Humane Society of South Mississippi receives grant from PetSmart charities
The Humane Society of South Mississippi just received a grant for $100,000 from PetSmart charities. That money will support the expansion of HSSM’s ability to provide…
‘Point in Time’ count of people experiencing homelessness in Gulfport
Members of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Continuum of Care, led by Open Doors Homeless Coalition, were out early this morning conducting their annual ‘point in time’…
Hanshaw Road in Ocean Springs set to close starting Wednesday
A traffic reminder for Ocean Springs drivers: Hanshaw Road will close tomorrow for sewer repairs. The closure is expected to last for two months. It will…
Coast Guard finds 4 boaters missing in Biloxi Bay
Four people were rescued earlier today from the Gulfport Shipping Channel after not returning from their boating trip Monday. After being stranded over night at sea, four…
Mississippi gets funding for I-10 widening project
President Joe Biden announced today major transportation projects funded by bipartisan infrastructure law that will include a widening project for Interstate 10 here on the Coast. Biden was in New York to announce the Hudson Tunnel Project, but he also…
Gulfport group brings iconic King Cakes back home
In broad daylight, six Coast residents assisted one another in smuggling King Cakes across state lines. On Sunday morning, the group traveled from Gulfport to New…
Lighthouse Pier in Biloxi coming back better than ever
Biloxi’s Lighthouse Pier has been closed to the public since Hurricane Zeta in October 2020. Most piers in Biloxi have been repaired since the last storm except…
Governor Tate Reeves delivers State of the State Address
Governor Tate Reeves, along with other state officials, gathered today at the capital to give the State of the State address. Following a very busy year for…
State Senator Chris McDaniel announces run for Mississippi Lt. Governor
Incumbent Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann will face another primary challenger this year in his bid for a second term. Republican State Senator Chris McDaniel announced he’s…
Super Bowl betting starts Wednesday at the Scarlet Pearl
The division championships have been won and the Super Bowl match is set, but do you want to be a part of the winnings, too? The Super…
City of Ocean Springs preparing for parade season
The City of Ocean Springs is getting prepared for the good times to roll this coming Saturday. Workers were out today unloading barricades in preparation for the kick-off…
New medical cannabis practice in Gulfport
A new medical cannabis practice is open in Gulfport and ready to welcome patients. Kaya Life has successfully provided medical cannabis services for more than six years, starting in Florida…
Mississippi House Bill 401 to regulate electric vehicle sales
Electric vehicle sales are soaring across the country, but new measures in the state house in Jackson could regulate how they are sold. EV’s have had success…
Minor flooding along Biloxi and Wolf Rivers
As our week continues, Biloxi and Wolf Rivers will keep rising. Both the Biloxi and Wolf Rivers are expected to crest above flood stage overnight. They will be in…
Attempted murder suspect in Jackson County Court
Twenty-year-old Jordan Davis appeared in county court today in Pascagoula for an initial appearance. Judge Mark Watts denied bond for Davis, who is charged with attempted murder in the…
Abundant Life Evangelistic Church holds Community Wellness Day
A Biloxi church is inspiring its community to get more active. The Abundant Life Evangelistic Church reached a new milestone Saturday featuring the inauguration of its new faith…
Biloxi native Helen Bieda turns 100
A Biloxi native and Navy veteran has hit the century mark! Helen Bieda is keeping the good times rolling as she celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends at…
Local teams polish skills during Winter Guard Field Day in Biloxi
The winter guard season has arrived on the Coast The Louisiana-Mississippi Color Guard Circuit was back in action at Biloxi Junior High. It was Biloxi’s…
Local robotics teams compete to advance to state championship
A mix of junior and high school teams battled it out in a robotics competition for a chance to represent their schools in the state championship. The…
Family holds vigil to remember children lost in Gulfport apartment fire
A vigil was held over the weekend at the William Bell complex to remember the two young children whose lives were tragically lost in last…
Stretch of HWY 90 near MS Aquarium to close again tonight
The start of another round of overnight closures tonight on Highway 90 as work continues to build the Coast Transit Authority tram, pedestrian, and bicycle…
UPDATE: Hancock County man accused of fathering child with 16-year-old victim
A 44-year-old man is in jail, charged with sex crimes against a minor child. Dan Cochran was arrested Friday evening, charged with sexual battery and…
Lucedale man dies in weekend traffic incident
Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating a Saturday crash that killed a Lucedale man. MHP says 41-year-old Rodney Holman was traveling west on Highway 98 in George County about 6:30 p.m. when his vehicle left the roadway and overturned. Holman received…
Ole Miss, patient advocacy group partner to gather data on medical cannabis
A new partnership has been announced to study the effectiveness of cannabis products on the market. The Mississippi cannabis Patients Alliance, the University of Mississippi and the Releaf App are joining forces to collect data on medical cannabis. A press…