Biloxi Community Festival against Crime
Something to be on the lookout for at the end of the week, the Biloxi Police Department is inviting the public to Point Cadet for the annual Biloxi Community Festival against…
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USM Ocean Science and Engineering takes research cruise
Southern Miss School of Ocean Science and Engineering took students out of the classroom and put them on a boat, spending the day doing research and cruising around…
Sheriff Ledbetter elected to Singing River Federal Credit Union Board
Sheriff John Ledbetter has another title under his belt now. He has been elected to the board of directors for Singing River Federal Credit Union. The…
Gulfport Biloxi International Airport expands destinations and offering non-stop flights
The Gulfport Biloxi International Airport is expanding their fleet. The Mississippi Gulf Coast is now one of Breeze Airways new destinations with non-stop flights to both…
Biloxi City Council works on special event ordinance
The Biloxi City Council is back to working through the special event ordinances to amend items that are outdated. The council tackled the special event committee, opting to add someone from Coastal Mississippi…
AP sources: Tom Emmer withdraws as GOP nominee for speaker
By LISA MASCARO, STEPHEN GROVES, FARNOUSH AMIRI and KEVIN FREKING Associated Press Republican Tom Emmer has abruptly abandoned his bid to become House speaker. That's according to Republican sources familiar with the situation inside a closed-door meeting. Emmer of Minnesota…
CTA announces alternate route for Ocean Springs – Route 7 during Peter Anderson Festival
On Saturday, November 4, due to the Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival in downtown Ocean Springs, an alternate public transit route will be used for Ocean Springs – Route 7, to work around the downtown area. This alternate route…
Arrested and charged with one count of felonious child abuse
On October 20, 2023, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 23-year-old Savannah Galle Reynolds and charged her with one count of Felonious Child Abuse. On October 18, 2023, the Gulfport Police Department was contacted by Child Protective Services regarding a complaint…
More Highway 90 closures this week near CTA Bridge
Looking ahead to later this week, more closures on Highway 90 in Gulfport in front of the Mississippi Aquarium. It’s set to stretch from the intersection of…
Crews clear wreckage after ‘superfog’ near New Orleans causes highway crashes that killed at least 7
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Crews worked into Tuesday morning clearing the wreckage of more than 150 vehicles involved in a series of crashes the day before on Interstate 55 near New Orleans caused by a “superfog” of marsh fire smoke…
Mermaids returning to the Mississippi Aquarium
Mermaids are making their way back to the Mississippi Aquarium in December for two weekends. They can be seen from December 8 through 10 and then again from December 15 to 17. The mermaids will…
Lynn Meadows offering Free Friday
Kids and parents, get ready for an evening of free fun at the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center! On the last Friday of every month, the children's museum waives its entry fee and stays open…
Stennis International Airport hosting Hallowings Flightfest
If you're not busy this weekend, head to the Stennis International Airport! The airport is hosting Hallowings Flightfest, a family-friendly event running from 1 to 4 in the afternoon. Admission is free to the public. Guests can expect candy, food…
West Harrison Middle School hosting 'College & Career Night'
West Harrison Middle School will be hosting a Community Family College & Career Night tomorrow. It's being held from 5:30 to 7:30 in the evening. It is meant to provide meaningful experiences that will enhance each student's college and career…
FDA recalls dog food for risk of salmonella contamination
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting pet owners to a recall of Retriever brand dog food due to potential salmonella contamination. The…
Road work on Ingalls Avenue due to Eastland and Pinecrest Water Systems Improvement project
During the month of November, Bottom 2 Top Construction will be replacing water lines on Ingalls Avenue between 8th and 14th Streets as part of the Eastlawn and Pinecrest Water Systems Improvements Project. While Bottom 2 Top Construction make repairs…
Theft of 2 million dimes from truckload of coins from US Mint leaves four facing federal charges
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Federal authorities have released more details and unsealed charges in the theft of more than 2 million dimes earlier this year from a tractor-trailer that had picked up the coins from the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia. The…
33rd annual Mullet and Music Fest in Gautier
It was a weekend full of good music and fellowship over in Nature’s Playground as the premier festival for the City of Gautier has returned for another year.…
Fall Muster at Beauvoir
Fall Muster is now in the books at Beauvoir in Biloxi. Here are some of the sights and sounds from this weekend’s re-enactment.
Raising Down Syndrome Awareness at the annual Buddy Walk
One major yearly event in Gulfport raised over $60,000 in donations for Down Syndrome Awareness Month over the weekend. Thousands of guests were out and about at…
Wiggins PD facing shortage of officers
The Wiggins Police Department is facing a shortage of patrol officers. The police department shortage has forced most officers to work double duty to protect Wiggins residents. Police department officials…
Gulfport Police investigating Sunday night shooting
Gulfport Police are investigating an shooting on Sunday night in the 1400 block of Genevieve Drive. Officers responded about 10:58 p.m. to a report of shots fired. When they arrived, they found shell casings in the street and several bullets…
Body found at Lake Norris in Columbus
Police in Columbus have recovered the body of a man near a local lake. According to our sister station WCBI, the body is presumed to be Robert Hargrove, a man…
Shots fired near senator's Brookhaven home
Shots were fired around the Brookhaven home of Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith over the weekend. According to reports, the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is looking into the event. The shots reportedly…