New Life Disaster Relief Provides Aid to Disaster Areas
Ken and Dawn Wetzel survived Hurricane Katrina and founded New Life Disaster Relief in an effort to provide aid to the fellow Gulf Coast families whose lives were nearly destroyed.
Author: WXXV Staff
Keesler Air Force Base Ten Years After Hurricane Katrina
It was almost ten years ago when Keesler Air Force Base was 75 percent submerged under water in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
Brett Favre Headed to the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame
Tomorrow, Brett Favre will be inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame. Brett spent 16 seasons with the Packers, his career highlighted by winning Super Bowl 31.
Community Reflects on Janaya Thompson’s Death
One year ago, the gruesome discovery of 5-year-old Janaya Thompson’s body in an abandoned Gulfport trailer home rattled the Gulf Coast community
Chamber of Commerce Says Mississippi Flag is Hurting the State’s Business and Economic Development
Could our state flag be prohibiting business and economic growth along the Coast? That’s what the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce is saying.
Labyrinth Made of Hurricane Katrina Debris on Display at Ohr O’Keefe Museum
A new exhibit at the Ohr O’Keefe Museum in Biloxi is allowing Coast residents to let go and move on.
Political Forum Featuring Women Politicians Took Place Today
It’s the women candidates, and women’s issues, that are taking center stage at a women’s political forum in Biloxi tonight
Mississippi Board of Education Discusses Adequate Funding for Public Schools
It was a long session today for Mississippi superintendents at this month’s state Board of Education meeting.
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport Receives Grant
Today, U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker reported that airports in Gulfport, Oxford and Lumberton will receive a combined 5.5 million dollars in grant funding
One Year Later, Prosecutors Still Awaiting Evidence in Janaya Thompson Case
It’s been exactly one year since 5-year-old Janaya Thompson of Gulfport went missing and her body was found the next day.
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installed in Downtown Biloxi
Coast Transit Authority installed an electric vehicle charging station right in Biloxi’s downtown
Lighthouse Comfort Station Coming to Waveland
Mayor Mike Smith has big plans for the Waveland waterfront.
Increase in Scams and Car Thefts in Biloxi
A recent increase in car thefts and jury duty scams has Biloxi police urging residents and tourists to be more alert.
Jackson County Settles with BP
Jackson County announced today that it will receive 2.4 million dollars in settlement funds from BP as a result of the oil spill.
Latest Details on Janaya Thompson Murder Trial
Today makes one year since 5-year-old Janaya Thompson went missing and her body was found the next day.
Man Arrested in Connection with Fatal Shooting in Biloxi
Today in Biloxi, a shooting leaves a Gulfport man dead and his cousin in custody for first degree murder.
Mississippi’s Red Snapper Season Begins at Midnight
Recreational red snapper anglers along the Mississippi Coast are already gearing up for the state’s red snapper season.
Camp Prepares Children for Kindergarten
Most students in South Mississippi will be heading back to school within the next four weeks, but some first time students in Long Beach are getting a head start.
Third Graders Taking Final Retest
The window for students who failed the “Third Grade Reading Gate” is closing with just two weeks left.
Harrison County Settles for $2.5 Million
Adding to the list of local government claims finalized with BP, Harrison County has settled with the oil giant for 2.5 million dollars.
New USM Golden Eagle Logo Now Available on Merchandise
Another historic event for Southern Mississippi, the new Golden Eagle logo became available for purchase today at the university Barnes & Noble book store.
Brian Dozier Becomes Second USM Baseball Player to Play in the MLB All-Star Game
Former Southern Mississippi baseball player Brian Dozier made history last night at the MLB All-Star Game.
Interview with Shuckers Manager Carlos Subero
Shuckers Manager Carlos Subero has just been named Manager of the Year.
Construction Continues on Academy in D’iberville
There’s also new development in nearby D’iberville as construction continues on the city’s new Academy Sports and Outdoors store.
Barrington Development Unveils Plans for City Place and Santa Maria Del Mar
This morning, Barrington Development unveiled new plans for the new Santa Marie Del Mar and City Place to the Biloxi Development Review Committee.
Police Search for Suspect in Moss Point Shooting
The Moss Point Police Department has issued a warrant for the arrest of 22-year-old Adrian Polk.
Man Shot in Gulfport Today
The Gulfport Police Department is asking for your help locating the gunman suspected of shooting a man in the back before stealing his vehicle.
Port of Gulfport Officials Say Channel Deepening Project Still in the Works
Speculation that the Port of Gulfport’s project to deepen a ship channel was put on hold was cleared today.
NAACP Calls for Change
Today, the NAACP passed a resolution to change the face of the Mississippi state flag.
New Programs in Hancock County Aim to Stop Drug Abuse
In Hancock County, over 400 children are in the custody of the Department of Human Services. In an effort to bring those numbers down, the community is joining together against the underlying problem: drug abuse.
City of Biloxi Pushes for Fiber Optic Cables
This morning, city of Biloxi Attorney Gerald Blessey addressed Leadership Gulf Coast members from across the Coast.
Missing Child Alert
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is issuing an Endangered/Missing Child Alert for eight-year-old Broden Liam Bilbo.
Two Hinds County Inmates Have Been Recaptured
Authorities say two of the inmates at large after an escape at a Hinds County jail have been captured, leaving two at large
Pass Christian Public Library Hosts Acting Workshop for High School Students
The Pass Christian Public Library is holding an action film workshop this week for high school students.
Gulfport Man Has Opportunity to Portray Grandfather in U.S.S. Indianapolis Movie
A movie about the U.S.S Indianapolis is in the works in Mobile and a local Gulfport man has an opportunity to portray his grandfather in the movie.
‘Go Set a Watchman’ Hit Shelves Today
The much anticipated new novel ‘Go Set a Watchman’ by Harper Lee hit store shelves today. The book is set about 20 years after the events of Lee’s Pulitzer Prize winning Novel ‘To Kill a Mockingbird.’
Interview with Shed BBQ Owners Brad Orrison and Brooke Lewis
The Shed BBQ and Blues Joint recently became the ‘Memphis in May’ world champions for their barbecue. And tonight, the city of Ocean Springs is honoring their restaurant.
“So You Think You Can Dance” To Celebrate A Decade of Dance With Two-Night Event On Monday, July 20, And Tuesday, July 21, On Fox
Tuesday Night’s Broadcast to Include Performances of Fan-Favorite Stage and Street Routines, Favorite Moments from the Past, as well as Plenty of Surprises!
D’iberville-St.Martin Chamber of Commerce Host Taste of the Bay Event
Today, the D’iberville- St. Martin Chamber of Commerce held a tasty fundraiser at the D’iberville Town Green.
Local Scientists Use Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill For Learning Opportunity
The BP oil spill brought countless negative effects to the Gulf Coast, but local scientists are using it as a learning opportunity in case an accident as big as the Deepwater Horizon oil spill ever occurs again.
SRHS Retirees Gathered Outside Magnolia Ballroom to Protest Roundtable Meeting
Singing River leaders, Jackson County supervisors and state legislators came together in Pascagoula today to discuss the hospital’s financial state. But one group that did not feel welcome to the meeting was the hospital’s retirees.
Weekend Crash Claims One Life
A teenager is dead after a two car collision occurred near Saucier on Saturday around 6:15 p.m.
Construction and Clean-Up Taking Place on HWY 90 In Biloxi
If you were driving down Highway 90 in Biloxi today, it probably took a little longer to get to your destination.
Gulfport Settles for 4.4 Million from BP
The City of Gulfport has reached an agreement with BP for economic losses caused by the 2010 oil spill.
Finishing Touches on North Harrison County Industrial Complex
Today, the Harrison County Board of Supervisors voted to give the Harrison County Development Commission 1 million dollars to help complete its newest industrial park.
Interview with Dr. Jessie Kastler, Coordinator of Program Development at the Marine Education Center
Tonight, a group of local scientists are finishing up their summer seminar titled “The Deep Water Horizon: A Scientists Perspective.”
Ocean Springs Police Search for Driver in Fatal Hit and Run
The Ocean Springs Police Department is looking for the driver responsible for a fatal hit and run that happened Saturday night.
Gulfport Police Seek Information in Fatal Shooting
Gulfport Police are looking for answers to a fatal Sunday morning shooting.
Moss Point Residents React to Racist Vandalism
Some not so welcoming words were found on a Moss Point welcome sign. Police are now searching for those behind the racist vandalism.
First Kid Contestant On NBC’s ‘Food Fighters’ Goes Up Against Chef Rocco Dispirito July 16 For A Culinary Showdown With A Can’t-Miss Ending
Fourteen-year-old home chef Troy Glass will put his signature dishes to the test against five pro chefs, including Rocco DiSpirito, in the first “kid edition” of NBC’s culinary cooking competition series “Food Fighters” airing Thursday, July 16
