Senior banners go up in Lucedale
Senior banners are going up on Lucedale's Main Street. Families now have a chance to celebrate their senior's big achievement! The banners will line Main Street throughout…
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Make-A-Wish helps six-year-old boy's dream to see the beach come true
When asked what his wish was, Weston Brown said he just wanted to fish. Make-A-Wish called up three mayors who knew the best fishing spot, and the coast was happy…
Bay St. Louis PD searching for possible suspect in fatal hit and run
On March 16, 2024, at approximately 10:35 p.m. Officers of the Bay St. Louis Police Department responded to a hit-and-run collision on Highway 90 near the intersection of Dunbar Avenue. The victim, Brandy Thames, a 41-year-old white female of Bay…
HSSM receives grant from PetSmart charities to help more adoptable pets find families in Harrison County
GULFPORT, MS – 3/18/24 – The Humane Society of South Mississippi has received a $25,000 grant from PetSmart Charities® to help prepare more pets in Harrison County for adoption. Some four…
Astronaut Thomas Stafford, commander of Apollo 10, has died at age 93
WASHINGTON (AP) — Astronaut Thomas P. Stafford, who commanded a dress rehearsal flight for the 1969 moon landing and the first U.S.-Soviet space linkup, died Monday. He was 93. Stafford, a retired Air Force three-star general, took part in four…
Employee of councilman's CBD store charged in federal drug case
A second person has been charged in the federal investigation into a Biloxi councilman's CBD and kratom business that was raided in January 2023. Celeste "CJ" Little is charged with attempt and conspiracy to alter, destroy or cover up evidence…
Road closures ahead of Ocean Springs' Spring Arts Festival
The City of Ocean Springs announced a few road closures ahead of the Spring Arts Festival. The Spring Arts Festival will take place in Downtown Ocean Springs from Saturday, March 23 to Sunday, March 24. The festival runs from 9…
Marriott to build dual-brand hotel in Waveland
A 110-room dual brand hotel is planned for Waveland, the Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission announced today. Marriott Hotels will bring the $16 million development of Fairfield and TownePlace…
Proposed wood pellet plant on hold as company files for chapter 11 bankruptcy
A wood pellet company with a plant in George County and another planned in Stone County has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy. Enviva…
Crowds get up close to vehicles at Long Beach Touch-a-Truck event
On a sunny spring day, little kids and big trucks was a recipe for success in Long Beach Saturday. The community turned out in full…
Beau Rivage celebrates 25 years on the Coast with drone show
Beau Rivage celebrated its 25th anniversary this weekend in magnificent fashion with a drone show. The show happened Saturday night and was visible along Beach…
St. Patrick’s Day Parade rolls through Biloxi
Many revelers gathered on Biloxi’s Main Street Saturday to show their St. Patrick’s Day Spirit. WXXV’s Ethan Krauss caught up with a couple paradegoers to see what the hype…
U.S. Congress introduces legislation to reform TANF
Federal lawmakers and leaders of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee introduced legislation to reform Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, also known as welfare. Seven new pieces of legislation were introduced. The committee said the Mississippi case is emblematic…
MDOT Traffic Alert: US 90 ramp to I-110 N closed
The US 90 eastbound exit ramp to I-110 N in Harrison County is CLOSED until 4:30 p.m., March 18, while crews work on the I-110 overpass.
Two arrested in relation to incident at Riverchase Park Apartments
On March 18, 2024, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 37-year-old Deeanna Marie Jackson and charged her with one count of discharging a firearm in city limits. Also arrested was 29-year-old Lugene Gitrell Scott, charged with one count of simple assault.…
Meggan Monday: Want to hunt Easter Eggs? Here's where to go
There are just a few more weeks until Easter Sunday, and there are plenty of Easter egg hunts between now and then! We wanted to…
Moss Point receives USDA grant for downtown development
Moss Point received a USDA grant to bring in an expert in downtown development as a way to help the city access local real estate market and visualize potential new growth. The River City will also visualize a higher quality…
MDMR Commercial Vessel Safety Program application period to close
BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) is closing the application period for the Commercial Vessel Safety Program at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. The closure of the application period is necessary to allow MDMR staff…
MGCCC student Veronika Landry named 2024 New Century Transfer Scholar
Veronika Landry, a student at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Harrison County Campus, has been named a 2024 New Century Transfer Scholar and will receive a $2,250 scholarship. New Century Transfer Scholars are selected based on their academic accomplishments, leadership,…
MGCCC student awarded prestigious Guistwhite Scholarship
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College proudly announces that Kiyoshi Takahashi, a student at the Jackson County Campus, has been named a 2024 Guistwhite Scholar by Phi Theta Kappa (PTK). Takahashi is among the eight exceptional PTK members selected nationwide to…
Library to offer free eclipse glasses beginning March 18
Pascagoula, MS - The Jackson-George Regional Library is excited to announce that they will be giving away free eclipse glasses ahead of the near-total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024. Starting from Monday, March 18, the library system will…
Long Beach Police searching for missing man
UPDATE: Mr. Wiles was safely located on Sunday. MBI has issued a Silver Alert for a missing Long Beach man. 66-year-old Dennis Paul Wiles was last seen about 6:30 a.m. Saturday on Commission Road. He was driving a brown 2017…
Bay Police searching for truck in fatal hit-and-run
Bay St Louis Police are looking for a driver who hit and killed a pedestrian on Highway 90. Police Chief Toby Schwartz said about 10:30 p.m. a black Dodge truck hit 41-year-old Brandy Thames at the intersection of Highway 90…
George County deputy assaulted
A George County deputy was injured in an assault Thursday while trying to execute a court order. deputies went to a residence in the Howell community with the court order. they were met with a man identified as 66-year-old Robert…