With fresh water still pouring into Mississippi waters, the Governor’s Task Force continues to track the effects of the Bonnet Carre Spillway opening in the Mississippi Sound. Since the spillways opening, there have been 131 dolphins and 156 sea turtles,…
A major outbreak of a blue-green harmful algal bloom has officials keeping a close eye on the beaches across the Gulf Coast. Four beach locations in Hancock County and five beaches in Harrison County have taken precautionary measures by urging…
This morning, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Executive Breakfast for ‘Light the Night’ took place at the Beau Rivage. This breakfast serves as a starting point for planning the ‘Light the Night’ event. ‘Light the Night’ is set for October…
Harrison County is gearing up for the extended Fourth of July weekend, keeping the beach in top form for the fireworks and fun. Crews will be out as early as 5 a.m., working all four days, Thursday through Sunday, picking…
City contractors in Biloxi this week will be finalizing the upgrades to the Popp’s Ferry Bridge. No other closures are expected. Twenty-thousand drivers travel down the Popp’s Ferry Bridge every day. Since work began in December they have seen plenty…
With the ongoing freshwater intrusion into Mississippi waters from the Bonnet Carré Spillway, the Governor’s Task Force has continued to track the effects of the spillway opening on the Mississippi Sound. With the spillway nearing 50 days open, the Mississippi…
Mississippi's employers had more people on the payroll than ever before in May.
If you plan to vote in the Mississippi’s August 6th primary election, you have less than two weeks to complete and return your voter registration application. Registration deadline is Monday, July 8th.
One of the candidates running to take the state's top political spot as governor is on the coast.
City contractors in Biloxi this week will be finalizing the upgrades to the Popp's Ferry Bridge and good news, no other closings are expected!
In Gulfport, the $319,500 it receives will be used to update the airport's master plan study.
The flooding issues continue for the Mississippi Delta. The rain fall stopped, but the standing flood waters and elevated river and lake levels remain. Today, mayors from all over the state gathered here on the Gulf Coast. “We’re like a…
Four locations on the beach were closed Saturday in Hancock County and as of now, they remain closed. The locations that are closed are Lakeshore Beach, Buccaneer State Park Beach, Waveland Beach, and Bay St. Louis Beach. Five additional beaches…
Ocean Springs officials have been made aware of some citizens using third party payment companies to pay their utility bills. While this is a modern convenience, and done easily with legitimate companies, some thirrd party payment companies do not transfer…
It’s a one-stop-shop and what you need to know when looking for organizations that may be able to help you and yours. Disability Connection will host their Community Resource Fair Wednesday so locals can learn about job opportunities and free…
Over the past year, the Biloxi Fire Department has begun to notice a drop-off in the number of firefighter applications. Hoping to combat these decreasing numbers, the fire department has instituted a new program to drum up interest. Biloxi Fire…
The Naval Construction Battalion Center’s enlisted dining facility has not seen any upgrades since 1974, but soon that will all change. $16.8 million was recently awarded to the base for a complete renovation. Currently their facility is undersized and is…
More than 3,000 people from our state are on the Coast this week for the 88th annual Mississippi Municipal League Conference. The MML Conference is offered to any elected city official, state agency representatives, legislators, or exhibitors. The conference provides…
Four locations on the beach were closed Saturday in Hancock County and as of now, they remain closed. The locations that are closed are Lakeshore Beach, Buccaneer State Park Beach, Waveland Beach, and Bay St. Louis Beach. This algae isn’t…
More than 90 anglers got up early on Saturday for an entire day of competitive fishing in Pascagoula. The Pascagoula Men’s Club hosted its eighth annual Inshore Challenge and Cobia Snapper Shootout at Lighthouse Park. Participants had the option to…
Local amateur radio operators gave the public a look into a unique form of communication this weekend. The Great Southern DX Association in Gulfport hosted a 24 hour field day to demonstrate and talk about amateur radio with guests. The…
This weekend, Coast residents got to view an original piece of World War II history. Employees from the National World War II Museum in New Orleans docked PT Boat 305 at the Bay St. Louis Harbor and gave visitors an…
One of the Coast’s largest summer events was in full swing this weekend as a number of car enthusiasts and owners came down to be a part of the action. Engines roared high as car enthusiasts made their way to…
I-10 will be detoured for approximately three hours Monday night around midnight to allow the movement of two oversized loads between Exit 69 and Exit 75.