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Reeves: Mississippi to drop federal unemployment supplement

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi will stop accepting supplemental unemployment benefits from the federal government next month, Republican Gov. Tate Reeves said Monday. Reeves said the weekly supplement of $300 per person was intended to help people “who are unemployed…

Restore Act funding for Point Cadet Marina

The City of Biloxi is reacting to news that federal funding will go towards upgrades at the city’s Point Cadet Marina. $3.29 million in Restore Act money will be invested into the marina for things like…

Hurricane Preparedness Week starts today

It’s going to be an active hurricane season according to Harrison County EMA Director Matt Stratton. It’s Hurricane Preparedness Week and here are a few tips to keep you and your families safe ahead of the…

Gulfport PD investigating armed robbery

On May 9, 2021, at approximately 5:43 a.m., officers of the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 400 block of Pass Road, in reference to an Armed Robbery. Surveillance video depicted a black male suspect enter the business and demand…

One suspect captured in Gulfport armed robbery

On May 10, 2021, at approximately 10:05 a.m., officers of the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 15000 block of O’Neal Road in reference to an Armed Robbery. Through the course of the investigation, it was determined that 19-year-old Hollis…

Front Beach Erosion Control Improvements

In Ocean Springs, there is plenty of work happening on Front Beach. Walking past it you might see construction which is all part of Jackson County's Erosion Project, adding new pipes and concrete swells. The area has…

Motorcyclist injured in wreck on County Farm Road

A motorcyclist was injured Sunday night when the vehicle left the road and hit a culvert. The accident occurred on County Farm Road. Paramedics of Harrison County Fire Rescue treated the victim of a motorcycle accident and the victim was…

Fort Bayou Drawbridge will reopen

Today, MDOT told WXXV the Fort Bayou Drawbridge will reopen soon. MDOT announced the bridge will reopen two weeks from today on Friday, May 21st. Work on the bridge is moving forward as crews work to repair…

Gautier investigating hit-and-run causing injury

Gautier Police are investigating a hit-and-run as a domestic violence case after a woman was injured Thursday morning. Officers responded to a call to the Chevron Gas Station on Highway 57 about a female who had been hit by a…

City of Biloxi observes National Day of Prayer

At Biloxi City Hall, Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich proclaimed today a National Day of Prayer for the City of Biloxi. Created in 1952 by United States Congress, the National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held…

Two arrested for felony child abuse in Harrison County

On Thursday, May 6th, 2021, Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the arrest of 25-year-old Hunter Patterson and 27-year-old Kelee Patterson of Saucier on one count each of felony child abuse. According to Sheriff Peterson, on Sunday, March 28th, 2021, Child Protective…