Governor Tate Reeves on Friday announced disaster assistance for Mississippi businesses and residents hit by the severe storms and tornado on April 19, 2020. Working to help Mississippians recover from the devastation, Governor Reeves sent a letter to Administrator Jovita…
Mississippi senators will receive a full briefing on the economic outlook of Mississippi and revenue projections when the 2020 Legislative Session reconvenes next week, according to a press release from Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann. State Economist Dr. Darrin Webb and…
Gulfport Police Department is investigating a traffic fatality that occurred early Friday morning. At about 2:09 a.m., officers responded to Highway 90 and Thornton Avenue, in reference to an overturned vehicle crash with injuries. The on-scene investigation revealed that a…
It’s a day many have been waiting on: the reopening of some casinos throughout the Coast. While gamblers are out to place their bets, the Scarlet Pearl Casino is taking no chances when it comes to the safety of its…
Not even the sun, heat, and humidity could burn off the enthusiasm running rampant at Popp’s Ferry Elementary School today. A picture-perfect moment for Sydni Bastel and her son, Major Cruz, as they and others celebrated a milestone for these…
Memorial Day Weekend is almost upon us, but while you are celebrating it is important to make sure you are being safe. Last year, more than 43 million Americans traveled during Memorial Day Weekend. While travel is expected to be…
Many Coast casinos opened their doors back open to the public this morning. At the Golden Nugget in Biloxi, many people lined up out in front of the casino waiting until they were officially opened to the public at 8…
Within an hour after opening this morning, Palace Casino Resort had a player win a jackpot totaling over $90,000 on a Dollar Storm Progressive slot machine. The local guest who won asked to remain unnamed.
You can expect bigger artists, bigger shows, and a better experience at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. There have been major additions to the arena which includes a rigging grid installed in the roof of the Coliseum. This was funded by…
Two Saucier residents are charged with five counts each of animal cruelty. Wednesday, Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson arrested 57-year-old Sharon Bertok and 50-year-old Daniel Bertok after animal control officers found several species of animals living in deplorable conditions at…
(JACKSON, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, lifted water contact advisories Thursday for Station 5 (Pass Christian West Beach), Station 8 (Gulfport West Beach), and Station 12B (Biloxi East Central Beach). Water samples…
Mississippi reported 255 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 deaths on Wednesday, the Department of Health reported today. That brings the state totals to 12,222 cases reported as of Wednesday and 580 deaths. Of those numbers, 1,590 cases reported are…
The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning passed a resolution at its meeting today stating the Board’s intention that the campuses of all eight public universities make plans to resume traditional operations on their campuses in the…
Biloxi Police Department arrested a Gulfport man in connection with a commercial burglary case. John Brown, 25, was charged with burglary of a commercial building on Wednesday. The arrest stemmed from an investigation where Brown allegedly entered into a room…
The City of Pascagoula and the Mississippi National Guard will welcome home members of the 859th Engineer Company from their recent nine-month deployment to the Middle East. Approximately 150 Soldiers will be celebrated with a welcome home parade hosted by…
Biloxi, MS (WXXV)-With safety in mind the festivities for the annual Blessing of The Fleet and Shrimp Queen Pageant officially kicks off. Wednesday, the 91st annual Biloxi Blessing of The Fleet and Shrimp Queen contestants gathered at st. Micheal catholic…
Most of the casinos on the Mississippi Gulf Coast will reopen Thursday, May 21 after being forced to shut down for nearly two months. Although casinos will be open, several amenities normally offered to guests will remain closed or have…
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (WXXV) — An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the U.S. Air Force’s 58th Fighter Squadron crashed upon landing around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. According to officials, the pilot successfully ejected and was transported to the 96th…
Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced Burl Cain as his appointment for the permanent Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) and Judge Sean Tindell for Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS). Governor Reeves made the announcements…
Mississippi reported 263 new cases of COVID-19 and 16 deaths on Tuesday, the Department of Health reported today. That brings the state totals to 11,967 cases reported as of Monday and 570 deaths. Of those numbers, 1,568 cases reported are…
The Jackson County branch of the NAACP will be in Moss Point on Saturday to give away masks for those who need them. Members of the NAACP will be at the corner of MLK and Main Street in Moss Point…
Jonathan Daniels, the executive director and CEO of the Port of Gulfport, has resigned his position in Mississippi to take a similar position in Florida. The resignation, accepted by the Mississippi State Port Authority Board of Commissioners, is effective June…
The official unemployment rate last month was 14.7 percent, the highest rate since the Great Depression. Many people are out of a job due to the coronavirus. Despite layoffs nationwide, many companies are still hiring. Many local places are currently…
The Harrison County School District is serving up 2,500 breakfast and 2,500 lunches a day throughout the school system. School may be out, but cafeteria workers are still putting in a full day throughout the Harrison County School District as…