Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast hosts Summer Robotics Program
The Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast provided an opportunity for children to explore the fascinating world of robotics. The organization partnered…
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Coast Coliseum holds Mississippi Municipal League Conference
Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney was in town this week. Chaney was in town for the Mississippi Municipal League Conference, a three-day event which ended today. Several new Mississippi…
Cooling stations set up in Moss Point
It’s been a little over a week since an EF2 tornado hit Moss Point and with the severe heat gripping the south, it’s making cleanup a little more difficult.…
Gulfport man sentenced to maximum forty years for second-degree murder in death of six-week-old
Gulfport, Miss. – District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced that Kendall Pritchett Sr., age (27), of Gulfport, MS, was sentenced last week to the maximum 40 years in prison by Circuit Court Judge Larry Bourgeois. Pritchett had previously entered a…
Fireworks shows on the Coast
If you like fireworks, there are plenty of chances to see them this weekend! Here’s a line up of where and when you can catch fireworks near you. Friday night, there…
Drowning victim at Broadwater Marina is identified
A 79-year-old Florida man has been identified as the victim who drowned in the Broadwater Marina on Monday evening. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer said John Chock had been on the…
Woman found near Brickyard Bayou is identified
A woman's body found near Brickyard Bayou on Tuesday evening has been identified. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer has identified the woman has 27-year-old Kaleigh Williams of Gulfport. A passerby saw Williams' body near Brickyard Bayou on 22nd Avenue by…
NAACP hosts debate for Harrison County sheriff candidates
The NAACP hosted a debate for those running for Harrison County sheriff. The main topics of the evening were prison reform, including the current staffing issue and low…
HSSM offers tips to help protect pets from fireworks
The Humane Society of South Mississippi is raising awareness about pet safety leading up to the 4th of July holiday. Fireworks, loud noises, and unfamiliar crowds can…
Howard Square tenants cannot find parking
The opening of a new breakfast place is giving nearby apartment residents a parking headache. A resident of Howard Square luxury apartments on Howard Avenue called WXXV after we aired…
Day 2 of the Mississippi Municipal League Conference
The 92nd Mississippi Municipal League Conference is almost complete with day two of the conference finishing up this afternoon. Elected officials, employees, and governor candidates opened day two…
Keesler Medical Center Simulation Lab used for essential training
Doctors in training at Keesler Medical Center are getting real life experience through the simulation lab. The medical center at Keesler has three residencies, internal medicine, dental,…
Pine for a Pint Blood Drive
It’s National Pineapple Day and Dole Food Company is celebrating by giving back. One of the world’s largest pineapple providers is offering a free Dole pineapple to anyone participating in…
Volunteers needed for cleanup in Moss Point
Moss Point still needs volunteers to help with the cleanup and they’re asking for your assistance. We caught up with a volunteer group called the 8 Days of Hope…
Update on disaster declaration status for Moss Point
We have an update from Mayor Billy Knight regarding the disaster declaration to assist the Moss Point residents impacted by last Monday’s EF2 tornado. According to the mayor,…
Mississippi has new laws taking effect July 1. Here's what you need to know
The Mississippi Legislature passed several bills signed into law by Gov. Tate Reeves that will take effect starting July 1. The laws range from a public registry of people convicted of misspending public money to making it a misdemeanor to…
Drowning victim recovered near Broadwater Marina
Dive crews recovered a drowning victim who went missing Monday evening near the Broadwater Marina. Harrison County Coroner confirmed the body was found just after 7 a.m. by Biloxi Police. Police received a call just before 7 p.m. Monday evening…
Authorities investigating possible drowning in Biloxi
On Monday, June 26, 2023 around 6:57 pm, Biloxi Patrol Officers responded to the 2100 block of Beach Boulevard in reference to a possible drowning. Witnesses in the area reported seeing an unknown person jump into the water and go…
Mississippi Municipal League wraps up first day
The Mississippi Municipal League wrapped up their first day with a ‘meet the exhibitors’ welcome reception. Vendors were set up all throughout the exhibit hall in the convention center…
City of Moss Point in recovery phase after tornado
It’s been exactly one week since the City of Moss Point was hit by an Ef2 tornado. Now, the city is entering the recovery phase.…
IMMS releases two sea turtles
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies released two sea turtles in Pass Christian today and this is an extra special release. The turtles, Delbert and Elee, are originally from Massachusetts and…
New breakfast spot The Toasted Yolk opens in Biloxi
Has a good brunch spot been on your mind lately? Well, today’s your lucky day with the grand opening of a new downtown Biloxi restaurant. The Toasted…
Summer camp in Ocean Springs takes artists around the world
There are so many summer camps to choose from here on the Coast, but today we’re spotlighting a camp that’s all about teaching kids crafts and…
Lyman Senior Center celebrates woman’s 100th birthday
A regular at the Lyman Senior Center celebrated a very special birthday today. Helen Calehuaff is turning 100 years old on July 5th. She celebrated the milestone with her…