On Tuesday, August 11th, 2020, Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the arrest of 43-year-old Norman Cook of Biloxi for felony charges of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute to cocaine, crack cocaine, marijuana, and a felony…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reports 1,081 new COVID-19 cases and 45 new deaths. The statewide total now stands at 69,374 confirmed cases and 1,989 deaths. Here’s a look at cases by county in South Mississippi: Hancock County is…
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced that the U.S. Department of the Treasury has approved a RESTORE Act grant award of $7.62 million for the construction of the University of Southern Mississippi Oyster Hatchery and Research Center, located at USM’s…
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV) — A Pass Christian man is facing felony charges of touching a child for lustful purposes. Sheriff Troy Peterson says 49-year-old Timothy Moran Jr. has been arrested. Sheriff Peterson says on June 24th, the mother of…
The faculty and staff members of William Carey Tradition Campus are ready for students to begin classes at the end of August amidst the effects of COVID-19. With classes beginning in two weeks, the university is continuing to prepare to…
Aside from students having to quarantine, Governor Tate Reeves today announced that “your efforts are working.” He says the lower numbers are working because of the efforts of Mississippians wearing masks and social distancing. Reeves reiterated that if we continue…
Gulf Coast Community Ministries has been providing the basic needs for people in our local community for nearly two decades and the need has increased along with the COVID threat in our area. In every adversity, you can find a…
A kindergarten class at Pecan Park Elementary has been asked to quarantine at home for 14 days after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19. The Ocean Springs School District Superintendent confirmed to News 25 that the students will be…
Mississippi legislators left the capitol today without setting a budget for the state department of marine resources. The agency will continue to operate by using federal money as it has since July 1st. House and Senate negotiations stalled over questions…
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says the state cannot afford $100 per recipient, per week, to bolster unemployment payments during the coronavirus pandemic. But, the Republican governor is praising President Donald…
By ALEXANDRA JAFFE and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) - Joe Biden has chosen California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate. It’s a move that fulfills the wish of Democrats clamoring to see a woman of color…
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - AP Source: Pac-12 Conference cancels fall football season, postpones all sports until Jan. 1 because of COVID-19.
Pearl River Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's assistance to obtain information on a drive-by shooting that happened August 10, 2020 at 1:10 p.m. Police say at 127 John Travis Road in the White Sand Community an elderly man…
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer The Big Ten Conference won't be playing football this fall because of concerns about COVID-19. The move comes six day after the conference that includes historic programs such as Ohio State, Michigan,…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reports 644 new COVID-19 cases and 33 new deaths, including one new death in George County, one new death in Pearl River County, and one new death in Jackson County. The statewide total now…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Gulfport High School has a teacher exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, according to a statement released by the Gulfport School District. The staff member has not tested positive and is going to get testing today. The Gulfport…
(WXXV) — The Mississippi Highway Patrol says one man is dead after a car crash on Monday. MHP says Mississippi State Troopers responded to a two car collision that occurred on U.S. 90 at the Oaks at around 4:43 a.m.…
Equipping, empowering, and connecting our local children who will be tomorrow’s leaders, just a few of the reasons a South Mississippi woman has started the Cool Kidz Club. If there was ever a time our kids needed to be connected,…
The Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport delayed the original grand opening a few times. The aquarium is now set to open August 29th. The Mississippi Aquarium is moving right along schedule after having to delay their opening. President and CEO Kurt…
Governor Tate Reeves today praised Mississippians in helping slow the spread of COVID-19. Reeves said it is nice to see that the numbers are showing gradual improvement in August. He mentioned the seven-day rolling average peaked July 30th at 1,361…
A commission has whittled down a list of proposed designs for a new Mississippi flag from nearly 3,000 to 147. The commission will choose the final five designs on Friday. Designs eliminated include those with beer cans, crawfish, Elvis, and…
(WXXV) — As schools reopen in South Mississippi, many parents and educators have expressed concern over the spread of coronavirus. The Harrison County School District was notified Monday of the positive COVID-19 case involving a student at West Harrison High.…
The COVID pandemic has made people all across the world change school year traditions. The First United Methodist Church of Gautier is not allowing the virus to get in the way of an annual tradition it does for students. In…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 476 new COVID-19 cases and 16 new deaths. The statewide total now stands at 67,649 confirmed cases and 1,912 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area: Hancock County is at 395 cases…