Remembering the life of William Waltman: the Gulfport City worker was tragically killed Wednesday
Family, friends, and colleagues are remembering the life of 52-year-old William Waltman, who was one of the victims who lost his life…
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Ocean Springs business owners heartbroken over the loss of Carl the Rooster
Why would anyone want to harm Carl? Today, an air of sadness lingers in downtown Ocean Springs. At Twisted Anchor Tattoo, a wreath memorializes…
Justice for Carl: Laurel woman charged in rooster's death
Police have charged a woman allegedly involved in the death of Carl 2.0, the beloved rooster mascot of Ocean Springs. Kendra Schaffer, 35, a corrections officer at the Jones County Sheriff's Department, was charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty and has…
Four arrested in Hancock County on violations related to narcotics possession and the possession of burglary tools
On April 26, 2022, Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam announced the arrest of Antonio Connetti, 33, of Kiln; Kaitlyn Pidcoe, 21, of Kiln; Olympia Elchos, 22, of Kiln; and Justin Hoda, 28, of Saucier, charging them with violations related to…
Suspect in Biloxi triple homicide, Gulfport standoff had long criminal history
Jeremy Alexsuner Reynolds, the suspect who is accused of killing four people in Biloxi and Gulfport on Wednesday, had multiple arrests in Harrison County, charged with everything from traffic violations to drug charges to assault. His first arrest goes back…
Ocean Springs mourning loss of beloved mascot Carl the rooster
Ocean Springs residents are mourning the loss of their beloved mascot, Carl, who reportedly has died. Business owners who looked forward to seeing Carl every day noticed he was missing at the beginning of the week and started posting to…
Five dead, including suspect, as standoff ends in Gulfport
After killing three people at the Broadway Inn Express and carjacking and killing another victim in Gulfport, 32-year-old Jeremy Reynolds barricaded himself in Canal Grocery where he…
Many Mississippi officials receiving pay raises next term
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi governor and many other elected officials will receive big pay raises during the next four-year term. Republican Gov. Tate Reeves decided this week to allow House Bill 1426 to become law without his signature.…
Gulfport Police Chief: Suspect who barricaded himself in store is dead
Gulfport Police Chief Adam Cooper said in a press briefing this afternoon that the suspect who barricaded himself into Canal Grocery was found dead inside the building Wednesday afternoon. Cooper told the…
Attempted carjacking victim speaks with WXXV
WXXV spoke with the victim of an attempted carjacking by a man believed to be the suspect in the shooting in Biloxi. The victim tells us the suspect is described…
Triple homicide at Broadway Inn Express in Biloxi leads to standoff
Five people are dead in what started as a triple homicide at the Broadway Inn Express in Biloxi and led law enforcement across the Coast,…
DMR to close shrimping west of ship channel
Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced today that all waters south of the Intracoastal Waterway and west of the Gulfport Ship Channel in Mississippi territorial waters are closed to shrimping starting 12:01 a.m. Sunday. Mississippi territorial waters…
Family of 16-year-old shot in Biloxi speaks out
A weekend shooting in Biloxi has a 16-year-old girl fighting for her life. High school junior Kira Walker was shot in the head Saturday night as she was…
Moss Point man charged with sexual battery against juveniles
A Moss Point man is charged with two counts of sexual battery in a case involving a 13-year-old and a 14-year-old. Moss Point Police Chief Brandon Ashley said Damarion M. Reeves, 19, was charged with two counts of sexual battery…
Moss Point Police investigating two shootings from Monday night
Moss Point Police are investigating two separate shootings that happened within an hour of each other Monday night. Police Chief Brandon Ashley said in a press release that officers were called to investigate a report of gunshots in the area…
Lawsuit urges Mississippi to create new state Supreme Court map
Civil Rights groups have filed a lawsuit arguing that Mississippi needs to draw a majority-black State Supreme Court District to ensure black voters have a chance…
Steve Forbert kicks off 'Native Mississippians' music series in Pascagoula
Grammy Award nominee Steve Forbert is coming home to help launch a new live music series in his home state of Mississippi. The Meridian native will play the Grand Magnolia Ballroom in Pascagoula on Tuesday, May 3rd as part of…
Coast chambers announce 2022 One Coast Awards recipients
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Hancock Chamber of Commerce, Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce, and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce announced recipients of the 2022 One Coast Awards on Tuesday, April 26 at the…
Gautier Police searching for vandalism suspects
Gautier Police are asking the public's help to identify people they believe are responsible for vandalizing Gautier City Park on Saturday night. The suspects…
Pascagoula Police searching for suspect in robbery, kidnapping case
Pascagoula Police are asking the public's help to locate a 21-year-old. The missing person is Raheem Kimble, also known as Kimbella Kimble. Both photos are the same person. Kimble is a suspect in a robbery and kidnapping case. Kimble is…
Dive team found 18-year-old in pond in Kiln Sunday
A day of swimming and hanging out took a tragic turn yesterday after 18-year-old Aydin Stalling drowned in a dirt pond in the Kiln. According to Hancock…
Façade Grant Program announced to help Gulfport businesses grow and thrive
Gulfport Main Street Association, in partnership with Mississippi Power, Mississippi Main Street, and the City of Gulfport, have implemented the Façade Grant Master Plan Program…
Shooting in Biloxi leaves 16-year-old in critical condition
Walking through the area surrounding Rachel Drive and Terrace Court, you can still see some remnants from this weekend’s shooting. A house party ended with gunfire, leaving a…
Pearl River Central teacher surprised with $25,000 Milken Education Award
Pearl River Central High School teacher Chayna Adams received the surprise of a lifetime today. This morning, she was awarded a $25,000 Milken Educator Award at an assembly in…