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Gulfport students win Hurricane Bowl

Five Gulfport High students are preparing to test their ocean science skills against teams from across the country following a big win. The students competed in and won last Saturday’s Hurricane Bowl against other teams from the region at USM’s…

Economic development on Division Street

The area of Division Street near the under-construction Keesler Gate will soon experience some major changes. Biloxi is accepting bids on the demolition of nine properties in the area between I-110 and the new gate near Forrest Avenue to prepare…

MDEQ issues new water contact advisories

The Department of Environmental Quality is issuing new water contact advisories along the Coast. After testing today, MDEQ issued a contact advisory for Bay St. Louis Beach, Pass Christian Beach, and Pass Christian Central Beach. The department also issued advisories…

Pascagoula Mayor Candidate Forum

There is a special mayoral election set for next Tuesday in Pascagoula and this morning at the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce’s Candidates Forums each candidate got to answer questions and give reason as to why they are fit for…

Coast child dies from rare brain cancer

Four Coast children have now died from a rare childhood cancer called DIPG. Three-year-old Brooklyn Willis from Pascagoula died Wednesday morning around 10 a.m. She had a seven month fight with the rare and incurable childhood brain tumor. In 2017,…

Wanted in connection with counterfeit money

Biloxi Police Department is searching for an unknown white female who entered a business in the 1800 block of Beach Boulevard and allegedly purchased lottery tickets with a counterfeit $100. The suspect is about 5’2” and weighing an estimated 135…

D’Iberville city leaders address flooding concerns

Flooding has been an ongoing issue for some areas in the City of D’Iberville for more than 50 years and residents are frustrated. Forest Cove and D’Iberville Boulevard near Boney Avenue are among the main high flooded areas. On Wednesday,…

Habitat for Humanity Women Build 2020

Calling all women across the Coast: Habitat for Humanity of the Mississippi Gulf Coast needs your help to make a difference in the community. Habitat for Humanity is hosting its annual Women Build Fundraiser and is looking for volunteers. Local…

Celebrating ten years of the Paw Program

The Singing River Health System is getting ready to celebrate 10 years with its therapy Paw Program. For nearly a decade the volunteers have worked tirelessly with dogs like Sweet Baby Ray to visit patients with extended stays in every…

Gulfport Navy veteran turns 100

If you’re looking for the secret to a long and happy life, we might have found the answers. Today, a veteran on the Gulf Coast turned the big 100 and revealed her tricks for making it to a century. It…

Mobile City Council supports Amtrak restoration

The long-awaited Amtrak service is one step closer to being back on the Coast. In Mobile, the City Council, by a vote of 6 to 1, approved a letter of support to the transportation department for a federal grant to…

SBA Disaster Loan Assistance

The U.S. Small Business Administration is ready to give small business owners assistance at a resource center in Hancock County. The recent effects of the toxic algae bloom took a toll on small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in South…