Moss Point extends tornado declaration
The Moss Point City Council touched on a few recent events, ranging from a youth football team winning a championship to the June tornado. The city council approved a motion to extend…
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Back Bay island named after Mississippi senator
Earlier today, a local island on Biloxi's Back Bay dedicated one of the longest-serving legislators in Mississippi history. DMR and Biloxi city officials gathered this afternoon for the dedication of Gollott Island. "Yeah,…
Mayor Hewes comments on Papania's dedication to city
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes announced the retirement of chief administrative officer Leonard Papania. Papania worked with the Gulfport police force for 25 years, retiring as chief of police in 2020 after seven years…
Infinity Space Center hosts STEM program at local libraries
Infinity Science Center is taking STEM on the road. They brought the “NASA is with you when you fly" program to Pass Christian’s library. For two hours, children six through sixteen had hands-on…
Highway 90 pedestrian bridge finishing date announced
The Gulfport City Council announced the pedestrian bridge under construction across Highway 90 should be finished just after the first of the year. The project broke ground in March 2022 and will…
Mississippi Sea Wolves asking for unwrapped gifts at home games
The Mississippi Sea Wolves teamed up with the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Levy Restaurants for Toys for Tots. Anyone attending a Sea Wolves home game is asked to bring an…
Dr. Blaylock named new director for Marine Aquaculture Center on Gulf Coast
The University of Southern Mississippi named a new director for the Thad Cochran Marine Aquaculture Center located at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory. Dr. Reginald Blaylock said it is an honor to continue the work of previous directors and to…
Two suspects charged in carjacking case in Jackson County
Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter said two people are charged with unarmed carjacking. Ledbetter said that on Nov. 14, the victim picked up 27-year-old Joseph Anthony White and 38-year-old Julie Ann Anders at an Ocean Springs hotel and took them…
Gulfport announces retirement of CAO Leonard Papania
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes announced the retirement of Chief Administrative Officer Leonard Papania. Papania will retire at the end of the year. Hewes said in a statement that Papania's remarkable 33-year journey with the City of Gulfport included "nine transformative…
Hancock County escapee captured in Louisiana
Hancock County Sheriff's Office said that the prisoner who walked off a work detail is back in custody. Officials said Kelli Palermo has been captured and is returned to custody after being located in the Lake Charles, Louisiana area. Palermo…
Rolling Stones to include Jazz Fest in Hackney Diamonds Tour
If you want some satisfaction, it's coming to Jazz Fest. The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival announced this morning that the Rolling Stones will be headlining the second weekend of Jazz Fest with an appearance on Thursday, May 2…
Celebrate Cities: Long Beach
WXXV Chief Meteorologist Rob Knight continues our Celebrate Cities Series today in Long Beach. He was live in The Friendly City all morning at Harbor View Cafe. In this series, we will be highlighting cities across the Gulf Coast. Next…
SCEDP executive director resigns
The Stone County Economic Development Partnership accepted the resignation of Betsy Rowell as executive director during a meeting on Thursday, November 9. Mrs. Rowell's last day will be December 31 of this year. Through her efforts and leadership, Stone County…
MDOT provides safety tips for Thanksgiving travel
Thanksgiving is this week and MDOT want to remind everyone to be safe on the roads while traveling. AAA estimates nearly 49 million people will travel by car this year. To keep traffic…
Lynn Meadows Discover Center offering holiday day camps
Kids got the week off, but you don't? Lynn Meadows has you covered. Lynn Meadows Discovery Center is running a Thanksgiving day camp every day this week except Thanksgiving. The camp runs from…
Gautier Police ask public's help to identify suspects in UPS theft
Gautier Police are asking the public's help to identify three suspects involved in a theft case at the UPS facility in that city. The incident was caught on surveillance video about 1:13 a.m. last Monday, November 13th. One suspect is…
Car show allows Mustangs to show off, help local charities
If you were driving by Edgewater Mall on Saturday afternoon, you may have spotted lots of nice classic and newer model Mustangs parked to impress. The Mississippi Coast Mustang Club…
HSSM offers adoption deal for senior pets
The month of November is senior pet awareness month and a local animal shelter is helping its older pets find a home. The Humane Society of South…
Shoppers get into holiday spirit at Enchanted Holiday Market in Bay St. Louis
We're a little more a month away from Christmas, but many in Bay St. Louis are already in the holiday spirit. The shops at Century Hall held an enchanted…
Salvation Army Red Kettle Kickoff Event
Joining us this morning is Lieutenant Carla Lawson and Morgan Shiyou with the Salvation Army, who are here to discuss the Red Kettle Kickoff for Jackson and George counties. Lieutenant…
Hancock County Sheriff's Office looking for escaped inmate
The Hancock County Sheriff's Office is searching for an inmate worker who walked off her job site near the Emergency Operations Center. Her name is Kelli Palermo and is described as being…
Moss Point athletics receives $75,000 grant from Dick’s Sporting Goods
Moss Point School District’s athletic department got a huge windfall to their budget, thanks to a sporting goods company. This afternoon, the Tigers accepted a $75,000 check from the Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundations…
Long Beach boys soccer receives championship rings
One Long Beach team got to add some more bling to the Maroon and White trophy case. The Long Beach gymnasium was filled with proud students, faculty, and family…
Deadline for Wreaths across America approaching
A program to place live wreaths at headstones at cemeteries across South Mississippi has a deadline coming up. Wreaths can be sponsored until November 28th for $17 dollars each. You…