Meggan Monday: Giving thanks for those who help
It's a Thanksgiving tradition in South Mississippi. For 34 years, public safety departments in Harrison County team up to cook thousands of meals and then deliver…
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Rosalynn Carter, outspoken former first lady, dead at 96
BY BILL BARROW AND MICHAEL WARREN ATLANTA (AP) — Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his one term as U.S. president and their four decades thereafter as global humanitarians, has died at the age of 96. The Carter Center said she…
Hard Rock Casino and Back Bay Mission team up for 17th Annual Hunger Homeless Thanksgiving Meal
Back Bay Mission held its 17th annual Hunger Homeless Thanksgiving Meal. The Hard Rock Casino donated a full spread of food including turkey, dressing, and dessert. Thanksgiving is a time…
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…
Mississippi governor rejects revenue estimate, fearing it would erode support for income tax cut
BY MICHAEL GOLDBERG JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves refused to approve top lawmakers’ proposed revenue estimate Wednesday, fearing a lower projection than he wanted would prevent him from justifying future income tax cuts. The rare move comes as…
Governor Reeves Lifts Partial Statewide Burn Ban; County Burn Bans Remain
JACKSON, Miss. – In consultation with the Mississippi Forestry Commission, and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, Governor Tate Reeves has lifted the partial statewide burn ban, effective November 16, 2023. Due to the amount of rainfall received in parts of…
Kiln man suspect in death of judge’s dog arrested in Harrison County
Hancock County officials have arrested a Kiln man who allegedly broke into the Hancock County Animal Shelter to get his pit…
Improvements on the table after Forest Heights Levee hearing
Discussions to curb flooding in one Gulfport subdivision are moving forward now. A community meeting was held last night to update Forest Heights neighborhood residents on the…
In federal lawsuit, owner of medical marijuana dispensary says Mississippi censors business owners
BY MICHAEL GOLDBERG JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The owner of a Mississippi medical marijuana dispensary filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday challenging state regulations that he says censor business owners by preventing them from advertising. After Mississippi legalized medical marijuana for people with debilitating…
Hospice of Light honors those who have passed at annual Tree Planting
In observance of National Hospice Month, Singing River Hospice of Light hosts remembrance ceremonies to honor loved ones lost in the past year. Hospice…
House votes to prevent a government shutdown
By STEPHEN GROVES and LISA MASCARO Associated Press The House has voted to prevent a government shutdown. New Republican Speaker Mike Johnson was forced to reach across the aisle to Democrats when hard-right conservatives revolted against his plan to keep…
Celebrate Cities Series: Wiggins
WXXV Chief Meteorologist Rob Knight continues our Celebrate Cities Series today in Wiggins. He was live in Wiggins all morning at the Sleepy Bear Food and Drink. In this series, we will be highlighting cities across the Gulf Coast. Next…
How to get involved this National Hunger and Homelessness Week
This week is National Hunger and Homelessness Week. Here's everything Back Bay Mission has coming up that you can get involved in. November 14 at 5 P.M. locals are invited…
Historic Ocean Springs church celebrates 132 years
It was a special day of history and community celebration at one Gulf Coast church this weekend. "132 years people have been coming to this light on the hill seeking the…
Mississippi State fires Zach Arnett as head coach in 1st season after succeeding the late Mike Leach
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer Mississippi State has fired Zach Arnett after less than one season as head coach, just under a year since he took over the Bulldogs after the tragic passing of Mike Leach. Mississippi State…
Meggan Monday: Ron Reiter's life on the water
Captain Ron Reiter has been a captain for the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum's schooners for more than 25 years. The Ohio native learned to sail on…
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…
Father returns home from deployment and surprises daughter at school
Eight-year-old Creekbend Elementary & Middle School student Talia Nguyen received the greatest gift this Veterans Day when her father returned home. Sergeant Nguyen, a defender with the 172nd…
Mississippi attorney general asks state Supreme Court to set execution dates for 2 prisoners
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has asked the state Supreme Court to set execution dates for two men on death row. Fitch’s office filed motions Thursday that asked the court to schedule executions for Willie Jerome…
11/9 – Trey’s “Drought Relief” Thursday Night Forecast
The past few weeks have been characterized by continued sunshine and warm temperatures on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Alongside our warm second half of October and warm…
Man charged after allegedly stabbing woman over 50 times
On November 8, 2023, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 41-year-old Nicholas Leshaun Unger and charged him with one count of Aggravated Domestic Assault. On November 8, 2023, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Officers responded to the 15000 block of Government Street…
Former School Resource Officer charged with sex crimes in Jackson County
A former Moss Point school resource officer is in the Jackson County Adult Detention Center charged with sex crimes. Sheriff John Ledbetter says 38-year-old Isaiah Thomas Hayes is accused of three counts of sexual battery and one count of enticing…
UPDATE: I-110 repairs to begin next week
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – Repairs to the I-110 bridge near Bayview Ave. are expected to begin next week to address damage sustained as a result of a fire under the bridge on Sept. 19. The repair contract was awarded to Key,…
11/8 – Trey’s “Fog Horn” Wednesday Night Forecast
High pressure continues to sit to the east of Mississippi, allowing for gradual moisture return and dew point temperatures that increased statewide. A broad surface trough of…