Polls open for Diamondhead Ward 4 Run Off Election

Polls are open in the runoff special election for the Ward 4 Seat on the Diamondhead City Council. Polls opened at 7 a.m. at the Diamondhead Community Center and will be open until 7 p.m. Brigitte Becker and Austin Clark are the two candidates looking to become the next member of the council. They were the top two vote getters…

Tech Byte – Glydr Gaming

Since the dawn of computers, they’ve all been controlled with handheld devices. When I got my first Nintendo in the mid-80s it came with two handheld controllers.  Eventually the technology brought us wireless controllers. Today I am so excited to introduce you to the man behind computers inputs and the next step forward. I’m Patrick Moates, welcome to this week’s…

Mom to Mom – Weekly Dinner Menus

Today on “Mom To Mom,” we are creating a weekly menu to help your meal decision a little bit easier. One of the things I hate the most is dinner time and getting prepared for it. I never know what everyone in my house is going to want for dinner. So today we are going to create a weekly dinner…

2/20 – The Chief’s “Warming Trend begins” Tuesday Morning Forecast

An area of upper level high-pressure extends from western Mexico northward through the Rockies. At the surface, high pressure extended from New England to the Louisiana coast. The high pressure over the Rockies will shift eastward to the lower and middle Mississippi River Valley by Wednesday afternoon, with the surface high shifting to our east. The only impactful weather expected during…

West Harrison softball takes down Poplarville , 7-5

The lady Hurricanes welcomed Poplarville to town for their fourth game of the year. West Harrison would pick up their second win of the season, winning 7-5, while the Hornets are still in search for win number one. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: High School Softball, Poplarville, sports, West Harrison

St. Patrick lady Irish soccer team reflect after winning State Championship

There were a handful of coast high school soccer teams that brought how state championship hardware over the weekend. Three teams to be exact: the Bay Tigers, the Long Beach Bearcats, and the St. Patrick fighting Irish girls soccer team. The lady Irish didn’t just become class 1 state champions…they can now call themselves back-to-back state champs after their dominating…

Six startup companies selected for Gulf Blue Navigator Program

The University of Southern Mississippi has selected Cohort one of Blue Technology companies for the unique Gulf Blue Navigator Program. Cohort is a field of subjects that share a defining characteristic. The blue-tech startups are provided an opportunity to operate in a region of the US characterized by a body of water. The Gulf of Mexico presents unique challenges and…

University of Southern Mississippi partners with Itawamba Community College

The University of Southern Mississippi’s School of Construction and Design has partnered with Itawamba Community College for a 2+2 Program, enabling students to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in construction management. The partnership allows ICC students who completed their Associate of Applied Science degree the opportunity to enter the third-year with the rest of the USM-BCM track students. The…

Moss Point Police introduce “Safe Trade Zone”

Moss Point PD has designated a “Safe Trade Zone” for anyone doing internet transactions. The location can also be used as a spot for child custody exchanges. The safe trade area is located in the front parking lot of the Moss Point Police Department, being well lit and is under 24-year video surveillance. Moss Point Police do not monitor these…

Former Bay St. Louis Mayor Eddie Favre laid to rest

A funeral Mass was held for Former Bay St. Louis Mayor Eddie Favre, who died last Sunday. Family, friends, and community leaders turned out to honor the former mayor. Friends and colleagues from Hancock County, Waveland, and Bay St. Louis filled Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church. Other colleagues from the Coast, including Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich, were also…

Hattiesburg Zoo stops on the Coast

The Hattiesburg Zoo made a trip to the Coast Saturday afternoon to showcasing some of their reptiles and mammals. Animals that made the trip include a box turtle, speckled king snake, and hedgehog at the Edgewater Mall. Children and their families were educated on ways these animals support one another and contribute to further research and education. Many kids and…

Biloxi Lion’s Club celebrates 100 years

Over the weekend, the Biloxi Lion’s Club celebrated its 100th birthday! During its 100 years, the club has grown to help those who can’t afford surgeries for children and adults. The Lion’s Club also has camps for kids with disabilities. One of the continued missions for Biloxi Lions members is joining forces with other local non-profits to promote vision screenings…

Moss Point mayor addresses speeding and illegal trash dumping

Moss Point Mayor Billy Knight took to social media recently to discuss two issues currently impacting the River City. In a River City Chat posted to the city’s Facebook page, Mayor Knight addressed recent concerns from residents over speeding and illegal trash dumping. In the video, he says people have complained of teenagers excessively speeding on local roads across the…

Meggan Monday: Seabee adopts dog he found on deployment

It’s time for Meggan Monday and today Meggan is introducing us to a young Seabee who formed a bond with a sweet pup while on deployment and how he brought her to the states so she could have a forever home. Today we want to introduce you to a special pair: Will Mechtly and his dog, Stinky. Will, a builder…

Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony

We’re joined this morning by Kevin Cuttill to talk about an upcoming Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony hosted by Crusaders for Veterans. The ceremony takes place Friday, March 29th at 10 a.m. at the Biloxi National Cemetery. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Crusaders for Veterans, Vietnam Veterans Day, Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony

Two car accident on Highway 49

Harrison County Fire Rescue, CRTC, and Gulfport Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle accident at Highway 49 and Old Hwy 49 Saturday. Fire crews had to extricate one person and Rescue Five flew one person to a trauma center. Traffic on Highway 49 had to be diverted for a period of time while crews worked the accident. Mississippi Highway Patrol…

The Gulf Coast is home to three MHSAA Soccer State Champions: St. Patrick Girls, Bay High Boys, and Long Beach Boys

We had five coast soccer programs compete in the MHSAA Soccer State Championships, and three of them not only came out victorious, but also defended their previous earned titles. Starting things off on Friday, the St. The Patrick girls soccer team took on Tupelo Christian Prep for the class one State Championship at Madison central. The Lady Irish didn’t even…

Police presence on Hwy 90 in Gulfport

There was a significant police presence on Highway 90 at Courthouse Road early this morning. Police scanner traffic originally indicated the activity is a result of a high-speed chase, but Gulfport PD Public Information Officer Jason Ducre confirmed there was no high-speed chase. According to communications on the scanner, the activity happened around 3 a.m. Two cars were involved in…