Local News

Lottery sales bring in more than $8M

The Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced the sales for the first week which brought in $8,932,200 resulting in approximately $1.9 million for roads and bridges around the state. MLC President Tom Shaheen said the top five selling counties for the week…

Holiday Open House in Ocean Springs

‘By Golly, Be Jolly!’ That’s the motto for Downtown Ocean Springs as it prepares to welcome Coast residents to its annual ‘Holiday Open House.’ Friday and Saturday folks can experience deals, discounts, and giveaways from both downtown and uptown businesses.…

63rd annual Kiwanis Pancake Day

It’s a yearly tradition for one local club that’s filled with pancakes and positive community action. The smell of batter and a sense of community filled the air in Gulfport for a long-running fundraiser promoting good. For just $6 the…

Man charged with DUI, felony possession

A Gulfport man is facing several charges including one felony after a high-speed chase this morning. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, 44-year-old Charles Gill is being charged with driving under the influence, failure to stop, reckless driving, resisting arrest, and…

Seven arrested in armed robbery attempt

Seven people, including a 16-year-old, have been charged in an attempted armed robbery from last Friday in Ocean Springs. Jaylan Kirkland, Abbie Mayfield, Matthew Ramsey, Aleasha McGinnis, Kinlea Stephens, and 16-year-old Richard Figeueroa were charged after Jackson County Sheriff Mike…

“It’s a Wonderful Life” Live at Center Stage Theater

For many watching “It’s a Wonderful Life” on TV is a holiday tradition, but this year you can see the story told live on stage. Following ten years of success in New Orleans, the NOLA Voice Talent Foundation is bringing…

Picking the perfect Christmas tree

For many putting up their Christmas tree is the official start of their holiday season. Nothing really says winter like the smell of fresh tree in your home. The farmers at Holly Berry Hills Christmas Tree Farm say it is…

Benefits to membership at the Mississippi Aquarium

Do you want to support the Mississippi Aquarium’s mission to protect the beauty of aquatic life all while sharing the power of Coast waters? Well now may be your perfect chance with a membership to the aquarium. They will have…

Truck stolen from Biloxi produce company

Biloxi Police are asking for your help and to be on the lookout for a stolen produce delivery truck. The truck is a 2016 freightliner that has a black base color with images of produce on the side (see photo…

Biloxi Police asking for help identifying three shoplifting suspects

Police are also asking for your help in identifying three shoplifting suspects who hit up a South Mississippi store. Three women were captured on surveillance video at a business in the 2600 Block of Beach Boulevard in Biloxi. https://www.facebook.com/BiloxiPD/posts/1016890431977398 Police…

Ocean Springs Mayor’s Youth Council Toy Drive

Some students in the Ocean Springs School District are asking for help this holiday season. From now until December 13th, the Ocean Springs Mayor’s Youth Council is collecting toys for their annual toy drive. The council is collecting for 25…

South MS Child Advocacy Center Holiday Toy Drive

On top of the services South Mississippi Child Advocacy Center provides children on the Coast, they’re looking to give a little more. For the third year, the Center is asking for your help to give the more than 800 children…

Gulfport students host tech program

Tonight, students from one Coast high school were chosen to teach C-Spire’s ‘Pilot Program.’ ‘The Hour of Code’ event was led by two students from Gulfport High School. The duo educated the group with a customized curriculum of coding which…

Charred car remains after fire in Gulfport

Tense moments for one Gulfport family after a car on their property became engulfed in flames. It happened on the intersection of Swan Lake Boulevard and Tree Top Way. Earlier this evening Harrison County Sheriff’s Department and the Gulfport Fire…

Annual Tree Lighting with Santa

This Thursday night, the City of Ocean Springs is planning for a magical kick-off to the Christmas season. Their annual ‘Tree Lighting with Santa’ event is expected to be their most jolly yet with games and activities and even appearances…

Decking the hallways in holiday cheer

One teacher at West Elementary School in Gulfport has transformed the halls into a winter wonderland. This is the second year Alexandra Waldrop has gone above and beyond to bring Christmas cheer to her second and third grade students. This…

Moore Community House Job Fair

Calling all potential teachers, Moore Community House’s Early Head Start Program opened their doors today for anyone who wants to take part in educating our youngest generation. They’re hiring teachers and floater teachers for infants and toddlers from birth to…