Funeral services announced for Lauren Johansen
The funeral services for the Vancleave woman allegedly killed by her ex-boyfriend last week have been announced. Services for Lauren Johansen will be held at Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home in…
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Biloxi Ward 4 Special Election
Voters in Biloxi’s Ward 4 are back at the polls today to decide who will represent them on the council for the rest of this term. Jamie Creel and Rodney McGilvary…
Court Street Garage closure in Bay St. Louis
The City of Bay St. Louis is announcing the temporary closure of the Court Street Public Parking Garage to facilitate necessary improvements. The renovation project is slated to commence…
"Blue Ribbon Commitee" created to hold Child Protective Services accountable
Memorial Hospital, Friends of Court, and local Harrison County officials are taking a stand against Child Protective Services and Youth Court Judge Michael Dickinson after a 4-month-old was allegedly…
Officials break ground on Marriot Hotel in Waveland
Waveland city leaders cut the ribbon a new Marriot Town Place Suites Tuesday. Construction is expected to start soon with the hotel expected to be compete by late 2025 or…
Team MSU sending 9 Bulldogs to Paris
Team MSU is sending its largest delegation in school history to the 2024 Paris Olympics. A total of eight athletes and one coach is representing the Magnolia State and the Bulldogs. This breaks the previous record of seven Bulldogs participating…
Sparklight Awards $7,500 to Biloxi Main Street Nonprofit
July 9, 2024 – Biloxi, Miss.– Sparklight® recently awarded $7,500 to Biloxi Main Street through the company’s Charitable Giving Fund. The organization was one of 26 nonprofits across the company’s 24-state footprint that received grants totaling more than $125,000 during the company’s most…
Sparklight Awards $5,000 to Long Beach High School Career & Technical Education Program
July 9, 2024 – Long Beach, Miss. – Sparklight® recently awarded $5,000 to Long Beach High School Career & Technical Education Program through the company’s Charitable Giving Fund. The school’s program was one of 26 recipients across the company’s 24-state footprint that…
WXXV Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. has a look at the new Driftwood Motel in Bay St. Louis
After months of renovations there is a new vacation spot in Bay St. Louis. The former Economy Inn…
Ocean Springs police provide new details on shooting at station
More details have emerged from a shooting at Ocean Springs Police Department that happened Monday night. Deputy Chief Steven Dye said three people are facing charges and more could be added as a…
72-year-old man found safe in Stone County
The Stone County Sheriff’s Office reports that 72-year-old James Kirker has been located and is safe.
Salvation Army deploying teams to Houston for recovery efforts
Salvation Army will be deploying teams to Houston starting tomorrow. The Salvation Army will be bringing water and kits to assist those left without power. The community…
Mississippi Power sending linemen to Texas to help Beryl victims
Mississippi Power is sending a team to help Texans affected by Hurricane Beryl. Over 160 linemen left the Magnolia State earlier this morning for Texas. They…
Disney Trivia Night at Vintage Cotton in Lucedale
A Disney trivia night will be taking place in Lucedale tonight. Teams are $8 for a four-person team. Proceeds will support the community art program and scholarships. Gulf…
Two people shot outside of Ocean Springs Police Department
The Ocean Springs Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened just outside of the police station on Monday. According to Ocean Springs Police Chief Ryan Lemaire, two people were shot following a dispute over a custody exchange. Chief Lemaire…
Camp Aqua underway at the Mississippi Aquarium
The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting a summer camp for curious kids right now! Campers learn about how the aquarium operates through hands-on experiences at Camp Aqua. The kids are…
Gulfport receives grants from US Department of Housing and Urban Development
Big changes could be coming to the City of Gulfport in the future. The United States Department of Housing and Development has announced that Gulfport will receive a 2024 CDBG Entitlement allocation…
Wiggins Police investigating vandalism at church
Sunday morning, Wiggins officers were called out to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Hall Street for a report of a burglary. When officers arrived, they discovered graffiti throughout the interior of the building and observed where…
Biloxi Ward 4 Election Runoff is Tuesday, July 9th
Now to a reminder for Biloxi Ward 4 residents that special election run off for the vacant city council seat is Tuesday. Jamie Creel and Rodney McGilvary are…
The 2024 Independence Day holiday travel period concluded
Jackson, Miss -The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) concluded the 2024 Independence Day Holiday Travel Period Sunday, July 7th, at midnight. The enforcement period began on Thursday, July 4th, at 6:00 a.m. The Mississippi Highway Patrol issued a total of 6,474…
Mississippi Aquarium holds Pancakes for Penguins fundraiser
Over the weekend, the Mississippi Aquarium hosted its Pancakes for Penguins fundraising event. Families enjoyed breakfast while taking photos with a pair of African penguins and learning more about…
$5 Kitten Adoptions at Jackson County Animal Shelter
Starting today, the Jackson County Animal Shelter in Gautier is having an adoption special. The special includes kittens up for adoption for just $5. The special is happening…
95th annual Blessing of the Fleet Biloxi
An incredible tradition continued in Biloxi this weekend as the city held its 95th annual Blessing of the Fleet, celebrating the start of shrimp season. The event started with…
2024 CDBG and Home Action Plan Meeting in Gulfport
The Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced Gulfport will receive CDBG Entitlement Allocation of about $760,000 and Home Investment Entitlement Allocation of a little over…