Coast woman recounts trip on SS United States' maiden voyage
The SS United States is on its final voyage, arriving in Mobile. In the meantime, one Long Beach woman is recounting her trip on the ship's…
Four injured in nightclub shooting in Biloxi
On Saturday, Biloxi Patrol Officers responded to 279 Caillavet Street, Club Elevate, after the Biloxi Communications Center received multiple 911 calls regarding a shooting at the establishment. Upon arrival, officers encountered a large crowd, as well as multiple people suffering…
Shooting at Family Dollar in Biloxi leaves one injured
On Saturday, Biloxi Patrol Officers responded to the a Family Dollar located in the 600 Block of Division Street, after the Biloxi Communications Center received a report of a person being shot. Upon arrival, officers located the victim suffering from…
Jefferson Parish Mardi Gras parades will not roll on Tuesday, March 4, due to weather
JEFFERSON, LA – The Krewe of Argus and Elks Krewe of Jeffersonians, originally scheduled to roll in Jefferson Parish on Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, March 4, are canceled due to the anticipated inclement weather. Jefferson Parish officials are continuing to work…
City of Gulfport conducting smoke test in areas near Old Hwy 49 and John Clark Road
(Gulfport, MS) - The City of Gulfport will conduct a ‘Smoke Test’ on the sewer lines in the surrounding areas of Old Highway 49 and John Clark Road from Oneal Road, spanning to Goff Lane. Additionally, Nugent Road, Sweetwater Trail,…
National anthem tryouts set for Saturday, March 22 at Keesler Federal Park
BILOXI, MS – The Biloxi Shuckers will be hosting auditions to perform the National Anthem during the 2025 season on Saturday, March 22 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Keesler Federal Park. Those wishing to audition can enter the ballpark…
March 29: Auditions for Carey Dinner Theatre’s 51st season
Carey Dinner Theatre’s 51st season opens in July – and the first step in this long tradition is choosing performers, backstage designers/technicians, and front-of-house workers. Auditions for cast members and interviews for crew will be held Saturday, March 29, starting…
Mardi Gras season is rolling along and more parades are scheduled through Fat Tuesday, March 4!
Let the good times roll! Mardi Gras season is rolling along and more parades are scheduled through Fat Tuesday, March 4! This year's Krewe of Neptune and Gulf Coast Carnival Associate parades follow the same new route, allowing for fewer…
North Bay Civitan Club of D’Iberville and St. Martin ‘Beads for Special Needs’
After the parades, one Coast group has a way to get rid of those unwanted beads. North Bay Civitan Club of D’Iberville and St. Martin will collect the beads that will be distributed to high schools teaching life skills to…
George Roberts celebrates his 104th birthday!
One coast resident is turning an impressive 104 years old! George Roberts was born on March 1, 1921. Residents and family arrived at Greenbriar Nursing Home to help him celebrate.…
The Krewe of Wrecks entertain St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School
A tradition continued at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School. The Krewe of Wrecks brought students joy as it went around the school. Familiar faces such as…
Ocean Springs High School hosts parade
Ocean Springs hosted a parade at their high school! The band and preschoolers came through the halls. The grand marshal was of course Mr. Skillstead! Kids created special…
Picayune High celebrates first e-sports signee in program history
Picayune High School had the honor of celebrating the first ever esports signee Friday morning with Jaxon Hunter. Hunter is a member of the high school's NBA 2K Esports team, already claiming one state championship in the Fall 2024 season.…
Mardi Gras Coastal Clean up in Ocean Springs
There’s a beach clean up project planned for tomorrow morning in Ocean Springs. The Mardi Gras Beach Cleanup starts at 8 a.m. on Front Beach. It’s a project…
Shuckers celebrate 228 Day at Keesler Federal Park
The Biloxi Shuckers celebrated 228 Day today! The day is to celebrate the area code 228. Those who came out were treated to a bounce house, corn hole,…
Krewe of NAMAC parades through the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport
At the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport, they got the carnival fun started early on Friday. The good times were rolling for the Krewe of…
Krewe of Nereids visits local schools
The Krewe of Nereids showing Mardi Gras spirit ahead of their parade! Members of the krewe visited a few schools on the Coast, including South Hancock, Waveland Elementary, and Holy…
Emerging nonprofit organization to build tiny homes for foster youth
Transition Blvd is an emerging nonprofit organization aimed at young adults who were previously in foster care and aged out. Transition Blvd’s goal is to make sure…
Vancleave man sentenced for DUI causing death
A Vancleave man was sentenced for DUI causing death. 62-year-old Huong Van Nguyen entered a guilty plea on February 14th, 2025 and sentencing was deferred at that time. Nguyen was sentenced on February 28th to 25 years with 18 to…
Coast leaders gather for March of the Mayors Packing Party
Coast leaders and other volunteers wrapped up a morning of service at the Lyman Community Center. This morning’s packing party is the culmination of the March…
Mississippi Power Chairman, President and CEO Anthony Wilson announces retirement
GULFPORT, Miss., Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mississippi Power Chairman, President and CEO Anthony Wilson announced today that he will be retiring this summer after a career with Mississippi Power and Southern Company that spanned more than four decades. "I have been very blessed…
Chinese national charged in Pearl River County fraud scheme
The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department, in coordination with the FBI, has arrested a suspect involved in an attempted fraud scheme targeting a local resident. On February 18, 2025, law enforcement responded to a report of a community member purchasing…
Department of Public Safety holding art competition
The Department of Public Safety is hosting an art competition. The ‘Draw your Heart’ campaign is open to all students ages 13 to 18. Thirty-four kids will have the…
MHP trooper speaks on recent series of 18-wheeler crashes across South Mississippi
Over the past week, there have been a string of 18-wheeler crashes across South Mississippi highways, with injuries reported and big traffic delays. A semi-truck crash happened yesterday on I-10…