The Brown Condor. Ace in a Day. These aren’t the names of comic book heroes, but actual aviation legends from Mississippi-something every visitor will learn first-hand, along with tales of other state aviator trailblazers and landmark achievements through compelling displays…
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 795 new COVID-19 cases and 34 new deaths including one new death in Jackson County. The statewide total now stands at 73,207 confirmed cases and 2,128 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area:…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) — According to Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers, Steven Lopez is actively wanted for an armed robbery that occurred on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at the Hollywood Casino. Lopez should be considered armed and dangerous. Lopez…
The Blood Center supplies local hospitals in southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi. They are asking for donors of all blood types to donate but have an urgent need for type O. At the Blood Center in Gautier, they are hosting…
The commission to redesign the Mississippi state flag reconvened this morning to vote for the final five flag designs. The five designs will be put on fabric and the commission will take public input from Mississippians to determine the final…
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to locate a reported missing person, Raymond Walston. Walston, age 22, was last seen leaving a local hospital in the area of Reynoir Street on August 13th at about 4:30…
Teachers will have three options for testing across Mississippi
The Rebels will host Florida week one.
Mississippi State will head to LSU for week one.
A host of tideland funds and environmental projects are on hold and pay will run out August 31st for 175 employees at the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources because members of the House of Representatives question how the DMR and…
A new company and the potential for new jobs is now set to head to Stone County as early as next month. The future of rocket fuel and national defense will, in part, go through Stone County. Board of Supervisors…
Boaters out on the Mississippi Sound are asked to watch out for a sunken boat in the water. The Biloxi Fire Department and U.S. Coast Guard urge boaters to exercise caution near the 50 foot shrimping vessel called the ‘Cajun…
LEE COUNTY, MISS. (WCBI) – Lee County Sheriff Jim Johnson says two men are in jail after staging a fake kidnapping. The case began Thursday when the Lee County Sheriff’s Department was contacted by a Virginia resident who said they got a Facetime call showing their son, tied up to a tree, with a gun […]
Last week it was announced that the University of Southern Miss is receiving a $7.3 million grant for an oyster hatchery. With this grant, USM hopes to improve their work efficiency by having both the algae and oyster facilities in…
Governor Tate Reeves launched new COVID-19 initiatives to ensure the health and well-being of students and teachers as they return to school. Governor Reeves is expanding COVID-19 testing for all Mississippi teachers, even those without symptoms, and emergency telehealth coverage…
The University of Southern Miss has added another COVID-19 testing platform to its lineup as the fall semester gets underway. The on-campus clinic, Moffitt Health Center in Hattiesburg, has recently obtained a highly sought-after rapid antigen testing device, known as…
It was a somber day of remembrance throughout South Mississippi and beyond on the 51st anniversary of Hurricane Camille. The Coast took a direct hit from the category five hurricane, still ranking as the second most intense hurricane on record…
Some Mississippi residents are rebelling against the legislatures’ decision to retire the former Confederate-themed state flag. They are being encouraged by conservative legislators who fought the change. Organizers of a group called ‘Let Mississippi Vote’ said Monday that they are…
During his daily press briefing, Governor Tate Reeves signed House Bill 1806 into law. In late June, early July, the legislature passed an education appropriations bill that Governor Reeves vetoed parts of because the school recognition program was not funded.…
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves launched new COVID-19 initiatives to ensure the health and well-being of students and teachers as they return to school. Understanding the concern of many as schools reopen across our state, Governor Reeves is expanding COVID-19…
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 276 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths including one new death in Hancock, Harrison, George, and Pearl River counties. The statewide total now stands at 72,412 confirmed cases and 2,095 deaths. Here are…
(WXXV) — 10-year-old Jasper relies on his faith in god to get through the difficult times. He is looking for a mom and dad to love him. We spent some time with Jasper. Here’s what he had to say: "My…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — If you saw some colorful runners and walkers on your drive along Highway 90 in Biloxi on Saturday morning, then you witnessed the first ever “Hustle for Hungry” color run. Loaves and Fishes hosted its inaugural…
The Gulfport Police Department is investigating a shooting in the area of the 1800 block of 26th Street. On August 14th, 2020 at approximately 7:08 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department was notified of a shooting. When officers arrived on scene,…