(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting an additional 1,227 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 19 deaths as of Monday, January 11, 2021. One death was reported in Harrison County. In the southernmost six counties of Mississippi, the numbers of COVID-19 cases were as follows: George — 1,897 (17 new) Hancock […]
Family, friends, and colleagues gathered this afternoon to welcome the new top lawyer for the Second Circuit Court District. The Second Circuit Court District has a new DA. Crosby Parker, an 11-year veteran of the District Attorney’s…
A man was struck and killed yesterday in Harrison County while trying to cross a highway. According to Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer, 78-year-old Ervin Moore of Gulfport was struck by a pick-up truck at 2:10 p.m. on Highway 53…
For more than a century, South Mississippians have celebrated carnival season and Mardi Gras. This year, COVID has led to the cancelation of some of the Coast’s most popular and wide-spread celebrations. This new chapter in Mardi…
Tomorrow morning you can sign up and log in to catch another free webinar offered by the Gulfport and Mississippi Gulf Coast chambers of commerce. Tomorrow’s online topic is ‘Gulfport Reports 2021: An Update from the Chiefs.’…
Comic book stores have felt the economic impacts from COVID-19 and one local store is getting a visit from a superhero this week to help out. Actor Jason David Frank is known for his role as Tommy…
Vaccine rollout here on the Coast is taking a slight pause as supply distribution slows. Singing River Health System is administering the remainder of their vaccines as they wait on shipments. Tomorrow, Singing River is holding its…
Singing River’s Gulfport hospital has announced a medical detox program to help patients in Harrison County who are struggling with addiction. The health system’s ‘New Vision’ drug and alcohol treatment service began it’s first day of operation…
The clock is ticking down until the Locker Room opens at the Coast Coliseum and Convention Center in Biloxi. It’s far from your typical locker room, Machado Patano is the firm the Coliseum hired to oversee the…
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, one community organization is calling not only for the celebration of his life’s works, but honoring him through a community cleanup. ‘A day on, not a day off.’ That’s…
Year after year, Mississippi Power doesn’t take the MLK holiday off, they volunteer! Employees use this celebratory day to give back to the communities they serve. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Mississippi Power had to be creative when…
Awards are given to those who have changed the lives of others around them. The Coastwide Martin Luther King Jr. Committee chose to honor local community activists along the Coast. Nine community activists were awarded the Coastwide…
The Coast Coliseum is stepping up to help in the fight against COVID, providing a new venue for vaccinations. Today marked day one as the Biloxi facility serving as a vaccination site for Harrison County residents pre-registered…
The folks over at the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center made sure Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I have a Dream” speech was brought to life. The nonprofit children’s museum celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. King…
The inaugural Pirate Fest at Beauvoir kicked off this weekend with loads of live action and entertainment for the entire crew. Upon entry those wearing a mask received $2 off their admission fare. Admission included a tour…
A body was found in Gulfport Sunday morning on East Pass Road. Harrison County Deputy Coroner Ben Bentz identified the victim as 34-year-old Diana Maricich. Gulfport police say her body was found at 10:16 a.m. within the…
We now know the man who was killed Friday afternoon outside of the Harrison County Courthouse in Biloxi, who also injured a Harrison County Sheriff’s Department Deputy. The Harrison County coroner identified the victim as 48-year-old Reginald…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — One person was sent to the hospital following an early morning trailer fire in Harrison County. Firefighters with Harrison County Fire Rescue responded to the call at around 5:30 a.m. off of Robinson Road, where…
The debris contractor Crowder Gulf will soon be completing their second pass to remove debris caused by Hurricane Zeta within Gulfport city limits. Anyone who needs debris removed is asked to call the City of Gulfport customer service department at…
Members of the Mark Seymour VFW Post 5699 are giving the local community a helping hand. Saturday, January 16th the Ocean Springs VFW will be hosting a mobile food pantry. It begins at 11 a.m. at the…
They’re upping the ante and moving on up. The Spa at Beau Rivage Resort and Casino has earned the number 22 spot on ‘Spas of America’s top 100 spas of 2020.’ Do you need a break? Just…
As Martin Luther King Jr. Day approaches us, one group here on the Coast is honoring his legacy with engaging events for citizens. For over 30 years, the Coastwide Martin Luther King Jr. Committee has been committed…
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to locate a reported missing person. Thirty-nine-year-old Edward Birkla was reported missing Thursday. He was last seen on Christmas Day in the 1900 block of Popp’s Ferry…
Biloxi residents now have a new place to sit back and unwind in the downtown entertainment area. Fly Llama Brewing opened its doors for the first time today in the old Biloxi Brewing Building on Bohn Street.…