Harrison County

Gulfport police investigation drive-by shooting

Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that took place this evening in the Orange Grove community. Gulfport police responded to Klein Road and New Haven Court. Neighbors in the area say they heard nine shots fired just before 5:30…

Less restrictions at the Seabee base to lead to economic boost

Military bases in South Mississippi have long been a mainstay and critical to our overall economy, especially during COVID shutdowns considering our local bases depend on the federal budget, which was already set, resulting in more stability for our…

Cinema by the Shore this Friday in Jones Park

Looking for something for the whole family to enjoy this weekend? Well, you’ve got a friend in the City of Gulfport Friday evening. Cinema by the Shore is an opportunity to have a community movie showing at Jones Park.…

Stop the Violence event preview

With the recent stretch of violence in Gulfport, the Gulfport chapter of the NAACP is taking action by engaging in community outreach. Tomorrow night at 6:30, there will be a ‘Stop the Violence: Save our Youth” forum at the…

Coming together to stop the violence in Gulfport

After recent fatal shooting in Gulfport, members of the community are working together to find solutions for youth gun violence. Saturday’s drive-by shooting left three people hospitalized and days before a separate shooting left two young men, Juan Harvey…

City of Biloxi Infrastructure update

$50 million worth of infrastructure is underway east of Oak Street on Point Cadet in the City of Biloxi. This is just one of numerous projects going on right now. This includes the major water project taking shape in…

Biloxi Islamic Center hosts food distribution event

With the holy fasting month of Ramadan upon us, Islamic Relief USA, a nonprofit humanitarian and advocacy organization, distributed food boxes to residents in the Biloxi area. Food insecurity has increased significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold more…

Volunteer beach clean-up on the Coast

The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies partnered with the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine and the Mississippi Coastal Cleanup program to clean up beaches along the Coast of Harrison County in celebration of last week’s Earth Day.…

Ocean Springs man arrested in connection to armed robbery

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — 26-year-old Gywan Ladarius Willis of Ocean Springs was arrested Saturday in connection to an armed robbery that happened the week prior. According to the Ocean Springs Police Department, officers were called out to to 1120…

Ribbon cutting for new D’Iberville Police Station

D’Iberville, county, and state leaders officially cut the ribbon on the city’s new police department headquarters. D’Iberville Police Chief Wayne Payne said, “To take something from the ground and build it up, well it's just an awesome feeling. Just…

Observing Confederate Memorial Day this Saturday at Beauvoir

  Tomorrow, Beauvoir will be setting the stage for observing Confederate Memorial Day. Confederate Memorial Day is actually Monday, but for years, Beauvoir has celebrated the day the Saturday beforehand which falls on this Saturday, April 24th. April is…

Movers and Mom: Two Men and a Truck

Mother’s Day is quickly approaching and in honor of the holiday, Two Men and a Truck is once again collecting donations to help moms here on the Coast. As a part of the company’s national campaign ‘Movers and Moms,’ Two…

The Claiborne at Gulfport Highlands hosts Senior Job Fair

The Claiborne at Gulfport Highlands will soon offer upscale community living for our seniors, but that hasn’t stopped them from offering help and services to all of South Mississippi’s seniors. Today, the facility held a senior job fair where seniors…

Crime Victims’ Rights Week Candlelight Vigil

It’s National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and today people from all walks of life, including survivors and law enforcement, gathered at First Baptist Church of Gulfport for a candlelight ceremony honoring crime victims and their loved ones. Vanessa Mauffray was…

Importance of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday and drop off sites will be available across the Coast. Singing River Hospital and Biloxi Police Department speak about the importance of the Prescription Drug Take Back Day. With opioid overdose…