Feed my Sheep and Coastal Family Health provided COVID-19 vaccines today

Feed my Sheep partnered with Coastal Family Health to vaccinate Mississippi’s vulnerable homeless population. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Coastal Family Health vaccinated anyone over the age of 18 and administered 100 Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. No appointment or state ID was required for individuals to get the shot. To make vaccines accessible and convenient for homeless visitors, Coastal Family…

April is Autism Awareness Month

Today marks the start of World Autism Month with United Nations sanctioning World Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd. Throughout the month, people focus on sharing stories and providing opportunities to increase the understanding and acceptance of people with autism, fostering worldwide support. Autism has a spectrum of colors to represent individuals with autism to show that they are unique…

Saucier couple found not guilty in animal cruelty case

This afternoon, the Saucier couple charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty was found not guilty on all 107 counts. Sharon and Daniel Bertok were arrested and charged in 2020 after more than 100 animals were found living on their property in what Harrison County law enforcement calls ‘deplorable conditions.’ Harrison County Animal Control, the Humane Society of South Mississippi,…

Magnolia Park Elementary dedicates butterfly garden to Patricia Hodges

Magnolia Park Elementary School in Ocean Springs paid tribute to a great teacher in the community. Students, teachers, family, and friends dedicated a butterfly garden to the late Mrs. Patricia Hodges. Hodges taught at Magnolia Park Elementary School for over 30 years and her legacy will forever be remembered now thanks to the garden. Her family is grateful and honored…

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

As we begin the month of April, you might see people wearing blue and notice pinwheels scattered all around. That’s because April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. As the national symbol for Child Abuse Prevention Month, a blue pinwheel represents innocence and is a positive emblem of the impact we can have when we work together to prevent child abuse….

First Friday is back in Downtown Biloxi

Downtown Biloxi’s First Friday is back starting tomorrow! Events kick off on the District Green on Howard Avenue at 4 p.m. Friday. First Friday fun consists of live music, food, local vendors, a grown-up Easter Egg hunt, and more. Live performances include ‘It’s a Vibe’ starting at 4:30 p.m. and ‘Hello Good Buddie” at 7:30 p.m. Categories: Harrison County, Local…

Memory Care Adopt-a-Thon lifting spirits in Pass Christian

With a little bit of determination anything is ‘pawsible.’ A local group of volunteers hosted an Adopt-a-Thon in Pass Christian to help local seniors and dogs. Pass Christian Health and Rehab Center Resident Marilyn Vancius could be seen grinning ear to ear after carefully selecting her new pup. “Her name is Lady. She’s two-years-old and just like me, she loves…

Beau Rivage Casino and Resort hosting virtual job fair Tuesday, April 6th

MGM Resorts International and Beau Rivage Resort and Casino are recruiting guest-oriented and energetic individuals to join its workforce. A virtual job fair will be held on Tuesday, April 6th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Beau Rivage is looking to fill positions for food and beverage, housekeeping, security, pool and recreation services, guest services, and environmental services. Team members…

Grand Bend Tennis Retreat coming to Bay St. Louis

A brand-new tennis retreat is coming to Bay St. Louis next year! Three women who met on the tennis court decided to put their talents together to build their dream tennis retreat. That dream is becoming a reality and coming to Bay St. Louis in 2022. They’re calling it Grand Bend! Director of Tennis Terri Sisk said, “The south is…

Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport holding Pajama Drive at Chicken Salad Chick in D’Iberville

If you’re looking for a great cause that benefits the community and your appetite, check out the Pajama Drive taking place tomorrow in D’Iberville. The Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport has partnered up with Chicken Salad Chick for this event. They’re asking you to bring in a new pair of pajamas for kids. Pajama sizes range from newborns all the way…

Feed my Sheep administering first dose COVID-19 vaccines

COVID-19 vaccines will be available for distribution tomorrow at Feed my Sheep in Gulfport. Coastal Family Health Center Mobile Unit will be on site administering first dose vaccines from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. No appointment is necessary. Shots are available while supplies last. For more information call 888-363-8701. Feed my Sheep is located at 2615 19th Street in Gulfport….

Mississippi Highway Patrol and MDRS launch P.R.O.M. Initiative

With high schools across the state preparing for their proms, the Mississippi Highway Patrol and Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services took the time to bring awareness to the joint campaign: Please Return on Monday in the same condition you left. The two organizations held a Facebook Live presentation this evening, explaining their P.R.O.M. Initiative and promoting safe driving. According to…

17th annual Swing for the Cause Golf Classic

Today, golfers braved rainy conditions for an annual event in Hancock County all to benefit local residents and economic development. It wasn’t a typical day at the Bridges Golf Club on the campus of the Hollywood Casino. Golfers hit the links to raise funds and awareness for causes served by the nonprofit Hancock County Community Development Foundation. Executive Director Tish…

MSDH announces new COVID guidelines for church gatherings

The Mississippi State Department of Health updated their guidance on safer faith-based gatherings and worship services. The MSDH states that the safest options to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and protect the vulnerable is for services to continue to be held outdoors or virtually. While most Coast churches offer a virtual worship option, many have begun having indoor, in-person services…

Fin and Zen Yoga at the Mississippi Aquarium

The Mississippi Aquarium is reaching out to all Gulf Coast yogis. Tomorrow, they are hosting their first ‘Fin and Zen’ one hour yoga session on the first floor of the aquatic waters in front of the main viewing window. From 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., join local Yoga Instructor Brittany Simmons for an underwater serene yoga experience. Participants must be…

Putting rescue and response skills to the test at MS Air National Guard Combat Readiness Center

It’s every airline passenger’s worst nightmare, a crash landing, and it all unfolded in Gulfport today at the Mississippi Air National Guard’s Combat Readiness Training Center. The site of a crash landing as the wounded pray for help, some barely clinging to life, in situations where seconds can mean the difference between life and death. Chief Demetrius Baldwin said, “Seconds…

Pfizer vaccine appointments available in Stone County

Memorial is accepting appointments for the Pfizer vaccine in Wiggins. Anyone 16 years and older may receive the vaccine. If you are 17 or younger, you must be accompanied by an adult. The vaccinations will take place Wednesday, March 31st at the Wiggins Fairground Exhibit Building from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. To schedule an appointment, you can call the…

Beware of phone scams demanding payments

Mississippi Power is urging customers to be aware of scammers from phone calls demanding payments to social media phishing attempts around April 1st. According to Mississippi Power, scammers will try a number of approaches to try and fool customers into thinking their power bill is overdue and their lights are about to be turned off. The best advice to anyone…

Rollover accident in Woolmarket causes I-10 eastbound lanes to shut down

This afternoon, the eastbound lanes of I-10 near Woolmarket were shut down due to an accident. Around 3 p.m., Mississippi Highway Patrol, Biloxi Police, and fire units responded to a rollover accident involving a semi-truck and two other vehicles, just past Exit 44 in Biloxi. Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality was also on scene to determine the safest way to…

More projects underway in the City of Biloxi

From Margaritaville to residential properties, the City of Biloxi continues to dish out projects to be on the lookout for. For example, most of you know Margaritaville reopened earlier this month, however, construction has resumed for the parking garage. Once that’s finished, work on the amusement park will continue. You will start seeing construction on the courtyard for the new…