The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 552 new COVID-19 cases and 12 new deaths today including one new death in Harrison County. The statewide total stands at 98,190 confirmed cases and 2,969 deaths. Here are the numbers in our…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — Two people are dead following a car accident in Jackson County early Wednesday, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol. State Troopers say they responded to a single-vehicle accident in the early morning hours of Wednesday,…
The money is from BP’s $8.8 billion settlement for natural resources damage in the 2010 Gulf of Mexico spill.
Looking for a good socially distanced and educational activity to do with your kids? Select libraries in Jackson and George counties are now offering the public an opportunity to take part in Storywalks. Story time is no longer constrained to…
While the presidential election and state flag referendum highlight the ballot in Mississippi this year, voters will also decide on whether to vote for or against medical marijuana measures as well. Mississippians have decisions to make this fall regarding the…
Jeff Davis Elementary is still in the process of changing the name of the school. Superintendent Marcus Boudreaux said in February there were internal conversations about changing the name to better represent the school. However, COVID halted the process, pushing…
Sixty-two year-old Sammy Handler passed away last Thursday. He was a longtime Biloxi Fire Museum supporter and retired fire department mechanic. Sammy Handler passed away suddenly last Thursday. He was a proud board member of the West End Hose Company…
After consulting the Mississippi Department of Health, the Long Beach School District will be quarantining all Long Beach Middle School students beginning September 30th and ending October 13th. Students return on October 14th. Currently, 15 students have tested positive for…
A second suspect is charged in the death of Dustin Lee Suttles, the Gautier man whose body was found last week floating in the Pascagoula River. Sheriff Mike Ezell says investigators arrested 23-year-old Taylor Allan Carpenter of Escatawpa Tuesday morning.…
The City of Gulfport is the host of the official kickoff party for the largest block party on the Coast. Gulfport Main Street is proud to announce the 11th annual View the Cruise event taking place on Sunday, October 4th.…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 589 new COVID-19 cases and 36 new deaths today. The statewide total stands at 97,638 confirmed cases and 2,957 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County has 595 cases and…
Federal claims against Moss Point Mayor Mario King have been dismissed after an attorney for Alderman Ennit Morris filed a tort claim in December, claiming Mayor King verbally assaulted and threatened him. Judge Ozerden dismissed every federal claim by Morris.…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Effective immediately, the Gulfport High School football team will be quarantined for 14 days after two players and a coach tested positive for COVID-19. According to Gulfport Director of Athletics Bryan Caldwell, “Gulfport High School is…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Sales of Mississippi lottery tickets are surpassing estimates, with proceeds averaging about $10 million or more a week statewide. Since the budget year started July 1, the lottery has brought in $18.3 million for the state,…
Preparations are underway at the Coast Coliseum and Convention Center ahead of Cruisin’ the Coast events next week. One of South Mississippi primary entertainment venues is making its final preparations for America’s Largest Block Party. Coast Coliseum Executive Director Matt…
The lone Kentucky detective charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor has pleaded not guilty.
Officers with the Ocean Springs Police Department responded to Hilltop Drive in Ocean Springs concerning a white female laying in the grass next to the road. After further investigation, it was determined that the woman was deceased. The deceased was…
The Mississippi Aquarium is now offering custom license plates to support conservation efforts of endangered species. The license plate can be purchased for $33 where 24 of that will go to the Aquarium’s conservation program. The plate will feature the…
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 190 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths today. The statewide total stands at 97,049 confirmed cases and 2,921 deaths Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County has 590 cases and 22…
A new name is in the works for Jefferson Davis Elementary in Biloxi. The Biloxi Public School Board and Superintendent Marcus Boudreaux announced the renaming process this afternoon. Superintendent Boudreaux has surveyed Biloxi Schools staff and Jeff Davis Elementary parents,…
Longtime Biloxi Fire Museum supporter and retired Fire Department Mechanic Sammy Handler passed away Thursday. The 62-year-old grew up on the Biloxi Back Bay and had an affinity for fire trucks, owning them and telling the history of them. Biloxi…
Senate Candidate Mike Espy made his way through the Magnolia State for meet and greets Saturday. Espy ultimately stopped in Gulfport where he was met with nearly 150 supporters. Local officials spoke to the crowd before handing the mic off…
Residents of Biloxi will soon see a rate increase on specific monthly bills. The rate increase will impact the water and sewer service and garbage collection of 15,000 residents. The new water rate will increase by about two percent for…
Here is the schedule for Cruisin' the Coast 2020. Cruisin' the Coast takes place from October 4th until October 11th this year. Sunday, October 4th Top of Form Bottom of Form View the Cruise, downtown Gulfport 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Cruise-In,…