Mercy Cross Center opens as first part of transitional housing plan in Biloxi
Last summer, Back Bay Mission announced its intention to work alongside Catholic Charities to create a tiny community on the Mercy Cross property…
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Click It or Ticket Campaign reminds drivers to buckle up
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched its annual Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement campaign, reminding the public to buckle up on every trip and emphasizing seat belt use at night and in rural…
2024 Memorial Day holiday travel period concluded
Jackson, Miss -The Mississippi Highway Patrol concluded the 2024 Memorial Day Holiday Travel Period Monday at midnight. The enforcement period began on Friday, May 24th at 6:00 a.m. The Mississippi Highway Patrol issued a total of 7,026 citations, made 118…
Defendant flees from jury verdict in Gulfport
Gulfport, Miss. – District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced today that a Harrison County jury returned guilty verdicts on one count of sexual battery and one count of touching of a child for lustful purposes against Jimmy Joe Davis late…
Scam alert from Jackson County Sheriff’s Department
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department wants to alert the public to a scam going around. Jackson County residents are receiving calls to send bail money, donations for a charity, and medical bills for a family member. Be aware of these…
Celebrate Cities: Poplarville
WXXV Chief Meteorologist Rob Knight stopped by Main Street Coffee Company and continues our Celebrate Cities series in Poplarville. This week we are celebrating all things Poplarville! In this series, we will be highlighting cities all across the Gulf Coast.…
Biloxi man charged in Gautier burglary, assault case
A Biloxi man is in Jackson County jail, charged in connection with an aggravated assault and burglary casein Gautier. Police Chief David Bever said 23-year-old Justin Sims has been charged with aggravated assault and burglary. He was taken to the…
Victim identified in fatal wreck on I-10 in Harrison County
On Sunday, May 26, 2024, at approximately 5 p.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Interstate 10 in…
Singing River Health System Hosts Memorial Day Services
Miss. Gulf Coast – On Memorial Day, Singing River Health System is organizing a series of patriotic services to honor the brave men and women who served in the armed forces and made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and freedom.…
WCU nursing graduates post 100 percent NCLEX pass rate
In February, more than 60 nursing students graduated from William Carey University campuses in Hattiesburg, Tradition/Biloxi, and Baton Rouge, La. The university has received word that this group of new registered nurses went on to achieve a 100 percent pass…
Travel safely Memorial Day Weekend
JACKSON, MISS. - - As the summer travel season of 2024 approaches, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) encourages drivers to prepare their vehicles for safe and pleasurable journeys leading up to Memorial Day Weekend. "It's important to prepare your car for…
MHP trooper struck at safety checkpoint
A Mississippi Highway Patrol trooper was seriously injured Friday night in Bay St. Louis. MHP spokesman Cal Robertson said the trooper was conducting a safety checkpoint as part of the Memorial Day campaign. He was parked on Highway 90 about…
Veterans reflect on sacrifice and loss ahead of Memorial Day holiday
Veterans at the Armed Forces Retirement Home honored the fallen with an early Memorial Day ceremony. Each member of the Armed Forces, from the day of enlistment,…
Dykes named principal at Ocean Springs High School
The Ocean Springs School District Board of Trustees voted Friday to approve the recommendation of Dr. Jacob Dykes to become the next principal of Ocean Springs High School. Dykes, a 2004 graduate of OSHS, will take the helm of one…
Gulfport man charged in Biloxi rape case
A Gulfport man has been charged in connection with a rape that was reported in October. Biloxi Police on Friday arrested 31-year-old Austin Goff on a charge of rape. He was taken to the Harrison County jail and bond was…
CTA needs help identifying vandals breaking glass on new tramway
The $18 million Coast Transit Authority tramway has only been open since January -- but vandals already have been at work. Gulfport Police are investigating three vandalism incidents that have left…
Events lined up for plenty of fun, remembrance for holiday weekend
ALL WEEKEND Mississippi Aquarium admitting active, reserve, spouses and veterans in free all weekend with military ID or DD 214, plus 10% off for others in their party. St. Clare Seafood Festival is Friday through Sunday, ending with fireworks on…
DMR sets May 29 as opening date of shrimp season
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has set the opening date of the 2024-2025 shrimp season in state territorial waters for 6 a.m. Wednesday, May 29. All regulations of the MDMR will be in full force and effect, and all…
Pascagoula man charged with abusing 3-year-old
A Pascagoula man has been charged with child abuse after a report came in from a health professional. Pascagoula Police say 23-year-old Leonardo Ordonez was arrested Thursday on one count of child abuse causing serious bodily harm. He was taken…
NCAA, leagues back $2.8 billion settlement, setting stage for current, former athletes to be paid
BY RALPH D. RUSSO The NCAA and the nation’s five biggest conferences announced Thursday night that they have agreed to pay nearly $2.8 billion to settle a host of antitrust claims, a monumental decision that sets the stage for a groundbreaking revenue-sharing…
Biloxi man charged with embezzling from employer
A Biloxi man has been charged with embezzling funds from Ben Nelson Golf and Outdoor. Biloxi Police on Wednesday arrested 49-year-old Michael Parker Baronich. He was charged with embezzlement. He was taken to Harrison County jail and bond was set…
Picayune woman charged in man's stabbing death
A Picayune woman is charged with murder in the stabbing death of a man she was in a relationship with. Picayune Police say officers were sent to a home on East Canal on May 17 in reference to someone bleeding.…
Three charged with stealing wire that disrupted AT&T service
Three people have been charged with stealing wire from AT&T, which caused a service outage across the Coast on Sunday. Biloxi Police responded to John Lee Road about 10:31 a.m. Sunday to meet with AT&T personnel about the theft of…
Suspect in officer-involved shooting in Gulfport dies
The suspect shot in Gulfport during a narcotics stop has died, Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer confirmed. Switzer said 22-year-old George Jones III was taken to the Singing River…