Back Bay Mission calls for overnight homeless shelter
One organization in Biloxi is trying to open the Gulf Coast’s first overnight low barrier homeless shelter. With temperatures climbing well above 100 this season, the homeless population…
FEMA Unemployment Disaster Assistance deadline Friday
Tomorrow is the last day to apply for FEMA unemployment benefits if you live in Moss Point. The deadline to apply for FEMA unemployment assistance in the City of Moss…
Sheriff’s Department warns of homecoming pranks escalating to felonies
A homecoming prank is under investigation by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department after it escalated from toilet paper to vandalism. Up to four juveniles could be charged with felony…
Mobile Recovery Unit in Jackson County Closing Friday
Madison, Miss. – The mobile recovery unit operated by FEMA and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) in Jackson County is closing permanently on Friday, Sept. 15, at 5 p.m. The unit is operating 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the…
Man charged with sex crime against child extradited to Hancock County
A Hancock County man is in jail facing a sex crime against a minor. Sheriff Ricky Adam said 61-year-old Donnie Thomas was arrested Tuesday on…
BYB Extreme Bare Knuckle Fighting announces matches for BYB 20:Brawl on the Bayou on Sept. 16
Bare Knuckle Fighting returns to the Bayou for a night of hard-hitting matchups! This Saturday, Sept. 16, BYB Extreme Fighting Series will return to Biloxi, Mississippi for its highly anticipated “BYB20: Brawl on the Bayou” at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. Doors open at 7 p.m. with the matches beginning at 8…
Concerts on the Causeway benefiting nonprofits on the Coast
In Biloxi, a restaurant owner and friend have partnered to raise funds for a good cause. Yul Grace, owner of Yul’s Place Restaurant, and Matt Olivari, owner…
Book signing and discussion for the ‘Mississippi Football Book’
Two of the Magnolia State’s most prolific writers have come together to honor the legacy of Mississippi football. New York Times Best Seller Neil White and Award-Winning Sportswriter Rick…
Our Lady Academy unveiled renovated area
Our Lady Academy unveiled their newly renovated office and student lounge. Behind this door is Our Lady Academy's new office and student spaces. We're seeing this for the first time with the…
Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle release Thursday in Biloxi
The Mississippi Aquarium will release one Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle into the Mississippi Sound tomorrow. The release will happen at 4 in the afternoon on the beach in…
Cam Transport giving out free meals to truck drivers at Port of Gulfport
A Gulfport trucking company is showing its appreciation for truck drivers this week. Cam Transport workers have setup shop near the Port of Gulfport entrance today, handing out meals…
Gulfport Police Department hosting Citizen Academy
The Gulfport Police Department is hosting their first Citizen Academy since 2019 this year. The academy will run for three consecutive Thursdays in November on the 2nd, 9th, and 16th…
Church worship leader charged with producing child porn
A worship leader from Saucier has arrested on federal charges of producing child pornography. 33-year-old Tyler Selby appeared in U.S. District Court in Gulfport on Tuesday before Judge Robert Myers for an initial hearing. Selby was identified by the National…
Two juveniles charged with possession of a firearm by a minor at school
Gulfport High students on Wednesday reported to administration the possibility of a gun on campus. Administration officials investigated the report and confiscated a…
Jazz Fest expands to eight days for 2024 festival
The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival will expand to eight days in 2024, adding Thursday to the first weekend of music at the New Orleans Fairgrounds. Jazz Fest officials announced the expanded schedule today on its website. The dates…
Students on Coast named National Merit Scholar semifinalists
Thirty-three students from 16 schools on the Coast are among 163 students statewide who have been named National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists.More than 16,000 semifinalists were named nationwide. The students were selected based on their Preliminary SAT or National Merit…
Old Biloxi Cemetery Tour dates announced
As we get closer and closer to spooky season, the dates for an exciting Biloxi Halloween tradition have been announced. Mark your calendars, the 17th annual Old Biloxi Cemetery Tour…
Friendship Park turf project begins in Picayune
Picayune leaders have broken ground on a new project at Friendship Park. New artificial turn infields are now being installed at the baseball fields at the park. Funding for…
FEMA Disaster Funding Update: $1.7 million distributed to homeowners
FEMA is giving an update on tornado recovery money that has been awarded so far in two Mississippi counties. This money has been distributed in Jasper County…
Dusty’s All Star Circus Brings All New Show to Biloxi
Sarasota, Fla. – September 5, 2023 – Dusty’s All Star Circus tumbles into Biloxi, MS with an all-new show performing four shows from September 14-15 at the Donal Snyder Community Center. Tickets are on sale now for today’s most exciting modern circus. Full of wholesome…
Man accused of breaking into vehicles in D'Iberville
A man is accused of breaking into unlocked vehicles in D'Iberville and stealing valuables inside. D'Iberville Police arrested 57-year-old Derike Anderson on 12 counts of auto burglary. He also had an outstanding warrant of touching a child for lustful purposes…
Access to Washington Ave. restricted from U.S. 90 in Jackson County
Southbound access to Washington Ave. will be restricted from U.S. 90 in Jackson County due to Ocean Springs High School’s homecoming parade. Washington Ave. will be closed to through traffic from Government St. to Porter Ave. Traffic will be rerouted via…
Bay St. Louis PD honors women in law enforcement on National Police Woman Day
Today we recognize a special group of women who serve our communities every day. It is National Police Woman Day and the Bay St. Louis Police Department…
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith honors Jimmy Buffett
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith today paid tribute to Mississippi native and legendary musician Jimmy Buffett, who died September 1st. Hyde-Smith delivered the tribute in a Senate floor speech: “Buffett, a…