Annual Art in the Pass show gears up
Art in the Pass is in its 22nd year and organizers say it is going to be bigger and better than ever. There are two events kicking off Saturday. The Pass Fine Arts and Craft Show and the Celebrate the…
Felony domestic violence arrest
Twenty-seven year-old William Brashears of Saucier is facing a count of felony domestic violence for an incident in May 2018. A warrant was issued for Brashears’ arrest following an investigation into a domestic violence report on Woolmarket Road in Saucier.…
Fourth suspect arrested in connection with Biloxi shooting
A fourth person is facing aggravated assault charges in connection with a shooting that happened in Biloxi. Nineteen-year-old Shaparis Johnson of Jackson County was taken into custody by Biloxi police today. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department issued a warrant for…
Changes in recycling program in Ocean Springs
The glass bottles and jars Ocean Springs residents have been putting into recycling bins for decades will now be heading to the landfill. Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson and officials from Waste Pro made the announcement to end glass recycling,…
Biloxi police preparing for Spring Break Weekend
Black Spring Break is next week which means now is a crucial preparation time for law enforcement in Biloxi. They are gearing up for the busy three days in many different ways. With the extra people in town, Biloxi Police…
Arrested for fraud in Bay St. Louis
Two people were arrested after a complaint of fraudulent checks and transactions in Bay St. Louis. Thirty-one year-old Eric Ersan Yurttas and 66-year-old Enimia Charlotta Pohl both of Pass Christian were charged with one count of felony false pretense. Yurttas…
‘Walk without Limits’
The Center for Autism will be hosting their inaugural ‘Walk without Limits’ bright and early on Saturday to help turn people’s disabilities on the Coast into possibilities, but they are still seeking volunteers. All ages with physical and mental disabilities…
Josette’s Costumes to close
A Biloxi staple has announced that it is closing its doors. Josette’s Costumes announced on their Facebook page that they are having a going out of business sale starting April 4th. All retail items in the store will be listed…
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Every 92 seconds a woman is assaulted in the United States. One local organization is working hard to put an end to that. April is ‘Sexual Assault Awareness Month’ and the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence is hosting numerous events.…
Hurricane Katrina settlement money pay back
Though Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Coast nearly 14 years ago, people in Mississippi are still feeling the financial effects. Attorney General Jim Hood announced today that more than $5.7 million from settlements in the Homeowner Assistance Program cases were…
Mississippi and Medical Marijuana
Sixty-eight percent of the nation has approved medical marijuana and Mississippi is still not one of them. Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson has taken a strong stance in the campaign for medical marijuana. Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson has taken…
Nine arrested in drug search in Hancock County
Nine people from the Kiln are now behind bars following a drug search in Hancock County this morning. The sheriff’s office narcotics agents executed search warrants at several homes in the 24,000 block of Standard-Dedeaux Road. Agents recovered meth, marijuana,…
How to be safe around railroad crossings
One man is still in stable condition at USA Hospital after colliding with a train in Saucier yesterday. The cause of this incident is still under investigation. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson said, “I guess more often than people would…
Carjacking Arrest
. On April 3, 2019, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 33 year old Joseph William Sims of Bay St. Louis, charging him with one count of Carjacking. The arrest stemmed from an incident which occurred on April 2, 2019. At approximately 11:48…
‘Move More April’
The American Heart Association has named the month of April “Move More April,” a movement with a simple mission: to get people to sit less. This morning, Mississippi Power CEO and 2019 Gulf Coast Heart Walk Chair Anthony Wilson invited…
Breakfast with the Mayor
Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich spoke to a crowd this morning at the IP Casino for the first Breakfast with the Mayor of 2019. During the speech, Mayor Gilich touched on the dozens of projects going on throughout the city…
Missing Gulfport man found dead
The Gulfport Police Department, assisted by the Gulfport Fire Department and the Mississippi Urban Search and Rescue Task Force, located the body of missing person Bryan Lee Daughtrey in the marsh area located north of Runnymeade Drive in Gulfport. Daughtrey…
Missing Person (Death)
. On April 2, 2019, the Gulfport Police Department, assisted by the Gulfport Fire Department and the Mississippi Urban Search and Rescue Task Force, located the body of missing person Bryan Lee Daughtrey in the marsh area located north of Runnymeade…
World Autism Awareness Day
Turning disabilities into possibilities: that’s the goal for the Center for Autism and Related Developmental Disabilities. Meet nine-year-old Valor Carrigee. At two, he was diagnosed with autism. Valor is considered a level two which means he can speak, but still…
Biloxi City Council meeting
The Biloxi City Council had a lot to cover at tonight’s meeting including land development and new construction. The hot topic of short term rentals will be discussed at the next city council meeting. The council discussed the district on…
Vehicle collides with train in Saucier
One man is in critical condition tonight after colliding with a train in Saucier just before 5 p.m. According to Harrison County Fire Marshal Pat Sullivan, the incident happened on Pine Street where a man driving a pick-up truck traveling…
Gearing up for Black Beach Weekend
With Black Beach Weekend a little over a week away, locals on the Coast and visitors from other states are gearing up for one of the biggest events of the year. For the first time, the party actually starts on…
Jayne Mansfield’s history on the Coast
Once called a “threat to Marilyn Monroe,” Jayne Mansfield’s history is no stranger to South Mississippi. The actress, often referred to as Hollywood’s Blonde Bombshell in the 1950s and 60s, died in a car accident on June 29th, 1967. Mansfield…
Popp’s Ferry students celebrate World Autism Day
You might have noticed more people wearing blue today. Well, there is a reason for that. All of the blue is in honor of World Autism Awareness Day. Students at Popp’s Ferry Elementary School were asked to ‘light it up…