Caregivers honored by Mississippi Heroes at luncheon
Mississippi Heroes honored Coast caregivers for their selfless dedication. Caregivers from all walks of life were celebrated at a special luncheon held today at the Knight Nonprofit Center. The…
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Pearl River County honors fallen K9 Officer Soyer
Today, the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department honored one of their own in the form of K9 Officer Soyer. If you were traveling down Highway 11 near Picayune…
Preliminary hearing for man accused of post-prom shooting in Bay St. Louis
A preliminary hearing was held today for the man accused of opening fire at a post-prom party in Bay St. Louis. Nineteen-year-old Cameron Brand…
Fire at Hana Sushi and Pho in Biloxi
A fire broke out at Hana Sushi and Pho Restaurant at Pass Road and Eisenhower early this morning. The Biloxi Fire Department received the call around 4 a.m.…
Traintastic grand opening Saturday in Gulfport
A head’s up for all you locomotive lovers on the Coast, the Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum’s new facility opens tomorrow. The 50,000 square foot facility will now be known…
Final weekend of Summer Fair at the Coast Coliseum
If you’re looking for a little family fun this weekend, don’t forget about the 36th annual Summer Fair at the Coast Coliseum in Biloxi. This is the…
City of Biloxi holding job fair Saturday
Biloxi is hiring police officers, firefighters, and dispatchers among other positions. If you’re interested, there’s a job fair happening Saturday where you can learn more. You can visit the…
Pass Christian man guilty of manslaughter in Bay bar shooting
A Pass Christian man was found guilty Thursday in the 2021 killing of a man at the Third Base Lounge in Bay St. Louis. 35-year-old Joseph Haynes was found guilty of manslaughter after a three-day trial. The jury took just…
Gulfport Police investigating shootings in Gaston Point
One man is dead and two others injured in separate shootings overnight in Gulfport. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer said 20-year-old Ladarion Hamilton died of a single gunshot wound after being taken to Memorial Hospital. Police were called to the…
Community comes out to the Charles R. Hegwood Community Market in Biloxi
The Charles R. Hegwood Community Market was the place to be this morning. Dozens and dozens of vendors set up under the I-110 Bridge…
Candlelight Memorial for HIV Patients at Ken Combs Pier
South Mississippi AIDS Task Force hosted a candlelight memorial earlier this evening to honor those living with HIV and those who have died from the disease. The…
Retired lawman thanks Gulfport officer for rescuing him during kidnapping
A retired Vicksburg officer had been abducted, bound, and left in a metal building for four days until a Gulfport police officer found him and saved…
Long Beach Public Library celebrates Father’s Day with preschool story time
Sunday is Father’s Day and toddlers in Long Beach celebrated early with a date at the library. Long Beach Public Library hosted its weekly story…
Stennis Space Center tests RS-25 engine during ‘Blast into Summer’ event
NASA’s John C. Stennis Space Center tested an RS-25 engine during their ‘Blast into Summer’ event. Stennis has done 11 of these tests throughout the…
Harvard Business School recognizes MGCCC’s workforce training
A local community college has been recognized by Harvard University for being a catalyst for regional economic growth and opportunity. Over the years, MGCCC has become the leader in…
Coast Transit Authority hosted Try Transit Day across the Coast
Coast Transit Authority invited everyone to ride free all day during Try Transit Day. CTA wants locals to experience how riding public transit can save passengers…
Man sentenced to life in fatal Waffle House shooting
A Biloxi man will spend the rest of his life in prison for the murder of a Waffle House waitress in 2015. Fifty-two-year-old Johnny Max Mount was…
King Master Tournament underway in Biloxi
Anglers are on the Gulf Coast vying for the King Master Tournament. The teams competing in it sped out to a shotgun start this morning. There are 22 boats vying…
Procession for Pearl River K9 officer Friday
Tomorrow, Pearl River County residents will line the streets to say goodbye to a beloved K9. Earlier this week, the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department announced the loss of…
Suspect in hit-and-run that injured 13-year-old girl arrested
Gulfport Police have arrested a 20-year-old Gulfport man in connection with the hit-and-run on Saturday that injured a 13-year-old girl. Police have arrested David Harrell on a charge…
American Legion Post 119 hosts Flag Retirement Ceremony
Today is National Flag Day as active and veteran service members salute the flag in its honor. The American Legion Post 119 held a flag ceremony to honor…
Singing River Health System Announces Resignation of CEO
Pascagoula, MS – Singing River Health System today announced the resignation of Tiffany Murdock. The decision, made by Murdock, comes after eight years of dedicated service to the health system and its employees. “The Board of Trustees would like to…
Biloxi Lions Club honors Father of the Year
In honor of Father’s Day this weekend, the Biloxi Lions Club recognizes one man as the Father of the Year. Since 1999, the Biloxi Lions Club presents the…
MDOT offers resources and advice for hurricane season
Hurricane season is here and the Mississippi Department of Transportation is advising residents how to be safe in the face of danger. MDOT provides free resources to help…