New company coming to the Port of Gulfport
The Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport has a new tenant and more jobs coming to the east pier. Ocean Aero will occupy 67,000 feet of warehouse space…
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State health officials discuss COVID-19 surge
Today, the Mississippi State Department of Health hosted a press conference to talk about the surge in COVID cases and how COVID is impacting pregnant women. State health officials announced…
MSDH reports 1,934 cases of COVID-19 and 102 deaths statewide
Today, the Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 1,934 cases of COVID-19 in the state, along with 102 deaths. Of those deaths, 25 occurred between…
Seeking justice for La’Mello Parker
Today, the family of La’Mello Parker and supporting organizations came together to hold a press conference outside the Gulfport Police Department calling for police accountability. On May 3rd, three-month-old La’Mello Parker…
Ida death toll in Louisiana raised to 26; 11 new deaths in New Orleans
By KEVIN McGILL and MELINDA DESLATTE HOUMA, La. (AP) - Officials have raised the death toll from Hurricane Ida in Louisiana to 26. The additional 11 deaths all occurred in the city of New Orleans. The state Health Department said…
40th annual Biloxi Seafood Festival this weekend
The City of Biloxi is holding its 40th annual Seafood Festival this weekend. Biloxi Chamber of Commerce Director Rachael Kiesling is in studio with more.
Girl Scout Troop 3577 holding supply drive to help animals impacted by Hurricane Ida
Local organizations all across the Mississippi Gulf Coast are stepping up to help our neighbors in Louisiana recovering from Ida including those with fur. An Ocean Springs Girl Scout troop is…
Ocean Springs man arrested on the charge of manslaughter-culpable negligence
D'Iberville Police Chief Wayne Payne announces the arrest of Jerome Kenneth Jenkins Jr., 19, from Ocean Springs, on the charge of Manslaughter-Culpable Negligence, in the death of Dalien Marquez Currie. Captain Marty Griffin said D ’Iberville Police Officers responded at…
Middle school students making cards for first responders
Eighth graders in the North Woolmarket Middle and Elementary School art class designed ‘thank you’ cards for first responders. The cards will be given out to first responders across the Coast on…
Man wanted in connection with a theft in Gulfport
On May 27, 2021, at approximately 5:30 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 12000 block of John Ross Road in reference to a Theft. During the course of the investigation, Detectives learned the suspect, identified as Ricky Alan…
Gulfport Police searching for 16-year-old suspect in drive-by shooting
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Gulfport Police are looking for a teenager believed to be the shooter in a drive-by shooting nearly two weeks ago. On Thursday, August 26, 2021, just after 12:00 noon, the Gulfport Police Department responded to the…
Mega Millions winning numbers for September 7th, 2021
Here are the winning numbers for tonight's Mega Millions lottery draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
CASH 3 draw winning numbers for September 7th, 2021
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for September 7th are: 6-8-5. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
New CodeRED emergency notification system in Ocean Springs
The City of Ocean Springs has officially launched a new platform to allow the city to more easily communicate with residents. The CodeRED emergency notification system allows the…
MDMR announces no seafood transportation fees for Louisiana fishermen
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is doing their part to help our neighboring fishermen in Louisiana. Due to the impacts of Hurricane Ida, Mississippi is waiving…
Rohrbacker indicted on capital murder charge in death of Lt. Michael Boutte
The man accused of shooting and killing a Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy in February has been indicted on a capital murder charge. According to…
The City of Gulfport ratifies the next fire chief
Gulfport’s City Council has ratified the pick for the the next Fire Department Chief, Billy Kelley. Current Gulfport Fire Chief Mike Beyerstedt will serve his last day…
Tunnels to Towers 5K Run and Stair Climb
One of many ways Americans remember the events of 9/11 is by participating in the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers 5K Run and Climb. Every year communities across the nation partner with the…
Firemen across the Coast remember September 11th
For many first responders, 9/11 is more than just a regular day to them. The tragedy changed their career and lives forever. People can still remember exactly what they…
September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month
September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. This month is used to spread hope and information to people impacted by suicide. No one is immune to depression, PTSD, substance…
Mississippi Highway Patrol ends Labor Day travel period
The Mississippi Highway Patrol ended its Labor Day travel period at midnight after activating it over the weekend for the holiday. The MHP issued 6,635 citations over the…
MSDH reports 704 new COVID-19 cases and 21 deaths statewide
Today, the Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 704 cases of COVID-19 in the state along with 21 new deaths. Of those deaths, six occurred…
Wiggins Firefighter Clint Jacobs dies of COVID-19
The Wiggins Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of their firefighters. The department announced the death of Clint Jacobs who died from COVID Sunday night in his…
Biloxi VA employee pleads guilty to stealing VA property
Gulfport, Miss. – A Saucier man pled guilty to stealing government property, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Jeffrey A. Breen of the VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) South Central Field Office. According…