School grounds throughout South Mississippi have been relatively quiet lately, but today there were plenty of good vibrations coming from North Gulfport Middle School. It’s been months since students filled the classrooms at North Gulfport Middle School, but on Thursday,…
Governor Tate Reeves provided an update from the legislature this afternoon regarding the first round of the CARES Act assistance for small businesses. Reeves went on to say that it is unfair that the nationwide crisis and the cost of…
We have an update to the Jackson County police chase that happened on Tuesday, May 12th. Twenty-one year-old Marvkese Crawford of Lake City, Texas was arrested and charged with possession of meth and felony pursuit. According to Jackson County Sheriff…
Something residents and tourists have been asking for the past two months has finally been given an answer. Coast casinos have been given the go ahead to reopen their facilities next week. As people are ready to get their gaming…
(JACKSON, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, issued a water contact advisory Thursday for Station 5 (Pass Christian West Beach). Two other advisories remain in effect. The advisory is issued for: Station…
Ocean Springs, MS - City of Ocean Springs buildings with public business will reopen to the public on Monday, May 18, 2020. City officials highly encourage all visitors to follow CDC guidelines for social distancing and no large groups. All…
Tomorrow Moss Point residents have another chance to get tested for COVID-19 for free. The Moss Point Visionary Circle has partnered with Coastal Family Health to provide testing to the community as part of the Moss Point COVID-19 Community Outreach…
Jackson, Miss. — Small businesses across the State which closed as a result of COVID-19 may soon get a boost from a bill sent to the Governor today. Senate Bill 2772 sets aside $300 million from the Coronavirus Relief Fund to…
Ocean Springs, MS - The woods fire that occurred on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, in the vicinity of Riley Road resulted in approximately 120 acres of vegetation being impacted and numerous structures threatened. No structures were damaged and there were…
On Thursday, May 14, 2020, the Biloxi Police Department assisted with a vehicle pursuit which entered the city limits of Biloxi from a neighboring jurisdiction. During the pursuit the driver, identified as 25 year old Carlos Devonta Goodman of Tampa,…
A woman whose body was found buried in the backyard of a St. Martin home earlier this year, died of a single gunshot wound to the head, according to autopsy results released by the state medical examiner. On February 14,…
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 393 new cases of COVID-19 in the state and 15 new deaths caused by the coronavirus. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases since March 11 now stands at 10,483, with 480 deaths.…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Biloxi Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a runaway teen. Norali Alexandria Spaugh, 15, was reported to have left her home without permission about 8 p.m. on May 13. She was last seen…
Thousands of residents in Moss Point and Escatawpa are experiencing water issues after a main water line was damaged Wednesday afternoon. According to the City of Moss Point, a third-party contractor that had permission to install fiber optic lines hit…
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says that as of June 1, landlords can again start evicting tenants. He suspended evictions several weeks ago because people were losing jobs during the coronavirus…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV) — Thousands of residents in Moss Point and Escatawpa are experiencing water issues after a main water line was damaged Wednesday afternoon. According to the City of Moss Point, a third-party contractor that had permission to…
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana voters could determine on a parish-by-parish basis whether to legalize sports betting, under a bill that has won support from the state Senate. Senators voted 29-8 Wednesday for the proposal by Republican Sen. Cameron…
In light of the cautious reopenings throughout the country, going to a nail salon could create a great deal of concern. “This COVID-19 is a whole new world.” It’s a world where a trip to the salon now comes with…
Barksdale Pavilion in Jones Park provided the ideal setting as local farmers, fishermen, and businesses set up shop at the Gulfport Harbor Farmers Market in Gulfport today, the first time in several weeks in the wake of COVID-19 concerns. Customers…
It’s fun to stay at the YMCA! The fitness hub is back open for business yet again in Ocean Springs, this time with new safety measures in place. The Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA welcomed members back today after being closed…
A few organizations are preparing to host two free COVID-19 testing sites in the City of Moss Point. The Moss Point Visionary Circle has partnered with Coastal Family Health to provide testing to the community as part of the Moss…
Governor Tate Reeves once again addressed the public today for a COVID-19 briefing. He took the time today to thank the businesses that are taking extra precaution to safely open up their facilities. He also announced an end date on…
A juvenile was sent to the hospital early this morning, suffering from a gunshot wound. Gulfport police responded to a shooting near 14th Street and Rhorer Avenue at 5:51 this morning. They found the juvenile male, who was shot and…
Severe wild fires have been popping up around the Coast for the last several weeks. Yesterday in Ocean Springs a large brush fire erupted in a residential area. The Ocean Springs Fire Department responded to a brush fire north of…