On October 8, 2020, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 23-year-old Brittany Laughlin on one count of Manslaughter. On October 8, 2020, at approximately 4:04 a.m., officers of the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 8200 block of West Virginia Avenue…
Biloxi Police may not be able to use one of their traffic tools this weekend, the orange traffic cones that separate lanes on U.S. 90 during special events, because of expected wind gusts from Louisiana-bound Hurricane Delta. The cones have…
By LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press/ Report for America JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Preparations for the Mississippi State Fair's grand opening moved forward Wednesday amid criticism that masks will not be required at the event after the governor repealed the statewide…
It was Diamondhead’s turn to host Cruisin’ the Coast entertainment this evening and cars lined the streets of the city to say hi to the community and receive prayers for the ride ahead. Faith leaders on the Coast have joined…
Although Hurricane Delta may be less of a threat to the Mississippi Gulf Coast than originally anticipated, the Harrison County Emergency Operation Center is still preparing for the possible effects of the storm. Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes has proclaimed a…
The National Hurricane Center has predicted a 4 to 6 foot tide surge for our area. Effective immediately Long Beach Harbor is under a mandatory evacuation. All vessels, dock boxes, hoses, and lines must be removed. All vessels must be…
Today is ‘National Coffee with a Cop Day’ and the Gulfport Police Department found the best way to celebrate this morning at Jones Park. Alongside the Gulfport Harbor Farmer’s Markets and 105.9 the Monkey, police officers gathered around to chat…
Today, the Mississippi Construction Education Foundation had its official grand opening for their new Gulfport location. October is ‘National Careers in Construction Month’ and what better way for the Gulf Coast to celebrate than to cut the ribbon for the…
The Second Circuit Court District has been gradually letting jurors return to Harrison and Hancock County courtrooms for jury trials that had been postponed due to the pandemic. Jurors returned to Harrison and Hancock County courtrooms for the first time…
The Jackson County School District will no longer offer virtual learning after Monday, October 12th. For the first time since school began, the district is reporting zero new COVID cases. School Superintendent Dr. John Strycker says it is safe for…