Keep pets safe during NYE fireworks
Fireworks are fun and colorful for us, but the loud sounds scare our fur babies. The Humane Society of South Mississippi shares some tips and tricks to keep your pet calm while celebrating the new year with…
Harrison County
No restricted firework zones on the beach in Harrison County
Gathering with family to set off fireworks is a common tradition every New Year’s Eve. There are only two times a year when fireworks are allowed to be set off on the beach: the Fourth of July…
Woman critically injured in early morning fire in Biloxi
One person is in critical condition following an early morning fire in Biloxi. Shortly after 1 a.m., the city’s fire department received a call about a structural fire at 2381 Pass Road, the same building that houses…
Edgewater Mall is ringing in the new year
After a tough start due to COVID-19 restrictions in 2020, retailers needed a boost in sales this year. Tanesha Jackson’s income and job were cut, along with other employees, when Master Cuts closed earlier this year at…
IP Casino announces Wreaths of Hope contest results
Local nonprofits went bell-to-bell in a wreath decorating competition. The IP Hotel Casino Resort Spa hosted a friendly competition giving away $10,000 to those who help Gulf Coast families. The IP Hotel and Casino counted all votes…
Biloxi PD searching for runaway juvenile Tyteeona Arrington
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to locate a reported runaway juvenile. Sixteen-year-old Tyteeona Arrington reportedly ran away from her residence on December 23rd, 2020 at about 9:30 p.m. Tyteeona has committed the…
MDMR CARES Act online applications reopen for Mississippi residents licensed in other Gulf states
BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) will reopen CARES Act Section 12005 online applications on the MDMR website to allow all sectors of Mississippi residents who are commercially licensed/permitted (commercial fishermen, charter fishermen and dealer/processors) in another Gulf…
Recycling Christmas trees in Harrison County
Don’t let that tree go to waste! Mississippi Power has partnered up with Harrison County to recycle Christmas trees. Save trees, live better! Walmart is recycling unsold Christmas trees to help beautify our community. Walmart Store Manager…
Blind Tiger partners with CASA for holiday donation drive
Sharing is caring so don’t forget to donate to your favorite local charity this holiday season. The Blind Tiger partnered with CASA of Hancock County for the fourth year challenging the community and local businesses to match…
Firework sales ahead of the new year
We’ve finally reached the end of 2020! With New Years approaching, firework stands are beginning to pop up all around the Coast. In Long Beach, Crazy Carl’s Fireworks is preparing for the end-of-the-year celebration. Crazy Carl’s Fireworks…
Harrison County holds Cardboard Recycle Day
Harrison County hosted their third annual Cardboard Recycle Day Saturday, allowing residents to get rid of excess Christmas cardboard. Now that people have enjoyed the holidays and the year is coming to an end, Harrison County wants…
"Armed and Dangerous:" Search underway for suspect in armed robbery of Gulfport convenience store
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Police are searching for a man believed to have robbed a Gulfport gas station at gunpoint Christmas Eve. Just after 11 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 24, officers with the Gulfport Police Department responded to a convenience…
Man arrested for murder after fatal stabbing in Gulfport on Christmas Eve
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — One man is behind bars after allegedly stabbing a person to death on Christmas Eve in Gulfport. The Gulfport Police Department announced the arrest of 25-year-old Grant Newman Gutierrez late Christmas morning. Police say officers responded…
Christmas Eve Homicide: Police investigating fatal stabbing in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Police are investigating after a person was found stabbed to death in Gulfport on Christmas Eve. Gulfport Police say officers responded to a call about a stabbing in the 1100 block of Hillcrest Road at 8:55…
First United Methodist Church gives away hundreds of meals to Coast residents in need Christmas Eve
While most things are closed on Christmas Eve, members of First United Methodist Church were hard at work serving the community with hot meals and non-perishable food items. First United Methodist Church started their Christmas food giveaway…
Wiener Wonderland light display wins best theme
Shelby Pierce’s ‘Wiener Wonderland’ display at her home in the Eagle Point community in Biloxi has won a prize. This year, her dachshund light display won first place and best theme in a neighborhood contest. She’s had…
Ice skating continues at the Biloxi Coliseum
Folks on the Coast still have the opportunity to hit the ice at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. Skating will continue every day until January 17th, expect for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Theme nights…
Morning Star Baptist Church held their Holiday Food Drop today
With Christmas only two days away, a local church is celebrating the reason for the season and setting out on a mission to feed hundreds. Dozens of volunteers gathered at the Morning Star Baptist Church in Gulfport…
Beau Rivage donates 150 Christmas meals to Loaves and Fishes
The Beau Rivage partnered with Loaves and Fishes for their annual Christmas meal giveaway with the goal of helping those in need. Bringing joy to those in the community this holiday season, the Beau Rivage and Loaves…
Long Beach car dealership and the Grinch team up to provide warm socks to the homeless
A local car dealership teamed up with one Christmas character that’s an unlikely helper: the Grinch! Chuck Ryan Cars of Long Beach held their inaugural Christmas Sock hop with the Grinch, collecting socks for the homeless. Maybe…
Safety measures for local churches during Christmas services
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services have some of the biggest turn outs all year for churches across the Coast. During normal circumstances, most would consider that a good thing, but during a pandemic that can be…
Biloxi PD looking for missing mother and son
Biloxi Police are asking for your help in locating 22-year-old Justine Vernetta Thompson and her 2 year old son Trevonis Deandra Whitlock. Attempts have been made to locate the mother and her child at reported possible addresses in Hope VI…
Salvation Army opening cold weather shelters December 24th and 25th
The Salvation Army is opening their cold weather shelters for December 24th and 25th. The Gulfport and Pascagoula locations will both be open from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday. The Gulfport shelter is located at 2019 22nd…
‘Noise for Toys’ Christmas event at Marina Cantina
Two Gulf Coast musicians have partnered up with a local restaurant to help spread joy this Christmas season with the brand-new event ‘Noise for Toys.’ The event will be held tomorrow evening from 6 p.m. until 9…