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Gulfport High School Graduation

A sea of blue and orange flooded the Coliseum floor with the class of 2018 Gulfport High School seniors. Friends and families packed the stands, cheering on their loved ones walking across the stage. Over 360 students received their diplomas…

Ocean Springs Mayor’s Youth Council paints recycling bins

The City of Ocean Springs Mayor’s Youth Council wanted to leave a lasting impact on the city for their final project of the year. So, the council worked together to paint five recycling bins to spread throughout the city. The…

DUI Club awards luncheon

More than 20 police departments across the state of Mississippi were honored at the DUI Award Luncheon in Biloxi. STORM, sobriety trained officers representing Mississippi, wanted to acknowledge officers involved with DUI enforcement by treating them to lunch. The awards…

C-USA Baseball Tournament at MGM Park

The Conference USA Baseball Tournament began today at MGM Park. Weather permitting, a champion will be crowned Sunday. Last year, the Conference USA Tournament had a total attendance of 21,000 fans at MGM Park. The tournament has an economic impact…

Shell Starship fuel-efficient tractor trailer

Shell has partnered with Airflow truck company to collaborate on a hyper-aerodynamic, super fuel-efficient class 8 concept truck. The Starship truck has been demonstrating its performance during a coast-to-coast drive across America and tonight the Starship is at the Love’s…

Hands only CPR training in Gulfport

Being prepared for emergencies can be the difference between witnessing a tragedy or saving a life. Today, at the Harrison County Courthouse, AMR is helping Coast residents get ready for any situation with hands only CPR instructions on their state…

Buoys added in Back Bay Biloxi

This morning, Keesler Air Force Base and the Department of Marine Resources teamed up to install buoys in the Back Bay. In the past, security forces members have had issues with boaters trespassing onto Keesler. Even though signs on land…

Class of 2018 High School Graduation Dates

Here are the dates and times for high school graduations across the Coast: May 21: St. Martin High School 6-9 p.m.  Coast Coliseum May 22: Biloxi High School 6-8 p.m.  Coast Coliseum May 23: Gulfport High School 7-9 p.m.  Coast…

Arrested for assaulting officers

Police say a man was arrested after assaulting officers at the Crossroads Shopping Center in Gulfport. It happened yesterday shortly before 3:15 p.m. when an officer was flagged down by a citizen. While speaking with the citizen, Raphael Parkman approached…

Overnight shooting in Gulfport

Last night around 11:30 p.m. Gulfport police responded to 7th Avenue. The call was in reference to a vehicle in a ditch after hearing gunshots in the area. Officers located a Nissan Altima occupied by an adult male suffering from…

Shooting – 3100 block of 7th Ave

.                                               On May 22, 2018 at 11:38 p.m., Officers responded to the 3100 block of 7th Avenue in…

Democratic Primary Candidate Forum

Tonight, Democratic candidates running for Roger Wicker’s senate seat answered questions posed by members of the media about various topics including health care, education, and the economy. The forum was held at the Good Deeds Community Center in Gulfport and…

Biloxi Infrastructure Project Update

Until this week, the month of May has seen below average rainfall and that means good progress for the Biloxi Infrastructure Project. Work on parts of Division Street, which have been delayed by nine months, is now moving forward. Crews…

Newsletter for Biloxi residents

Residents of Biloxi will now have a new way to receive information from the city. Starting at the end of May, a monthly newsletter will go to every address in Biloxi. It will include updates on things like the Biloxi…

Get to know your candidates

Get to know all of your local candidates right at the tips of your fingers. The League of Women Voters has invested in an online voter guide. Catchy campaign signs and memorable slogans are just two ways candidates try to…

Gulfport man arrested for sexual battery

Gulfport police arrested 26-year-old Eliezer Beamen on sexual battery charges. According to police, the department was notified yesterday after a woman stated that Beamen touched her inappropriately while she slept. After issuing a warrant for Beamen’s arrest, the suspect gave…

18 wheeler turns over, closes on ramp near Canal Road

This morning in Harrison County, an 18 wheeler flipped onto its side, shutting down the westbound on-ramp at Canal Road and I-10. The truck was Louisiana bound, carrying 42,000 pounds of sodium bromide, a chemical commonly used in swimming pools.…

Two vehicle wreck in Gulfport

A two vehicle collision on Cowan-Lorraine Road caused traffic to back up in the southbound lanes. The wreck occurred around 1 p.m. this afternoon. The two cars collided with damage to the front end of both vehicles. Police say drivers…