Voters are headed to the polls for a runoff special election to decide who Harrison County’s next tax collector will be. Interim Tax Collector Sharon Nash Barnett and District Five Supervisor Connie Rockco were the top two…
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health reported an additional 665 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi on Tuesday morning. Harrison and Jackson Counties saw the highest increase in cases in South Mississippi. County-by-county breakdown as of Tuesday, November 24:…
Voters will head to the polls tomorrow for a runoff special election to decide who Harrison County’s next tax collector will be. Interim Tax Collector Sharon Nash Barnett and District Five Supervisor Connie Rockco were the top two vote getters…
In honor of Thanksgiving, the Biloxi Library on Howard Avenue is taking patrons into kitchens of the past. In their display ‘Happiness is Homemade’ you can view a wide array of cooking utensils that might have been…
We have a happy update on a story that aired on WXXV last Monday. The fallen tree on disabled vet and Gulfport resident Brian McDowell’s home has been removed. During Zeta, a tree fell on McDowell’s mobile…
Christmas shopping has already begun on the Coast. With unique local vendors, there were plenty of items to gift loved ones this weekend in Downtown Biloxi. In Biloxi this weekend, it was Christmas in the city. Business…
A 19-year-old was arrested this weekend by Gulfport police on one count of manslaughter. Around 1 a.m. on Saturday morning, police responded to Memorial Hospital in reference to a juvenile shooting victim who later died from his…
Multiple fire departments responded to a woods fire in Gulfport Sunday. The fire originated in Gulfport near 53rd Avenue and 28th Street. Long Beach and Gulfport Fire Departments were on the scene and helped to contain the…
Gulfport Police responded to an accident involving a motorcycle this evening on Railroad Street. Police tell News 25 the accident involved a vehicle and a motorcycle and two people on the motorcycle had to be transported to…
The Spirit of Christmas is coming to the City of Biloxi. Their 16th annual Christmas in the City is tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Downtown Biloxi’s Rue Magnolia District. Those attending have the chance…
Birds were at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi early this morning. Beau Rivage and Extra Table donated 300 turkeys to local charities. The turkeys were picked up at the Beau’s warehouse receiving dock by the recipients. They…
The Gulfport Police Department is sharing big news! Members of the department’s S.W.A.T. Team were honored with the Medal of Valor award. The Medal of Valor is the highest national honor for valor that can be awarded…
A Gulfport veteran is raising concerns after experiencing several burglaries over the last 18 months. Freddie Moore is a Gulfport veteran whose home located on Monroe Street has been burglarized seven times in the past 18 months.…
Pass Christian’s chamber of commerce is sharing some exciting holiday news! In hopes of encouraging local shopping this Christmas, they have launched their 2020 Holiday Passport Program. Visit a business listed on the passport and you’ll get…
Biloxi, MS – Damian Ladell Brown, 34, of Gulfport, was found guilty of Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon, Possession of Cocaine, and two Counts of Possession of Oxycodone by a jury in Harrison County Circuit Court…
November is ‘Adopt a Senior Pet’ Month and with a little more than a week left, you still have time to visit your local animal shelter and take home a senior furry friend. The Humane Society of…
Looking for a way to give back this holiday season? Here’s one that will bring a smile to the faces of a group of people who have been isolated much of 2020. The Pillars of Biloxi Nursing…
Thanksgiving is a time to gather loved ones and enjoy a good meal. However, preparing that meal can be dangerous if you’re not careful. That’s why the Gulfport Fire Department held a turkey cooking demonstration. Their goal…
The State of the Coast Symposium was held this morning. The fourth annual symposium looked a little different than in previous years. Due to COVID-19, it was held virtually over Zoom. Several coastal economic and business leaders…
The crew over at Feed my Sheep in Gulfport was busy today administering rapid COVID-19 tests or flu shots to local residents. Not only did the food pantry serve up much needed meals to the homeless and…
Over 200 donated meals went to those in need today thanks to the partnership of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino and the Back Bay Mission in Biloxi. The Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway in Biloxi at Back Bay…
The Harrison County Sand Beach Department has completed all beach debris cleanup from Hurricane Zeta. All beaches in Harrison County are open. Harrison County Sand Beach is working on replacing stairs, benches and signage. Please use caution when going from…
Another organization on the Coast lending a helping hand this holiday season is the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence. The GCCN’s annual Christmas Adopt-a-Family program is currently underway with plenty of families in need of some Christmas…
The Gulfport Harbor Market was apparently playing tricks when they said they were ending their season just before Halloween. It’s all treats for now on because they opened again today, giving residents the opportunity to shop for…