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Man pleads guilty to murder, sentenced to life

Thirty-nine year-old Nicky Johns has pleaded guilty to murder after shooting and killing a man outside the Travel Lodge Hotel in September 2017. When Ocean Springs police arrived on scene, they found the victim, Christopher Rochelle of Columbia, Tennessee, in…

Mississippi Primary Election is August 6th

Here is some information you might find useful in regards to Tuesday’s Primary Election Day. Polls open to voters throughout the state next Tuesday, August 6th. You can vote from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. You’ll need to bring a…

How you can help save the sea turtles

The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport has saved the lives of thousands of sea turtles, but now they need your help. Dr. Mystera Samuelson said, “So, he has been with us for about a year. He came in…

‘I Donut Need a Reason to Thank a Cop’

After buying donuts for police officers in his hometown three years ago, 11-year-old Tyler Carach wanted to make it a regular thing. The Florida native has traveled to police departments in 49 states and today he made his stop in…

2019 MS GOP Primary Poll shows tight race

The first public poll of the Republican primary shows a tight race between candidates Tate Reeves and Bill Waller Jr. The poll of likely Republican primary voters released this morning shows that 41 percent of Mississippians are voting for Lt.…

Search efforts continue for missing Pass man

The search for a missing Pass Christian man is in its second week now. Forty-seven year-old Robert Moran, also known as Joey, reportedly left his home on Sunday, July 14th and has not been seen since. He has green eyes,…

WXXV reduced power notice

You may experience periods of reduced power in the WXXV signal on air on NBC and Fox. We are working on the tower for a stronger signal in the future.

Planning begins for Cruisin’ The Coast

Cruisin’ the Coast has been named the second best car show in America by ‘USA Today.’ Our own Coast staple came just shy of that first place prize, unlike last year when it was named first. With this new title…

Primary Election is one week away

In one week, voters will be taking part in the 2019 Primary Election. With offices like governor and secretary of state on the ballot, voters are sure to turn out. Those candidates on the ballot must gain a 50 percent…

Man arrested for drive-by shooting in Bay St. Louis

A Bay St. Louis man is now behind bars following a drive-by shooting that happened last night. Police say they responded to a report of shots fired from a vehicle near Keller Street. Twenty-four year-old Dquan Lewis was later arrested…

Accused rapist arrested, identified as illegal alien

The U.S. Marshal’s Service (USMS) and U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) arrested an undocumented accused rapist July 18, who had previously come to the United States on Temporary Protective Status. Andres Fuentes-Castro, an El Salvadoran citizen, was encountered by U.S. Border…

Texas road rage suspect located in Harrison County

After a nearly two-week manhunt for a Texas murder suspect, the Gulfport Police Department put him behind bars right in South Mississippi over the weekend. "Saturday, July 27th at about 1:30, we traveled to the 3100 block of 8th Avenue,…

Fighting for relief on the Coast

If you walk around the Pass Christian Harbor, you will notice a lot of for sale signs on shrimp boats. This comes after local fishermen were devastated by the recent spillway opening. Although the spillway is now closed, the problems…

Harrison County School District bus driver training

Before we know it, the kids will be heading off back to school and the morning and afternoon bus rides will come right along with it. The Harrison County School District wants to remind motorists how to keep the kids…

The lottery is making its way to Mississippi

By the end of this year, Mississippi will throw its hat into the lottery game. According to the Mississippi Lottery Corporation, December 1st is the expected date to start offering lottery scratch-off tickets. Retailers interested in selling lottery tickets, including…

Robert Foster campaigns on the Coast

Republican gubernatorial candidate Robert Foster was campaigning here on the Coast today. His first stop was a meet and greet at Harbor View Café in Long Beach. Foster spoke one on one with folks and answered questions in a group…