Former Harrison County Supervisor Larry Benefield died yesterday after a battle with cancer. Harrison County School District’s newly appointed Superintendent Mitchell King spoke about Benefield’s life and legacy. “Mr. Benefield was liked by mostly everyone he came in contact with.” Larry Benefield lived a long and full life. In 2008, Benefield became the supervisor of maintenance and transportation at Harrison…
The Mississippi Department of Education has named the finalist for Administrator of the year for 2021 in the state of Mississippi. Opinion writing, the lesson of the day in Ms. Smith’s English, language and arts class at Delisle Elementary School. This third-grade teacher shares an opinion of her own when it comes to the recent news of Delisle Elementary School…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Perkinston Campus is holding a fundraiser for its school of performing and visual arts entitled ‘Closure.’ On Thursday night MGCCC’s Perkettes will be performing ‘Closure,’ a very emotionally driven piece for the dancers as they and so many others had major life events canceled by the pandemic. The team is mainly comprised of freshmen, like…
The South Mississippi Quilts of Valor group showed its appreciation to local men and women that serve our country Friday afternoon. Even throughout the pandemic, Quilts of Valor volunteers have been hard at work making handmade quilts specifically crafted for each military member. Since 2003, the foundation has made and gifted over 260,000 quilts nationwide. The Coast’s most recent recipient…
Slap Ya Momma’s Smokehouse and BBQ reopened its doors to welcome guests today after being closed due to damages from Hurricane Zeta. Over the last six months, crews and staff have worked hard to get the restaurant back open while also doing some renovations. They have also worked on improving their menu while being closed to provide more options to…
A resident in the Woolmarket area is upset about the drainage and flooding issues on his property after the City of Biloxi dug a drainage ditch to the back of his home. Greg Saucier says for about three years he has been dealing with issues with the City of Biloxi and the new subdivision built behind his home. Saucier has…
The Jackson County District Attorney’s Office has announced the sentencing of a woman who pled guilty to four counts of child exploitation in December of last year. Thirty-nine-year-old Cora Lee Schaub was sentenced to 40 years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections with 22 years to serve day for day, along with a $1,500 fine. According to…
The severe weather in the area is causing many areas to flood. Cars were parked along Highway 67 just north of D’Iberville and south of D’Iberville High School due to flooded streets. Some residents living in the Wells Ferry Landing Community tried driving through the flooded streets, but most residents did not even chance it. Resident Kevin Fisher tells News…
From classic Camaros to vintage convertible T-Birds, there’s a little something for everyone at the Vicari Classic Car Auction at the Coast Coliseum Convention Center in Biloxi. For nearly 25 years, these four-wheel beauties have been up for sale on the auction block during Cruisin’ the Coast during the fall, but this year marks the inaugural spring roll out for…
As they say, the show must go on! The 28th annual Crawfish Music Festival in Biloxi is still on tonight and this weekend, rain or shine. After one a year-hiatus due to COVID, the 28th annual Crawfish Music Festival got off to a soggy start Wednesday and stubbornly left another trail Friday morning as crew members set the stage for…
The City of Moss Point closed River Road after reports of the road collapsing. At the construction site, street repairs are underway. Rain this week has inconvenienced Gulf Coast residents and high school students are no exception. “Last couple of days it’s just been a lot of thunder, a bunch of rain.” “Sounds like cannons. I couldn’t really sleep.” A…
The Stone County Emergency Agency, along with the Mississippi Department of Environmental Agency, are still pumping water out of the lake near the Lake-A-Way RV park in order to reduce the risk of flooding in the area. John Wills Road off of Highway 23 has been closed off to through traffic since this afternoon due to the risk of potential…
The Gulf Coast Monarchy football season will officially kick off in May. If you don’t know about them, it’s an all-women’s team in an all-women’s football league. Joining us on set is Hanklin and Sterling, a few members of this unique coaching staff. Tags: Gulf Coast Monarchy, sports
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Although the pandemic caused disruptions to all aspects of life this past year, schools, teachers, and students were among those impacted most by the changes it brought. St. Stanislaus, however, is looking to the future while celebrating its newest Rock-a-Chaws. This evening, SSC rolled out the red carpet for its new fall of 2021 students. The event was inspired by…
Earlier today, five rehabilitated Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles made their way back to the ocean after four months of being cared for at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport. In December, IMMS took several sea turtles after they were stranded in Massachusetts due to a drop in local temperatures before they could migrate south, leaving the turtles cold-stunned….
Residents of the Woolmarket area of Biloxi have a new venue option for local gatherings. Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich, Councilmember Nathan Barrett and other local leaders cut the ribbon this evening on the Woolmarket City Center. The city transformed an existing building on Kayleigh Cove into a facility that now includes a Harrison County Library Branch and space for community…
Flooding has been a major issue around the Coast today. This viewer video we received shows just how high the water is in some low-lying areas with backyards almost completely flooded in Long Beach. For those at risk, you may want to place furniture and other outdoor objects inside or on higher ground to protect items from potentially drifting off…
It’s time to unlock your inner Picasso as the Gulfport Fine Arts Center is hosting their Master-Pieces Pop Up Show. During the show, the artist does their version of a famous art piece and the two pieces will be displayed side-by-side for guests to enjoy. You have over a month to create your own take on a famous masterpiece. An…
The annual Zebra Run for Rare Disease is United Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency Foundation’s longest running event. Saturday participants will lace up their running shoes and hit the pavement to help raise awareness. The foundation is hosting their fourth annual Zebra Run in Ocean Springs. Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency is a genetic, rare and fatal condition that affects the body’s ability to…
Today was the final day of the ‘Power of Hope’ training in Gulfport. Hope is spreading across the state and Governor Tate Reeves will be announcing 2022 as the Year of Hope. Giving hope to a child can stick with them for a lifetime. Over the last three days, Dr. Chan Hellman, author and professor at the University of Oklahoma,…
Half Shell Oyster House and Rack House Steaks and Spirits has implemented a $12 minimum wage for all non-tipped employees beginning today. Half Shell is currently hiring at all of their locations and have implemented a company wide ‘bring a friend to work’ incentive program. Current employees who refer a friend to apply and complete training with the restaurant will…
Road flooding is one of the biggest concerns for residents as we’ve received plenty of rain in a short amount of time. As the rain falls, the ground is becoming saturated. With no where else to go, the water covers the roads and fills the ditches. Highway 90 along Harrison County has been especially problematic during this rain event. There…
The combination of heavy rainfall and lightning resulted in a busy night for Harrison County Fire and Rescue teams. The storm caused an abundance of calls for safety checks for fire alarms, car accidents, and structures damaged by lightning. Harrison County Fire and Rescue wants us to remember to slow down while driving. Many potholes are filled with water and…