One state lawmaker wants to help protect pets and domestic abuse victims. Animal Control Officer Melanie Roe said, “I’ve had a domestic violence situation to where the father asked the two children do you want your momma or do you…
Don’t let Fat Tuesday turn into sorry Wednesday. That’s what Biloxi police are urging drivers as Mardi Gras season kicks off this week. Biloxi police will be holding random checkpoints throughout the city over the holiday season. These checkpoints are…
With the first Mardi Gras parade just under two weeks away, Coast residents are trying to find ways to get into the carnival spirit. Battling the cold and fog, participants showed up to Biloxi City Hall bright and early to…
Over the weekend, a new tradition got underway in Gulfport. The Bayou Gulf State’s chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America hosted their boccia ball tournament. The chapter assists veterans in need from Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. Boccia ball…
Sunday marked the 76th anniversary of the sinking of the Dorchester Army transport ship. More than 670 soldiers lost their life that day. Long Beach Post 1995 of the American Legion honored four of those brave men who willingly gave…
One man is dead after a crash in Saucier Sunday night. The accident involved a Harley Davidson and a Taurus and occurred on Success Road in Saucier. Coroner Gary Hargrove confirmed that the driver of the motorcycle, 48-year-old Richard Goff,…
Today is the first day of February which is also the start of the American Heart Association’s ‘Little Hats, Big Hearts’ campaign. This campaign helps raise awareness for congenital heart defects which are the number one birth defects in the…
The Hyatt Place Hotel joined the Humane Society of South Mississippi in a slumber party as a way to help pets find a home. The ‘Dog’s Night Out’ adoption event gave locals the opportunity to let dogs spend the night…
The term ‘Daddy’s little girl’ was in full effect at the Daddy Daughter Dance held in Biloxi. Both fathers and daughters dressed to the nines for this event. They had a lovely meal before it was time for fathers on…
Carnival season is kicking into high gear and people of all ages are getting ready for the big events. For the past 20 years, kids 12 and under have been participating in the Children’s Mardi Gras Parade in Biloxi. The…