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Garden Park Medical Center taking precautionary measures for COVID-19

As the threat of the Coronavirus continues to increase across the country, local hospitals are taking precautionary measures in the case the virus makes it way to South Mississippi. Garden Park Medical Center announced today they’re adopting measures beyond what…

MS Primary Elections take place Tuesday, March 10th

It’s almost time to raise your voice as Mississippi’s Primary Elections are tomorrow. At the polls on Tuesday, residents will decide whether they want to vote Republican or Democrat. Voters will see 2020 presidential candidates as well as candidates for…

New offerings at The Shed BBQ and Blues Joint

One of the Coast’s most notable eateries celebrated the reopening of some popular offerings Saturday. The Shed Barbecue and Blues Joint marked the opening of the saloon and seasonal opening of the 'Crawfish Shack Out Back' for customers. Patrons have…

43rd annual CoastCon takes over Coast Convention Center

Thousands of sci-fi enthusiasts and gamers gathered on the Coast this weekend for one of the state’s premier conventions. CoastCon returned to the Mississippi Coast Convention Center for the 43rd year this weekend, featuring three days of panel discussions, opportunities…

Jury finds man guilty of sex abuse in Gulfport

After a three day trial and two hours of deliberation, a jury found 42-year-old Arland Morris guilty of sex abuse charges on a minor. The 12-year-old victim delivered gripping testimony, saying Morris was in a relationship with her mother and…

MDEQ issues one beach water contact advisory and lifts one

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, issued a water contact advisory Friday for Station 11 (Gulfport East Beach). This segment of beach is not closed; however, there may be an increased risk of illness…

Wanted fugitive Jessie Hughes captured in Stone County

After a three day manhunt, a fugitive wanted out of Georgia and Stone County is behind bars in South Mississippi. According to Stone County Criminal Investigator Ray Boggs, Jessie Hughes was captured and taken into custody around 1 this afternoon.…

Mississippi Primary Elections take place Tuesday, March 10th

Mississippi’s Primary Elections are next week and so far absentee ballots for Harrison County have been slow compared to years past. At the polls on Tuesday, residents will decide whether they want to vote Republican or Democrat. Voters will see…