It’s not often someone gets excited about a raise in their electric bill, but a simple increase of just a few cents a month is what’s making the change in nonprofits here on the Coast. It’s called ‘Operation Round-Up,’ a…
It will be time to clean off your rides before you know it for Cruisin’ the Coast! With the fun that comes with the event, the number of tourists and residents who hit the streets of South Mississippi during that…
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The Historical Society of Gulfport is making it a mission to preserve local artifacts and history. Tonight, the group met to discuss plans of turning two rooms in the Historic Railroad Depot in downtown Gulfport into a museum full to…
With the 2020 Census Day soon approaching, it is helpful to understand why this nationwide activity is so important. That’s why the Biloxi Cultural and Historical Society hosted an informative meeting about the United States Census tonight. Many people are…
Today is National Teddy Bear Day and what better way to celebrate than by giving to a child in need? It’s almost time for the tenth annual ‘Teddy Bears on Patrol Drive-Through.’ This yearly event is hosted by the North…
The Harrison County School District Transportation Department was awarded a $30,000 grant from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality to purchase two new school buses. Harrison County School District purchased 10 new buses this year. Thanks to the MDEQ grants,…
There are a few days left for those who may seek interest in demolishing or moving six structures on Division Street in Biloxi. The City of Biloxi seeks proposals for five houses and one office building. The structures were acquired…
If you have been outside lately, you know it is hot. The City of Gulfport has noticed, too. That’s why they decided to extend the city’s splash pad closing until the Monday after Cruisin’ The Coast. They normally close down…
A new festival was announced with the goal of raising awareness among the next generation of Coast residents. Keeping the Coast clean and thriving for generations to come is the goal of a new festival being held in Biloxi later…
Quick response by Harrison County firefighters is being credited with saving a home in north Harrison County from major damage. Crews with Harrison County Fire Rescue and Lizana Fire responded to a fire alarm going off at a house on…
There are new developments in the Senate District 50 race between Scott Delano and Dixie Newman. Newman was certified as the winner of the race on August 14th by a margin of one vote over Delano. Now, Delano’s campaign tells…
Ocean Springs police have taken a suspect into custody for a shooting that happened on Sunday morning. Police responded to an emergency call just before 5 that shots had been fired on Deana Road. The victim told police that the…
Residents of Jackson County enjoyed good company and good blues music as part of an annual festival on Saturday. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Blues and Heritage Festival was held at the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Pascagoula and featured musicians and…
With homecoming season just around the corner, one local organization made sure girls and their families had access to affordable formal wear. The Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs held their annual ‘Homecoming Closet’ at ‘In the Zone’ in St. Martin…
One Gulfport resident is celebrating one big milestone this week. The year is 1917. World War I is still being fought, the Ford Model T is still rolling off the assembly line, and a girl named Cora was born in…
A D’iberville police officer was sent to the hospital with injuries after a drunk driver struck her on the side of the road Saturday morning. According to D’Iberville Police Chief Wayne Payne at about 3:30 Saturday morning, a female officer…
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Chandeleur Island Brewing Company is partnering with Brewing Funds the Cure. In an effort to raise money for the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Chandeleur Island Brewing Company released its ‘Rising Hope’ IPA today. It’s a passionfruit and tangerine double IPA…
Have you ever thought of becoming a police officer and serving the community? Now is your chance. The Biloxi Police Department is now accepting applications for police officers. If you are interested in the position, officials at the station say…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College will host a Hospitality Industry Job Fair at the Hospitality Resort Management Center (HRM) in Biloxi on September 17 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber…
Ingalls Shipbuilding and the Pascagoula-Gautier School District have teamed up to make sure technical students at Pascagoula High have the tools they need to succeed. It’s all about the tools students need to succeed for the future. The Pascagoula-Gautier School…
The Medical Marijuana 2020 Initiative for Mississippi officially reached its signature goal and will be placed on the ballot in the 2020 election. It received more than 80,000 signatures. This initiative would allow the growth and distribution of medical marijuana…
Grandparents have a special place in every grandchild’s heart and they deserve to be celebrated. That’s why all morning in the Biloxi School District, students, teachers, and staff did just that! It was ‘Grandparent’s Day.’ News 25 had the chance…