Mississippi State Extension Service holds head start job fair
An organization here on the Coast that promotes school readiness for children and families hosted a job fair earlier today. The head start program located on 34th…
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Overview of achievements at Harrison County State of County Address
The Harrison County State of Address by the Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce took place this morning at IP Casino in Biloxi. The State of the…
Labor Day Weekend travel safety tips
Prices are expected to be down for travelers this Labor Day weekend with travel projected to be up 9 percent from last year, according to AAA. This evening, WXXV News…
Two Bay St. Louis officers recognized for their hard work
The Bay St. Louis Police Department recognizing two officers for their hard work Thursday morning. First up is Sergeant Josh Stockstill. Sergeant Stockstill is receiving the 2024 Officer of the First Quarter award. Officer Huy Ha is receiving the award…
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus on the coast
Mosquitoes across the coast are testing positive for West Nile Virus. The numbers are from the Mississippi Department of Health's report from August 28th. Harrison County is seeing 56 positive mosquito samples in addition to one positive blood donor. Jackson…
State leaders remember Hurricane Katrina
State officials remembering the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina 19 years later. Governor Tate Reeves saying “When Mississippi gets knocked down, we come back stronger and more determined than ever.” Congressman Mike…
George County athletics director charged with possession, distribution of child porn
The George County athletics director has been charged with possession and distribution of child pornography. George County Sheriff Mitchell Mixon said his office and the state Attorney General's Office searched the home of 51-year-old Chris West on Thursday morning. West…
Mississippi Aquarium holds beach clean as part of Changing Tides Festival
Residents were out doing their part and cleaning up the beach in Gulfport on Wednesday as part of the Mississippi Aquarium’s beach clean up event.
Katrina Memorial Blood Drive
The City of Ocean Springs is hosting the Hurricane Katrina Memorial Blood Drive. Anyone wanting to donate can head to the Ocean Springs Civic Center. Doors open at 1 this afternoon and the drive runs until 6 p.m.
Biden-Harris Administration Approves Mississippi and South Dakota’s “Internet for All” Initial Proposal
WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration has approved Mississippi and South Dakota’s Initial Proposals for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program, a cornerstone of the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Internet for All” initiative. This approval enables Mississippi…
MDOT remembers Hurricane Katrina 19 years later
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – It’s been nearly 20 years since Hurricane Katrina made landfall, but the storm continues to shape life on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. On the 19th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the Mississippi Department of Transportation urges residents to have…
A glance into the D'iberville Middle School's robotics program
Last year, the D’Iberville Middle School Robotics Team finished in the top 60 in an international competition after only being in existence for a few years. This…
USM Gulf Park Campus celebrates new school year
With the new school year kicking off the University of Southern Mississippi wanted to welcome their students on the Coast into the new year. Hardy Hall was host…
Canopy opens new school in Biloxi for students with special challenges
Community members and leaders gathered in Biloxi on Wednesday to celebrate the grand opening of the new Canopy CARES School. In coordination with the Biloxi School District, Canopy held a special ribbon cutting ceremony…
Biloxi firefighter welcomes triplets to family
Good things come in three! The Biloxi Fire Department welcomed three new family members of the weekend, and they might be some of the littlest future firefighters that the department has ever seen...…
U.S. Senate Youth Program accepting applications for 2024 - 2025 school year
Do you have a high school student interested in politics? The United States Senate has a program for juniors and seniors! The U.S. Senate Youth Program is…
University of Southern Mississippi awarded $3.8 from Department of Labor
The University of Southern Mississippi is awarded almost $4 million from the U.S. Department of Labor. This coming after Southern Miss is recognized as having the…
American Heart Association recognizes Memorial Hospital Gulfport’s stroke team
Memorial Hospital Gulfport’s stroke team gathered this afternoon to celebrate its success, recognized by the American Heart Association. The stroke team earned the ‘Get with the Guidelines’…
Jackson County Chamber recognizes local organizations at annual Anchor Awards
The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Anchor Awards this morning. The Anchor Awards recognize outstanding small businesses along with nonprofits organizations in the…
Firefighters battle house fire in Harrison County
A Biloxi family is surveying the damage after an overnight fire at their home in the Woolmarket area. Upon arrival at the home off Shorecrest Road, Biloxi fire crews…
15 year sentence handed down in Jackson County drive-by shooting case
A Southaven man was convicted and sentenced in Jackson County Circuit Court on August 26th for a drive-by shooting. The shooting happened in the Gulf Park Estates community of Ocean Springs on November 20, 2021. Judge Keith Miller sentenced Rinehart…
AT&T strike negotiations continue
An update on negotiations between AT&T and striking workers in Mississippi. The Communications Workers of America saying in a statement today that negotiations continue, but a resolution has not been reached at this point. That means more than 17,000 union…
Mega Millions up to $627 Million
With no winner in last night’s drawing, the Mega Millions jackpot is growing again. The top prize is now a whopping $627 million with a $309.1 million cash payout. It comes after no ticket matched all six numbers following Tuesday…
The Shed holding 12th annual free pork sandwich giveaway
The Shed in Ocean Springs is hosting their 12th annual free pork sandwich giveaway. This year, the Shed is expecting to hit a big milestone as they…