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Gulfport debris removal will start Monday

This coming Monday, the City of Gulfport will start their city-wide debris removal. The trucks will go street by street, picking up vegetative debris, construction debris, household appliances, and electronics.…

Cruisin’ the Coast Sock Hop

The City of Ocean Springs took people back in time with their annual Sock Hop and Street Party to celebrate Cruisin’ the Coast. The Chamber of Commerce parking lot was packed…

MDEQ Issues Water Contact Advisory in Biloxi

(JACKSON, Miss.) — The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) issued a water contact advisory in the City of Biloxi Friday. The advisory area in the Mississippi Sound stretches from Brady Drive to Ocean Club Boulevard and includes the old…

Pedestrian struck and killed on Hwy 90 Thursday night

Biloxi Police Dispatchers received a 911 call advising a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in the area of US 90 and Reynoir St. After officers arrived, preliminary investigation disclosed the following: A male pedestrian was crossing US 90, from…

Burn ‘em up in the Pass

The smell of burnt rubber and sound of revving engines attracted thousands of spectators to the fourth Burn ‘em up in the Pass. From classics to hot rods to vans,…

Jury scam reported in Harrison County

Harrison County residents are asked to be aware of a jury scam. The Harrison County Circuit Clerk’s Office has been receiving reports from people who have gotten calls from someone who tells them that they have failed to appear for…

Cruise Central heats up in Gulfport

The sun came out just in time for the weekend as Gulfport’s Centennial Plaza saw an influx of spectators and Cruisers. Some Cruisers are even renowned for their involvement in…

Cruisers roll into Goula Cruise

Today, Cruisers drove through Pascagoula to show off their hotrods. Car enthusiasts sat out enjoying live entertainment, food, and hot rods in Beach Park at Goula Cruise. Buddy Ryals, a Cruiser…

Meet Airen Jones

October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Every Thursday here on WXXV we’ll be sharing the story of children in our area with Down Syndrome. This week, you’ll meet Airen Jones. Meet Airen…