With Christmas just 18 days away, Harrison County’s Feed the Needy program is gearing up for its last meal distribution of the holiday season. Thirty-one years and still going strong, Harrison County’s annual holiday meal distribution program Feed the Needy has faced some unprecedented challenges trying to get food to those in need. However, even COVID-19 isn’t stopping the spirit…
The Gulfport community, along with students and staff at Gulfport High, are mourning the loss of student Molly Lee, who passed away last Friday. For Bailey Smith, the loss of her friend Molly Lee, is hard to digest. “It’s heart wrenching. It really makes my stomach hurt. It’s like my heart is shattered.” Molly died following a car accident last…
Climb CDC, a local nonprofit, betters the youth in our community by helping them with workforce training. This gives them a skill set that they can use for their careers and not just temporary employment. They’re enrolling in their AmeriCorps program, which helps participants by providing them with an educational award worth around $3,000. It also helps get them involved…
State legislators are scheduled to meet at the capitol in Jackson on Tuesday, January 5th for the opening of next year’s legislative session, but there is some talk that date could possibly be delayed due to COVID concerns despite the January 5th reconvening is constitutionally mandated. No official word yet on whether the January 5th reconvening date will be rescheduled….
It’s been just over a month since Mississippians and voters across the U.S. cast their ballots in the November 3rd general election. Now, certified results from the election in Mississippi are available on the Secretary of State’s website. Data from the statewide election management systems showed a total of more than 1.3 million legal votes cast for the president of…
‘What the HAIL Rupert?’ and other funny signs were seen at the drive-by farewell for the now former Harrison County Emergency Management Agency Director Rupert Lacy. That’s apparently an inside joke regarding Lacy’s sometimes comedic emails. Lacy served Harrison County as EMA Director for the past 13 years. While he says the past year didn’t put him into retirement, it…
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 1,263 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths across the state. The statewide total stands at 166,194 confirmed cases and 3,961 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area: Hancock County has 1,365 cases and 43 deaths Harrison County is now at 7,885 total cases and 116 deaths Jackson County has 6,898 cases and…
Monday marks the 79th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. December 7th, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt called it “a date which will live in infamy.” Hundreds of Japanese bombers attacked the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. Twenty-one ships of the Pacific fleet were sunk or damaged, including the USS Arizona which lost more than 1,100 crewmen. More than 2,400…
The search continues for a man and teenager from Louisiana who went missing Thursday afternoon while duck hunting in Mississippi. Authorities say 21-year-old Jeb Hughes and 16-year-old Gunner Palmer of Denham Springs were reported missing after they didn’t return from hunting on the Mississippi River near Palmira Island. Neither have answered their phones and their truck and boat trailer were…
The annual Christmas on the Water boat parade did not disappoint as boats lit up the water parading from the Beau Rivage to the Golden Nugget Casino. Boat owners prepared all year to display their boats in the annual Christmas on the Water parade. The Becker family makes it a tradition to get their entire family together for this event…
The sixth annual Pass Christian Christmas Pawrade brought Christmas spirit to pet owners and their furry friends. Big, small, and everything in between, the pawrade organizers accepted all pets to participate. Pets and pet owners dressed up for the occasion in their best Christmas outfits and costumes. Awards were given to best dressed pet, best dressed pet and handler, and…
At the Biloxi Visitors Center you can now shop with local small businesses for the perfect Christmas gift. Each weekend until December 20th, the Biloxi Visitors Center will host their Christmas Market. There’s everything from hand-made body butter, scarves, pottery, jewelry, and more for everyone on your Christmas list. The visitors center requires wearing a mask while inside shopping for…
The Biloxi National Cemetery remembered those who fought for our country this holiday season during their annual Christmas wreath laying ceremony. Family members, friends, and the community are normally asked to come out and pay their respects to the fallen soldiers. However, this year, the event was shared with everyone through Facebook live. Those who attended helped lay the wreaths…
At the 11th annual Winter Classic over 600 dogs came out to compete and take home the overall win. Furry friends big and small from across the country flooded the Gulf Coast this weekend for the 11th annual Winter Classic, primed and ready to win best in show. After the recent cancelations of dog shows due to COVID, competitors have…
Harrison County Sheriff’s Department and other law enforcement agencies were engaged in a high-speed vehicle chase earlier today. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, a deputy spotted a vehicle traveling east on I-10 matching the description of a man wanted out of Scott County for shooting a man and kidnapping a woman. The suspect continued to flee eastbound on I-10, eventually…
Looking to spread some joy this holiday season? You can assist local Gulf Coast children that have suffered the pain of abuse, neglect, domestic violence, and exploitation. Canopy Children’s Solutions South Mississippi Child Advocacy Center serves these children and their families and need your help to spread cheer this year with their annual gift drive. They’re collecting toys, gift cards,…
Long Beach’s annual Sea Santa Sail-a-Bration has been canceled as well due to COVID-19 concerns. The parade was set to roll at 5:45 on Saturday night through downtown Long Beach. The Long Beach Community Development Association announced they are adhering to MSDH public health recommendations regarding social gatherings, but the parade is set to roll again in 2021 according to…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 2,480 new COVID-19 cases and 37 new deaths across the state. The statewide total stands at 161,516 confirmed cases and 3,916 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area: Hancock County has 1,328 cases and still 42 deaths Harrison County is now at 7,624 cases and 114 deaths Jackson County has 6,774 cases…
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is optimistic about the prospects for a mid-sized COVID-19 relief bill and a separate $1.4 trillion government-wide spending bill. After months of a partisan impasse, Pelosi says Democrats are ‘excited’ about a $908 billion proposal from a bipartisan group of senators introduced earlier this week. The speaker has previously demanded a $2 trillion relief bill. Pelosi…
The Harrison County Board of Supervisors has released an update on debris removal in unincorporated areas of the county following Hurricane Zeta. The county estimates Zeta generated around 800,000 to one million cubic yards of damage and was the most destructive storm to hit Harrison County in 15 years. Around 300,000 of those cubic yards have been collected so far…
Each year the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources reels in millions of dollars from Tidelands Funds, money generated since 1994 from leases of land, such as tidelands and submerged lands, owned by the state. Today the Mississippi Secretary of State presented a check to the DMR for millions of dollars, money that is slated to fund projects throughout South Mississippi….
In 1982, the lifeless body of a toddler was found in the Escatawpa River beneath the west bound lane of I-10 near Pascagoula. With her identity unknown, the little girl became known as Baby Jane, but today after 38 years, Baby Jane finally has a name. On December 5th, 1982, the body of a female 18-month-old child was discovered in…
‘Tis the season to be jolly and it’s also the season of body slams courtesy of Diamond Championship Wrestling. The wrestling promotion will host two action packed events on December 12th and the 19th. Here’s the thing: DCW is teaming up with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department to spread some holiday cheer and help out with the ‘Santa Wears a…
Over in Ocean Springs this evening, the community gathered for some holiday cheer and even spent some time with old St. Nick. Children and families strolled the grounds of the Mary C. for Ocean Springs’ tree lighting with Santa. A line stretched in front of the building as families waited their turn for pictures with Santa, all while enjoying festive…