Wilkes Drawbridge closing for inspections this week
A quick traffic note for drivers in Gulfport. The Wilkes Drawbridge on Cowan-Lorraine Road will be closed several nights this week for inspections. You may have seen the electronic…
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Two charged with stealing items from multiple storage units
Two people have been charged with burglarizing storage sheds in D'Iberville. Chief Shannon Nobles said 47-year-old Christopher George and 44-year-old Ginny Dearing were arrested Sunday and each charged with five counts of burglary of a shed. George's bond is $250,000…
Scrapin the Coast returns to South Mississippi
Scrapin the Coast is officially back in Biloxi. Today began registration for the 21st annual Scrapin the Coast located at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center. Hundreds of…
Floor Trader in Ocean Springs hosts blood drive
The Floor Trader in Ocean Springs invited the community to give the gift of life today. LifeSouth Blood was at the Floor Trader collecting blood and all donations…
United Way of South MS awards grants to local organizations
Every two years, the United Way of South Mississippi honors charities making a difference in their communities. The United Way of South Mississippi gave out more…
Rep. Mike Ezell wants Coast leaders and business owners in spillway talks
Congressman Mike Ezell took the opportunity during a hearing Thursday to question officials about the Bonnet Carre Spillway. During a hearing on transportation and…
Animal Control officer rescues injured osprey in Moss Point
Following a powerful storm, an animal control officer demonstrated dedication and compassion by rescuing an injured osprey. This act of kindness serves as a reminder of the…
Volunteers needed for debris cleanup in Moss Point
Moss Point leaders are getting ready for this weekend when scores of volunteers are expected to come in to help with tornado cleanup. Paige Roberts, CEO of the…
‘Feed the Block’ Fish Fry to help Moss Point tornado victims
Organizations partnered with the City of Ocean Springs to feed the block and assist tornado victims. The event, held in front of First Missionary Baptist…
Wilkes Drawbridge to close for repairs next week
A quick traffic note for drivers in Gulfport. The Wilkes Drawbridge on Cowan-Lorraine Road will be closed several nights next week for maintenance. You may have seen the…
Saucier man convicted for murder of girlfriend
Gulfport, Miss. – District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced that Jeremy Charles Childress, age 48, of Saucier, MS was convicted yesterday for the murder of his girlfriend Melinda Hester, at the home they shared on Haley Road in Saucier. The…
Plane makes crash landing on field in Ocean Springs
A small plane crash happened in Ocean Springs this morning. Cleanup crews are on scene working to remove any fuel that is still onboard or may have…
He was on probation for sex crimes in Florida. He's charged again in Mississippi.
A Waveland man is in jail today, charged with sex crimes against a minor child. Waveland Police say 64-year-old Frederick Robinson of Waveland was arrested Thursday night. He is charged with sexual battery and two counts of touching a child…
Suspect in Picayune shoplifting case also a suspect in other cases
A woman charged with shoplifting at the Picayune Walmart -- and other stores in Louisiana -- also is a suspect in other cases. Picayune Police say 23-year-old Dana Johnson, who was arrested Wednesday along with 28-year-old Vlyncia M. Barnett, is…
NASA tests last RS-25 engine at Stennis Space Center
The John C. Stennis Space Center tested its last RS-25 engine for the season. This engine will send astronauts to the moon. As powerful as this one…
Pollinator garden opens in D’Iberville
Coast Electric has partnered with the Land Trust for Mississippi Coastal Plain to build a pollinator garden in D’Iberville. The garden will be a space for native bees, butterflies, and beetles.…
Pre-K Story Time at the Jerry Lawrence Memorial Library
Every Thursday morning at 10 a.m., children gather at the Jerry Lawrence Memorial Library for Pre-K Storytime. The program, designed for children ages 2 to 5, inspires…
WXXV teams up with Memorial Health System to host community job fair
WXXV and Memorial Health System teamed up to host a community job fair featuring a variety of companies from across the Gulf Coast. The…
Ocean Springs Yacht Club offering sailing summer camp
Local would-be sailors are learning to set sail at a summer camp The Ocean Springs Yacht Club hosts a two-week summer session to teach children the basics of…
‘Pelican Pound’ encourages shopping local in Ocean Springs
Not sure if you know but there's a new currency in town in Ocean Springs to help the tourism industry. To encourage locals and tourists to shop downtown…
Tourism on the Gulf Coast is thriving
Tourism is thriving on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Gulf Coast Business Council met this morning to hear an update on tourism developments in South Mississippi. From casinos to…
Pearl River County Industrial Park breaks ground
The Pearl River County Industrial Park officially broke ground earlier this afternoon. The 126-acre site is near Highway 11 and I-59 and will have access to Gulfport, New Orleans,…
Mercy Chefs provides food relief for Moss Point
A Virginia based non-profit is providing some tasty disaster relief in Jackson County. ‘Mercy Chefs’ is preparing meals for those impacted by the tornado that ripped through Moss…
Rebuild Moss Point Fund to help with unmet needs
A long-term recovery fund has been established to help with the unmet needs in the recovery of Moss Point. An announcement was made in Moss Point about…