Memorial suing Stone County Hospital
Memorial Hospital at Gulfport has filed suit against the former Stone County Hospital and a medical clinic for more than $450,000 in unpaid building repairs. According to our media partner the…
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Saucier homeowner returns to a house full of smoke
Harrison County Fire Rescue responded to a call about a house fire in Saucier yesterday. They had assistance from the Combat Readiness Training Center. The homeowner called…
Cruisin' The Coast named best car event by USA Today
Cruisin' The Coast has been voted America's best car event by USA Today -- for the fourth time. USA Today conducted an online vote for its 10Best Readers' Choice Awards, which were announced today. "We have won this award before,…
Ocean Springs leaders speak at State of the City address
The City of Discovery held their annual State of the City inside the Mary C. Local leaders reflected on the city’s past year of growth and are…
One in critical condition after yacht crashes into tug boat in Bay St. Louis
On Wednesday -- the Coast Guard rescued three men after the yacht they were on crashed into a tug boat in the…
Sheriff Storytime at the Vancleave Public Library
Storytime this morning was extra special at the Vancleave Public Library! Children gathered around Jackson County Chief Deputy Randy Muffley who read books about life as an officer. Once…
Volunteers recognized for their impact on the local community
The power of volunteering does not go unnoticed and this week is an opportunity to highlight those who are bettering their communities with their service. The third…
Hancock Chamber Education Committee honors high school seniors with appreciation breakfast
It was an emotional day for the 2023 senior classes of Hancock County as they prepare to say goodbye to high school. The Hancock Chamber…
Local resident speaks on lasting impacts of the BP Oil Spill
Today marks the 13th anniversary of the start of the BP oil spill disaster, marking the start of one of the largest ecological disasters for…
Movie being filmed at the Scarlet Pearl Casino
The Scarlet Pearl Casino has been getting a lot of attention lately, especially when a picture on their Facebook with the owner and actor John Travolta has been…
Parker’s Lake Bridge officially open in Jackson County
People gathered at Parker’s Lake Bridge for a ribbon cutting to mark the end of a year long project. The bridge on Wade-Vancleave Road has been closed since March of last…
Ribbon cutting for new law enforcement facility in Harrison County
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in partnership with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department and the Harrison County Board of Supervisors held a ribbon cutting for the…
Governor Reeves Signs Bills Investing Over $2 Billion Toward Transportation and Infrastructure Improvements
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced he signed House Bill 1642 and Senate Bill 3120 which invest historic levels of funding toward the Mississippi Department of Transportation and infrastructure improvement projects across the state. “This major investment by the…
SpaceX giant rocket explodes minutes after launch from Texas
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (AP) — SpaceX’s giant new rocket exploded minutes after blasting off on its first test flight Thursday and crashed into the Gulf of Mexico. Elon Musk’s company was aiming to send the biggest and most powerful rocket ever…
Former pro wrestler indicted in Mississippi welfare fraud case
A federal indictment unsealed Thursday accusing a former pro wrestler of misappropriating state welfare funds. Ted DiBiase Jr., 40, of Madison, along with co-conspirators John Davis, Christi Webb, Nancy New and others, allegedly obtained federal funds including The Emergency Food…
Gulfport man charged with having sex with juvenile
A 32-year-old Gulfport man is behind bars, accused of having sex with a 14-year-old girl. Asante Williams turned himself in to Gulfport Police on Wednesday after a warrant was issued for his arrest. He is charged with statutory rape. He…
Two charged in relation to shooting in Gulfport
On April 20, 2023, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 19-year-old Kevonte Winters and charged him with one count of Discharging a Firearm in City Limits and 20-year-old Charles Gandy and charged him with one count of Possession of Marijuana. On…
Teens charged with armed carjacking in Gulfport
Two teens are in jail, charged with armed carjacking in Gulfport. 18-year-old Bruce Lowery was arrested and charged Wednesday. 15-year-old Antonio Harper was arrested and charged this morning. They were taken to Harrison County jail and bond was set at…
Local resident stars in upcoming movie
Landon Baxter from Biloxi is starring in his first film ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.” The movie will release on April 28th. Baxter, 16, started acting when he…
Diamondhead resident awarded Mississippi Hero plaque
Mississippi Heroes awarded Peter Yanez for his personal mission to assist older residents of Diamondhead and anyone else in need. Yanez is recently retired from the shipbuilding industry after dealing…
Hancock County Community Development Foundation honors Tony Trapani with Heritage Star
Hancock County Community Development Foundation awarded a Heritage Star, this time to the late Tony Trapani. Trapani is best known along the Coast as the…
Disability Connection hosts ‘I love my Playground’ event to help clean park
Disability Connection held their annual ‘I love my Playground’ event. For 11 years, people have come together to help keep inclusive playgrounds clean. They…
Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence Community Luncheon
The Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence held a luncheon to honor outstanding community volunteers, leaders, donors, and supporters for their service to victims of interpersonal violence. Each year, 15…
MGCCC students explore job opportunities with Dole
Students were going bananas at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College for Dole Fresh Fruit Company’s career recruitment day. In honor of National Banana Day, Dole was giving out free…