Locals in the Gaston Point area are questioning the motives behind the talks of potentially closing the elementary school. The talks of closing Gaston Point Elementary School have been in the works for five years now with meetings taking place…
The short term rental issue in Biloxi has been a hot topic for residents and business owners, but the headaches may soon come to an end. Short term rental is the rental of any residential or commercial dwelling for fewer…
Among a number of victories in legislation for the City of Pascagoula in 2019, two bills passed in the capital that could benefit Ingalls Shipbuilding in a big way. House Bill 983 provides $45 million in state funding to improve…
Residents in Biloxi have the chance to let their voices be heard. On Thursday, the Architectural and Historical Review Commission wants to hear your thoughts on expanding the West Central Historic District. The new area being considered is all land…
Seventy-one new measles cases have been confirmed in the last week for a total of 626 cases in 22 states in the U.S. Now, state health officials are looking into a new location of possible measles exposure in Mississippi. Officials…
Thirty-one year-old Kristina Lynn Crose of Pass Christian is sentenced to one count of gratification of lust. Crose will spend nine years in prison after pleading guilty to fondling a minor. She is sentenced to 15 years in prison with…
Keesler Federal Credit Union is inviting you to come out and swing for a good cause. The eighth annual Eagles under the Oaks Charity Golf Tournament is set for this Wednesday, April 24th at the Oaks Golf Club in Pass…
This morning over 30 local businesses came together at the Biloxi Civic Center to take part in the South Mississippi EmployAbility Job Fair. This job fair is designed for individuals with disabilities and is hosted by the Mississippi Department of…
The City of Biloxi will host a short term rental workshop at City Hall on Tuesday that is open to the public. The Biloxi Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to consider some changes to the current short term rental…
The City of Pascagoula is celebrating a number of legislative successes. Some of these will hopefully boost the city’s economy and tourism. Senate Bill 3049 will provide the Pascagoula Redevelopment Authority with $650,000 to continue its work to offer assistance…
The decomposed body of a missing Pascagoula man that was found in a wooded area of Moss Point on April 13th has now been identified. Jackson County Deputy Coroner Carole Fagan identified the body as 26-year-old Shawn Martin based on…
Ever since enduring Hurricane Katrina, the people at New Life Disaster Relief have been helping those affected by disaster. Now, they need your help. They are making a trip next week to respond to the tornadoes that hit Monroe County.…
It is spring break for students on the Coast and the ‘Extend-a-Hand, Help-a-Friend Foundation’ wants to give Gaston Point and surrounding communities free lunch throughout the rest of the week. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., kids can go to…
In honor of Earth Day, Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort is launching a new environmentally friendly initiative that they hope will spark a change. The Scarlet Pearl is going green to help the environment. Hotel, Food, and Beverage Vice President Roy…
Today is Earth Day and Harrison County Utility Authority officials celebrated by releasing their six month progress report summarizing recycling rates. Those numbers were a reason for celebration. For the first six months of the HCUA fiscal year, tonnage of…
The Gulf of Mexico is one of the area’s most beneficial resources. It is important that we take good care of it. Enough plastic is thrown away each year to circle the Earth four times. A lot of that plastic…
A measles outbreak in the United States shows no sign of slowing down. On Friday, state health officials began an investigation into the first case of the 2019 measles outbreak here in Mississippi. The exposure came from an out-of-state traveler…
Choosing to serve in the military is one of the most courageous things you can do. After serving in active duty, Larry McDonald began fabrication work at the Keesler Air Force Base. Since then, his life has been flipped upside…
A mother was overcome with emotion and joy when Waste Pro workers surprised her son, Cane, with a certificate to become an honorary garbage man. He also got a certificate and some new Waste Pro gear. It was the least…
For some parishioners on the Coast, they’re starting their Easter weekend honoring the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The Cathedral of the Nativity hosted the Stations of the Cross to start their Holy Weekend. Parishioners filled the Cathedral of the Nativity…
In Pass Christian, resident John Trapagnia served our nation as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam. Now, this man who has given so much to our country needs our help. John, who goes by Jack now, is 70-years-old living with three…
Good news for residents in Diamondhead. They can now choose to make WXXV their primary news, sports, and weather station instead of TV markets in New Orleans. The FCC approved a petition on behalf of C Spire since the city…
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is investigating measles exposure in Mississippi from an out-of-state traveler. The exposure happened at various locations from April 9-11. “We are conducting a thorough investigation of the contacts we know this individual made…
Dolphins and sea turtles are dying at an alarming rate on the Coast. The Bonnet Carre Spillway has opened, putting trillions of gallons of fresh water into the Mississippi Sound. Experts say this has wreaked havoc on marine life in…