City of Biloxi to fix Popp’s Ferry Causeway Park Pier
The City of Biloxi received just over $900,000 from the Tidelands Funds this year. $500,000 of that has been allocated to the Popp’s Ferry Causeway Park…
Jackson State student killed on campus
A Jackson State University student died after a shooting at the University Point Apartment Complex. JSU’s Acting President Dr. Elayne Anthony released the identity of the student, Jaylen Burns from…
Jackson County Fair underway this week
The Jackson County Fair kicked off over the weekend and there’s another full week of fun still to come. Livestock exhibits opened today at the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Pascagoula…
Fly Llama Brewery holds third annual Llamapalooza
It was a day full of entertainment and good vibes at the Llamapalooza in Biloxi. Fly Llama Brewery held the third annual event on Saturday. From mid-day until sunset,…
CASA holds third annual Red Beans Cookoff Fundraiser
A local non-profit organization in Hancock County held an annual cook-off, leaving hundreds of guests with a full belly. CASA of Hancock County held its third annual Red…
Annual Boo Bash at the Gulfport Sportsplex
It was a night of spooktacular fun and games at this annual event in Harrison County. The Gulfport Sportsplex was transformed into a Halloween-Town as thousands of families to…
Long Beach residents face charges in child abuse case
Two Long Beach residents are facing felony charges related to child abuse. Long Beach Police Chief Billy Seal said 28-year-old Omar DeLuna is charged with felony child abuse and 36-year-old Angela Weigel is charged with accessory after the fact. Both…
I-110 now OPEN to traffic
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – Based on new information received as part of the I-110 bridge repair plans, the Mississippi Department of Transportation is OPENING I-110 S to traffic. Recent load ratings performed on the…
James Meredith speaks at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center
Famed Civil Rights activist James Meredith made an appearance at the Mary C. in Ocean Springs over the weekend for the closing reception of Suzi…
105th birthday celebration in honor of local World War II veteran and Civil Rights activist
A 105th birthday celebration was held Sunday at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church in Gulfport. Attendees celebrated the long life of Mr. Taylor Howard, a World War II veteran, Civil Rights activist, entrepreneur, and…
Biloxi cheerleader with special needs honored after being named Homecoming Queen
Homecoming as a senior in high school can be bittersweet, but for one Biloxi high cheerleader, it’s the memory making moment of a lifetime. There’s…
Personal Care Center Walk-a-Thon at the Biloxi VA.
We’re joined this morning by Mary Nelson who is here to tell us all about the upcoming Walk-A-Thon at the Biloxi VA. The walk-a-thon takes place October 19th…
Jackson County Utility Authority addressing possible 'inaccurate billing'
The Jackson County Utility Authority has suspended late payments, penalties and service disconnections while it tries to determine why customers are receiving higher than normal bills. The Utility Authority posted on its Facebook Page on Saturday afternoon that it had…
Roger F. Wicker Center unveiled at the Port of Gulfport
The Port of Gulfport unveiled the new Roger F. Wicker Center for Ocean Enterprise Building today, alongside the governor and senators. This building was a development partnership with the University of Southern…
Senior Center Fall Craft Fair
East Biloxi Senior Center held their annual Fall Craft Fair today. Earrings, paintings, pottery, and witch hats were just a few of the many unique crafts for sale at the Senior…
Ocean Springs residents wary of new RV park in Gulf Park Estates
A developer has proposed an RV park in Ocean Springs, located at the abandoned Pine Island Golf Course. This plot of land is one…
Right to Contraception Act
Members of the Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus announced today that they will introduce the Right to Contraception Act in the next legislative session. Caucus Chairman Chris Bell cited remarks concerning contraception by…
HII Delivers National Security Cutter Calhoun to U.S. Coast Guard
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Oct. 13, 2023) — HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division has delivered national security cutter Calhoun to the U.S. Coast Guard. Delivery documents signed Friday mark the official transfer of the ship from HII to the Coast Guard. “Our shipbuilders are…
Gulfport man sentenced to 20 years for manslaughter
Gulfport, Miss. – District Attorney Crosby Parker announced today that Demonte Lavell Williams of Gulfport was sentenced yesterday by Circuit Court Judge Christopher Schmidt to the maximum sentence for manslaughter of twenty years to serve in the custody of the…
Ryan Lemaire Named as Interim Chief of the Ocean Springs Police Department
Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs has named Captain Ryan Lemaire as the Interim Chief of the Ocean Springs Police Department. Lemaire was appointed to the position at the Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting on October…
Captain Terry Scott named new Pascagoula Police Chief
PASCAGOULA, Miss. – Pascagoula Police Captain Terry Scott has been named the new Police Chief of the Pascagoula Police Department. Chief Scott started his Law Enforcement career with the Pascagoula Police Department and has been with the Department for 23…
Ocean Aero Grand Opening adding to the blue economy on the Coast
America’s newest headquarters for manufacturer of autonomous ocean drones is now officially open for business in Gulfport. From San Diego all the way to…
National Night Out educates the community on public safety
Last night was a night of learning and fun in Hancock County as Diamondhead celebrated National Night Out. Citizens of Hancock County were getting a little more…
‘The Burial’ premieres Friday on Amazon
A chapter of Biloxi history hits movie screens tomorrow night when ‘The Burial’ premieres on Amazon Prime. The movie is based on the true story of Jerry O’Keefe’s lawsuit against a company trying to…