new year’s eve

New Year’s Eve events around the Coast

How will you ring in the New Year? There are a number of events happening across South Mississippi. If you’re looking for places to celebrate the end of 2021…

Firework sales during COVID-19

Many firework stands across the Gulf Coast have had a tough time getting fireworks in time for the new year due to the coronavirus. Local firework businesses are not letting that affect them. Although firework sales are…

Liquor sales flowing around the Coast

Liquor sales have been flowing well here in South Mississippi according to one locally-owned store. While COVID-19 restrictions did slow down sales at the beginning of the year, things picked back up when COVID restrictions were loosened…

MDOT releases holiday numbers: zero fatalities on New Year’s

It was a relatively safe New Year’s holiday for drivers on the Coast. According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation, Troop K issued just over 330 tickets on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. While the holiday season is…

New Year’s Beach Cleanup in Harrison County

New Year’s celebrations have come and gone, but there are still some reminders left of the holiday. The Harrison County Sand Beach Department spent the day cleaning up all the trash and firework debris left behind from New Year’s Eve.…

New Year’s Eve Balloon Drop at Margaritaville

The Margaritaville Resort in Biloxi celebrated the New Year with a balloon drop of their own. The resort did their first drop at 7 with another one at 10 and midnight. Hundreds packed into the entertainment center to enjoy half-priced…