While the presidential election and state flag referendum highlight the ballot in Mississippi this year, voters will also decide on whether to vote for or against medical marijuana measures as well. Mississippians have decisions to make this fall regarding the…
Almost one month ago, the largest Goodwill in South Mississippi had its ribbon cutting ceremony. Now, they are preparing our community for Halloween by having many Spooktacular bargains. Every one of Goodwill’s stores on the Coast will have costumes available…
After a long awaited process, the Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum will have a soft opening this Saturday. The museum will have a ribbon cutting around 10 a.m. and be open to the public for the first time. Volunteers and staff…
Jeff Davis Elementary is still in the process of changing the name of the school. Superintendent Marcus Boudreaux said in February there were internal conversations about changing the name to better represent the school. However, COVID halted the process, pushing…
Sixty-two year-old Sammy Handler passed away last Thursday. He was a longtime Biloxi Fire Museum supporter and retired fire department mechanic. Sammy Handler passed away suddenly last Thursday. He was a proud board member of the West End Hose Company…
(Jackson, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, lifted a water contact advisory Tuesday for Station 8 (Gulfport West Beach). Water samples at this station show the area has attained acceptable bacteria levels. Three advisories…
Due to excessive traffic along Hwy 90 and Pass Road during the “Cruisin’ the Coast” events, October 4-11, 2020, major delays are expected on some of the CTA routes. CTA will do everything possible to run as close to our…
After consulting the Mississippi Department of Health, the Long Beach School District will be quarantining all Long Beach Middle School students beginning September 30th and ending October 13th. Students return on October 14th. Currently, 15 students have tested positive for…
The City of Gulfport is the host of the official kickoff party for the largest block party on the Coast. Gulfport Main Street is proud to announce the 11th annual View the Cruise event taking place on Sunday, October 4th.…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Effective immediately, the Gulfport High School football team will be quarantined for 14 days after two players and a coach tested positive for COVID-19. According to Gulfport Director of Athletics Bryan Caldwell, “Gulfport High School is…
Due to the pandemic, the Back Bay Mission nonprofit organization will not be holding in-person fundraising events which means the organization had to come up with different ways to raise funds. They have come up with a way to continue…
Preparations are underway at the Coast Coliseum and Convention Center ahead of Cruisin’ the Coast events next week. One of South Mississippi primary entertainment venues is making its final preparations for America’s Largest Block Party. Coast Coliseum Executive Director Matt…
The Mississippi Aquarium is now offering custom license plates to support conservation efforts of endangered species. The license plate can be purchased for $33 where 24 of that will go to the Aquarium’s conservation program. The plate will feature the…
There are some job opportunities available in our community at the Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System. They are having a virtual job fair starting today and ending Friday. They’re filling many different positions like nurses, medical support assistant, and housekeeping…
During the most recent 2020 legislative session, the state of Mississippi passed the Community Foundations COVID-19 Grant Program as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. The program is administered by the Mississippi Development Authority and provides…
While some may argue that 2020 is filled with more downs than ups, there’s one department in Harrison County that’s on fire. Harrison County Fire Rescue received a $600,000 federal grant to replace their air packs and mask. Air packs…
The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person, Bobbie Jo Lynn Young, of Gulfport, MS. Young is described to police officers as a white female, 31 years old, she is 5’03” and 109 lbs.…
A new name is in the works for Jefferson Davis Elementary in Biloxi. The Biloxi Public School Board and Superintendent Marcus Boudreaux announced the renaming process this afternoon. Superintendent Boudreaux has surveyed Biloxi Schools staff and Jeff Davis Elementary parents,…
Longtime Biloxi Fire Museum supporter and retired Fire Department Mechanic Sammy Handler passed away Thursday. The 62-year-old grew up on the Biloxi Back Bay and had an affinity for fire trucks, owning them and telling the history of them. Biloxi…
How has quarantine life impacted you and your emotions? Nearly 40 local artists tackled that question by participating in a ‘Shelter in Place’ self-portrait pop up show in Gulfport over the weekend. Local artists took on COVID-19 and quarantine in…
Senate Candidate Mike Espy made his way through the Magnolia State for meet and greets Saturday. Espy ultimately stopped in Gulfport where he was met with nearly 150 supporters. Local officials spoke to the crowd before handing the mic off…
Residents of Biloxi will soon see a rate increase on specific monthly bills. The rate increase will impact the water and sewer service and garbage collection of 15,000 residents. The new water rate will increase by about two percent for…
Dunkin’ is taking over National Coffee Day on September 29 and renaming it National Dunkin’ Day! In celebration of its coffee fans everywhere, participating Dunkin' restaurants nationwide will be offering guests a FREE medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase on Tuesday,…
The Harrison County Library System was awarded $276,107 through the Institute of Museum and Library Services CARES Act grants. The IMLS announced Thursday that they are awarding over $13 million in CARES Act grants to help support museums and libraries…