Drive-in theatre officially coming to the Gulf Coast
Movie buffs along the Coast have something to look forward to with a brand-new drive-in movie theatre! The property, located across the street from the Silver Slipper sign…
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Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum expands with new building
Guests from the groundbreaking event got a glimpse into what’s going to be the largest model railroad museum in the country at the new building for the…
‘Pigments of my Imagination’ opening at Gallery 782 in Biloxi
Gallery 782 in Biloxi will have a new art exhibit titled ‘Pigments of my Imagination’ opening tomorrow. Marguerite Pivarnik is the artist behind the exhibit with…
Major renovation needed for pool at Blossman Family YMCA in Ocean Springs
The pool at the Blossman Family YMCA in Ocean Springs has been serving the area for more than 40 years and is in need…
Heritage Farm Live Festival at Stone County Fairgrounds
This weekend you can experience the culture of a Native American tribe from Philadelphia, Mississippi at the Stone County Fairgrounds. It’s the Heritage Farm Live Festival featuring all…
Gautier High honors veterans at 23rd annual Veterans Breakfast
This morning, Gautier High School hosted its annual Veterans Breakfast as students honored those who served our country. Students had a chance to shake hands and greet…
Two killed, three others injured in shooting in Hattiesburg
At least two people were killed and three others injured during a shooting in Hattiesburg. Police responded to reports of shots fired shortly before 7 last night…
NFL and Southern Miss star punter Ray Guy dies
The Southern Miss family mourns today following the passing of Golden Eagle great Ray Guy, who died Thursday morning following a lengthy illness. He was 72. Considered by many as the "greatest punter of all time," Guy took the final…
Country star Thomas Rhett coming to Biloxi next summer
Country music star Thomas Rhett has included Biloxi in his 2023 summer tour. Rhett, along with Cole Swindell and Nate Smith, will play the Mississippi Coast Coliseum on July 13 as part of the Home Team Tour. Tickets go on…
Ocean Springs Police searching for commercial burglary suspect
Ocean Springs Police is asking the public's help to locate a suspect in a commercial burglary case. Police say Randi Renee Brochard is one of four suspects in the case and the only one not in custody. Anyone who has…
Highway 49 re-opening after railroad repairs
Mississippi Department of Transportation opened the southbound lanes of Highway 49 just after 11:30 a.m. today and expected the northbound lanes to open just after noon. MDOT Engineer Kelly Castleberry said Kansas City Southern Railroad was leveling the tracks that…
Louis Elias announces run for Harrison County Sheriff
Louis Elias announced his run for Harrison County sheriff Wednesday at Centennial Plaza where members of the community gathered to support the candidate. For more than 25 years,…
Back Bay Mission’s Bike/Run/Walk to bring awareness to homeless and hunger
Get your bike or best walking shoes out and grab a friend or pet to support a good cause. Back Bay Mission is having a…
Coast veterans take trip down to WWII Museum in New Orleans
For the first time since 2019, Riemann Family Funeral homes took military veterans on a trip to the World War II Museum in New Orleans.…
Local police departments participating in Thanksgiving Feed the Needy 2022
Some people may be counting down the days to fill up multiple plates on Thanksgiving, while others may be happy to just receive one. Six police…
Coach Larry Calhoun visits Central Elementary School
Coach Larry Calhoun, the star of the ‘Move to Learn’ exercise break videos, visited Central Elementary School today. Calhoun’s videos teach simple movement exercises that can be done in…
Two veterans biking to raise awareness for Ronald McDonald House
Two veterans are bringing awareness to Ronald McDonald House Charities by riding bicycles for 600 miles. WXXV caught up with them as they were passing through…
Mississippi lawmakers push incentives for aluminum plant
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi legislators are working quickly to approve nearly $247 million in state incentives for an aluminum plant. The project could bring 1,000 jobs to the northern part of the state…
Hyena baby born at Hattiesburg Zoo
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) - Just a year after her arrival at the Hattiesburg Zoo, spotted hyena Pili has given birth to what is believed the only surviving hyena cub born in North America so far this year. Zoo curator Kristen…
Biloxi Police help capture Georgia double homicide suspect
Biloxi Police helped an agency from Georgia capture a suspect in a double homicide who had fled to Mississippi. Chamblee Police in Georgia contacted Biloxi Police about a possible location of the suspect, 55-year-old Pedro Armentero Mesa. Officers were told…
Gulfport Police searching for suspect in early morning shooting
Gulfport Police are investigating an early morning shooting. Officers responded to the 35 block of Grand Lido about 1:38 a.m. in regard to a shooting. When they arrived, they found a victim suffering from an apparent gunshot. Detectives identified the…
City of Moss Point approves new fire chief
There’s a new fire chief in town! During Moss Point’s city council meeting tonight, the council unanimously approved Mayor Billy Knight’s recommendation to hire Danny Wade as fire…
Registration open for ‘Heat for the Holidays’ contest
As we move into the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons, a tradition of sorts here on the Coast is back! Today is the first day to register for our…
Hampton Inn & Suites holding benefit for Jackson County Animal Shelter
This Thursday, you can have a dog to help a dog and some cats, too. Hampton Inn & Suites in Ocean Springs is partnering with…