Stallone movie looking for stand-in
Could you be mistaken for Sylvester Stallone? Then, we’re talking to you. Central Casting Louisiana is looking for a stand-in who can double for Stallone, who is on the Gulf Coast…
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Salidrone replaces data buoy in California
Salidrone and NOAA’s National Data Buoy Center announced today that a moored weather buoy in Monterey Bay in California has been replaced with a Salidrone unscrewed surface vehicle. The announcement was made in Biloxi at the Oceans 2023 Gulf Coast…
SNAP benefits increasing in October
The USDA is increasing SNAP benefits for 2024 -- which starts with the new fiscal year October 1. The average increase is $34 a month for a family of four -- about 3.6%. That increase does not, however, offset the…
Kiln man charged with arson after setting fire over weekend
A Kiln man is in jail, charged with setting a fire in the Kiln community that burned 20 to 25 acres. Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam said 42-year-old Nicholas Melancon was arrested after he was found on scene and admitted…
Morgan Wallen adds Oxford date in 2024 to his current tour
Country singer Morgan Wallen, who canceled an April 23, 2023 concert in Oxford just moments before it was to begin, is returning to Vaught-Hemingway. The singer announced an April 20, 2024 date at the football stadium as part of added…
Powerball jackpot is now the fourth largest in history
Are you feeling lucky? Well, you may want to grab a lottery ticket for the Powerball. The Powerball jackpot is climbing to $785 million after no one…
Walk-On’s to celebrate one year on the Coast Tuesday
In honor of D’Iberville’s Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux turning one-year-old Tuesday, they’re inviting you all to join in on their celebration. Tuesday is guaranteed to be a full day of…
Absentee ballots now available for November election
Absentee ballots for the November general election are now available. Absentee ballots are available through your circuit clerk. Saturday in-person absentee voting dates are October 28th and November 4th from 8 a.m.…
$230 million earmarked for rail work in Mississippi
Federal funding for railroad improvements has been earmarked for the Magnolia state. The Federal Railroad Administration has announced that $230 million will go towards two major projects, including one…
Our Lady of Fatima Elementary in Biloxi installs new safety alert feature
State Senator Joel Carter is going the extra mile to ensure classroom safety in Mississippi. If you’ve ever been concerned about your child’s safety…
USM Symphony Opens 104th Season with Exciting Latin Music
The University of Southern Mississippi presents the opening night of the 104th season of its renowned Symphony Orchestra, Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. on the Thomas V. Fraschillo Stage at the Mannoni Performing Arts Center Auditorium. Opening Night features…
Biloxi Councilman facing federal charges released on bond
Biloxi Councilman Robert L. Deming III was freed on bond Monday after a federal judge set conditions for his release. Deming was arrested Thursday after he was indicted on federal charges of two counts of conspiracy to distribute a controlled…
Handicap placards now available at Harrison County Tax Collector’s Office
Harrison County residents waiting to get replacement handicap display placards can now pick them up. The Harrison County Tax Collector’s Office tells WXXV that the placards were sent to the office last week, but they had to wait for the…
Jack and Jill of America holds blood drive for Sickle Cell Awareness Month
September marks Sickle Cell Awareness Month and one Coastal organization for African American families is doing its part to raise awareness. Jack and Jill of America Incorporated partnered with the American Red Cross to…
Two 16-year-olds arrested in connection with shooting on Bert Dedeaux Road in Harrison County
Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the arrest of two 16-year-olds in connection to a shooting into a home last weekend. Peterson said Treterius Lovell Moore and Kyree D'Twione Robinson each were charged with one count of shooting into a dwelling. Both…
‘Walk to save Lives’ at the American Heart Association Heart Walk
Thousands of South Mississippians were doing their part to raise awareness for heart and blood related diseases over the weekend. The American Heart Association held…
Netflix series stops in Wiggins to help restore ecosystems in De Soto National Forest
A popular Netflix series was in Wiggins over the weekend, helping restore ecosystems in the De Soto National Forest for National Public…
Singing River Street Rod Association holds 45th annual Car and Truck Show
One Cruisin’ the Coast host club got an early start on all the fun as well with an annual fundraiser over the weekend. The…
Hancock Whitney Sea of Stars Fundraiser benefiting the Mississippi Aquarium
The stars were out and were ready to party at the Mississippi Aquarium’s annual fundraising event. The Hancock Whitney Sea of Stars fundraiser brought animals and community members together, featuring live music, great…
Volunteers pack more than 10,000 swag bags for Cruisin' The Coast
Cruisin' the Coast is just around the corner, but the pre-game partying has already begun for the nation's number one car show, according to USA Today, that is.…
President of Croatia visits the Mississippi Gulf Coast
It’s not every day that Biloxi gets to host a foreign head of state. Biloxi leaders hosted the president of Croatia for an official visit right here on the Gulf Coast.…
Chamber of Commerce holding Taste of Long Beach
One Coast city is ready to offer some delicious treats at its Taste of Long Beach. The Taste of Long Beach sponsored by the Long Beach Chamber of…
Mississippi Power cleans up the Pascagoula River
Mississippi Power is continuing its Renew Our Rivers clean up this month. Roughly 75 employee volunteers met at the Pascagoula River this morning for the company’s environmental stewardship…
NCBC Gulfport Honors the Fallen
By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Derek Harkins, NCBC Gulfport Public Affairs GULFPORT, Miss. - Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport hosted the 8th annual Bells Across America for Fallen Service Members ceremony at the installation’s training hall Sept. 22, 2023.…