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South Mississippi Summer Fair ends

An annual summer event on the Coast just ended its ten day run, but not before one more day of fun was had. Families and friends gathered at the Coast Coliseum to enjoy dozens of rides, booths, and even pig…

JoJo the Kangaroo meet and greet

The Gulf Coast’s favorite marsupial made his first public appearance this weekend since being found over a week ago. Those who wanted to get a glimpse of JoJo got a chance to interact with him and his owner, Cody Breland,…

Gulf Coast Water Gun Fight

One event in Gulfport Sunday gave children a safe and cool way to enjoy the summer heat. Families and children from all across the Coast broke out the supersoakers and water balloons to participate in the first-ever Mississippi Gulf Coast…

Father’s Day Pier Walk

One Gulfport group marked Father’s Day with a stroll on the pier and a donation drive. Feed my Sheep hosted a pier walk at the Ken Combs Pier as a way to honor and recognize fathers. Visitors were also encouraged…

Cancer Survivor’s Day

Cancer survivors, nurses, and doctors gathered in Pascagoula on Saturday to honor those affected by the illness. Singing River Health System hosted Cancer Survivor’s Day at Lighthouse Park. The event featured live music, activities, and a chance to remember those…

Arrested for burglary

Biloxi police responded to an alarm call Saturday in the 2400 block of Pass Road. Upon arrival they found 35-year-old William Herold of Gulfport in possession of stolen property from a vehicle on scene and from the business. He is…

Arrested for aggravated domestic violence

Biloxi police have arrested 26-year-old Samuel Anderson for aggravated domestic violence. Police say Anderson strangled the victim on Agincourt Avenue and was arrested without incident. His bond is set at $75,000.

39th annual River Jamboree in Moss Point

The 39th year of the Moss Point River Jamboree is just a day away and the setup is well underway. The deeply rooted tradition is set to kick off at 11 a.m. with good food, games for the kids, and…

World Blood Donor Day

Statistics show that someone in the world needs a blood transfusion every two seconds. It’s World Blood Donor Day and because of the growing need for blood donations the City of Diamondhead hosted a community blood drive today. The event…

Students from U.K. visit Biloxi Police

A group of kids have traveled a long way to learn about law enforcement in the United States. Twelve police cadets from the U.K. are here on the Coast this week to learn about local law enforcement during the Biloxi…

Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon

On June 14, 2019, the Bay St. Louis Police Department arrested 51-year-old Michael Tracy Ratchford Jr. of Bay St. Louis and charged him with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Ratchford was also charged with one count of…

“Spirits at Beauvoir"

Interested in finding the paranormal? Then look no further than Beauvoir in Biloxi. Tomorrow night, Beauvoir will be holding their monthly ‘Spirits at Beauvoir” event. All eyes are on you this weekend in the Jefferson Davis house at Beauvoir. Are…

U.S. Army celebrates birthday

The U.S. Army hit a big milestone today and members of the branch on the Gulf Coast are celebrating. Remembrance. Celebration. Life. Those are the values being put on display by members of the U.S. Army as they celebrate the…

Missing Hancock County man found after two days

After more than two days a missing man from Hancock County has been found alive. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department, Hancock Search and Rescue, Hancock EMA, and Bayside Fire Department, alongside Gulf Coast Search and Rescue and Harrison County Fire…

Cancer Survivor Day

Cancer is something that can touch people in different ways, so honoring those that are survivors is very important. That’s why ever since 2016, Singing River Health Systems has held their Cancer Survivor Day. It is a day all about…

Freedom Festival in Jackson County

We are just one day away from the first ever Jackson County Freedom Festival. Thanks to the organization CORE, a celebration in honor of Juneteenth will be held Saturday, June 15th at the Gautier City Park from 12 to 4…

Gulfport shooting suspect pleads guilty

A capital murder suspect accused of shooting a Gulfport teenager then fleeing to New Mexico appeared in court this morning. D’Juan Holloway is charged with capital murder for shooting Ray Howze outside a Gulfport convenience store in 2015. He was…

Woman fatally hit by car on Highway 49 in Gulfport

Gulfport police are investigating a pedestrian accident that left one woman dead early this morning. According to Gulfport police, the accident happened on the 12,000th block of Highway 49 at around 1:15 a.m. Investigations revealed the victim, a 40-year-old Gulfport…