2024 Veterans Golf Classic Underway
The Veterans Golf Association’s three-day golf classic is underway as golfers teed off at The Preserve in Vancleave Friday. Golfers teed off Friday morning taking aim at the top prize here…
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Twelve teachers receive Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher Grant
Twelve teachers were honored today for their hard work with the Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher Grant. Each year, Hancock Whitney gives a grant of up to $2,000 to…
GCBC, regional partners announce collaboration on economic development, community issues along the Coast
GULFPORT, Mississippi, January 26 – The Gulf Coast Business Council announced Friday it is collaborating with regional partners and members of the Mississippi Legislature on important economic and community development issues in this area. The Business Council held a press…
Menge Avenue bridge, Buc-ee's have expected opening dates - this year
The Buc-ee's store planned for Menge Avenue in Harrison County should be open in time for Christmas shopping this year. Bill Lavers, executive director for the Harrison County Development Commission, said Friday that the Buc-ee's store has a target date…
Mississippi Aquarium allows public to sponsor Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle
The Mississippi Aquarium is calling all turtle lovers to become a rehab hero and sponsor one or more of the latest Kemp's Ridley cold-stunned turtles.…
Arrested on aggravated assault warrant in Biloxi
On January 22, 2024 around 5:03 pm, Biloxi Patrol Officers responded to the 300 block of Lameuse Street in reference to a report of a firearm being discharged in the area. Upon arrival, officers were told that an unknown male…
Special election set for Feb. 27 to fill Ward 7 seat in Biloxi
The Biloxi City Council has scheduled a special election for Tuesday, Feb. 27 for Ward 7 residents. The special election is for residents of that ward to elect a new city council member to fill the unexpired term of Ward…
Picayune Police launch three pursuits into Louisiana in 48 hours
Picayune Police Department had a busy 48 hours, running down three suspects who led officers on pursuits out of their jurisdiction and into Louisiana. At 5:37 a.m. on Monday, officers were asked to help Pearl River County Sheriff's Office with…
"It's just changed": Job seeker talks about current job market
The Mississippi Department of Employment Security released the unemployment numbers from December 2023. The unemployment number was just over 40,000 people and the rate was 3.3% in Mississippi.…
Mississippi Main Street Association Conference in Ocean Springs
The annual retreat by the Mississippi Main Street Association is hosted at the Gulf Hills Hotel and Resort. The retreat lasts for two days including training and educational…
FEMA taking applicants for Youth Preparedness Council
FEMA is accepting Youth Preparedness Council applications from students grades 8 through 11. The council is open to any student who wants to make a positive impact on…
First of its kind aviation program comes to Moss Point School District
Students at Moss Point High School are taking to the skies. The Moss Point School District has partnered with the Jackson County Airport Authority…
Shuckers announce renovations to ballpark ahead of 2024 season
BILOXI, MS – The Biloxi Shuckers have announced that the right field berm area will be transformed into a beach paradise ahead of the 2024 season, set to begin at home on Friday, April 5 against the Montgomery Biscuits. The…
Mississippi Highway Patrol investigating fatal accident in Pearl River County
On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at approximately 4 p.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Interstate 59 in Pearl River County. A 2018 Chevrolet Equinox driven by 33-year-old Jordan A. Lott of Lumberton, MS, was traveling…
WXXV 2024 Job Fair
Happening right now is the WXXV and Memorial Health System’s Community Job Fair in Gulfport! The fair runs until 2 this afternoon at the Marriot Beachfront Hotel. If you are considering a career change or maybe you’re new to the…
MEMA reporting one weather-related death in Pearl River County
Pearl, Miss. – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is working with county and state officials as the state braces for another round of severe storms, significant rain, and flash flooding. The entire state is at risk for flooding, and MEMA…
Mississippi ballot initiative proposal would not allow changes to abortion laws
BY MICHAEL GOLDBERG Updated 7:33 PM CST, January 24, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — After repeated failed attempts, Mississippi lawmakers will try again to revive a ballot initiative process, but their latest proposal would not allow changes to the state’s abortion…
Mississippi restrictions on medical marijuana advertising upheld by federal judge
BY MICHAEL GOLDBERG Updated 4:51 PM CST, January 23, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the owner of a medical marijuana dispensary who sued Mississippi over state regulations that he says censor business owners by…
Weather causes cancellations, delays at airport
Flights at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport have been delayed by the weather this morning. Several flights were canceled last night as heavy fog moved into the area. This morning, at least two flights scheduled to leave from Gulfport-Biloxi were canceled and…
2024 Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery Youth Art Contest announced
Students across Mississippi are invited to get outdoors and participate in an art contest. The 2024 Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery Youth Art Contest has…
Proposed bill would require school officials to tell parents if student is LGBTQ+
A bill has been proposed in the Mississippi House of Representatives that would require school administrators and teachers to tell parents if their…
8th Annual Bow Wow Pawrade happening February 4th
The perfect way for your four-legged friends to get involved in Mardi Gras is coming up! The 8th Annual Bow Wow Pawrade is happening on Sunday,…
Students chat with officials at St. Stanislaus’ annual Government Breakfast
This morning at St. Stanislaus, high school students hosted their annual government breakfast with prominent government officials. The breakfast, held at the college café on the…
Pled guilty to sexual abuse of a child
Two people were sentenced for their roles in the sexual abuse of a child in Jackson County. Thirty-five-year-old Robert Bayliss Sr. and 35-year-old Christina Bayliss pled guilty to felony charges of sexual battery, touching of a child for lustful purposes,…