Poplarville City Park closed due to storm damage
The City of Poplarville’s park is closed until further notice due to the weekend’s storms. The city said the closure comes for the safety of the community as…
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Pearl River County Superintendent announces retirement
In Pearl River County, Superintendent John Shows announced his retirement on Saturday, effective at the end of this school year. Shows assumed the top educator role in Pearl River County…
George County School District Superintendent resigns
At a weekend meeting of the George County School Board, Superintendent Wade Whitney asked to be relieved from his contract effective immediately. Whitney asked to be released due to personal…
Early morning fire breaks out at Long Beach Dollar General
Multiple fire agencies responded to a fire at a Long Beach Dollar General early Monday morning. Harrison County Fire Rescue, Pass Christian Fire, CRTC all responded to assist Long Beach Fire Department with the fire. According to officials, heavy smoke…
Runaway children found in Gulfport
The Gulfport Police Department located two runaway children, Summer Moore and A’nyla Moore, of Gulfport, Mississippi. Summer Moore is described as a 12-year-old black female, 5’1” tall, weighing 100 lbs., with brown eyes and black-and-purple braided hair. She was last…
MDOT names new State Maintenance Engineer
JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Department of Transportation has named Assistant State Maintenance Engineer Matt Dugas, P.E., to the position of State Maintenance Engineer. Dugas has served MDOT for more than 18 years. “We are very excited about Matt stepping into…
MGCCC Harrison County Players to present "The Three Musketeers" by Ken Ludwig
The Harrison County Players at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College are set to bring a swashbuckling adventure to life with their thrilling production of Ken Ludwig’s The Three Musketeers. Based on Alexandre Dumas’ legendary novel, this fast-paced adaptation promises an evening…
Carey Opera presents “The Pirates of Penzance”
William Carey University’s Carey Opera & Musical Theater will present its spring opera, “The Pirates of Penzance,” March 4 and March 6 at Thomas Fine Arts Center. Curtain time is 7 p.m. “The Pirates of Penzance” is a two-act comic…
Formerly disqualified candidate speaks out after qualifying for Gulfport Ward 5 primary
A candidate disqualified just days ago in the special election for Gulfport City Council Ward 5 has now qualified to run in April's Republican Primary for the next four-year term. On Tuesday the Gulfport Municipal Election Commission denied Derek Bullock's…
Derick Hall’s incredible journey from the NICU to the NFL
Derrick Hall was born at Memorial Health System in Gulfport, arriving four months premature and weighing just over two pounds. Born without a heartbeat, he spent the first part of…
Boat donated for artificial reef in the Mississippi Sound
One of the first boat dealerships in Biloxi donates a historic boat that will be used for an artificial reef in the waters of the Mississippi Sound.…
Economic Impact of Gulf Coast Winter Classics
The six-week long Gulf Coast Winter Classics Horse Competition is off and running and jumping at the Harrison County Fairgrounds right now. Horse owners and riders are here with…
Bozo’s Grocery in Pascagoula celebrates birthday
One business in Pascagoula is celebrating today. Bozo’s Grocery is celebrating their 68th birthday. Bozo’s originally opened on this day in 1957, opened by current owner Keith Delcambre’s grandparents and…
Gulfport School District teachers receive grant from Ingalls Shipbuilding
Two teachers in the Gulfport School District are getting grant money to help enhance their programs. Meg Barnes is a career pathways teacher at Bayou View Middle…
A Latte Friends trains future Superstars
A Latte Friends in D’Iberville has been sharing the love all week by welcoming students from South Mississippi schools and getting them some hands-on workforce training. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth…
Jackson County offering free youth fishing classes
Jackson County and Gulf Islands is hosting free youth fishing classes in March. The classes start the second Saturday of March, but registration is required. Each class is limited to 15 students aged 8 to 13, the QR code to…
Biloxi PD searching for runaway teen Matilyn York
The Biloxi Police Department is asking for help looking for a runaway teenager. The department says Matilyn York left her friend’s house on February 12th around 4:30 p.m. They think Matilyn was picked up by another friend, but are not…
Jackson County man sentenced for possessing images of child sexual abuse
A Vancleave man pleads guilty to exploitation of a child in Jackson County circuit court. According to Assistant District Attorney Carolyn Lewis, In April of 2022, investigators were made aware of sexual images of a child being uploaded to the…
Arbor Day Tree Distribution at Lyman Community Center
The Harrison County Soil and Water Conservation District held its annual Arbor Day Tree Distribution. Cars were lined up at the Lyman Community Center ready to take advantage…
NeShondria Ellerby sworn in as Gautier’s first African American municipal judge
It was a historic day at the Gautier Municipal Courtroom on Thursday. NeShondria Ellerby was sworn in as the city’s new municipal judge, becoming the…
Learning about the history of Mardi Gras on the coast
Our attention turns to Mardi Gras. Balls and parades are right around the corner. We start with a little Carnival history. Dave Elliott stopped by the Coastal…
Bay St. Louis woman charged with credit card fraud, embezzlement
A Bay St. Louis woman has been charged with stealing from several Waveland stores by using a fraudulent credit card. Waveland Police said 37-year-old Cristal Seals was arrested Thursday. The charges stem from incidents in October and November, when Seals…
Trees MS Open House: Creating a Greener Gulfport
"We are becoming a more urban nation. People are moving into cities and cities are expanding, but we need to do so sustainably." This is Caroline Ingram with…
Valentine’s Day 8K and one mile run in Ocean Springs
The Gulf Coast Running Club is hosting an event this Saturday. The Valentine’s 8K and one mile run takes place at Fort Maurepas in Ocean Springs…
