Flame-throwing competition wows Cruisin' crowd
The modified classic cars and trucks had their time to shine in the spotlight at Tuesday night's flame-throwing competition on the grounds of Island View Casino in Gulfport.…
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Stone County veteran Harry Crawford celebrates 95 years
WXXV had the opportunity to speak with South Mississippian Harry Crawford, who’s lived an amazing life. Harry is a veteran, a husband, a father, a grandfather, and a great grandfather and soon…
D'Iberville man charged in connection with shooting at Gulfport bar
A D'Iberville man has been charged with aggravated assault in connection with a shooting at a Gulfport bar on Saturday. Gulfport Police arrested 35-year-old Clarence Thompson III, charging him with two counts of aggravated assault and one count of shooting…
Florida orders evacuations and scrambles to clear Helene’s debris
By MIKE SCHNEIDER and HAVEN DALEY Updated 10:28 PM CDT, October 7, 2024 BELLEAIR BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s storm-battered Gulf Coast raced against a Category 5 hurricane Monday as workers sprinted to pick up debris left over from Helene two weeks ago and…
USM opens its Gulf Park Campus for Cruisin' the Coast
On Monday, the University of Southern Mississippi opened its Gulf Park Campus for Cruisin' the Coast. Both spectators and cruisers alike gathered on USM's Gulf Park Campus to catch a glimpse of the…
Cruisers enjoying the cars at Cruise Central in Gulfport
Those rolling in for Cruisin’ the Coast started their day at Centennial Plaza with food, music, fun, and a few classic cars sprinkled in for good measure.…
Moss Point man convicted of capital murder denied appeal by state, U.S. Supreme courts
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday decided not to hear an appeal by a Mississippi man convicted of capital murder. The state Supreme Court also denied his appeal for post conviction relief, which was handed down Friday. Leslie 'Bo' Galloway…
Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston’s mother and a Grammy-winning singer, dies at 91
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cissy Houston, the mother of the late Whitney Houston and a two-time Grammy winner who performed alongside superstar musicians like Elvis Presley, and Aretha Franklin, has died. She was 91. Houston died…
Bystander shot Sunday night during fight at Lakeshore bar
Two people have been arrested in connection with a shooting at a Hancock County bar on Sunday night. Hancock County deputies were called to Harold & Lillians Bar on Forest Avenue in Lakeshore about 10:14 p.m. about a shooting. A…
Police investigating shooting at bar in Gulfport
Happening over the weekend, Gulfport police are investigating a shooting on Courthouse Road. Police were called out to Orangutan’s Daiquiris and Bar on Friday night in response to a…
Hurricane Milton Upgraded to Category 5
Hurricane Milton has rapidly intensified this morning, as maximum sustained winds have risen 40 mph since today's first update at 4 AM. Winds are currently at 160 mph, and further strengthening is expected through tomorrow. There will be no South…
Body found in water off Biloxi Beach identified
The Coroner’s Office has identified the man found in the water off of Biloxi Beach Saturday morning. The man has been identified as 37-year-old John C. Taylor of…
Lucedale woman dies in two-vehicle crash in George County
A Lucedale woman died Friday night after her vehicle collided with another on Highway 63 in George County. Mississippi Highway Patrol said the crash happened about 9:50 p.m. Friday. Troopers responded to the crash and said 20-year-old Diana Givens and…
Governor Reeves declares October 7-12, 2024, Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – Governor Tate Reeves has declared October 7-12, 2024, Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi. While the Spring is the most active time for tornadoes, Mississippi usually sees significant storms during this secondary severe weather season from November through…
Upcoming General Election Deadlines
JACKSON, Miss. – With the November 5, 2024, General Election quickly approaching, Mississippians need to be aware of upcoming important dates and deadlines. VOTER REGISTRATION The 2024 General Election voter registration deadlines are: In-person at the Circuit Clerk's office by…
Pass Christian School District celebrates achievements at pep rally
The Pass Christian School District celebrated its high academic rankings in the most recent state assessment reports through a big pep rally. Pass Christian School District brought…
Harrison County Blue Ribbon Committee on Child Protection proposes ‘Baby DJ’s Law’
This afternoon in Harrison County, the Blue Ribbon Committee on Child Protection rolled out a new legislative program that, if passed, would address improving…
Lucedale man dies after being struck near George County Fairgrounds
A Lucedale man died after he was hit while walking on Old Highway 63 near the George County Fairgrounds. Sheriff Mitchell Mixon said deputies responded Thursday evening to the fairgrounds, where a man was walking along the highway and was…
Cruisin' the Coast 2024 Schedule
Cruisin’ the Coast is October 6th through the 13th. Here is the schedule of events for this year’s Cruisin’ the Coast. Sunday: Location of Sites Registration Desk: Cruise Central in Gulfport 2 miles East of Hwy 49 at Centennial Plaza…
Catching up with Chapel Hart before their performance at Grand Slam Jam
We are joined in studio by Chapel Hart! We catch up with them ahead of their performance at Grand Slam Jam this weekend. For…
Park at Hancock Whitney Plaza renamed after late CEO George Schloegel
On Thursday afternoon, hundreds gathered at the Hancock Whitney Plaza to dedicate the park after late CEO George Schloegel. The park at the Hancock Whitney Plaza will now be know as George Schloegel…
South Mississippi vendors take part in the Savor Jackson County Food and Wine Festival
Thursday evening the Old Place in Gautier was transformed into the hosting grounds for Savor Jackson County Food and Wine Festival, bringing in restaurants and businesses from all across South Mississippi to show…
Experienced Cruisers offer tips for Cruisin' the Coast
Events leading up to the start of Cruisin’ the Coast begin this weekend and many Cruisers are already in town and getting settled in. The excitement for Cruisin’…
Source: Dockworkers’ union to suspend strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract
By TOM KRISHER Updated 5:40 PM CDT, October 3, 2024 DETROIT (AP) — The union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports has reached a deal to suspend their strike until Jan. 15 to provide time to…