M.D.O.T. Hopes for Funding from State Legislature
The Mississippi Department of Transportation (M.D.O.T.) hopes the state legislature takes up plans to continue funding their road projects.
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Gas Prices Are Down, But Taxes May Go Up
Gas prices are at their lowest in years, but now some legislators are proposing a gas tax increase.
Residents Say Goodbye to Father Louie Lohan
After almost 44 years of service, Father Louie Lohan is retiring to his home in Ireland.
Meet Ray, Only Puppy on Coast Being Trained as Guide Dog
Ray is a six month old yellow lab and unlike most puppies, one day Ray will be paired with a visually impaired adult to help make life a little easier.
Ingalls Donates to Local Schools for S.T.E.M. Education
Advances in technology have caused lawmakers and teachers to reinforce science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, also called S.T.E.M. courses, in the classroom.
State Board of Education Awards $1.47 Million in Grants
The State Board of Education is providing grants to a number of schools across the state in an effort to make our children better readers.
Legislators Work on Bill to Prevent Another SRHS Situation
Local legislators are working hard in Jackson to get a bill passed which would hopefully prevent another Singing River situation from happening again.
Ocean Springs Looks to Build More Hotels
The City of Ocean Springs is home to only three major hotels, limiting visitors to places near downtown.
Family of Homeless Woman Killed by Train Still Grieves
It's been one week since a homeless woman was killed by a train in Biloxi
Gulfport Man in Critical Condition After Trailer Park Fire
A Gulfport man is in critical condition after his trailer caught fire in the Bayou Oaks Trailer Park off Switzer Road Friday morning.
Get Friday Evening's Local NBC News Right Here
See all the latest local updates from Friday evening's 5:30 p.m. news here.
H.I.V. Pre-Exposure Intervention Call Center Now Available in MS
Friday, the Mississippi State Department of Health (M.S.D.H.), in collaboration with the American Sexual Health Association, announces the availability of a new toll-free call center with information and referrals for those interested in pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a prevention option for those at high risk of contracting H.I.V.
Catholic Priest, Louie Lohan, Retires After 44 Yrs on Coast
Father Louie has been serving the Gulf Coast for almost 44 years and Thursday night, the public got a chance to say goodbye.
Jackson Co. Animal Shelters Needs Home for Pig & Horses
The Jackson County Animal Shelter is not only looking for homes for cats and dogs, but they are also looking for permanent homes for some larger friends as well.
Caesars Entertainment Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Thursday, Caesars Entertainment issued a statement regarding the operations of its Biloxi casino, Harrah’s Gulf Coast.
Exhibit at Gulfport-Biloxi Airport Displays Model of Skiff
A new exhibit showcasing the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi is now on display on the first floor of the terminal at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport.
Moss Point Adopts Program to Provide Free Books to Kids
The City of Moss Point has adopted a program where you can get children's books mailed to you monthly for free.
Parents Want Police Athletic League to Reopen
Earlier this month the Gulfport Police Department announced the Police Athletic League (P.A.L.) will be closing, but now, parents of children who attended P.A.L. say they are fighting to get the program reopened.
Ocean Springs Chief of Police Set to Retire
Ocean Springs Chief of Police, Lionel Cothern, is retiring after 30 years of service with the department and seven years as Chief.
Local American Idol, Michael Simeon, Visits WXXV Studio
Millions of people around the nation watched as Lumberton native, Michael Simeon, sang and danced his way to the Hollywood round of American Idol.
See Thursday Evening's Local NBC News Here
You can get all the latest local 5:30 p.m. news right here.
4th Annual Chili Cook Off Planned at Pascagoula Senior Center
Plans are underway for the 4th Annual Senior Chili Cook-Off at Pascagoula Senior Center, 1912 Live Oak Ave.
75 Ton Sand Sculpture to be Built Inside Edgewater Mall
On Tuesday, January 20th, sculptors begin work on a 75 ton sand sculpture inside Edgewater Mall.
