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School schedule updates for Wednesday, January 17th

Due to the cold weather, schools across the Coast are announcing schedule updates. Hancock County School District is starting one hour later than normal on Wednesday, January 17th. Elementary will start at 8:30, middle school will start at 9:15, and…

Wreck involving MHP cruiser in Biloxi

Trooper Cal Robertson with Mississippi Highway Patrol confirmed a car wrecked into the back of an MHP cruiser in Biloxi this morning. The two cars were driving west when the…

I-110 N now OPEN in Harrison County

MDOT announced that I-110 N from U.S. 90 to Rodriguez Street in Harrison County is now open after closing due to icy conditions. Motorists should continue to use extreme caution when approaching the area and be prepared to stop.

Schedule changes for schools due to cold weather

Due to anticipated cold weather, schools across the Coast are changing their schedules. The George County School District has decided to close school on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.  There will be no school for students or staff on Tuesday, January…

Protect your pool in cold weather

The artic blast forecast for Mississippi hit the northern part of the state today. It’s expected to reach South Mississippi by early Tuesday morning. We all know to protect the…

Cold weather shelters opening across the Coast

Cold-weather shelters are opening across South Mississippi ahead of the blast of cold temperatures. In Hancock County, the cold weather shelter at the emergency operations in the Kiln will be open from the hours of 7 p.m. to 8 a.m.…

Gulfport investigating weekend shooting

Gulfport Police are investigating a shooting on Saturday evening that left three people wounded. Officers were called to the 1000 block of 45th Avenue on Saturday about 6:27 p.m. about a shooting.…

CTA announces Martin Luther King Jr. Day Bus Schedule

Coast Transit Authority will observe Martin Luther King, Jr., Day on Monday, January 15, 2024. All fixed route bus services will operate on a Sunday time schedule during this holiday. Normal bus service will resume on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.…