Feed the Needy Christmas meal signup deadline is Dec. 15
Don't forget, the deadline to sign up to have a Christmas Day meal delivered through the 34th Christmas Gulf Coast Public Safety Feed the Needy Program is 10 a.m. Friday. Anyone who…
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MDWFP to Host CWD Public Meeting in Gulfport
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks will host a public meeting to discuss Chronic Wasting Disease at the West Harrison High School Gymnasium, December 20, 2023 at 6:00 PM. In late November, MDWFP received a Chronic Wasting Disease…
Harrison County law enforcement agencies preparing for Christmas Feed the Needy meal
Harrison County law enforcement agencies are gearing up for the 34th annual Christmas Feed the Needy. Officers work together alongside volunteers to cook, plate, and deliver Christmas…
Louisiana man killed in single-car accident on I-10
A Lafitte, Louisiana, man died Wednesday morning in a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 10 near Long Beach. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer said 72-year-old Ted Weaver died of blunt force trauma. He was not wearing a seatbelt. Switzer said law…
Sheriff warns of phone scam in Harrison County
On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, Sheriff Troy Peterson announced an ongoing phone scam in Harrison County. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, Harrison County Sheriff’s Office has received numerous complaints of and ongoing phone scam where unknown individuals are calling Harrison…
Early morning fire in Harrison County
Harrison County Fire Rescue & CRTC responded to an early morning fire Tuesday morning. Two people escaped the fire before firefighters arrived and crews were able to rescue one dog unharmed from the fire. The home was destroyed in the…
Carjacking suspect in custody after crashing in Orange Grove
Hancock and Harrison County sheriff's departments are investigating an alleged armed carjacking in Hancock County that ended in a wreck on Highway 49 in Gulfport. 36-year-old Regio Darrell Lavant of New Orleans is being held at the Harrison County jail…
Jousting brings excitement taste of the Middle Ages to Highlands and Island Festival
We are hopping into our time machine and taking you back to the medieval period as we celebrate Scottish and Celtic culture. History has come to live briefly…
Harrison County Toys for Tots drive returns this fall
We are joined this afternoon by Corporal Edward McCants and Marlene Hayes who are here to talk to us about the annual Marine Corps Toys for Tots…
More Highway 90 closures this week near CTA Bridge
Looking ahead to later this week, more closures on Highway 90 in Gulfport in front of the Mississippi Aquarium. It’s set to stretch from the intersection of…
MGCCC hosts Bulldog Day, homecoming, golf tourney in October
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is hosting three Bulldog Day events on each of its campuses to introduce potential students, their parents and other supporters to everything the college has to offer.…
Handicap placards on hold while Harrison County waits on state
Mississippi is replacing all handicap display placards this year and the old ones expire at the end of this month, but some Harrison County residents are…
State of the County Address provides updates on Harrison County
At the IP Casino in Biloxi, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce hosted the Harrison County State of the County Address. The Harrison County…
Buc-ee’s breaks ground on new Mississippi location
Buc-ee’s representatives broke ground today alongside Mississippi legislators. In roughly 16 months, Mississippi’s first Buc-ee’s will be where this dirt patch off Menge and I-10 is now. With it,…
Victim identified in deadly I-10 crash in Harrison County
The victim in the deadly I-10 crash in Harrison County on Monday has been identified. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer said 24-year-old Jaelan Baker of Fayetteville, North Carolina died when his pickup truck crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer…
Matt Haley wins Harrison County Sheriff's race
Matt Haley pulled ahead late and has won the Harrison County Sheriff's race over Louis Elias. The Republican candidates have no opposition for the general election in November, making the winner of this primary the new sheriff -- succeeding a…
Kent Jones leads voting for Harrison County supervisor race
Incumbent District 4 Supervisor Kent Jones is leading two other candidates to keep his seat in Harrison County. With 32 of 51 precincts reporting in the county, here are the totals: Kent Jones 857 Chris Fisher 190 John Johnson 101
Community gets to know candidates at 38th annual Candidates Forum
Over the weekend in Harrison County, local candidates made their final pitches to voters during annual candidates forum. With primary elections inching closer and closer, South Mississippi residents were able to get…
Wreck at Canal and Landon Road in Gulfport
Travelers of Canal and Landon Road may experience some traffic this week. Just before 3:30, an accident involving two vehicles occurred at the traffic light at Canal and…
Deceased identified in deputy-involved shooting in Harrison County
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving Harrison County Sheriff’s Department that occurred on July 13th, 2023, around 9 p.m.…
Kiln man charged with statutory rape of 12-year-old girls
A Kiln man is in jail, charged with statutory rape of two 12-year-old girls in Harrison County. 18-year-old Drew Emile Gallardo is charged with two counts of statutory rape. His bond was set at $850,000. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson…
Work on Menge Avenue exit on I-10 causing traffic delays
Work has started on the interchange at Menge Avenue for the planned Buc-ee's Travel Center -- and it's causing some serious delays on I-10. MDOT traffic camera shows major delays east and west of Menge Avenue -- backed up to…
U.S. Bicycle Route 90 approved in Harrison County
Harrison County is headed down a path to opening up cycling on the Coast. The U.S. Bicycle Route System is a developing national network of bicycle routes, connecting…
Feral cats an issue in Harrison County
Feral cats are continuing to be a problem in Harrison County. During the Harrison County Board of Supervisors meeting this morning, a citizen took time to tell the board…