Governor Tate Reeves speaks to WXXV
Governor Tate Reeves says Mississippi is in the best financial shape it has ever been in. Lawmakers are sitting on a $4 billion revenue surplus going into the legislative session.…
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Woman shot in the head working an Uber shift last week in Gulfport
Linda Buford was shot working her Uber shift last Friday by a passenger in Gulfport near Tennessee Street and Chicago Avenue. Seventeen-year-old Trinyell…
Harrison County School District using new trays to supplement disposable packaging
The Harrison County School District’s Child Nutrition Department is making lunch eco-friendly. Reusable lunch trays are now being used in all Harrison County School District…
Gulfport Singing River hosts students for Career Exploration Day
Biloxi High School’s medical science class was invited to spend the day at Gulfport Singing River Hospital. Biloxi High students are seeing their future careers in action.…
Back Bay Mission holds open forum in Biloxi to discuss homelessness
Back Bay Mission had their second annual open forum at Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi. The forum was open for anyone in the community…
Overnight storm causes damage to homes in Jackson County
The South Pointe Community of Jackson County is coming together after the overnight storms left several houses damaged. Wind gusts of up to 83 miles per hour…
Tax season already? Some tips for avoiding stress and scams
NEW YORK (AP) — For many people filing U.S. tax returns — especially those doing it for their first time — it can be a daunting task that’s often left to the last minute. But if you want to avoid…
Severe weather threat moves east after tornadoes hit Texas
PASADENA, Texas (AP) — A winter storm that brought severe weather to the Gulf Coast and wintry precipitation to the north was headed east Wednesday, a day after tornadoes caused widespread damage in the Houston area and injured three people…
Pascagoula mayor offers updates on growth, development at state of the city
Pascagoula mayor Dr. Jay Willis is delivered a state of the city address to during a luncheon with the Pascagoula Rotary Club at Grand Magnolia Ballroom. Willis updated the public on growth…
Two die in overnight fire at William Bell Apartments in Gulfport
Two children are dead as a result of an overnight fire at William Bell Apartments in Gulfport. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer confirmed the deaths.…
Biloxi native finds out his uncle is WWII hero
A mindless Google search led to a family discovering their family member is a hero. One day, retired Air Force veteran John Lindsley decided to Google search…
Biloxi Shuckers host 2023 Job Fair
The Biloxi Shuckers have started their search for their 2023 season staff today at their annual job fair. The Biloxi Shuckers are looking to fill a multitude of staff positions…
Secretary of State and USM host summit on human trafficking
Unknown to many, Mississippi is a hot spot for human trafficking because of the major highways that run through it such as I-10 and the various…
More bike lanes and crosswalks in the City of Biloxi
We have some good news for bicycle enthusiasts, the City of Biloxi has more bike lanes being built. Bart Luther, owner of Biloxi Bicycle Works, gets…
Celebrating National School Choice Week
In Gulfport, Brilliant Childcare and Learning Center is celebrating their fourth year participating in National School Choice Week. School Choice is the process of allowing every family to choose K through…
Coastal Family Health Center holds ribbon cutting for new Biloxi location
A large health center has expanded along the Coast. There was not an open parking spot in sight for Coastal Family Health Center’s ribbon cutting…
Wittmann Learning Center in Long Beach raising funds for playground
Wittmann Learning Center in Long Beach has only been running as a private school since August 2022, but they are growing at a rapid pace and…
Community gathers in Ocean Springs to donate blood
The City of Ocean Springs held a blood drive today at the city’s civic center to help replenish the blood supply. Throughout the season, several factors can disrupt the ability for the…
Mississippi Power preparing for severe weather
With the threat of severe weather tonight, Mississippi Power is prepared to make sure the lights stay on. Their crews along with contractors were hard at work earlier to make…
Hancock County opening severe weather shelter
For anyone needing to shelter tonight from bad weather, Hancock County is opening one of their shelters. Lee Town Shelter will open their doors around 7 p.m. The shelter is…
Woman charged in Hancock County robbery gave false ID
A woman arrested on an armed robbery charge in Hancock County is also wanted in Alabama and Georgia. The suspect is accused of robbing the Dollar General on Highway 43 in Hancock County at gunpoint on Sunday, then leading law…
Biloxi Shuckers hosting job fair today
First pitch for the Biloxi Shuckers may still be months away, but the team is already gearing up for another thrilling season. The Shuckers are hosting a job fair today,…
Actor Adam Devine to reign as Bacchus LIV at 2023 Mardi Gras
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — One of Mardi Gras’ signature carnival krewes will be led this year by actor and comedian Adam Devine. Devine, of Waterloo, Iowa, will reign as Bacchus LIV, king of the 2023 Krewe of Bacchus, which will…
Gulfport man charged with sexual battery
A man accused of having sexual intercourse will a juvenile on multiple occasions has been charged with sexual battery. Gulfport Police Chief Adam Cooper said 71-year-old David Lee Grizzle was arrested on Monday. Cooper said detectives learned that Grizzle was…