The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced its September Suicide Prevention Month “Be There” campaign yesterday. The slogan is meant to remind veterans and their loved ones of the importance of small acts of support. A few of the simple…
On Tuesday, September 1st, the Biloxi Police Department arrested 19-year-old Edward Payton Jr. of Biloxi for shooting into an occupied dwelling. The arrest stemmed from an investigation initiated on August 30th after a complaint of a residence being shot several…
Patrick Barry "Pat" Peck, age 78, of Long Beach, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020, in Biloxi, MS. He was preceded in death by his father, Cliff Peck, and his mother, Mildred Lee. He is survived by his loving…
Not everyone is in support of removing the old Mississippi state flag, the campaign ‘Let Mississippi Vote’ is trying to put the old flag back on the ballot. Their goal is to allow Mississippians to vote to keep their current…
A Biloxi woman is behind bars after allegedly shooting into a home overnight. Just before 1 this morning, officers with the Biloxi Police Department were in the 600 block of Division Street when they heard gunshots in the area. A…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — The Commission to Redesign the Mississippi State Flag has selected the Magnolia Flag, now known as the "In God We Trust" flag, as the design to be voted on in November. Earlier this year, Mississippi retired…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — On Tuesday, September 1, 2020, the Biloxi Police Department arrested 19-year-old Edward R. Payton Jr., of Biloxi, for shooting into an occupied dwelling. The arrest stemmed from an investigation initiated on August 30, 2020 after a…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A commission on Wednesday is choosing a single proposal to replace a state flag that Mississippi retired because the 126-year-old banner included the Confederate battle emblem that's widely seen as racist. One of the top designs…
WASHINGTON (WXXV) — Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), along with Congressman Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.), applauded the announcement of a $7.9 million award from the Federal Transportation Administration to the Mississippi Coast Transit Authority (CTA). The CTA will…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — A Biloxi woman is behind bars after allegedly shooting into a home overnight. Just before 1 a.m. Wednesday, September 2, officers with the Biloxi Police Department were in the 600 block of Division Street when they…
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This afternoon in Biloxi, the Mississippi Task Force 3 returned back home after helping Hurricane Laura victims in Louisiana. The Mississippi Task Force 3 made the trek to southern Louisiana to help bring aid to victims of Hurricane Laura. Their…
A change of command is underway for the Wiggins Police Department with the swearing in of a new leadership team today. Wiggins police officers now have a new leader. "It's truly an honor to hold this position that I just…
Moss Point police are actively searching for the last known suspect, 23-year-old Gabriel O. Brown, who has an active warrant for second degree murder. On August 5th, a shooting happened on Pearl Avenue in Moss Point that left 22-year-old Yadel…
Moss Point police are currently investigating a shooting that happened Thursday August 27th around 4:30 p.m. at the Moss Point Express on Main Street. According to Chief Brandon Ashley, while the shots were being fired, a customer at the convenience…
If you’re looking for a place to buy fresh produce, plants, and homemade jellies, check out the Charles R. Hedgewood Community Market under the I-110 bridge overpass on Howard Avenue in Biloxi. The community market is open Tuesdays and Thursday…
Today, the Habitat for Humanity of the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s Women Build kicked off going virtual with a wall signing event. Because of the pandemic, the house on 2710 Dolphin Drive in Gautier is being built without the help of…
The City of D’Iberville is also on the front lines and getting ready to roll out and help Hurricane Laura victims. A collection has been underway at D’Iberville Fire Station number one since this weekend and will continue until a…
The Mississippi Aquarium hosted a swearing-in ceremony for Gulfport law enforcement today. Among those sworn in was the new Police Chief Chris Ryle who was introduced by his best friend for the past 22 years, who is also the deputy…
(Jackson, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, lifted two water contact advisories Tuesday for Station 8 (Gulfport West Beach) and Station 9 (Gulfport Harbor Beach). Water samples at these stations show the areas…
According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. In order to bring awareness to the issue, the month of September is recognized as National Suicide Prevention Month. It’s…
Before you make plans to head out on the water, the Department of Marine Resources shares some boating safety tips and statistics. DMR says to never operate a vessel under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It’s illegal and can…
A Mississippi university says it is considering renaming its dance team. The University of Southern Mississippi’s marching band announced it will select a new name to replace the Dixie Darlings nickname the dance team has had since 1954. A statement…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — Jackson County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a single car accident that killed a four-month-old baby and injured his mother and brother. The accident happened around 6:15 p.m. Monday, August 31, on Davis Sawmill Road, about…