Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort employee recognized by Global Gaming Business Magazine
Global Gaming Business Magazine announced the latest class of individuals to be named to the ‘emerging leaders of gaming 40 under 40’ and one of…
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New America’s Thrift Store shop opens doors in Biloxi
America’s Thrift Stores opened up a brand-new location today in Biloxi. This 30,000 square foot building holds a large variety of items including clothes, toys, home décor,…
More volunteers needed as Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum expands
As the Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum continues to expand the need for volunteers is even greater. Around six months ago, Todd Young stopped by the museum on…
Stand the Watch for Veterans at Lighthouse Park in Biloxi
September is Veteran Suicide Awareness Month and to honor those veterans lost to suicide and bring awareness, a flag-draped coffin was on display at Lighthouse Park…
MSDH reports 1,101 COVID-19 cases and 12 new deaths statewide
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 1,101 cases of COVID-19 today and 12 new deaths. All twelve of those deaths occurred between September 24th…
21-year-old killed in fatal car crash in George County
On Thursday, September 30, 2021, at approximately 6:23 a.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 26 in George County. A 1995 GMC Sierra driven by Cody Allen Rogers, 21, of Lucedale, MS, was traveling West…
Congress passes bill to avert partial government shutdown
By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - With only hours to spare, Congress passed legislation that would avoid a partial federal shutdown and keep the government funded through Dec. 3. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden to…
Meet Spencer Watts
October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month and our local Buddy Walk is the 16th in Gulfport. As a way to promote acceptance and inclusion, every Thursday here on WXXV we share the…
EEOC sues Ingalls Shipbuilding, staffing company for sexual harassment, retaliation
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Staffing agency NSC Technologies, LLC assigned female employees to work at a Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. shipyard in Pascagoula, where they were subjected to a sexually hostile work environment and were retaliated against when they opposed the…
Mississippi reports two more child deaths from COVID
BILOXI, Miss. - Mississippi health officials say two more children have died of COVID-19, raising the state’s pediatric death toll from the virus to nine. State Epidemiologist Paul Byers told our media partner the Sun Herald Wednesday both of the…
Wreck leads to discovery of flipped truck near exit 28
A wreck this morning near the County Farm Road exit caused traffic to slow down. That’s when drivers noticed a truck flipped upside down in the…
COVID-19 Booster Shots Now Available at County Health Departments
JACKSON, Miss. – Beginning today, appointments for a booster shot of the Pfizer vaccine are now available at all county health department clinics for those who qualify. Appointments can be made through https://covidvaccine.umc.edu or by calling the COVID-19 hotline at 877-978-6453. Booster shots…
Mississippi senators announce $1.7 million in education grants for in-state schools
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith and U.S. Congressman Michael Guest on Thursday announced the award of U.S. Department of Education grants totaling more than $1.7 million to Southwest Mississippi Community College, Alcorn State University, and…
Mississippi seeks disaster declaration for Ida damage
PEARL, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi officials say Hurricane Ida caused roughly $22.5 million in damage in 19 counties in the state. The figure was included in a news release on Wednesday announcing the state had asked President Joe Biden to…
Powerball winning numbers for September 29th, 2021
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s Powerball draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Former Biloxi Shucker Devin Williams fractures right hand
Big time blow to the Milwaukee Brewers bullpen with Devin Williams likely out for the remainder of the season including the playoffs. The former Biloxi Shucker and Brewers…
CASH 3 draw winning numbers for September 29th, 2021
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for September 29th are: 5-9-7. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Drug Free Pain Management Awareness Month
In honor of Drug Free Pain Management Awareness Month, Memorial’s orthopedic clinic is having patient success with the Iovera treatment. The non-opioid pain reliever Ioavera is used to treat specific…
Arrested and charged with aggravated assault in Hancock County
On September 29, 2021, the Bay St. Louis Police Department arrested Deon Morgan, a 42-year-old male of Hancock County, MS., and charged him with aggravated assault. On September 17, 2021, at approximately 11:40 p.m. Officers of the Bay St. Louis…
UPDATE: Bay St. Louis PD locates missing person Barbara Bond Prater
The Bay St. Louis Police Department over the weekend issued a press release saying that Barbara Bond Prater had been located. Police Chief Gary Ponthieux said Prater had been taken to the hospital for evaluation. Bay Police issued a press…
Mississippi Power and RPM Pizza showcase new electric cars
This week is National Drive Electric Week and to celebrate, Mississippi Power and RPM Pizza unveiled a new electric vehicle charging station at the Domino’s Pizza in…
Workforce development strategy conference held in Jackson
Governor Tate Reeves and Accelerate Mississippi Executive Director Ryan Miller held a press conference today on the state’s efforts to better organize and develop workforce development strategy. Governor Reeves…
Mississippi Red Snapper season reopening
BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) will reopen the recreational Red Snapper season on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, at 12:01 a.m. The season will be open seven days a week. Check Tails n’ Scales for the most…
Enhancements near the Biloxi Lighthouse
Contractors are working to increase the number of parking spaces for Biloxi Beach guests near the lighthouse. Just south of Highway 90, across from the Biloxi Visitors Center, construction is underway…