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Mississippi Federal Judge expresses anger over abortion ban

Mississippi's abortion ban is facing a test in court today. A federal judge in Mississippi expressed deep skepticism about a state law that bans abortion as early as six weeks of pregnancy. This, sending a signal that attempts across the nation…

St. Martin High School Graduation

The Mississippi Coast Coliseum was filled with graduating seniors tonight. Three hundred and one St. Martin High School students crossed the stage while family and friends cheered them on. The graduates wore blue or gold caps and gowns distinguishing the…

Fighting the Fetal Heartbeat Law: Pro-Choice and Pro-Life Debate

The battle over the hot-button issue of abortion is intensifying tonight with more states testing strict bans and protests raging across the nation. A federal judge in Mississippi will begin to hear arguments regarding the Fetal Heartbeat Law tomorrow. Jackson…

Summer pet safety tips

We all love spending the long, sunny days of summer outdoors with our furry friends, but just like we protect ourselves from the sun’s UV rays, our pets need protection too. To stop your pet from feeling the burn this…

Express Factory Outlet grand opening

The long awaited Express Factory Outlet is now open at the Gulfport Premium Outlets. This opening marks Express Factory Outlet’s 200th store. Three months ago, Express Factory Outlets announced they were coming to Gulfport so it was a quick turnaround.…

Preakness winner has ties to the Gulf Coast

Many people on the Coast were tuned in to watch the Preakness on Saturday. As people watched the race at the local casinos, they probably didn’t realize that the horse that won the Preakness, War of Will, has major ties…

Armed Forces Retirement Home presents check to Feed my Sheep

People from the Armed Forces Retirement Home gave back to the community in a big way today. They spent the majority of their life serving their country, now they are giving back to their community! The Protestant Congregation at the…

‘Click it or Ticket!’

It takes just two seconds to buckle up when going for a drive, but for whatever reason, many people skip this potentially life-saving step. Which is why, starting today, the Biloxi Police Department will be taking part in the ‘Click…

Life jacket loaner stations at Gulfport Harbor

In honor of National Boating Safety Week, it is important those who hit the water remain careful. The life jacket loaner stand, located at the Gulfport Harbor in Jones Park, ensures people on the Coast can have fun and stay…

Drowning due to strong currents

Just in the past four days we have lost two South Mississippi residents due to drowning after being pulled under by currents. Thursday night, the body of Long Beach High School senior Peyton Henson was pulled from Wolf River and…

Inaugural Bridal Expo at Beauvoir

Things are heating up and summer is just around the corner which is just one reason Beauvoir is helping people here on the Coast get into the wedding spirit. Workers at Beauvoir hosted their inaugural Bridal Expo yesterday, featuring vendors…

‘Dogs on the Catwalk’ Fashion Show

Exit Prestige Luxury Realty rolled out the red carpet on Saturday to help find homes for our four-legged friends. Exit Realty partnered with Camping World of Biloxi and the Jackson County Animal Shelter to host a fashion show and adoption…

Cruisin’ for Cancer Ride

A local motorcycle club revved up and took to their bikes over the weekend to support a cause close to their hearts. The Southside Rydaz hosted their fifth annual Cruisin’ for Cancer Ride in Biloxi on Saturday. Escorted by the…

Memorial Walk for Officer McKeithen

Members of a Coast gym were pounding the pavement this weekend to show their support for fallen Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen and his family. Brantley Ellison Fitness of Biloxi organized a memorial walk Sunday from Jones Park to the…

Drowning in Biloxi River

A Gulfport man was swept away while trying to help some kids swimming in the Biloxi River. According to Gulfport Fire Chief Mike Beyerstedt, emergency workers were called out to a section of the Biloxi River near River Road just…

Make-A-Wish special surprise

Colt Wolfe has been battling cancer for a year and a half now so the Make-A-Wish Foundation wanted to treat him with a special surprise to brighten his day. This afternoon, the Model Train Museum in Gulfport pulled out all…

Reunion at the Union

The time has come to celebrate the completion of the Howard Avenue Pavement Project and the City of Biloxi wasted no time taking to the streets. Getting back to the way things used to be is and has always been…

Remembering Peyton Henson on graduation night

‘Pomp and Circumstance’ rang throughout the Coast tonight as many high school seniors will be receiving their diplomas. Peyton Taylor Henson was set to walk across the stage alongside his classmates this evening, but his life was cut short before…

MDEQ Lifts Five Beach Advisories Five Others in Effect

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, lifted five water contact advisories Friday for Station 1 (Lakeshore Beach), Station 3 (Waveland Beach), Station 4 (Bay St. Louis Beach), Station 7 (Pass Christian East Beach), and…

West Harrison High Senior Walk

Today, seniors at West Harrison High School traveled to North Gulfport Middle School to continue one of the school’s long traditions. More than 80 West Harrison seniors took to the halls of their old middle school to celebrate their high…

Officer McKeithen’s grandson honored

North Woolmarket Elementary and Middle School wanted to help honor the life of fallen Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen. Faculty and staff put together a framed picture of Officer McKeithen to be given to his grandson, Delmas Cox. Delmas was…

Jason Pilger Hyundai raises money in honor of Officer McKeithen

After the tragic death of Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen, many cities on the Coast have united to support the Biloxi Police Department and McKeithen’s family. Today, Jason Pilger Hyundai in Gautier hosted a free crawfish boil for the community…

Remembering those who paid the ultimate sacrifice

Another emotional day on the Coast as the Gulfport Police Department held their annual Police Memorial Ceremony. During the memorial, officials took time to remember the officers who were killed in the line of duty at the Gulfport Police Department.…