Swarming termites along the Coast
The large swarms of termites are back along South Mississippi and have residents bugging out. Swarming season starts right before Mother’s Day each year and this year is no different. This is the time of year when…
Jackson County School District released community survey for Esser Funding
More federal funding is set to be distributed to Jackson County schools and the school district is asking for the community’s input on how it should be spent. Around $18 million in federal Esser three funding is…
National Day of Prayer event at the Gautier Church of God
Residents in Gautier gathered together to celebrate National Day of Prayer. Gautier Church of God welcomed members and non-members to participate in National Day of Prayer. Community leaders and pastors from various churches came together to spread…
National Day of Prayer event at the Jackson County Courthouse
In Jackson County, people from all walks of life joined together on their lunch breaks to pray. About 40 people turned out for Jackson County’s National Day of Prayer annual service in front of the courthouse building…
City of Biloxi observes National Day of Prayer
At Biloxi City Hall, Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich proclaimed today a National Day of Prayer for the City of Biloxi. Created in 1952 by United States Congress, the National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held…
Second annual Officer Robert McKeithen Blood Drive
It’s been over two years since the Coast laid Officer Robert McKeithen to rest. The Biloxi officer was fatally shot in front of the police station, leaving behind a heartbroken community. In honor of Officer McKeithen, the…
‘Shuck Cancer’ Fun Ride Friday in Biloxi
May is Bike Month and what better way to honor it than with a fun bike ride! You can do just that on Friday at the Shuck Cancer Fun Ride. It’s an evening bike ride through Downtown…
Two arrested for felony child abuse in Harrison County
On Thursday, May 6th, 2021, Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the arrest of 25-year-old Hunter Patterson and 27-year-old Kelee Patterson of Saucier on one count each of felony child abuse. According to Sheriff Peterson, on Sunday, March 28th, 2021, Child Protective…
MGCCC Food Pantries break World’s Largest Jambalaya record during fundraiser
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, with the help of local and corporate sponsors, broke the world record for largest jambalaya on May 1 in Ocean Springs as part of a fundraiser for campus food pantries. Pending the filing of paperwork, the…
Second annual Officer Robert McKeithen Memorial Blood Drive
The second annual Officer Robert McKeithen Blood Drive is happening at the Biloxi Visitors Center. The blood drive runs until 6 p.m. The blood drive honors the fallen officer that was shot to death outside of the…
Sea Coast Echo to move to new digs, makes way for condo project on Court Street
The Sea Coast Echo is moving to a new home to make way for a condo project on Court Street, the newspaper announced on its website on Thursday. The newspaper building at 124 Court Street will be demolished later this…
Autopsy results released for three-month-old boy killed during police chase Monday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Autopsy results have been released for La'Mello Parker, a three-month-old boy killed during a two-state police chase. WXXV spoke with Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer, he said the autopsy results revealed the cause of death was…
Beau Rivage hosting 2021 Southern Gaming Summit
After a year hiatus, gaming leaders from across the South are gathering this week at the Beau Rivage as a part of the 2021 Southern Gaming Summit. Following a year which had major impacts on the gaming…
Funding awarded for sewage system improvements in Gautier
Governor Tate Reeves was in Gautier today to announce the latest project for Jackson County to use GOMESA funding. Improving aging infrastructure. That’s one of the goals of Governor Tate Reeves and local Jackson County leaders as…
Missing USM student’s body found in Dauphin Island
The body of missing USM student Robert Brent was found earlier today by Dauphin Island Police and Fire Rescue. Dauphin Island Mayor Jeff Collier says the man’s body was found about six miles west of the West End beach parking…
Women of Wisdom meeting set for June 9th
It’s been a while since a South Mississippi group of women of faith have met, but it won’t be long before the Women of Wisdom group launch their in-person gatherings again. June 9th, W.O.W. will once again…
National Travel and Tourism Week
The 38th annual National Travel and Tourism Week is a week which unites communities to celebrate what travel means to American jobs, economic growth, and personal well-being. To celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week, the Ocean Springs…
Biloxi PD honors fallen officers with annual Fallen Officer Ceremony
Two years ago today, the South Mississippi community lost a beloved member of the Biloxi Police Department. Now, in Officer Robert McKeithen’s honor, the community remembers that a hero’s legacy lives on. The Biloxi Police Department held…
The Shed competing in the World Championship BBQ Contest
Competing in the World Championship Barbeque Cooking Contest for the 16th year, the Shed BBQ and Blues Joint is preparing to take home another win and grand prize of $50,000. Last year, the Memphis in May World…
Shows return at Center Stage Biloxi
Center Stage Biloxi is excited to bring theatre back to South Mississippi after a long hiatus due to the pandemic. The stage lights are back on and the intermission is finally over for staff, actors, and volunteers…
Cinco de Mayo celebration at the District on the Alley
It’s Cinco de Mayo. It’s a day of celebration for the Mexican victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla. It’s not Mexican Independence Day which is a common mistake. The celebration is often paired with…
John C. Stennis Space Center Director’s Briefing: 2020 in Review
The ninth annual John C. Stennis Space Center Director’s Briefing was held this morning. For the first time, the meeting was held virtually due to COVID-19. During the briefing, over 100 business and industry leaders from Mississippi…
Auditor arrests two Biloxi Public Schools employees for fraud and embezzlement
JACKSON, Miss. – Today State Auditor Shad White announced Special Agents from his office have arrested Michael Ludlow and Mickey Bellande, Jr. after both were indicted for fraud and embezzlement. Both Ludlow and Bellande are former maintenance employees at the…
Lightning strike causes house fire on Anniston Avenue in Gulfport
A lightning strike caused a house fire on Anniston Avenue in Gulfport early this morning. No injuries have been reported and the fire was contained within minutes of the fire department arriving on scene. A neighbor was…