Local News

Fish Frys begin for the Lenten season

The start of the Lenten season for many means Fish Fry Friday. Many churches along the Coast began frying fish today, getting the grease hot for the religious period…

Charged with aggravated assault in Biloxi

On Saturday, February 10, 2024 around 8:09 pm, a Biloxi Police Officer was patrolling the 2000 block of Pass Road when two unknown males were in the middle of the roadway, impeding traffic. Upon attempting to make contact, one subject,…

Owner of Gautier pet grooming business faces charges

A Gautier pet groomer who was forced to close its doors earlier this month has been charged with animal cruelty and false pretense. 36-year-old Nichole "Nikki" Anderson turned herself in to Gautier Police today after being informed that warrants had…

Man arrested on three counts of felony sexual battery

Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley announced the arrest of a 22-year-old on three counts of felony counts of sexual battery. According to Sheriff Haley, Harrison County investigators received a report a 15-year-old girl was sexually assaulted. After investigation, Harrison County…

Mississippi's first direct-entry MSN receives approval

Mississippi State University received approval to admit the first students into a newly-created Master of Science in Nursing degree program at MSU-Meridian. The program is Mississippi's first direct-entry MSN that allows college graduates holding non-nursing degrees to enter the nursing…

Pascagoula Street undergoing road construction

Pascagoula Police says there will be road construction on Pascagoula Street over the next few days. The road work will be between Covenant Avenue and Ingalls Avenue. Due to the construction there may be road closures. Pascagoula Police ask drivers…