Ocean Springs School District Superintendent talks upcoming bond issue
The future of the Ocean Springs School District was the topic of this morning’s Jackson County Area Council meeting. The discussion centered around the vision and future…
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Voters head to the polls for Gulfport Ward 5 Special Election
Gulfport’s Ward 5 Special Election is just under two hours away from wrapping up. The polls opened at 7 a.m. today and will stay open…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Two vehicle crash on Highway 49 at Nobles Road
State Troopers are on the scene of a two vehicle crash on Highway 49 at Nobles Road. One southbound lane is blocked. Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through the area as emergency crews work to clear the…
Crews working to resolve gas leak in Latimer area
Earlier this afternoon, a natural gas leak was found on Parker Road in the Latimer area. Fire crews have been working with CenterPoint Energy to help resolve this issue. Customers in the area may experience a service interruption while repairs…
Salvation Army looking for potential cold weather shelter volunteers
In the wake of potential cold weather moving into the area, the Salvation Army Gulf Coast is looking for volunteers for the cold weather shelter. A decision on whether to open the shelters has not been made as of right…
Driver Service Bureau undergoing technical difficulties
A heads up for coast residents who need driver license services today. The state Department of Public Safety says the Driver Service Bureau is experiencing technical difficulties. Locations on the coast affected include Biloxi, Gautier, Picayune, and Kiln. A system…
WOW Care Closet Transformation Tuesday
Transformation Tuesday, put on by WOW Care Closet, is happening today in Gulfport at the Knight Nonprofit Center. This event benefits women in the workforce by giving them the opportunity to…
All 80 aboard a Delta jet survive after it burst into flames on a Toronto runway
By JOHN WAWROW and MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press The Delta Air Lines jet came down fast, landing so hard that it lost its right wing, then burst into flames on a runway in Toronto. The aircraft slid to a stop,…
Tax season has begun. Here’s when you’ll get your refund
By CORA LEWIS Updated 10:16 AM CST, January 29, 2025 NEW YORK (AP) — Tax season is underway, and the IRS expects 140 million people will file returns by April 15. The agency has also debuted a new online tool to help taxpayers…
Mississippi Aquarium receives 20 turtles for rehabilitation
The Mississippi Aquarium received a special delivery. A total of 20 injured and cold-stunned Kemps Ridley Sea Turtles were delivered to the facility. The total number of turtles being…
Prescribed fire scheduled at Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is planning to conduct a prescribed burn today, February 18th, 2025 at the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge. The potential burn site consists of 162 acres located North of Interstate 10 and West…
Absentee Ballots Now Available for the Municipal Primary Election
JACKSON, Miss. – In-person and mail-in absentee ballots are now available in municipal clerks' offices for the Municipal Primary Election on April 1, 2025. Mississippians may utilize the Secretary of State's Y'all Vote website, which includes an Absentee Voting FAQ, or contact…
Gulfport Ward 5 Special Election Preview
With the Ward 5 Special Election upon us many residents of the district are still unsure when and where to vote. All the action starts on Tuesday, February 18th with…
Suspect in custody after firing shots near Edgewater Mall, leading police on multi-city chase
A suspect is in custody after leading police on a chase across multiple Coast cities Monday afternoon, according to Biloxi police. 38…
USS McFaul serving as 2025 Mardi Gras ship
The City of Mobile is introducing their Mardi Gras ship this year. The USS McFaul will serve in this honor. The welcome ceremony takes place on February 28th…
North Bay Civitan Club of D’Iberville and St. Martin ‘Beads for Special Needs’
After the parades, one Coast group has a way to get rid of those unwanted beads. North Bay Civitan Club of D’Iberville and St. Martin will collect the beads…
Mississippi Power teams leave for Alabama to help restore power
Mississippi Power did their part to help our neighbors affected by severe weather. A storm team of 150 join Alabama’s restoration efforts following a weekend of…
Beach accessibility in Harrison County
The Harrison County Sand Beach has incorporated a brand-new handicap accessible Mobi-mat leading all the way to the water. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. has more on how this finished…
Burial for Mississippi man killed in January plane-helicopter collision in Washington, D.C.
The service and funeral for Andrew Eaves took place in West Point, Mississippi on Sunday. He was one of the victims of the plane…
Sea turtles released back into the ocean on Biloxi Beach
A large crowd gathered at Biloxi Beach to witness the release of three rehabilitated sea turtles. The crowd was amazed to see such creatures up close. The turtles—Jack-Jack, Moby, and Toast…
Recent uptick in local scam reports
Since the start of the new year, it seems like there has been a drastic increase in scams making the rounds in South Mississippi. In this day and age, scammers…
Four parades rolled through South Mississippi over the weekend
The good times rolled across South Mississippi this weekend as many long-time krewes rolled down the streets of their communities for Mardi Gras fun. The Elks, followed…
Sensory Sensitive Mardi Gras Celebration
The Krewe of Confetti is hosting a special Mardi Gras celebration! A sensory sensitive celebration is taking place on February 23rd. The QR code on your screen can be scanned to…
Keesler Federal Park nominated as a USA Today Readers' Choice 10Best Minor League Ballpark
USA TODAY announced today that the home ballpark of the Biloxi Shuckers, Keesler Federal Park, has been selected as a nominee for the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Award for Best Minor League Ballpark. Voting begins on Monday, February 17th…
