Today students at Gulfport High School expressed themselves in the form of crazy socks, recognizing that everyone is different and that’s okay. It’s part of how Gulfport is honoring National Youth Violence Awareness Week. Each day the students are doing…
This year marks the first year Rapiscan Systems has been named the title sponsor for the golf tournament previously known as the Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic. Rapiscan has signed on to sponsor the event for at least the next three…
On Thursday, March 22nd, 2018 Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the arrest of 29-year-old Luis Alberto Jiminez, 31-year-old Alejandro Lorene Martinez, and 28-year-old Yaudel Pina, all of Texas, on four felony counts of possession of a scanning device. On March 21,…
Today, former Simon City Royal 32-year-old John Wayne Clark of Biloxi was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised released for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. On May 7th 2015, DEA…
The two people that were killed following an accident on Highway 614 near Otis Cooper Road in Jackson County this morning have been identified. Fifty-four year-old Kevin Hyatt from Mobile was traveling west on Highway 614. His car crossed the…
Yesterday marked six months since Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico. Although progress has been made, a local Gautier family that helped with hurricane relief efforts says there is still lots of work to be done. A Gautier family…
Black Beach Weekend is just around the corner and last year’s high turnout was record breaking. With vacancies at the Biloxi Police Department, is law enforcement equipped to handle the crowds? Spring break is in the air and out of…
A traffic fatality occurred around 7 p.m. in Gulfport. According to Gulfport police, units responded to Airport and Highway 49 for a single vehicle crash. A pickup left the roadway and into a ditch. The adult male driver was transported…
Going to the Rapiscan Systems Classic is not only a chance to watch some of the world’s best golfers, but it can also be a chance to give back. Birdies for Charity is a fundraising program designed in 1997 to…
A 16-year-old West Harrison High School student was arrested this morning and charged with the disturbance of a public school session after texting an alarming message to several other students. Around 10:30, the school’s main building experienced a power outage…
The appointment of the first woman to Mississippi congress today is “opening new doors” for female leaders in the state. This is according to Harrison County Supervisor Connie Rockco who also broke a state barrier for women when she became…
We have confirmed reports of a body found in Ocean Springs. Officials are currently investigating the death of 33-year-old Aaron Sullivan. Just after 2 o’clock today it was reported that a body was lying in the ditch between the service…
Biloxi School District is set to host a job fair tomorrow. The event is for certified teachers and teacher candidates with pending certification. The job fair will be held tomorrow at Biloxi Junior High from 5:30 until 7:30. Administrators from…
Three people are arrested after a pizza delivery driver says they were held at gunpoint while making a delivery in Gulfport. Police arrested 18-year-old Austin Pennington, along with 18-year-old Conner Bradford and 21-year-old Hennessy Kerner yesterday. The victim says the…
A Biloxi High School threat that happened last month and went unmentioned to parents has caused a divide between the school district and some Biloxi parents. That initial threat that took place on February 26th is what caused some uncertainty…
Just before the Rapiscan Systems Classic kicks off, one golfer is giving back to the Coast community in a big way. On behalf of the PGA Champions Tour, golfer Esteban Toledo presented a $5,000 check to the Bacot McCarty Foundation…
Golf legends will tee off this week at Fallen Oak Golf Club as the newly named Rapiscan Systems Classic gets underway. Starting Wednesday, a few lucky amateur golfers will have the chance to play alongside some of golf’s biggest names.…
St. Martin North Elementary School has landed the top spot in a national competition, edging out 275 other schools across the nation for a $10,000 grant. Students at St. Martin North Elementary showed off some fancy footwork and they have…
The Jackson County Industrial Trade Show is 29 years strong and still remains a great outreach for staying local. That’s according to some of the many businesses and employees who attended the one-day show earlier today in Pascagoula. The trade…
The Harrison County and State Fire Marshals’ Office are investigating a fire in Saucier Tuesday morning that was caused by a hoverboard being charged. The quick actions of neighbors prevented major damage. The fire, which was reported around 10:40 a.m.,…
A Hurley man has been sentenced to 25 years with 20 to serve in prison for a 2016 DUI death and leaving the scene. Twenty-five year-old Markey Tanner was found guilty for striking and killing 22-year-old Megan Dekleinhans in February…
Two armed suspects are on the run after robbing a man and pointing a gun at a woman in Ocean Springs. Authorities say the armed robbery happened outside a house on Holly Street early this morning. An armed robbery on…
Those in need of a job poured into the Mississippi Coast Coliseum today for the Unemployment Eliminators Job Fair. Over 30 companies from all across the Coast were on hand offering a wide range of job openings in everything from…
The City of Gulfport’s annual Easter egg hunt is happening today. The egg hunt will be at the Gulfport Sportsplex soccer fields. You can expect face painting, games, and a chance to take pictures with the Easter Bunny. Activities will…