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Biloxi Man Arrested and Facing Assault Charges

A Biloxi man has been arrested in North Mississippi after a fight caught on video this weekend. On Tuesday, the Starkville police department arrested 23-year-old Dakota Husser of Biloxi and charged him with simple assault. The arrest stems from a…

STEAM Night at Popp’s Ferry Elementary

While most students will be spending their afternoons watching TV or playing video games, students at Popp’s Ferry Elementary are spending their afternoons learning. The Biloxi school hosted their annual STEAM Night, giving students the opportunity to explore science and…

Gautier resident raises concern about raw sewage issues

‘Raw sewage:’ the phrase alone is unpleasant to the ear, but what about having it flow into a bayou near your home? One Gautier residents says that is exactly what’s happened in his area for what he says has been…

One person dead in fatal accident on Highway 49

One person has died and several others are injured following a car crash this evening. The crash happened on Highway 49 just after 6:30. Gulfport police were called to the scene at the intersection of Highway 49 and Madison Street.…

The Doggie Store Outlet ribbon cutting tomorrow

One new store in Ocean Springs is going to the dogs, literally. The Doggie Store Outlet had a soft open in April. Store Owner Carol Ann Kula says she’s been building inventory since. Tomorrow, the Doggie Store Outlet will officially…

Biloxi Fireman’s Day Parade this weekend

It’s a tradition that is nearly 120 years-old: the annual Biloxi Fireman’s Day Parade. It’s a way to honor and learn more about our local heroes. According to Chief Joe Boney, this historic parade has marched on every year since…

First week of NFL draws crowds to local sportsbooks

The Saints weren’t the only team to get a big win over the weekend! The Draft Kings Sportsbook at the Scarlet Pearl Casino saw large crowds from Saturday all the way through Monday night as hundreds flocked to the book…

Changing lives through adult education

Helping adults get an education and better their lives is the goal of a new funding program in Pascagoula. Emily Shaffer’s life has never been easy. The 19-year-old moved from place to place and she’s had to raise her little…

Lt. Governor Debate televised on WXXV NBC

Second-term Mississippi Lt. Governor Tate Reeves is predicting Republicans will win all eight statewide offices in November. Reeves is the party’s nominee for governor. He faces fourth-term Democratic Attorney General Jim Hood and two other candidates. Be sure to tune…

MGCCC State of the College Address

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College held their State of the College address this morning to go over all things MGCCC. The bulk of this morning’s program highlighted their 2020 strategic plan. That plan includes enrollment management, festivals and events, partnerships…

Coast Electric holds ‘Operation Round-Up’

It’s not often someone gets excited about a raise in their electric bill, but a simple increase of just a few cents a month is what’s making the change in nonprofits here on the Coast. It’s called ‘Operation Round-Up,’ a…

Traffic plans for Cruisin’ the Coast in Biloxi

It will be time to clean off your rides before you know it for Cruisin’ the Coast! With the fun that comes with the event, the number of tourists and residents who hit the streets of South Mississippi during that…

Lieutenant Governor Debate

Thursday, Sept 12, 6:30 pm on WXXV NBC 25 Delbert Hosemann (Republican) Jay Hughes (Democrat)

Historical Society of Gulfport meeting

The Historical Society of Gulfport is making it a mission to preserve local artifacts and history. Tonight, the group met to discuss plans of turning two rooms in the Historic Railroad Depot in downtown Gulfport into a museum full to…

Informative meeting about the 2020 Census

With the 2020 Census Day soon approaching, it is helpful to understand why this nationwide activity is so important. That’s why the Biloxi Cultural and Historical Society hosted an informative meeting about the United States Census tonight. Many people are…

North Bay Civitan Club collecting teddy bears

Today is National Teddy Bear Day and what better way to celebrate than by giving to a child in need? It’s almost time for the tenth annual ‘Teddy Bears on Patrol Drive-Through.’ This yearly event is hosted by the North…

MDEQ awards grant to Harrison County School District Transportation Dept.

The Harrison County School District Transportation Department was awarded a $30,000 grant from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality to purchase two new school buses. Harrison County School District purchased 10 new buses this year. Thanks to the MDEQ grants,…

City of Biloxi seeking proposals to remove structures

There are a few days left for those who may seek interest in demolishing or moving six structures on Division Street in Biloxi. The City of Biloxi seeks proposals for five houses and one office building. The structures were acquired…

City of Gulfport splash pads staying open longer

If you have been outside lately, you know it is hot. The City of Gulfport has noticed, too. That’s why they decided to extend the city’s splash pad closing until the Monday after Cruisin’ The Coast. They normally close down…

Overnight fire in Harrison County

Quick response by Harrison County firefighters is being credited with saving a home in north Harrison County from major damage. Crews with Harrison County Fire Rescue and Lizana Fire responded to a fire alarm going off at a house on…