United Way raises $1 million to support local organizations
The United Way of Jackson, George, and Greene County hosted its annual meeting. United Way raised more than one million dollars to support 17 organizations across the Coast,…
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Mississippi awarded over $23 million in Transportation-HUD funding
JACKSON, MISS. – Mississippi will receive more than $23 million in federal funding for transportation projects as a result of the recent passage of the FY2024 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (T-HUD) Appropriations Bill. Improvements to ports, airports,…
Three injured in two-vehicle crash on Highway 49 in Harrison County
Three people were injured Wednesday in a two-car crash on Highway 49 at West Wortham Road. Mississippi Highway Patrol said two teenage girls were in a vehicle in the northbound turn lane of Highway 49. When they attempted a left-hand…
Splash pads opening in Biloxi Friday
Some exciting news in Biloxi! Three of the four splash pads in the city are opening Friday. Splash pads at Hiller Park, Margeret Sherry, and John Henry Beck Park opens at 9 in the morning. The splash pad at Point…
Stations of Cross events across the Coast
Good Friday means there are events across the Coast in honor of the day, including the Stations of the Cross. Here are a list of those events: Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary-Stations of the Cross at…
Mississippi Department of Education announces 2024 Mississippi Parent of the Year finalists
The 2024 Mississippi Parent of the Year has been announced by the Mississippi Department of Education. Jessica McNeel is the mother of three, with two students in the Pascagoula - Gautier School District. McNeel was nominated by the school district…
MDEQ Lifts Beach Water Contact Advisory for Gulfport Central Beach
Jackson, MS – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, has lifted the beach water contact advisory for Gulfport Central Beach. Water samples at this station show the area has reached acceptable bacteria levels. Currently,…
City of Gulfport issues 'emergency road closure'
(Gulfport, Mississippi) - The City of Gulfport has issued an “Emergency Road Closure” for a water main repair. Both east and westbound lanes of Gary Street between David Street and Klein Road will be closed to thru traffic. Klein Road,…
Stone County investigating Wednesday night fatal shooting
A Stone County man was shot in the head Wednesday night and the Sheriff's Department has a person of interest in custody. Sheriff Todd Stewart said 21-year-old Tyrese Moye was found at a residents on East Avery Road when deputies…
Jambalaya Fundraiser held in Waveland for corrections officer Shari Rouse
Rouse was a Hancock County corrections officer who died from a hit and run on March 15th. The fundraiser saw lines of community members showing out to support the rouse…
Gulfport Luxury RV Resort set to open in a few weeks
“So here we are into March and we’re rolling right along. Looking to be finished in the next two weeks.” The beachside resort will include 101 back in RV sites, a clubhouse,…
F.E.B. Distributing celebrates 90 years
One local beverage distributor is celebrating nine decades in operation on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. “Each generation has carried on that legacy of hard work, integrity, and what employees mean to…
Harrison County also denies permits for Spring Break events
Permits for activities on the beach during Black Spring Break Weekend next month may not happen. Harrison County Sand Beach and the sheriff’s office sent an email…
Port of Gulfport shares plans of expansion with local and national leaders
Local and national officials were invited to the Port of Gulfport to see how it operates. The Port of Gulfport is the third…
Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, Democrats’ VP pick in 2000, dead at 82
Former Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut has died, according to his family. He was 82 and died of complications from a fall. Lieberman nearly won the vice presidency with Democrat Al Gore in the disputed 2000 White House race. Eight…
Arbor View apartments arsonist revoked and sentenced to 19 years after new felony domestic violence arrest
Biloxi, MS – District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced that Krystal Gonzalez’s felony post release supervision was revoked yesterday due to Gonzalez being arrested in California on new charges of misdemeanor DUI and felony domestic violence. Gonzales was on post-release…
Marriot Hotel coming to Waveland
Waveland is set to begin construction soon on a new dual brand Marriott Hotel. Marriott’s dual brand hotel will be the city’s first hotel in the last two decades. Mayor Jay…
Singing River Health System announces blood drives in April
The Singing River Health System is hosting blood drives in memory of the McFaul twins. The blood drive will be at three locations: Tuesday, April 9 from 7 AM to 3 PM - Ocean Springs Hospital board room Thursday, April…
Southernettes hosting 2nd annual car show
The Southernettes are hosting their 2nd annual car show on April 6! The car show will take place at Cypress Lanes in D'Iberville and run from 9 in the morning until 1:30. Cars being shown include classics, custom cars, and…
Mississippi Aquarium releasing first batch of rehabbed Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles for 2024
Mississippi Aquarium crew members will release 14 rehabilitated Kemp's ridley sea turtles into the Mississippi Sound. These turtles were part of a group that was cold-stunned and flown to Mississippi in December 2023. Since the turtles’ arrival, animal care, facilities…
Keesler Federal wins bid for baseball stadium naming rights
At the Biloxi City Council meeting, the council approved a bid by Keesler Federal Credit Union to use the ballpark marquee inside the stadium. The agreement comes…
Proposed room tax removed from Biloxi Council agenda
A proposed 2 percent hotel tax that Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich wanted to add to the existing 12 percent tax in the city was removed from Tuesday’s city…
Tunnel to Towers registration opens March 28
Registration for the 10th Annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run and Climb is launching on March 28. Tunnel to Towers will take place on Saturday, September 14…
Suspect who escaped Wiggins jail arrested
An 18-year-old Wiggins man arrested on three misdemeanors is now facing some felony charges after escaping on Monday night. Police Chief Jeff Thomas said Brandon Montgomery was out of his…