High School Baseball: Biloxi vs. Warren Central

In order to make a deep playoff run, eventually chances are you’re going to need that third starter to eat up some innings and hopefully pitch some clean ones along the way. In tonight’s winner-take-all game three, both Biloxi and Warren Central got ace-level starts from their guys until one of them didn’t. Indians hosting the Vikings in the first…

Railroad Crossings closed for maintenance in Ocean Springs

Announced yesterday, CSX said railroad crossings in Ocean Springs will be closed for maintenance. One crew began to the east of Highway 57, headed west along the tracks. Another crew began to the east of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue head west on the tracks. Each crossing will be closed for about two days with the remaining crossings being closed…

Dive team found 18-year-old in pond in Kiln Sunday

A day of swimming and hanging out took a tragic turn yesterday after 18-year-old Aydin Stalling drowned in a dirt pond in the Kiln. According to Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam, a group of friends entered private property around 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon. The group swam to an island in the middle of the water, however, one friend never made…

Façade Grant Program announced to help Gulfport businesses grow and thrive

Gulfport Main Street Association, in partnership with Mississippi Power, Mississippi Main Street, and the City of Gulfport, have implemented the Façade Grant Master Plan Program to help Gulfport businesses. As the City of Gulfport continues to grow, the Façade Grant Program has been implemented once again to help local businesses grow and thrive in a forever changing economy. Gulfport Main…

Express Employment Professionals hold Spring Job Fair

Express Employment Professionals hosted a Spring Job Fair today in Biloxi to help those looking for work and their dream job. Express Employment Professionals is a staffing agency that works with job seekers to help them find the right job for their skills and experience. They have a variety of jobs available, including full-time, part time, and temporary positions. Over…

Nightly closures of Fort Bayou Bridge begin Tuesday

Just a reminder for Jackson County drivers, nightly closures of the Fort Bayou Drawbridge begin tomorrow night. The bridge will close from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for maintenance. The bridge will be open on those days during the regular daytime hours. Categories: Local News, News Tags: closure, Fort Bayou drawbridge, maintenance

New selfie studio opens on Vee St. in Biloxi

The City of Biloxi has a new selfie studio. Selfie Village, located at 895 Vee St., is now open and provides guests with an interactive experience, helping them snap some of their best shots. There are multiple exhibits to pose in like an airplane, movie theatre, and even a hair salon. If you don’t feel comfortable letting one of their…

Pine Hill Festival returns to Stone County

One of Stone County’s premier events returns this weekend, featuring good food, music, and fun for people of all ages. Here to tell us more about the Pine Hill Festival is Shyra Galloway and Seth Willison. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Pine Hill Festival, Stone County

Third annual Officer Robert McKeithen Blood Drive

To ensure Officer Robert McKeithen’s legacy isn’t forgotten, the Biloxi Police Department and American Red Cross will hold the third annual blood drive in his name. In studio with more is Denise Smith from the American Red Cross. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: american red cross, Blood Police Department, Officer Robert McKeithen, Officer Robert McKeithen Blood Drive

‘Muddy Princess’ run arrives on the Coast

More than a hundred women dressed up in tutus for a 5K at the Harrison County Fairgrounds. ‘Muddy Princess’ is a women’s only race, focused on female empowerment and camaraderie. After a brief warmup, groups of racers set out on the 5K course and waded, crawled, and paddled through mud. Venetia Gonzales represents ‘Paws in the Pass.’ She said, “The…

Heroes celebrated with 5K and Fun Run in Bay St. Louis

Saturday, the Gulf Coast got together to celebrate the real-life superheroes keeping a watchful eye over the lower six counties. The Superhero 5k in Bay St. Louis honored Lt. Michael Boutte and lineman Cayce Seal and was also a show of support for both professional and nonprofessional heroes and caregivers. Runners wore their super hero outfits, but that was only…

Earth Day celebrations come to the Mary C.

Saturday, the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center enjoyed an Earth Day celebration on its front lawn with plenty of visitors turning out to hear speakers and get educated. Lectures covered a broad range of topics from bat conservation to microplastics. The Ocean Springs Environmental Alliance put on the event, inviting educators from the Mississippi State Extension and Southern Miss….

‘Walking on Water’ fundraiser hits Biloxi Bay Bridge

The Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce and the Coast Young Professionals celebrated the 15th ‘Walking on Water’ over the weekend. The group walk began early Saturday morning on the Biloxi Bay Bridge, starting from Point Cadet Pavilion. Community teams showed out to Point Cadet in Biloxi to rally behind Feeding the Gulf Coast – either by donating food, giving some…

Shooting in Biloxi leaves 16-year-old in critical condition

Walking through the area surrounding Rachel Drive and Terrace Court, you can still see some remnants from this weekend’s shooting. A house party ended with gunfire, leaving a teenage girl in critical condition. The shooting happened around 11 p.m. After an argument broke out during a party and as people were leaving and police say at least two guns were…

Coast Guard suspends search for children missing in Mississippi River

The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for three missing children in New Orleans. In a statement, the Coast Guard says they have exhausted all search efforts and have ‘made the difficult decision to suspend’ their active search for the three children, also saying their ‘prayers are with the families during this difficult time.’ A 15-year-old boy and two…

Teenage drowning victim identified in Kiln

A teen’s body was recovered from a pond at a dirt pit in the Kiln last night. The victim has been identified as 18-year-old Aydin Stallings, per our media partner the Sun Herald. According to Hancock County Coroner Jeff Hair, Stallings died by drowning. Hair says Stallings, who was from the Kiln, was pulled from the pond around 8 p.m….

St. Martin twins put pen to paper on Signing Day

Two signings for the price of one at St. Martin High School where a set of fraternal twins picked up the pens for two different schools. Going left to right with girls basketball standout Kaileigh Bilbo, letting the ink dry with Copiah-Lincoln Community College, alongside track and cross-country star Keeleigh Bilbo, signing with Limestone University in Gaffney, South Carolina. Coaches…