Casey Vaughn wins Gautier mayoral race
Casey Vaughn wins the Gautier mayoral race. He defeated Phil Torjusen with 53.24% of the votes.
Jim Rafferty wins Pass Christian Mayoral Race
Jim Rafferty wins the Pass Christian mayoral race. He defeated Zenas Cappie and Peggy Norman Johnson with 966 votes.
Billy Knight wins Moss Point mayoral race
Billy Knight wins the Moss Point mayoral race. He defeated Richard McBride and Howard Bailey with 81 percent of the votes.
Economic Vibe event to focus on gaming industry
Over the last year, the casino industry has taken a major economic hit due to COVID-19, but with eased restrictions in place it seems a comeback is on the way. Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce CEO Adele Lyons says…
Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society presents scholarship to Ocean Springs senior
Earlier this evening, one Ocean Springs High School graduating senior received a big surprise to help him in his next chapter of life. During a drive-by parade in front of his home, Josh Williams was presented a…
MHP Trooper killed in Madison County accident
Authorities are investigating after a Mississippi Highway Patrol trooper was killed in a crash in Madison County. The crash happened on Highway 16 at Old Yazoo City Road in Canton on Friday afternoon. Madison County Coroner Alex Breeland has confirmed…
Boat damaged in fire at Bay St. Louis Municipal Harbor
On May 28, 2021, at approximately 10:55 a.m. the Bay St. Louis Police Department and Fire Department responded to a large vessel fire, a 48-foot Silverton, at the Bay St. Louis Municipal Harbor. Fire Captain John Farve stated the vessel…
Audubon Mississippi unveils Coastal Bird Storyboard Trail
While beachgoers are out enjoying their Memorial Day Weekend, they may spot something new along the shores. Audubon Mississippi cut the ribbon on a new Coastal Bird Storyboard sign along Beach Boulevard in Harrison County. The signs…
Pascagoula Fire Department hosted Senior Health and Safety Fair
The Pascagoula Fire Department hosted a senior health and safety fair for adults 55 years of age and older at the Pascagoula Senior Center. Over 16 businesses set up booths to inform seniors and their family members…
92nd annual Blessing of the Fleet happening this weekend
A Biloxi event steeped in tradition and history returns this weekend for its 92nd edition. Saturday and Sunday will be packed with different events as part of the celebration this year. Saturday at 4 p.m. will be…
Harrison County Sand Beach Authority cleaning up seaweed
As Memorial Day Weekend kicks off, crowds are expected to get out and enjoy our Gulf Coast beaches. So, when a large amount of seaweed washed up on Biloxi beaches, Harrison County Sand Beach Authority got to…
World Renowned Budweiser Clydesdales return to Ocean Springs
(Ocean Springs, MS) - On Sunday, June 6, the City of Ocean Springs will welcome the Budweiser Clydesdales to downtown with a parade and Budweiser pub crawl. The Budweiser Clydesdale crew will start the parade at 3 p.m. on Front…
D’Iberville PD participating in Click It or Ticket campaign
This year’s national Click it or Ticket it seat belt campaign will take place Monday, May 24 through Sunday, June 6, 2021. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration is teaming up with law enforcement agencies nationwide to crack down on…
Protest planned asking for transparency in death of La’Mello Parker
Black Lives Matter Mississippi has organized a protest set to take place Saturday to ask for police accountability and transparency regarding the death of three-month-old La’Mello Parker. They’re calling it the ‘He was our Child’ protest and…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Memorial Day Blowout
A charity event hosted by the Asgard Motorcycle Club is back starting today at the Gulfport Dragway. This year marks the 38th time the event has been held, all in service of helping others along the Mississippi…
Moss Point investigating Thursday night shooting that left one dead
A 27-year-old man is dead and Moss Point Police are asking the public's help to find those responsible. According to a press release, Devonte Carson, 27, died of gunshot wounds at Singing River Hospital on Thursday night. Officers were notified…
Book store added to Mary C. in Ocean Springs
The MS Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the B.A.R. Arts Collective book store, a multicultural extension of the Black Authors Rock brand. The ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 10, at 12:30 p.m.…
Biloxi Police asking for help to find runaway teen
The Biloxi Police Department is again asking the public’s help in helping to locate a reported runaway juvenile. Tyteeona C. Arrington, 16, is still missing. Arrington was reported to have run away on March 8, 2021 at about 6 am.…
Harrison County Utility Authority adds additional routes for debris collection
In an effort to promote more efficient debris collection around the county, the Harrison County Utility Authority announced that solid waste partner, Pelican Waste and Debris, is adding additional routes to the HCUA service area. Solid waste is defined as…
Ocean Springs High School class of 2021 graduates at the Coast Coliseum
Another Coast school celebrated its class of 2021 and newest alumni group this evening. Ocean Springs seniors, wearing their blue caps and gowns and grey stolls, walked across the stage, marking the beginning of the next chapter…
Ocean Springs YMCA looking for lifeguards
Making a splash against the national lifeguard shortage, the YMCA in Ocean Springs is getting creative with ways to keep their pools open to the public and safe with lifeguard staff. As public pools across the Coast…
Jackson County preparing for Sand Jam 2021
Jackson County is gearing up for an event dedicated to the celebration of Mississippi turtles. Preparation for Sand Jam 2021 is happening in the sandiest way possible! The first ever Sand Jam is a sand sculpting event…
Ship Island still under repairs; Dolphin and cocktail cruises available
As we are getting ready to enter this year’s hurricane season, some are still recovering from last year’s storms. Ship Island is still under repairs and excursions to the island are on hold, but you can still…
Budweiser Downtown Ocean Springs Crawfish Cook-off Saturday
Who locally makes the best crawfish? A tasty question that will be answered at this Saturday’s Budweiser Downtown Ocean Springs Crawfish Cook-off. There will be 25 teams battling for bragging rights and cash prizes. It is the…