Former President Jimmy Carter celebrates 96th birthday
Former President Jimmy Carter marks his 96th birthday Thursday, the latest milestone for the longest lived of the 44 men to hold the highest American office.
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Local store ‘Sweet Belongings’ benefits human trafficking victims
Local shoppers are now able to find secondhand items for a bargain while supporting the fight against human trafficking at the same time. It’s not hard to find something unique at Sweet Belongings in D’Iberville. What really makes the secondhand…
Anti-Violent Crime Initiative Project Eject launches in Gulfport
The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi announced a new collaboration with the City of Gulfport today to combat and deter violent crime. Local and federal law enforcement leaders are teaming up to ‘eject’ violent crime from the…
Singing River Mall to be redeveloped into town center in Gautier
The collapse of malls throughout the country is evident, even close to home. It’s been nearly seven years since the shutdown of the old Singing River Mall in Gautier, but now the city is ready to turn the lot and…
Gulfport city employees receive raise
As if we weren’t already looking forward to the end of 2020, Gulfport’s budget for the coming fiscal year has city employees ready to see the first of November. Every year towards the end of September, the Gulfport City Council…
Positive COVID cases in Jackson County School District down 37 percent
The Jackson County School District is reporting that positive cases in students are down nearly 37 percent. JCSD Superintendent John Strycker gave an update on the current cases in the school district, announcing that from August to September student positive…
Hope Academy student taken into custody after Gulfport police find knife and gun in backpack
A fifth grade student at Hope Academy was taken into custody Monday after a gun and knife was discovered in the student’s backpack. Reportedly, the student told classmates that he had a gun and the students then reported it to…
Hancock High students to remain at home to quarantine
Students of Hancock High School received notice today that the entire student body will remain home to quarantine. On Wednesdays, all students in the district distance learn. Today, the district learned of additional positive cases among the student body, a…
Governor Reeves issues new comprehensive Safe Recovery Order in ongoing effort to flatten the curve
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced his new comprehensive Safe Recovery order as a one-stop resource for Mississippians as we continue to flatten the curve on new COVID-19 cases. Throughout this pandemic, one of the top priorities for the Governor…
Two dead in single car accident in Jackson County
Early this morning, state troopers responded to a single vehicle wreck around 2:10 a.m. Two people died in the accident. The wreck was in Jackson County on I-10 east near mile marker 60 when a Nissan pick-up truck traveled off…
Mississippi State Department of Health reports 552 new COVID-19 case and 12 new deaths
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…
2 dead, 3 injured in car accident in Jackson County early Wednesday
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,…
$215M in BP oil spill money to restore Louisiana marshes
The money is from BP’s $8.8 billion settlement for natural resources damage in the 2010 Gulf of Mexico spill.
Storywalks now open at select libraries in the Jackson George Regional Library System
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…
Reacting to medical marijuana ballot measures
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 in process of changing name
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…
Paying tribute to retired Biloxi Fire Department Mechanic Sammy Handler
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…
Long Beach Middle School students to quarantine starting September 30th
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…
Second suspect charged in death of man whose body was found in Pascagoula River
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.…
11th annual View the Cruise event coming to Downtown Gulfport
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.…
Mississippi Department of Health reports 589 new COVID-19 cases and 36 new deaths
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…
Judge dismisses claims against Moss Point Mayor Mario King
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 High School football team to be quarantined for 14 days after 2 players, coach test positive for COVID-19
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…
Sales of Mississippi lottery tickets exceeding expectations
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,…