Deep sea fishing rodeo comes to a close
Today the 75th Annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo came to a close. From adults to kids alike across the south, fishermen reeled in tons of fish from across the Gulf. One local…
Lynn Meadows provides Fourth of July fun
There was no shortage of Independence Day activities for children at the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center! The discovery center welcomed families to a Fourth of July celebration with boatloads of laughter and energy to…
Car hit by train in downtown Gulfport
Gulfport Police Department reported a car was hit by a train on 25th Avenue and 14th Street in downtown Gulfport. According to Gulfport Police's PIO Jason Ducre, four people were in the car and have been transported to the hospital.…
Mississippi Aquarium keeps animals cool during heatwave
As extreme heatwaves move through the state, the Mississippi Aquarium is putting in extra effort to protect and care for sea life. The Mississippi Aquarium is applying various cooling techniques to ensure the…
Corvettes honor vets this Independence Day
Gulf Coast Corvettes cranked up the gratitude by honoring veterans in a special way this Independence Day. As the sound of revving engines fills the air and flags wave, there is a powerful…
Gulf Coast YMCA hosts 42nd Annual Wesson Memorial Run
The Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA held its 42nd Annual Wesson Memorial Run on the Fourth of July. This event is held in honor of Ray and Ann…
Free doughnut if you wear red,white, and blue!
If you pass a Krispy Kreme on your way to your Fourth of July celebration, be sure to stop by and get a free doughnut! The doughnut chain is giving customers who are…
Two Gulfport men arrested in connection with February 15 shooting
On July 3, 2023, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 20-year-old Jalin Lamont Johnson and charged him with two counts of Aggravated Assault and one charge of Trafficking Pharmaceuticals. Jerprice Preston, 22-year-old, was arrested and charged with Possession of Marijuana. On…
Moss Point calling on skilled labor volunteers
The City of Moss Point is rebuilding -- but with any process it has setbacks. Paige Roberts, the volunteer and donations coordinator for Moss Point, is calling on skilled labor volunteers to help clean…
Tips to stay safe this Fourth of July
More than 10,000 people were treated for fireworks-related injuries in the U.S. last year. The consumer product safety commission has some tips you may want to consider to help you and your family celebrate…
Firework sales slowly returning to normal
After Spending many Fourth of July's six feet apart, the firework industry is slowly starting to pop off again! Firework sales came to an abrupt halt after the pandemic began. Now the emergency mandate…
Agencies asking for long-term relief committee
Two weeks after an EF-2 tornado hit Moss Point, area agencies are asking for a long-term relief committee to help with the recovery. Jackson County is the only coastal county without…
Coastal woman plays vital role in fishing rodeo
Behind the scenes of the 75th Annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, a remarkable woman plays a vital role in supporting the success of the event. You've probably seen…
Jackson County Sheriff asking for help identifying homicide victim
Jackson County Sheriff’s Investigators are asking the public's help to identify a man whose body was found in the water off Belle Fontaine beach near the St.…
New Life Church students raise money for mission with smoked pork fundraiser
The 4th of July weekend is known for cookouts and great barbecue. A church in Biloxi was grilling out for a good cause. New Life Family Church is raising money for…
Long Beach brings small town pride to July 4th celebration
Small town patriotism was alive in Long Beach on Saturday as the Friendly City hosted its inaugural July 4th Jubilee. "We're here to celebrate and just have fun out here…
Ingalls Shipbuilding takes heat precautions for workers
With the summer heat, we know people who work in the elements need to take precautions. Ingalls' Pascagoula shipyard employs thousands and the company is doing what it can to help keep everyone…
Picayune Police arrest suspect in Walmart thefts through security door
Picayune Police arrested a suspect on Sunday accused of using a disabled fire exit to steal from Walmart. 47-year-old Joseph Hollingsworth was arrested in Tickfaw, Louisiana, by the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. He is charged with six counts of commercial…
One dead, one critical in motor home crash on I-10
One person is dead and another critical after a motor home crashed on I-10 Saturday afternoon near mile marker 24. MHP spokesman Cal Robertson said the motor home left the roadway and went into the woodline this afternoon. One person,…
Volunteers feeding tornado victims in Moss Point
With disaster comes an outpour of compassion and love from others. In Moss Point, fellow locals and Mississippians helped to feed victims of the recent tornado. The distribution of…
MBI investigating officer involved shooting in Stonewall
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving Enterprise Police Department that occurred on June 30th, 2023, around 3:30 p.m. on River Road in Stonewall, Mississippi. Officers were attempting to serve the subject when…
American Red Cross closing shelter in Moss Point
As residents of Moss Point are beginning to rebuild, the American Red Cross is closing its shelter. The Red Cross hit the ground running after the June 19th…
Vendors offer crafts, gifts at Our Lady of the Gulf Crab Festival
Beyond the mouthwatering seafood, the Our Lady of the Gulf Crab Fest is providing a platform for vendors from near and far. More than…
Lower gas prices increasing holiday travel
A welcome surprise awaits travelers as gas prices have hit their lowest point of the year. The drop in gas prices could result in an increase in travel, providing extra…