NAACP hosts debate for Harrison County sheriff candidates
The NAACP hosted a debate for those running for Harrison County sheriff. The main topics of the evening were prison reform, including the current staffing issue and low…
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HSSM offers tips to help protect pets from fireworks
The Humane Society of South Mississippi is raising awareness about pet safety leading up to the 4th of July holiday. Fireworks, loud noises, and unfamiliar crowds can…
Howard Square tenants cannot find parking
The opening of a new breakfast place is giving nearby apartment residents a parking headache. A resident of Howard Square luxury apartments on Howard Avenue called WXXV after we aired…
Day 2 of the Mississippi Municipal League Conference
The 92nd Mississippi Municipal League Conference is almost complete with day two of the conference finishing up this afternoon. Elected officials, employees, and governor candidates opened day two…
Keesler Medical Center Simulation Lab used for essential training
Doctors in training at Keesler Medical Center are getting real life experience through the simulation lab. The medical center at Keesler has three residencies, internal medicine, dental,…
Pine for a Pint Blood Drive
It’s National Pineapple Day and Dole Food Company is celebrating by giving back. One of the world’s largest pineapple providers is offering a free Dole pineapple to anyone participating in…
Volunteers needed for cleanup in Moss Point
Moss Point still needs volunteers to help with the cleanup and they’re asking for your assistance. We caught up with a volunteer group called the 8 Days of Hope…
Update on disaster declaration status for Moss Point
We have an update from Mayor Billy Knight regarding the disaster declaration to assist the Moss Point residents impacted by last Monday’s EF2 tornado. According to the mayor,…
Mississippi has new laws taking effect July 1. Here's what you need to know
The Mississippi Legislature passed several bills signed into law by Gov. Tate Reeves that will take effect starting July 1. The laws range from a public registry of people convicted of misspending public money to making it a misdemeanor to…
Drowning victim recovered near Broadwater Marina
Dive crews recovered a drowning victim who went missing Monday evening near the Broadwater Marina. Harrison County Coroner confirmed the body was found just after 7 a.m. by Biloxi Police. Police received a call just before 7 p.m. Monday evening…
Authorities investigating possible drowning in Biloxi
On Monday, June 26, 2023 around 6:57 pm, Biloxi Patrol Officers responded to the 2100 block of Beach Boulevard in reference to a possible drowning. Witnesses in the area reported seeing an unknown person jump into the water and go…
Mississippi Municipal League wraps up first day
The Mississippi Municipal League wrapped up their first day with a ‘meet the exhibitors’ welcome reception. Vendors were set up all throughout the exhibit hall in the convention center…
City of Moss Point in recovery phase after tornado
It’s been exactly one week since the City of Moss Point was hit by an Ef2 tornado. Now, the city is entering the recovery phase.…
IMMS releases two sea turtles
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies released two sea turtles in Pass Christian today and this is an extra special release. The turtles, Delbert and Elee, are originally from Massachusetts and…
New breakfast spot The Toasted Yolk opens in Biloxi
Has a good brunch spot been on your mind lately? Well, today’s your lucky day with the grand opening of a new downtown Biloxi restaurant. The Toasted…
Summer camp in Ocean Springs takes artists around the world
There are so many summer camps to choose from here on the Coast, but today we’re spotlighting a camp that’s all about teaching kids crafts and…
Lyman Senior Center celebrates woman’s 100th birthday
A regular at the Lyman Senior Center celebrated a very special birthday today. Helen Calehuaff is turning 100 years old on July 5th. She celebrated the milestone with her…
Car enthusiasts celebrate 21 years of Scrapin the Coast
Scrapin the Coast is now in the books, but it left us with some memorable custom builds in the process. Lifted trucks, mini trucks, low riders and…
Gulf Coast Sportsman’s Club holds annual Kids Fishing Rodeo
Kids in Hancock County cast their lines and had a good time over the weekend at an annual fishing rodeo designed just for them. It was the…
Rotary Club of Pass Christian holds Paddle the Bay 5K fundraiser
A club in Pass Christian is celebrating 100 years of community service with its annual fundraising event. Paddle the Bay with a 5K is hosted…
Volunteers clean up tornado debris in Moss Point
Volunteers from across the Gulf Coast were in Moss Point over the weekend, helping with tornado cleanup and recovery. Several church organizations, local high school sports teams, volunteers…
Wilkes Drawbridge closing for inspections this week
A quick traffic note for drivers in Gulfport. The Wilkes Drawbridge on Cowan-Lorraine Road will be closed several nights this week for inspections. You may have seen the electronic…
Two charged with stealing items from multiple storage units
Two people have been charged with burglarizing storage sheds in D'Iberville. Chief Shannon Nobles said 47-year-old Christopher George and 44-year-old Ginny Dearing were arrested Sunday and each charged with five counts of burglary of a shed. George's bond is $250,000…
Scrapin the Coast returns to South Mississippi
Scrapin the Coast is officially back in Biloxi. Today began registration for the 21st annual Scrapin the Coast located at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center. Hundreds of…