Fish Frys begin for the Lenten season
The start of the Lenten season for many means Fish Fry Friday. Many churches along the Coast began frying fish today, getting the grease hot for the religious period…
"This will never happen again"- Family of victim react to Alan Moran sentencing
35-year-old Alan Moran - the former Diamondhead city councilman accused of making sexual advancements on a 17-year-old boy - was back in Hancock County Circuit Court for his…
Charged with aggravated assault in Biloxi
On Saturday, February 10, 2024 around 8:09 pm, a Biloxi Police Officer was patrolling the 2000 block of Pass Road when two unknown males were in the middle of the roadway, impeding traffic. Upon attempting to make contact, one subject,…
Arrested and charged with simple assault on a police officer
On Tuesday, February 13, 2024 around 4:00 pm, Biloxi Patrol Officers were in the area of Howard Avenue and Hopkins Boulevard for crowd control, in reference to Gulf Coast Carnival Association’s Mardi Gras Parade. While doing so, officers witnessed some…
Owner of Gautier pet grooming business faces charges
A Gautier pet groomer who was forced to close its doors earlier this month has been charged with animal cruelty and false pretense. 36-year-old Nichole "Nikki" Anderson turned herself in to Gautier Police today after being informed that warrants had…
Noise Alert: Chevron Emergency Horn Alert System Testing on Sunday, February 18
On Sunday, February 18, from 8 AM to 3 PM, Chevron will begin testing a new digital emergency horn alert system. The horns will be tested hourly during the allotted time period. The horn alerts are just for testing and…
Fossil Road Show happening at Jackson museum on March 2nd
The Natural Science Museum is Jackson will be hosting a Fossil Road Show on March 2nd. The 21st Annual Fossil Road Show brings fun such as fossil education with guest speaker Jun Ebersole, the curator of collections at the McWane…
Buggin' the Beach happening on March 23rd
The 29th annual VW charity car show, Buggin' the Coast, will be happening March 23. Gates will open at 9 either rain or shine! Pre-registration will be $25…
Sentencing for former Diamondhead Councilman Alan Moran issued
The sentencing for Alan Moran in his sex crimes case has been handed down. The 35-year-old former Diamondhead City Councilman was back in Hancock County Circuit Court this morning after pleading guilty to two of the four charges he faced…
Free medical clinic for uninsured adults expands hours to Saturdays
Gulf Coast Community Ministries is expanding its free medical clinic hours to include Saturdays. The medical clinic is located in Gulfport beside the Gulf Coast Community Ministries food pantry…
Fort Maurepas' playground receives improvement grant
The City of Ocean Springs is excited to upgrade the playground equipment at Fort Maurepas Park after a nearly $100,000 grant. The park is located on Front Beach and…
Mississippi Aquarium collecting Mardi Gras beads
The Mississippi Aquarium is collecting Mardi Gras beads. Other organizations such as Gulfport Main Street, The Hard Rock, and Keesler will be collecting beads through March 31. Bins for donation…
Number of teacher vacancies in Mississippi schools increases in 2022 - 2023 school year
Results from the Mississippi Department of Education's educator shortage survey show there are over 5000 vacancies among teachers, administrators, and school support staff across the state -…
Mississippi Aquarium receives grants for coral restoration
The Mississippi Aquarium was awarded $600,000 in grants for coral restoration. The grants support restoration and education related to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The research will help…
Mass community college choir to perform at MGCCC'S IMPAC
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is hosting the Mississippi Community College Choir Festival this week. Community college choirs from across Mississippi have joined together to bring music to the public. News…
Man arrested on three counts of felony sexual battery
Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley announced the arrest of a 22-year-old on three counts of felony counts of sexual battery. According to Sheriff Haley, Harrison County investigators received a report a 15-year-old girl was sexually assaulted. After investigation, Harrison County…
Arrest made in connection to February 12th Gulfport homicide
Another arrest has been made in the February 12th Gulfport homicide. Christopher Fletcher has been charged with one count of accessory after the fact. Gulfport Police responded to a call about a shooting on February 12, finding a 16-year-old dead.…
Mississippi's first direct-entry MSN receives approval
Mississippi State University received approval to admit the first students into a newly-created Master of Science in Nursing degree program at MSU-Meridian. The program is Mississippi's first direct-entry MSN that allows college graduates holding non-nursing degrees to enter the nursing…
Pascagoula Street undergoing road construction
Pascagoula Police says there will be road construction on Pascagoula Street over the next few days. The road work will be between Covenant Avenue and Ingalls Avenue. Due to the construction there may be road closures. Pascagoula Police ask drivers…
Spin classes being hosted for organ donor awareness
The YMCA and the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency are hosting 'A Life is Beautiful' organ donor awareness spin class rides this week. The first spin class ride was held…
Mississippi Sea Wolves hire new head coach
The Mississippi Sea Wolves have a new head coach: Dustin Skinner. Former Head Coach and player Joe Pace resigned as head coach and player last week, but will…
Sergeant Harold Hammett returns to Mississippi
The remains of a Mississippi marine who died in World War II headed to Hattiesburg for burial. Marine Gunnery Sergeant Gus Campbell shared pictures showing crews at New Orleans…
Head-on collision on Highway 53 shuts down part of highway
According to Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley, two cars were involved in a head-on wreck at Highway 53 and South Mills Road in front of Mississippi Mercantile Company and Dollar General.…
Fish Frys around the Coast for the Lenten Season
With the beginning of Lent means Fish Fridays! Many churches across the Coast offer seafood on Fridays during Lent. This is by no means a comprehensive list, but it will get you started. And anyone who wants to be added…