The Harrison County Board of Supervisors has announced the reopening of more sections of sand beach in the county as crews work to clean up debris left behind from Cristobal. A section of beach from Jones Park to Thornton Avenue…
People have been protesting for change across the country. Last weekend, we saw several peaceful protests around the Gulf Coast and we can expect to see more this weekend. On Sunday there will be a protest for peace held at…
It’s been almost a week since Cristobal unleashed heavy rain and strong winds throughout our area, but some local businesses are still reeling in the wake of this tropical storm. Captain Louis Skrmetta has been at the helm of Ship…
Fishermen are making their way back to the docks and are all geared up for the 24th annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic. The event was supposed to begin last week, but now they’re casting their lines in hopes to…
The Biloxi Police Department arrested 41-year-old Laterrance Terrell Nathan of Gulfport, MS on the charge of statutory rape. The arrest was the result of an investigation into a complaint in which Nathan allegedly engaged in sexual conduct with persons under…
In the City of D’Iberville, residents and visitors can now enjoy a beautiful new pavilion and kayak launch at Riverside Park. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held this morning for the project that’s been in the works since 2015. Thanks…
We have seen countless businesses take a hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but can you imagine having just opened your business days before the lockdown? That was the case for Marley’s Music that is located in the heart of…
The Harrison County Board of Supervisors announces additional sections of the 26-miles of Harrison County Sand Beach are now open. Harrison County Sand Beach Director Chuck Loftis said a section of beach in Gulfport from Jones Park to Thornton Avenue…
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to locate a reported missing person with a welfare concern. 56-year-old Samuel Burfict, was seen at the Biloxi Police Department on Thursday, June 11 at about 1:15 a.m. When he…
Cristobal clean up continues and so does storm damage reporting and data collection in the aftermath of the tropical storm. Harrison County is now offering an online system to help residents, the government, and business owners with storm damage reporting.…
Glen Ray Huffstetter, also known as Huff, died Sunday at the age of 69 after battling cancer. Huff served his community and city as a Biloxi firefighter for 26 years. “Huff” was born and raised in Biloxi. He served his…
The D’Iberville Fire Department will distribute, free-of-charge, face masks to D’Iberville residents. The free masks will be distributed at the D’Iberville Community Center at 10452 Lamey Bridge Road in D’Iberville. The event will take place Tuesday, June 16th from 10…
The first section of the 26 miles of Harrison County Sand Beach has been reopened. Harrison County Sand Beach Director Chuck Loftis said a section of beach from Oak Street to Porter Avenue in Biloxi reopened Thursday afternoon after being…
Two Harrison County residents were able to escape from their burning home, thanks to a Good Samaritan. Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan said a person driving by the manufactured home on Lizana School Road saw the fire. The person…
Amid racial tensions across the U.S., debate is heating up again here in Mississippi regarding the controversial state flag. The Mississippi state flag is once again at the forefront of many discussions, especially if and how it should be replaced.…
In an effort to help the community in the wake of Tropical Storm Cristobal, Lowe’s held three relief events today across the Coast. The events, which are called ‘Bucket Brigades,’ were held at the Waveland, D’Iberville, and Gulfport Lowe’s stores…
The Red Cross is currently assessing all of the damage left behind across the state by Cristobal. The American Red Cross shelters and feeds people after a disaster. There was not a lot of demand for those services in the…
Their primary mission is building and constructing and today some Gulfport Seabees put their skills to work to provide cover for those in training at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi. Keesler Air Force Base buzzed with activity Wednesday afternoon…
After more than a month since the originally scheduled opening date, the Mississippi Aquarium remains under construction. As they continue to move forward, officials haven’t missed a beat. In fact, the highly anticipated Gulf Coast attraction is coming to life…
PEARL, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves has signed a State of Emergency in response to Tropical Storm Cristobal, which made landfall along the Louisiana coast Sunday evening. The storm brought heavy rain, strong winds and storm surge to the Mississippi Gulf…
During the stay at home orders, commercial fishing was defined as an essential business, but that didn’t help many local fishermen sell their product. Our local seafood industry has been hit extremely hard during this global pandemic and that’s just…
GULFPORT, MS — A U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) agent assigned to the Gulfport Station assisted a Harrison County Sheriff’s Deputy during a traffic stop June 2 on Interstate-10 in Biloxi, resulting in the seizure of $143,000 in unreported U.S. currency. The money, wrapped…
UPDATE: Mississippi Lottery tells WXXV that the $2 million winning lottery ticket was sold at Jerry Lee's Grocery in Gautier on Highway 90. The winner claimed the prize today in Jackson and chose to remain anonymous. JACKSON, MISS--A Gautier woman…
Two people were rescued Wednesday morning after their car left U.S. 49, went down a 35 foot embankment, and hit several trees. The single vehicle accident happened at the intersection of U.S. 49 and East Wortham Road at around 4…