COVID-19 cases are down across the state, but in Harrison County, three deaths were reported. The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 751 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths as of September 2, 2020. The statewide total stands at…
A routine traffic stop in Ocean Springs resulted in the arrest of a Pass Christian man wanted on armed robbery charges. Wednesday, an officer with the Ocean Springs Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Highway 90 for a traffic…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College received a $10,000 National Endowment for the Arts – Arts Engagement in American Communities grant for the Immersive Media Performing Arts Center at the Harrison County Campus. The grant will be used to produce a…
Huntington Ingalls Industries announced today that six foremen from its Ingalls Shipbuilding division have been recognized for leading their crews to achieve accident-free safety records for more than five consecutive years. “The safety of our shipbuilders is our top priority,…
Labor Day is right around the corner and that means law enforcement will be out in full force.
COLUMBUS, MISS. (WCBI) – Mental health counselors say the effects of the Coronavirus are far-reaching. That’s why it’s important to know what to do if you or someone you know is struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts. And one phone call could potentially save a life. “So now you are dealing with all this pain […]
Mississippi Department of Corrections said 50-year-old Scott William Deters most likely died from natural causes.
While Halloween may be two months away, Terror on the Coast is already preparing to open its doors and return to haunting the Gulf Coast. Friday, the eighth-ranked largest haunted house in the nation is holding costume fittings. The haunted…
Biloxi residents will soon see a slight increase in their water bill once the city’s new fiscal year begins. Across the board, customers will see a two-percent increase in their water rate at the start of the next fiscal year.…
Construction progress is ramping up at one of Downtown Biloxi’s historic buildings and a major arts hub. If you pass by the Saenger Theatre now, you’ll notice tarps have been removed and you can see construction workers performing repairs on…
The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care system in Biloxi hosted a food distribution event today. The mobile food pantry, driven by the GCVHCS Homeless Veterans Program, is designed to provide food for veterans and their families. The event served as…
Wednesday, the Biloxi Fire Department honored the passing of a former Biloxi Volunteer Firefighter. Kenneth Lamey was a second generation volunteer firefighter for Biloxi whose life impacted so many. Fire Chief Joe Boney said, "It is our privilege and our…
The Labor Day Holiday Weekend is just days away, but did you know it is also the third deadliest holiday for drivers with an average of 443 people killed in accidents during this time of year. Mississippi Highway Patrol will…
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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