On Friday, August 31st, 2018 Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the arrest of 28-year-old Wayne Claude Adams of Gulfport on a felony charge of first degree murder. According to Sheriff Peterson, on February 22, 2018, family members of Amber Barnett reported…
The first confirmed case of West Nile in Harrison County was reported Monday. By Tuesday afternoon, the state department of health confirmed a second case in Harrison County. Since the reported cases, the Harrison County Mosquito Control Center has increased…
After three decades of work and planning, Popps Ferry Causeway Park officially opened its gates this morning. City officials created this park to improve a site owned by the City of Biloxi by expanding an existing park so that visitors…
It was Gulfport Night at MGM Park in Biloxi, not only did they recognize the city, but they also held a fundraiser for a Gulfport police officer. Several booths were set up along the concourse and Gulfport city employees got…
Jackson County took yet another step in the right direction with the Family First Initiative Meeting at the MGCCC Jackson County campus. The Family First Initiative is co-chaired by First Lady Deborah Bryant with a purpose to bring community leaders…
Looking to attract more tourists to South Mississippi, the Visit Mississippi Gulf Coast Board of Commissoners held a meeting in Biloxi. The meeting covered a variety of things like recent revenue coming into the Coast and how the Coast could…
Edgewater Mall officials have announced another new project development for the mall. Located at the West Eisenhower Drive entrance to Edgewater Mall, the free-standing building will be home to three new stores and a restaurant. Brick and Spoon Restaurant will…
The 2nd Amendment Tax Free Weekend starts tomorrow and Dad’s Super Pawn Shop in Gulfport is gearing up for the crowds. This tax free holiday is meant to encourage participation in the upcoming hunting season. It helps sportsmen buy guns,…
The University of Southern Mississippi’s School of Ocean Science and Engineering has a new marine research center at the Port of Gulfport. The newly opened marine research center at the Port of Gulfport is a two-story, 18,000 square foot state…
Biloxi police have arrested a Mobile man for auto burglary. Thirty-five year-old Christopher Davis is arrested from an investigation into a vehicle burglary incident that occurred in the 100 block of Rue Magnolia. He’s being held on a $25,000 bond.
Two females are wanted for allegedly shoplifting several items of clothing, valued at $240, at Belk. The unknown suspects entered the store and selected several Polo name brand shirts including children sizes and concealed the items. They left without paying…
Photos show an unknown male allegedly shoplifting multiple pieces of clothing from the Belk store located at Edgewater Mall in Biloxi. This theft is valued at about $100. The suspect is described as a white male, about 5’5” and 120…
Moss Point police arrested 42-year-old Jimmy Lee Shoemaker after a victim filed a report for alleged stalking. Police say Shoemaker made threats to cause bodily harm to the victim. The investigation also showed Shoemaker caused damage to the victim’s vehicle.…
The extension of Popps Ferry Road in Biloxi to Highway 90 is now underway. The 10 billion dollar project has been in the works for years, but surveyors now have boots on the ground working towards the next steps. The…
Some casinos in Biloxi have already opened their sports books, allowing people to legally place bets for the upcoming football season. Now, locals and visitors can also place their bets at the Island View Casino Resort in Gulfport. Sports betting…
Biloxi police need help identifying a man wanted for stealing a package off of the front porch of a home located in the 400 block of Hope Street. It happened on August 20th around 8 a.m. The package was valued…
Biloxi police are investigating a string of auto burglaries reported last week in the Oaklawn Road area of Woolmarket. Photos show a white male suspect and vehicle captured on surveillance using one of the victim’s credit cards at a local…
A Saucier man is sentenced to four and a half years to serve in prison for assaulting a nurse at Memorial Hospital. Thirty-five year-old Lance Hagin pled guilty to the crime on August 20th. The assault happened in March 2016…
Less than 24 hours after a shooting in D’Iberville, Florida authorities have captured the suspect who is accused of shooting his own brother. Today D’Iberville police announced the capture and arrest of Edwin Trayce Allen in Florida. Police were searching…
Sean Pittman is the artistic director of the play ‘Katrina Cottage,’ a play that makes you think back to 13 years ago when the natural disaster hit. Tonight, a little girl who was born two days after Hurricane Katrina dances…
State and local officials gathered today in Harrison County to remember Hurricane Katrina. Since then, the Coast and community is stronger and emergency action plans are ready to go. August 29th, 2005 is a day that most knew would be…
Even though none of the students at Nativity BVM Elementary in Biloxi were alive when Katrina hit, they still paid their respects and took part in a prayer service this morning to thank first responders and city leaders who put…
Following Hurricane Katrina, many businesses were left destroyed and closed up shop, but for some they rebuilt bigger and better. One of those was the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies, formerly known as Marine Life Oceanarium. It was originally located…
The Senate bill designed to give 75 percent of the BP oil spill damages settlement fund to the Gulf Coast passed overwhelmingly in the Senate. Locals are excited to see what this money is going to do for our area.…