to prevent this unfortunate circumstance in the future. According to Biloxi police, most of the time…

More Head Start programs coming to the area

Mississippi State University Extension is partnering with multiple school districts and learning facilities on the Coast to bring more head start programs to the area. The program is designed to help youngsters transition from early care to kindergarten by getting…

Apps kids use that parents need to know about

You might think you know what your kids are doing on their smartphones, but there is a good chance that you don’t. Sgt. Joey Payne with the Biloxi Police Department said, “In 2007, when the first smartphone hit the market,…

Arrested for residential burglary

On August 19th, 2019, the Biloxi Police Department arrested 29-year-old Silver Lea Macchio on a warrant for residential burglary. The warrant was issued as the result of an investigation into a burglary that occurred on Bleuer Dr. on 08/09/2019. Evidence…

‘Bike Biloxi’ at Biloxi Visitors Center

If you love to ride around the streets of Biloxi, or if you are new to the area, listen up. Once a month, Biloxi Main Street hosts the ‘Bike Biloxi’ event. At 6 p.m. tomorrow, you have the opportunity to…

Mika and Hudson’s Journey

Now for part two of a story we brought you on Friday about an Ocean Springs mother fighting for her life during pregnancy. In part one we told you about the insertion of a pacemaker into Mika Hartman's neck caused…