Local News Archives - Page 1805 of 1811

Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday This Weekend

WXXV,

September 3, 2014

Outdoors enthusiasts can see a sales tax break on hunting items this weekend, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said while visiting Van’s Sporting Goods Wednesday.

Health Officials Confirm Third West Nile Virus Death, 3 Additional Human Cases

WXXV,

September 3, 2014

Wednesday, the Mississippi State Department of Health (M.S.D.H.) confirms the death of a Forrest County resident from West Nile virus (W.N.V.), the third Mississippi death from W.N.V. in 2014.

Biloxi Chamber of Commerce Presents the 33rd Annual Biloxi Seafood Festival

WXXV,

September 3, 2014

Biloxi Chamber of Chamber of Commerce presents the 33rd Annual Biloxi Seafood Festival, September 13th and 14th, Point Cadet Plaza, Biloxi.

Get Tuesday Night's 9 p.m. News Right Here

WXXV,

September 2, 2014

All the local updates you need from Tuesday night's 9 p.m. show can be found right here.

Mayor's Veto of Hutchins as Police Chief Stands

WXXV,

September 2, 2014

Tuesday night, Moss Point’s Board of Aldermen was unable to overturn the Mayor's veto of Calvin Hutchins as the new Police Chief.

Local Deceased Veteran Honored by Harrison Co.

WXXV,

September 2, 2014

J.C. McGuire Jr. served as the Principal of the Harrison County School District and as Harrison County's Tax Assessor for many years.

Compass Imaging Has Bra Decorating Contest for Breast Cancer

WXXV,

September 2, 2014

Compass Imaging in Gulfport is hosting a bra decorating contest in honor of breast cancer awareness.

Local Breast Cancer Survivor Tells Her Story

WXXV,

September 2, 2014

In 2014, it is estimated there will be 40,000 breast cancer deaths in the United States.

School Kids Get to Talk to Live Astronauts Via Satellite

WXXV,

September 2, 2014

Students were invited to the Infinity Science Center to talk with astronauts live from space, in hopes of spiking their interest in exploration.

New 911 Tower May be Going Up in Gulfport

WXXV,

September 2, 2014

Mississippi Highway Patrol has a surplus radio tower it is interested in giving to the Harrison County Emergency Communications Commission (E.C.C.).

Harrison Co. Gets Infrared Monitor to Help in Searches

WXXV,

September 2, 2014

The Harrison County Sheriff's Department has been approved to purchase a new piece of equipment to help in finding missing or fleeing persons.

Investigation of I.E.D. Found in Vancleave Continues

WXXV,

September 2, 2014

The investigation of an explosive device found outside a residential home in Vancleve is ongoing.

Missing Teen Girl Found Dead in Jackson

WXXV,

September 2, 2014

Jackson Police say the teenager who went missing Sunday morning, Katelyn Beard, was kidnapped and shot.

70 Year Old Woman Dies in Ocean Springs Fire

WXXV,

September 2, 2014

Breaking news out of Ocean Springs: a fire Tuesday has killed a 70 year old woman at 507 Vancleave Road.

Get All the Local News from Tuesday Evening Right Here

WXXV,

September 2, 2014

Check out all the latest local news updates from Tuesday evening's 5:30 p.m. show right here.

Beach Pier in Pascagoula Closed for Amenity Construction

WXXV,

September 2, 2014

The Beach Pier across from Beach Park will be closed from September 2nd to September 10th to allow for more amenities to be constructed.

Rep. Palazzo & Rivers of Recovery Announce Salute to the Military 5K

WXXV,

September 2, 2014

Congressman Steven Palazzo announced Tuesday the second annual Salute to the Military 5K will be held at the Combat Readiness Training Center in Gulfport, MS on Saturday, September 27th, 2014 at 8:00 a.m.

Hurricane Hunters Lecture Series Moved to Saenger Theater

WXXV,

September 2, 2014

Due to the overwhelming interest in the Hurricane Hunter lecture series, it will be moved to the Saenger Theater to accommodate the larger audience Sept. 5th, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.