One Harrison County student is spotlighted in a magazine known to children all across the country. Van Perry is a fifth grader at Saucier Elementary School and submitted an entry for the ‘Word Nerd’ section of Scholastic’s ‘Storyworks’ magazine. Perry’s…
Each month a new local artist will have their works displayed at the Kroc Center in Biloxi. This is a part of their new ‘artist of the month’ program which aims to put local artists in the spotlight. Artists are…
A scary situation in Harrison County this afternoon where a car overturned on Highway 605 following a three-car accident. According to Harrison County Fire Marshal Pat Sullivan, Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to an accident at Highway 605 and Three Rivers…
Have any ideas for the Gulfport Leisure Services Department? You have a chance for your voice to be heard. Thursday evening a forum will be to allow citizens to give their thoughts on the future of parks, events, and all…
Construction is moving swimmingly and in just a few months the doors will open at the Mississippi Aquarium as they stand on their three pillars of education, community, and conservation. With those education and community pillars in mind, a new…
The Back Bay Mission continues to do great things in the community with their low income rehabilitation program. The ultimate goal is to help those with low income, the disabled, and the elderly with repairing their homes and get them…
A Mississippi woman’s attorney told a judge that his client embezzled $303,000 from her employer to make online purchases because she had a ‘shopping compulsion.’ Elizabeth Rose O’Neil and her attorney, Don Rafferty, testified that she stole $1,400 to $1,600…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) — One man escaped a house fire Tuesday night in Long Beach. According to authorities, the fire broke out at a home on Hartzell Road at around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday night. The man inside the…
Information is flooding into the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies from their three turtles that they released late last year. Following a lengthy rehab for most of 2019, IMMS released their turtles Fig Newton, Scar, and Shucker into the Mississippi…
Over 70 events took place around the country to observe the National Day of Racial Healing, including a prayer breakfast this morning in Biloxi with the theme “a day of healing, a year of action” at the forefront. This is…
One of the signature events for the Bacot McCarty Foundation and a Coast favorite is just a little over a week away. This fashion show features local boutiques and shops from across the Coast and those wearing the clothes are…
You may remember Coco, the dog we introduced you to last week. He was left tied to a tree in the woods in Biloxi and later found by a hunter. Coco was microchipped by his previous adopter and Just Cause…
If you’re lucky you haven’t had to spend much time out in this cold weather, but many don’t have a choice. All you have to do is walk outside to know it is cold out, but those who work outside…
The Biloxi Police Department arrested 27-year-old Phillip Michael Holder of Pensacola, Fl. for aggravated domestic assault. The arrest stemmed from an investigation where Holder allegedly assaulted the victim by strangulation while in the 1600 block of Pass Road, Biloxi MS.…
Some shelters in South Mississippi plan to reopen tonight. The cold weather shelter run by the Hancock County EMA and Old Spanish Trail Baptist Church will open again tonight from 6 pm to 8 am tomorrow morning. It's located off…
The drive for better understanding and community unity that crosses all racial, gender and societal lines continues in South Mississippi. They're setting the table this morning for a Day of Racial Healing Prayer Breakfast in Biloxi, and there's a seat…
The Salvation Army in Gulfport is lending a helping hand to those in need as temperatures dip below freezing. The cold weather shelter located on 22nd Street and open to everyone with a valid picture ID. The shelter opened at…
Leaders and officials around the Mississippi Gulf Coast are remembering the life of Gary Hargrove. The former Harrison County coroner passed away on Friday from an undisclosed illness at the age of 64. It’s one of the most difficult jobs…
Biloxi’s Park and Recreation Department is ready to kick off their fifth annual Kickball Program for those with special needs. Tomorrow, the softball fields at Hiller Park will be packed with nearly 40 kids and adults of all ages with…
In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day the United Way of South Mississippi joins the nation in making it a day of service. The organization kicked off its annual diaper drive to assist families throughout the area. Unopened boxes…
MLK Day is a day of remembrance and honor, but for those with Mississippi Power it’s also a perfect opportunity to give back. Starting bright and early this morning, employees and their families came out to volunteer at West Elementary…
The talent went indoors to the Coast Coliseum for the annual ‘Battle of the Bands.’ High schools and colleges from across Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana filled up the Coliseum for a tradition that has been taking place for more than…
Despite the cold weather, hundreds showed up for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade in Biloxi. Moss Point resident George B. said, “I want to give a congrats to Martin Luther King on his birthday, y’all give him…
An overnight fire in Harrison County damaged a trucking company. According to Fire Marshal Pat Sullivan, Harrison County Fire Rescue responded to a business on Canal Road around 2:30 a.m. after a smoke alarm went off. Upon arrival, firefighters saw…