Walter Mondale, Carter’s VP, dies at 93
Former Vice President Walter Mondale, a liberal icon who lost the most lopsided presidential election after bluntly telling voters to expect a tax increase if he won, has died.
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Historic Mary Walker Marina in Gautier under new ownership
The iconic Mary Walker Marina on the Pascagoula River is now under new ownership. Last week, the Bolewares packed their bags and moved, trading their life in Ellisville for a life of fishing and boating on the Mary Walker Bayou.…
‘Extend a Hand, Help a Friend’ feeds seniors across the Coast
Today ‘Extend a Hand, Help a Friend’ delivered non-perishable food items to seniors 65-years-old and older. Across the Coast, ‘Extend a Hand, Help a Friend’ hosted food delivery targeted towards the senior community. Over 100 meals were hand packaged for…
Volunteering with the Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is constantly showing up and showing out in our community. Whether they’re helping distribute vaccines, participating in disaster clean up, or simply lending a hand, the Salvation Army is always doing the most good. With so many…
A ground-breaking achievement: The Salvation Army Community Center of Hope
After a long stretch of dreary, stormy weather, the sun broke out in full force across most of Southern Mississippi today, signaling brighter days ahead in more ways than one today. Today, the Salvation Army in Gulfport hosted a ground-breaking…
Beauvoir repairing fences damaged by Hurricane Zeta
The white picket fence surrounding one of Biloxi’s most well-known historical landmarks is slowly, but surely being restored. Beauvoir’s fence was ripped apart from winds during Hurricane Zeta. The damage was visible to anyone, but driving down Highway 90 now…
Harrison County Utility working on main sewer break in Long Beach
A main line sewer pipe broke in Long Beach yesterday along Beatline Road between Johnson and Pineville Road. Today, Harrison County Utility is on-site working on repairs. Construction on the temporary sewer repair is expected to be complete before dark…
Memorial vaccinating qualified individuals
Memorial Hospital is hosting multiple vaccination events. They’ll be vaccinating qualifying individuals 16 years or older that meet the health requirements set by the state. Later this week, they’ll have distributions in Gulfport, Hurley, Woolmarket, and Biloxi to increase distribution…
Gulfport PD looking for missing person Jody Paul Halvorsen
The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person, Jody Paul Halvorsen, of Biloxi, MS. Halvorsen is described to Police Officers as a white male, 61 years old, he is 6’01”, and 260 lbs. Halvorsen…
Gulf Coast Symphony hosted ‘Scouts and the Symphony’
South Mississippians came out to experience the Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra Concert this weekend at MGCCC. The Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra partnered with the Pine Burr Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America and the Girl Scouts of Greater…
“Barkin’ on the Bayou” Benefit for Humane Society
Dog lovers spent the weekend with their pets at Captain Al’s to enjoy some fun on the water. Captain Al’s teamed up with the Humane Society of South Mississippi to host ‘Barkin’ on the Bayou.’ The event allowed everyone to…
Crawfish Music Festival wrapped up this weekend
COVID-19 canceled the Crawfish Music Festival last year at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and this year it was greeted with a wet start to the festival, but the rain cleared up just in time for the final day. The cool…
Gulfport Police Department searching for armed robbery suspect
On April 17, 2021, at approximately 12:12 a.m., officers of the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 10000 block of Highway 49, in reference to an Armed Robbery. Through the course of the investigation, Detectives determined that Grady Lavell Sumrall…
Feed my Sheep and Gulf Coast Community Ministries teamed up to feed those in need
Feed my Sheep and Gulf Coast Community Ministries teamed up to feed those in need in the Gulfport community by hosting a drive-thru food giveaway. A little rain didn’t stop hundreds of people from lining up at Milner Stadium in…
MDMR to conduct prescribed burn April 21 on Deer Island
BILOXI, Miss. – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources are planning to conduct a prescribed burn on a 134-acre section in the central portion of Deer Island on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Depending on weather conditions, the burn will…
Quilts of Valor presents local military member with handmade quilt
The South Mississippi Quilts of Valor group showed its appreciation to local men and women that serve our country Friday afternoon. Even throughout the pandemic, Quilts of Valor volunteers have been hard at work making handmade quilts…
Slap Ya Momma’s Smokehouse and BBQ is back open
Slap Ya Momma’s Smokehouse and BBQ reopened its doors to welcome guests today after being closed due to damages from Hurricane Zeta. Over the last six months, crews and staff have worked hard to get the restaurant…
Woolmarket resident dealing with yard flooding
A resident in the Woolmarket area is upset about the drainage and flooding issues on his property after the City of Biloxi dug a drainage ditch to the back of his home. Greg Saucier says for about…
Severe weather causing floods in D’Iberville neighborhoods
The severe weather in the area is causing many areas to flood. Cars were parked along Highway 67 just north of D’Iberville and south of D’Iberville High School due to flooded streets. Some residents living in the…
Vicari Classic Car Auction at the Coast Coliseum
From classic Camaros to vintage convertible T-Birds, there’s a little something for everyone at the Vicari Classic Car Auction at the Coast Coliseum Convention Center in Biloxi. For nearly 25 years, these four-wheel beauties have been up…
Crawfish Music Festival still on this weekend rain or shine
As they say, the show must go on! The 28th annual Crawfish Music Festival in Biloxi is still on tonight and this weekend, rain or shine. After one a year-hiatus due to COVID, the 28th annual Crawfish…
Heavy rains caused road erosion of River Road in Moss Point
The City of Moss Point closed River Road after reports of the road collapsing. At the construction site, street repairs are underway. Rain this week has inconvenienced Gulf Coast residents and high school students are no exception.…
Flooding concerns in Lake-A-Way area in Stone County
The Stone County Emergency Agency, along with the Mississippi Department of Environmental Agency, are still pumping water out of the lake near the Lake-A-Way RV park in order to reduce the risk of flooding in the area.…
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Drivers are advised to use caution while traveling on U.S. Highway 90
MDOT crews are working to remove the water by cleaning out the culverts along the highway and by removing sand from the roadway, but with constant rainfall, crews are limited on what they can do. Crews will continue cleanup efforts…