Changes to CTA bus route 32
Last December the Coast Transit Authority and the City of Biloxi launched a new bus route on a trial basis. For six months, route 32 had continuous service from Pass and Popp’s Ferry roads to Motsie Road, east of Cedar…
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Gulfport deputy chief Chris Loposser to retire
Gulfport Police Department’s Deputy Chief of Police Chris Loposser will officially retire at the end of this month. Deputy Chief Loposser started his law enforcement career with the City of Gulfport in 1994 and has served in many different positions…
Found guilty of first-degree murder
A Harrison County jury found a man guilty of a shooting death that happened two years ago at Southern View Apartments in Biloxi. Thirty-one year-old Orlando Newell of Biloxi was sentenced to life without parole for the crime. He was…
Cold weather shelters opening on the Coast
Due to the falling temperatures, two cold shelters will be opening tonight in Harrison County. D’Iberville: Wednesday and Thursday nights Harrison County Multi - Purpose Building, Auto Mall Parkway in D’Iberville Contact Person: Judy Longo Sea Shore Mission Salvation…
Next phase for the Margaritaville resort
The next phase of the $200 million Margaritaville expansion project was discussed at the city council meeting in Biloxi. The Biloxi City Council moves to the next step for the $200 million Margaritaville project involving a new amusement park, a…
Driver in fatal Long Beach pedestrian accident identified
On 11-11-18, Long Beach Police Department, Harrison County Sheriff’s Department, Long Beach Fire Department, and Harrison County Fire Services, responded to the area of 28th Street and Simmons Drive for a report of a vehicle accident involving two pedestrians. Upon…
$37.8 million headed to the coast
It was announced at the Mississippi Restoration Summit this afternoon that nearly 38 million additional dollars is headed to the Coast. This is all part of the Restore Act from the BP oil spill settlement. The money will fund seven…
Armed Forces Retirement Home response to rate increase
There has been a lot of buzz around the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport since the announcement of fees being raised in April of this year which has caused over 100 residents to move. Today, officials at the AFRH…
Hospice of Light tree planting ceremony
Singing River Health System’s Hospice of Light held their annual tree planting ceremony today. Shoveling dirt may not seem like something that can help you grieve, but it can mean so much for people like Linda Ross, who lost her…
November 27th runoff election
In two weeks, voters will once again line up at the polls in South Mississippi to cast their ballots in the November 27th runoff election. Voters won’t be heading to the polls for another two weeks, but Harrison County Circuit…
Wanted for grand larceny in Biloxi
Biloxi police need help identifying two suspects who are wanted for grand larceny in the 800 block of Beach Boulevard. A victim reported the theft of a watch valued over $1,000 and cash. They are described as two black females,…
Two dead after being hit by vehicle Sunday night in Long Beach
Police continue to investigate the death of two Mississippi Gulf Coast pedestrians hit and killed Sunday by a driver. Harrison County coroner Gary Hargrove says 49-year-old Melissa Blanco of Gulfport and 61-year-old Robert Gales of Long Beach were pronounced dead…
Happy birthday, Ryan!
We have another special day here at WXXV. Today is Ryan’s birthday!! Happy birthday, Ryan!!
Embezzlement Arrest Cotrell Demond Wilson
. At approximately 1:38 A.M., June 22, 2018, the Gulfport Police responded to 12126 Highway 49 to investigate…
Embezzlement Arrest Isaac Melvin
. At approximately 2:24 P.M., November 6, 2018, the Gulfport Police responded to 12180 Intraplex Parkway to investigate…
Arrest made in 2014 Ocean Springs rape
An arrest had been made in connection with the November 2014 sexual assault that took place on the Biloxi-Ocean Springs Bay Bridge. Ocean Springs police say DNA evidence led them to 32-year-old Aaron McMillian of American Fork, Utah. Authorities say he…
Armistice Day Ceremony
On November 11th, we remember veterans from all branches and from all times, but November 11th also marks another important day in military history. Members of the Naval Construction Battalion in Gulfport did not let the day go unnoticed. Bells…
Saints embarrass Bengals in blowout win
Even without Dez, the Saints posted a season-high for points in a game in Sunday’s 51-14 victory over the Bengals. New Orleans moved the ball at will against Cincinnati becoming only the second team this season to put up 50…
Honoring our veterans through song and music
The salute continues along the Gulf Coast, honoring our veterans for all that they’ve done for our country. Tonight, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Perkinston Concert Choir, Mississippi Sound, and the Perk Woodwind Ensemble performed a Veterans Day concert…
Next phase for Margaritaville resort
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere, but tomorrow Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich and the Biloxi City Council will discuss matters regarding the Margaritaville Resort expansion. The $200 million Margaritaville project in east Biloxi will take another step forward after the city council…
Lice treatment donation to Harrison County schools
The Orange Grove Rotary Club is back lending a helping hand to the community. This time it was not your typical school supply donation. At their monthly meeting today, the club handed out lice treatment kits to representatives from each…
Honoring veterans at Vancleave High School
Vancleave High School has been honoring veterans in a special annual ceremony longer than some of their students have been alive. A sea of red, white, and blue, and a patriotic salute as veterans took a front row seat at…
Premiere Lux nears opening date
A brand new movie theater is about to open its doors in Biloxi. The Premiere Lux Movie Theater at Edgewater Mall is a state of the art facility and is scheduled to show its first movie in two weeks. The…
Catholic Diocese of Biloxi clergy personnel file review
Soon, the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi will be releasing the names of clergy members removed from ministry. The diocese will be releasing the names of anyone removed since 1977 when they were established. They are doing this personnel file review…