Local News

Closures due to weather threat

Due to potential severe weather in our area on Wednesday, businesses and events have announced scheduled changes. The Adult Daycare at The New Lyman Senior Center will suspend services Wednesday and will resume on Thursday! Gulfport Harbor Market at the…

School schedule changes due to weather

In anticipation of severe weather potential, schools around South Mississippi have announced scheduled changes. The Picayune, Pearl River Central, Poplarville, and Heritage Christian Academy Schools will be closed on April 10th, 2024 due to inclement weather. George County School District…

George County receives federal grants

George County is set to begin work on its infrastructure and dispatch system after receiving federal funding. Old Highway 63 in George County is one of the most traveled roads and…

Resources for power outages during severe weather

In the event of severe weather, here are some resources to keep in mind. If your power goes out, here are the numbers or websites you can call to get more information or report power outages. Mississippi Power Company: 1-800-487-3275…

MDOT Commission intermodal awards announced

JACKSON, MISS.  –  The Mississippi Transportation Commission  recently announced the award of $30 million in grants for intermodal transportation projects throughout the state. MTC approved the Mississippi Department of Transportation to award grants to regional and municipal airports, ports and railroads…

Woman dead after fire in Gulfport

A woman is dead after a structural fire in Gulfport Monday. Forty-four-year-old Wajeedah Waheed from Gulfport was pronounced dead at the local hospital. According to Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer,…

Orange Grove Tax Assessors Office relocating

The Harrison County Board of Supervisors announced that the Orange Grove Tax Assessors Office will be relocating. As of April 10th, 2024 the Orange Grove Tax Assessors Office will close. They are relocating to 12423 Seaway Road, Gulfport on a…

Bishop assigns nine priests to new roles in Biloxi Diocese

Bishop Louis F. Kihneman has made the following appointments of priests to new parishes within the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi. The first re-assignments will be effective starting June 4, with the last of them taking place in August. Ref. Sergio…

Keesler to conduct tornado drills Tuesday morning

Keesler Air Force Base will be conducting a tornado drill at approximately 9 a.m. Tuesday morning. Surrounding communities may hear the tornado sirens and announcement during this drill.  Although forecasted to be clear weather, if there is inclement weather around…

Structure fire in Gulfport

According to the Gulfport Fire Chief, Billy Kelley, units arrived on scene just after 5 P.M. on April 8th. The fire was confined to just the bedroom with no exterior damage. The 44-year-old…

Kroc Center Pool closed temporarily

The Kroc Center in Biloxi announced a pool closure that started April 7th. The Kroc Center Pool will temporarily be closed until Sunday, April 21st. The closure is for an annual…