Missing Person/ Welfare Concern Found: Brittany L. Pruitt
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Harrison County
Missing Support Animal: Christmas Joy
Every pet owner’s worst nightmare is losing a pet. Owner Shelly Grace Lilly, who suffers from Bipolar Disorder, owns Christmas Joy as a service emotional support animal. On January 18th, she was arrested, leaving Joy behind. When she returned home,…
Disaster assistance now available for small businesses
Low interest disaster loans are now available to Mississippi’s small businesses and private non-profit organizations affected by the algae bloom. The U.S. Business Administration made the loans available following Governor Phil Bryant’s letter requesting a disaster declaration by the SBA.…
Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich asking for support
Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich is seeking support for spillway legislation. During next Tuesday’s city council meeting, Mayor Gilich will be asking the city council to approve four measures designed to help avoid last summer’s spillway opening. Recommended by the Mississippi…
Career Fair at Harper McCaughan Elementary
For the fourth year in a row, the counseling department at Harper McCaughan Elementary School is asking career men and women to share their experience with students. It’s a part of the Magnolia State’s career standards and it’s a way…
William Carey Careers in Healthcare Symposium
High school students from the Coast are learning more about potential careers in healthcare. William Carey University hosted a ‘Careers in Healthcare Symposium’ for those interested in the world of medicine at their Tradition Campus. Today, students from Biloxi and…
Local student wins Scholastic contest
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…
Kroc Center Local Artist of the Month
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…
Three-car wreck sends one to hospital in Harrison County
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…
Gulfport Parks and Recreation Public Forum
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…
$10K awarded to Mississippi Aquarium
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…
City of Biloxi helps Back Bay Mission
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…
Woman embezzled more than $300K
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…
Man escapes house fire in Long Beach; blaze damages home, shed and vehicle
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…
IMMS learning from their sea turtles
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…
Day of Racial Healing prayer breakfast
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…
Renaissance the Runway
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…
Bringing justice to abused animals
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…
Working outside in the cold
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…
Aggravated domestic assault arrest
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 Set to Reopen for Those Seeking Refuge from the Cold in South Mississippi
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…
Setting the Table for Today's Day of Racial Healing Prayer Breakfast
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…
Shelter from the elements
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…
Remembering Gary Hargrove
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…