Paradise Pier Fun Park officially open in Biloxi
Margaritaville’s Paradise Pier is officially open to the public. Paradise Pier cut the ribbon before letting everyone up to the pier for fun. Congressman Mike Ezell and Biloxi…
Wild at Heart Rescue save bird with catfish stuck in its throat
Wild at Heart and Dr. James Askew were able to save the life of a bird that washed ashore. The double-crested cormorant was found…
Drug interdiction and patrol net multiple arrests in George County
The George County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics has been increasing drug interdiction operations, as well as safety checkpoints and patrols, in an effort to crack down on criminal activity in the area. Over the…
Volunteers clean up at Pascagoula River Audubon Center
Volunteers from Mississippi Power, Chevron, and Ingalls Shipbuilding were out this morning cleaning up in the community. The volunteers started at 8:30 and spent the morning at the…
Career Day gives Pass Christian students opportunity to network with community leaders
Pass Christian High School students are being exposed to new career paths. Close to 40 businesses and organizations were recruiting high school students to…
New Biloxi restaurant will draw from some Coast favorites
A steak and seafood restaurant will be taking up residence in what was Sal & Mookie's in downtown Biloxi. Kevin Fish, who owns the Half Shell Restaurant Group, which owns Half Shell Oyster House restaurants and The Rack House Steaks…
MGCCC holds Hospitality Summit for non-traditional programs
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College held a summit this morning, geared toward non-traditional students. More than 175 students from high schools across the Coast attended the annual ‘Making Waves…
Former councilman indicted on four counts in sex crime case
A former Diamondhead councilman has been indicted by a Hancock County grand jury in a felony touching case. Alan Moran was charged with touching a child for lustful purposes as a result of a Feb. 14,2022 incident. He was accused…
Harrison County deputies shop with youth for rodeo gear
About 25 members of the Buddy Sports program, along with several Harrison County sheriff deputies, headed over to Academy Sports in Gulfport to get ready for the…
Pascagoula High choral department performs ‘The Little Mermaid’
A young mermaid is giving up her life under the sea for love with a human prince. The Pascagoula High School choral department’s rendition of The Little Mermaid…
Two Waste Pro drivers in Gulfport receive safety rewards
To ensure that employees practice safety on a daily basis, Waste Pro offers incentives for their drivers. Waste Pro’s Gulfport division is celebrating two drivers who have…
Children encouraged to read for World Reading Day and Dr. Seuss’ birthday
Today is Dr. Seuss’ birthday and it is celebrated with World Reading Day. At St. James Catholic Elementary in Gulfport, teachers asked parents of…
Gulfport approves contract to widen Landon Rd. from Highway 49
Gulfport is approving an engineering contract to widen Landon Road from Highway 49 past Sam’s Club to alleviate the bottleneck in that area. Mayor Billy Hewes…
Gulfport High students work with first responders through class
Gulfport High School has a unique class that allows their juniors and seniors to do more hands-on activities with first responders. Today, the class worked with the…
Pearl River County schools increase safety
Thanks to the Department of Justice ‘Cops Grant’ worth half a million dollars, Pearl River County schools have increased their security. Teachers and staff can now call for help with…
Harrison County deputies shop with youth for fishing rodeo gear
To prepare for the Youth Fishing Rodeo on Saturday, several Harrison County deputies headed down to Academy Sports to get some fishing gear with the children participating…
New Orleans man biking 6,500 miles for great cause
A New Orleans man is riding his bike across the country to raise money and awareness for his nephew who has Down Syndrome. Chris Sweeney left New…
Humalog and Lispro insulin see 70 percent decrease in price
The Inflation Reduction Act, which caps the price of insulin at $35 a month, is helping a non-profit help more clients. Insulin sold under Humalog and…
Gautier police searching for suspect wanted for home invasion
Gautier police have identified the suspect in a home invasion that happened on March 1st. Shantel Toro was named as the suspect and has ties with the…
No threat after handgun found in student backpack at Hancock High
A handgun was found in a student's backpack this afternoon at Hancock High School, officials said in an email sent to media. The school resource officer and administration immediately implemented safety procedures once the weapon was found. The incident was…
State Supreme Court clears the way for pier at Veterans Avenue
The Mississippi Supreme Court on Thursday said that RW Development can move ahead with the construction of a pier on the beach south of Veterans Avenue. The decision says that a Chancery Court judge sided with RW Development, Biloxi and…
Pass Christian School District announces Pirate Career Academy
Pass Christian schools are excited to announce advancements in their curriculum. The school district has a history of high-quality academic performance, but they are working on ensuring success…
Sal & Mookies in Biloxi closes its doors
Hard on the heels of the news that Fill-Up with Billups has closed its doors in Biloxi, Sal & Mookies announced it has closed its doors. The popular…
Moss Point man charged with sex crime
A Moss Point man is in jail, charged with sexual battery. 38-year-old Steven Knox was arrested Wednesday night on an outstanding warrant. Police said the victim reported a sexual assault on February 11 and swore out an affadavit about the…