Dealing with holiday stress
Holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and celebration, but for so many people they are anything but. Depression occurs any time of the year, but the stress and anxiety during the month of December can cause even…
Fatal accident in Jackson County
State Troopers responded to a two vehicle wreck today on MS 613 at Horace Shumock Road intersection in Jackson County claiming the life of a Moss Point resident. When investigating troopers arrived on scene, it appeared that a 2002 Honda…
Biloxi School District releases statement regarding possible threats
Biloxi schools have received multiple reports this evening concerning a social media threat against Biloxi Schools. School officials immediately began communicating with local law enforcement and provided them with all relevant information. Law enforcement officials visited multiple homes and have…
Mississippi budget plan: Spend slightly less in coming year
New legislators take office in January, and they will set final details of the budget.
‘Christmas in the Air’ at the Beau Rivage
The Beau Rivage Resort and Casino is inviting you to its Christmas show “Christmas in the Air.” The show includes high-kicking precision Christmas dancers in Broadway-style fashion, special appearances from Santa and his friends, and beautiful decorations from the time…
Soft opening for new Jackson County Animal Shelter
The Jackson County Animal Shelter has gotten a huge upgrade. The Jackson County Animal Shelter held the soft opening for their new facility today. This new area is just the first phase of two more to come for the shelter.…
Biloxi firefighter receives huge award
Everyday firefighters put their life on the line for complete strangers. Recently, many Biloxi firefighters were honored for their heroism, including one who was awarded one of the department’s highest honors. Only three firefighters in the Biloxi Fire Department’s history…
Mobile home kitchen fire in D’Iberville
A family is safe after strong winds contributed to a kitchen fire this afternoon in D’Iberville. The fire took place off Popp’s Ferry Road just after 1 p.m. D’Iberville Fire Chief Gerald Smith said the fire happened on an addition…
Multiple closures on U.S. Highway 90 for Gulf Coast Marathon
Multiple roads will be closed on U.S. Highway 90 for the Gulf Coast Marathon this Sunday. The City of Pass Christian will close westbound traffic on U.S. 90 between Espy Ave. and Fort Henry St. from 6am until 9am. The…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon takes place this weekend
Thousands of people are hoping the weather will hold out and be nice this weekend as the annual Gulf Coast Marathon takes off. Thousands of people are making their way here to South Mississippi to pound the pavement in this…
Stellar Star Teacher Award Ceremony at Ocean Springs Upper Elementary
The Ocean Springs School District likes to give recognition to a Star teacher each year for their commitment to student academic excellence. With a wide smile and tears streaming, Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Fourth Grade teacher Ms. Dawn Coleman was…
Salvation Army City Hall Bell Ringing Challenge
The City of Gulfport is spreading holiday cheer today at the Sam’s Club with the Salvation Army’s ‘City Hall Bell Ringing Challenge.’ All funds raised go right back to the community to help with social services programs. These programs include…
WANTED: Biloxi Police asking for help identifying burglary suspect
The Biloxi Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person suspected of burglary. On Monday, Biloxi Police responded to a residence located in the 300 Block of Goose Point Boulevard in reference to a residential burglary…
William Carey University's "Don't Get Grinched" program happening Monday, Dec. 16
You don't have to let the Grinch, or anyone else, steal your Christmas! Dr. Karla Pope with William Carey University's Criminal Justice Department joined us in the studio this morning with all the details on their holiday safety program. The…
Info on Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival, the "Most Magical Show in South Mississippi"
From the beautiful lights to delicious funnel cakes, the Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival is getting South Mississippi ready for when Santa Claus comes to town. Here's what you need to know: Festival Hours: Ticket Sales from 5:30 p.m. to…
MS and LA officials holding forum on Bonnet Carre Spillway at USM Gulf Park campus
Issues that are affecting the Gulf Coast from the opening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway are still on the minds of officials from Mississippi and Louisiana. This afternoon, leaders will discuss the lasting impacts of the spillway opening this past…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon happening this weekend
Thousands of people will make their way to South Mississippi to pound the pavement in this weekend's races, including a marathon and half-marathon on Sunday. The full marathon begins at Henderson point in Pass Christian. The half marathon will take…
25 Days of Christmas adoption event
The 25 Days of Christmas adoption event continues to count down. Today, the Humane Society of South Mississippi hit stop number 10 at Harrah’s Gulf Coast. Pets were set up in the bus lobby for folks passing by to see…
Harrison County installs GPS technology in vehicle fleet
Harrison County’s vehicle fleet is receiving a technology upgrade. The Harrison County Board of Supervisors approved the installation of GPS systems in the county’s fleet of vehicles and equipment. With a total of more than 200 units, the vehicle installation…
Arrested for third degree arson
The Biloxi Police Department arrested 43-year-old Christopher Lee Johns on a charge of third degree arson. The arrest was the result of an investigation into an arson incident reported on December 9th in the 700 block of Howard Ave in which…
‘Blitz to the Superdome’ winner announced
Many of you have been following along and playing the Harrah’s ‘Blitz to the Superdome’ contest. Today, we are announcing our big winner. Congratulations to Jennifer Brickson from Ocean Springs. Jennifer is the winner of two tickets to the Saints…
Local business buys 200 toys for kids in need
It is the season of giving and one local business is making sure no child on the Coast will go without a present on Christmas morning. “All Jacked Up” in Vancleave has been spreading the holiday cheer to the community…
Next step in Moon to Mars mission
More than 50 years after putting the first men on the moon with its Apollo program, NASA is working on an ambitious new program to go back to the moon. The program is called ‘Artemis,’ named after Apollo’s twin sister,…
Keesler Air Force Base: Pensacola attack “a loss felt by us all”
Friday’s attack at Pensacola followed a shooting spree early last week at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard in Hawaii. That’s where a sailor shot and killed two Department of Defense shipyard workers. Keesler Air Force Base is sending condolences, thoughts and…