Victim of hit and run in Bay St. Louis identified
A Bay St. Louis man who was killed in a hit and run on Wednesday has been identified. Hancock County Coroner Jeff Hair said 51-year-old Randall…
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Gulfport PD searching for missing 15-year-old Ia’Daryius Elijah Watson
The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile, Ia’Daryius Elijah Watson, of Gulfport, MS. Watson is described to police officers as a black male, 15 years old, he is 5’04” and 130 lbs., with…
Super squash: 2,554-pound pumpkin carves out new US record
CLARENCE, N.Y. (AP) — A 2,554-pound pumpkin grown in upstate New York has set a new U.S. record for the heaviest. State and national records fell over the weekend at the Great Pumpkin Farm in the Buffalo suburb of Clarence,…
Rescuers flock together to save 275 parrots stranded by Ian
PINE ISLAND, Fla. (AP) — Will Peratino and his partner Lauren Stepp would not leave their Pine Island compound, even as authorities pleaded with residents to abandon their homes because of damaged roads, including a collapsed bridge that prevented deliveries…
Church of the Redeemer’s annual pumpkin patch returns to the Coast
It wouldn’t be fall without a pumpkin patch and Church of the Redeemer is back with their annual pumpkin patch. For 29 years, the Church of…
Cruisin’ the Coast continues to roll along the Gulf Coast
We’ve had such a fun week of Cruisin’ the Coast events and the fun is still going strong at Cruise Central. Each day has been jammed…
Cruisin’ the Coast Friday evening schedule
We’ve still got a few more days of Cruisin’ the Coast fun and there are many events across the Coast today for everyone to enjoy. The Ocean Springs Sock Hop…
Ian death toll hits 101 as evacuees return to mud, rubble
By STEPHEN SMITH and BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Associated Press SANIBEL ISLAND, Fla. (AP) - Hurricane Ian’s death toll has climbed into the triple digits. The number of recorded storm-related deaths rose Thursday to at least 101 in the eight days…
Uvalde schools suspend entire police force after outrage
By PAUL J. WEBER AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Uvalde school district on Friday pulled its embattled campus police force off the job following a wave of new outrage over the hiring of a former Texas state trooper who was…
Biloxi, Hancock County respond to campuses after active shooter calls
Law enforcement agencies are investigating active shooter calls that were made in Hancock and Harrison counties. Students are on fall break in both districts and were not on campus. Teachers were on campus in Biloxi but not at Hancock High.…
October events brings breast cancer awareness into focus
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Carter's Champions -- an organization that helps fight breast cancer locally -- is hosting a couple of great events. With us this morning is…
Police to limit Mississippi capital roadblocks after lawsuit
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Police in Mississippi’s capital city have agreed to pull back on aggressive roadblocks in response to a lawsuit that said Jackson officers were violating people’s constitutional right to be free of unreasonable search and…
Investigation underway after fatal shooting in Gautier
According to Gautier Police, one man is dead after a shooting in Gautier this afternoon. The man was identified as Quintavious Griffin, dying from what police believe was a single gunshot…
Rolls Royce adds new facility to naval site in Pascagoula
When people think of Rolls Royce, you may think cars, however a Rolls Royce facility in Pascagoula has a different line of work. After years of…
Cruisin’ the Coast schedule for Friday, October 7th
The Cruisin’ the Coast fun is not finished yet! Friday offers many events across the Coast for everyone to enjoy. The Ocean Springs Sock Hop and Street Party…
Boatcar hits the Coast for Cruisin’ festivities
Chuck and June Bullock traveled to the Coast from Chauvin, Louisiana to show off their one-of-a-kind hot rod, a Boatcar called ‘Y Knot.’ Chuck says he built the Boatcar…
Cruisers get the chance to buy classics at the Car Corral in Biloxi
If you do not have your own antique car to drive around in, don’t worry! There is plenty of time to buy one…
Cruisers attend Popps Ferry Elementary Cruisin’ the Coast parade
Popps Ferry Elementary School had some visitors drive by to celebrate America’s Largest Block Party. These cruisers volunteered to help bring some Cruisin’ spirit to the kids.…
UPDATE: MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Gulfport
On October 6, 2022, at approximately 2:29 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to the area of Cowan Road and Magnolia Street in reference to a vehicle occupied by multiple subjects…
Vicari Auto Auction taking place at the MS Coast Coliseum
It wouldn’t be a Cruisin’ the Coast celebration without the Vicari Auto Auction. Through the years, the auction has sold tens of thousands of cars to…
Cruisers enjoy Country Cruisin’ Breakfast at Long Beach Yacht Club
The Long Beach Yacht Club spent a busy morning cooking up their Country Cruisin’ Breakfast. For over 20 years now, the Yacht Club has been serving…
26-year-old arrested on murder and aggravated assault charges in Harrison County
On Thursday, October 6, 2022, Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the arrest of 26 year old Jacob Matthew McDonough on two felony counts of aggravated assault on a police officer and one…
Biden pardons thousands for 'simple possession' of marijuana
By ZEKE MILLER AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana, as his administration takes a dramatic step toward decriminalizing the drug and addressing charging practices that…
Barges grounded by low water halt Mississippi River traffic
By JIM SALTER The unusually low water level in the lower Mississippi River is causing barges to get stuck in mud and sand, disrupting river travel for shippers, recreational boaters and even passengers on a cruise line. Lack of rainfall in recent…