Jackson County School District Superintendent helps students dress for success
Jackson County School District Superintendent Dr. John Strycker goes the extra mile to help some special needs students dress for success as they transition into the…
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Let’s ‘Taco’ about the importance of blood donations
To celebrate Taco Tuesday, the Blood Center partnered with Taco Sombrero in Ocean Springs to host a blood drive. There is an urgent need for all blood types…
‘Paint a Rock, Save a Life’ at the Pascagoula Senior Center
JE Social and Service Club assisted Singing River Health System and Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency with a special initiative to help spread awareness across the…
Tatonut Donut Shop in Ocean Springs now back open
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — The Tatonut Donut Shop is back open as of Tuesday, June 15, according to the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce. The popular donut shop had been closed for more than five months after David Mohler,…
US Marshals arrest Ocean Springs man who has been on the run since 2008
The US Marshal’s Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force, Gulfport Division arrested Lawrence W. Baker, 52, in Ocean Springs around 7 a.m. Tuesday. Baker was taken into custody in the 100 Block of Braeburn Drive at his residence without incident.…
Lucedale man charged with aggravated assault
One man is in the hospital and another is in jail after George County Sheriff's Office responded to a call about a fight. According to a press release, deputies responded Friday night to a call in the Agricola Community about…
Shaggy’s Angler Camp at USM Marine Education Center
Summer camps are back this year and Shaggy’s Angler Camp is hosting their week-long camp at University of Southern Miss Marine Education Center. During the summer camp, students…
Taco Tuesday Blood Drive at Taco Sombrero on Washington Avenue
Blood donors get a free taco on Taco Tuesday tomorrow! The Blood Center partnered with Taco Sombrero Ocean Springs to host a blood drive on Taco…
Jackson County Sand Jam 2021
Hundreds turned out for some family fun, turtles, and more for the 2021 Sand Jam in Ocean Springs. This included a family fun day that involved a sand sculpture competition, free…
New Orleans Police Department and U.S. Marshals New Orleans Task Force arrest Moss Point, Mississippi murder suspect
New Orleans, LA –The New Orleans Police Department Violent Offender Warrant Squad and the U.S. Marshals Service New Orleans Task Force located and arrested Moss Point, Mississippi Murder suspect Anthony Rashawn Hunt at a New Orleans, LA hotel located in…
Sand Jam 2021 at Ocean Springs Front Beach
Saturday morning on Front Beach in Ocean Springs, the Jackson County Board of Supervisors and Jackson County Recreation Department will host Sand Jam 2021 ‘Turtle Up Mississippi.’ The…
He was out of jail on bond in one bank robbery case. He just got charged in two others.
An Alabama man who was out of jail on bond in a bank robbery case was arrested Thursday afternoon and charged in the armed robbery of the Navigator Credit Union on Highway 614. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell said in…
Ribbon cutting held for Black Authors Rock Arts Collective
Black Authors Rock owner decided to partner with the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center to create an ambiance and aesthetic experience that intersects innovation and inclusivity. Black…
Summer fun at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center in Ocean Springs
If you are looking for something fun to do this summer, the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center in Ocean Springs has you covered. Registration…
Woman identified in 30-year-old Jackson County cold case
The skeletal remains of an unidentified woman found 30-years-ago in Vancleave have been identified. Investigators have identified Kimberly Ann Funk from Sharon, Pennsylvania as the victim found in…
Mississippi shipbuilder Ingalls plans to hire 3,000 new workers
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (AP) — A shipyard that’s the largest private employer in Mississippi says it is planning to hire about 3,000 new full-time employees. Ingalls Shipbuilding held a hiring event Wednesday in Pascagoula. Its parent company, Huntington Ingalls Industries, said…
They now know her name, but what happened to Kimberly Ann Funk?
A key piece of information in a 30-year-old cold case has been confirmed. Now, Sheriff Mike Ezell wants to find out what happened to Kimberly Ann Funk and why she was found in the swampy area of Ward Bayou in…
USM retires the Research Vessel Hermes in Ocean Springs
Today in Ocean Springs, the University of Southern Mississippi held a retirement ceremony for the R/V Hermes which has served as a floating classroom and lab for the…
State Welcome Center Representatives visit the Gulf Coast
Communities along the Gulf Coast saw a decline in tourism over the last year, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the City of Ocean Springs is ready for…
Casey Vaughan wins Gautier mayoral race
Gautier has a new mayor after incumbent Phil Torjusen fell short, receiving only 46 percent of the votes. Casey Vaughan won with 53 percent of the votes. Vaughan has…
Billy Knight wins Moss Point mayoral race
In Moss Point, Democratic candidate Billy Knight won the mayoral municipal general election with over 80 percent of votes. Winning by a landslide, Knight defeated Republican candidate Richard…
Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society presents scholarship to Ocean Springs senior
Earlier this evening, one Ocean Springs High School graduating senior received a big surprise to help him in his next chapter of life. During a drive-by parade in front of his home, Josh Williams was presented a…
Pascagoula Fire Department hosted Senior Health and Safety Fair
The Pascagoula Fire Department hosted a senior health and safety fair for adults 55 years of age and older at the Pascagoula Senior Center. Over 16 businesses set up booths to inform seniors and their family members…
World Renowned Budweiser Clydesdales return to Ocean Springs
(Ocean Springs, MS) - On Sunday, June 6, the City of Ocean Springs will welcome the Budweiser Clydesdales to downtown with a parade and Budweiser pub crawl. The Budweiser Clydesdale crew will start the parade at 3 p.m. on Front…