Crossroads: Change in Rural America
The Smithsonian Museum has an exciting traveling exhibit that is coming to Wiggins, Mississippi. Here to tell us about it is Betsy Rowell, executive director of the Stone County Economic Development…
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Memorial Health System Announces Chief Medical Officer
Gulfport, Mississippi — August 15, 2023 — Memorial Health System today announced Shawn Dufford, M.D., has joined the Memorial team as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Dufford will work with health system leadership to oversee quality, safety, patient experience, medical staff services, medical…
St. Alphonsus Catholic School gets a second therapy dog
St. Alphonsus Catholic School thinks there's enough room in their halls for two furry friends. St. Alphonsus Catholic School is home to students PreK-1 all the way up to sixth grade, but…
Congressman Mike Ezell visits communication tower in Jackson County
Congressman Mike Ezell and other local officials made a stop in Jackson County to visit a communications tower site for better communications for local dispatch in the…
Illinois National Guard member dies of heat injuries at Camp Shelby in Mississippi
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — An Illinois National Guard member died after suffering heat injuries during outdoor fitness activities at a military base in Mississippi, authorities say. The 38-year-old man was treated by a medic at Camp Shelby when he showed…
Human remains found in Jefferson County after hunters smell foul odor
Human remains were found under a blanket in Mississippi after a foul smell led deer hunters to the scene Saturday, August 12th. According to our media partner the Sun Herald, Jefferson County deputies said the hunters were near a camp…
Ocean Springs Police Chief Mark Dunston announces retirement
Ocean Springs, MS –Police Chief Mark Dunston has announced that he will retire from the Ocean Springs Police Department on September 29, 2023. He has 39 years of law enforcement experience. Dunston is the 10th Police Chief of Ocean Springs.…
Traffic down to one lane on I-59 south near mile marker 28 due to exploding propane bottles
A semi-truck loaded with propane bottles is on fire on I-59 South at the 28 mile marker south of Poplarville exit in Pearl River County. Multiple first responders are at the scene working to control the fire and prevent it…
Back Bay Mission provides services for homeless population during extreme heat
Multiple homeless people are dead across the Gulf Coast due to extreme temperatures in recent weeks. Four to five of these deaths were regulars at Back Bay Mission, a resource for those…
Red Cross Southeast chapter names new executive director
The American Red Cross Southeast Mississippi Chapter has named John McCarty is new executive director. He begins his new duties on August 21. McCarty succeeds John McFarland, who died of cancer in May. He was 76. McFarland served the Red…
Local organizations give back to Backpack Buddies
Big Play Entertainment Center in Biloxi partnered with local biker clubs and the community to help feed children on the Coast with its food drive for the Gulf Coast…
Charged with felony eluding and aggravated assault on law enforcement officer
Officers responded to the area of Brighton Circle and Somerset Court for multiple reports of an SUV, later determined to be a grey 2007 Toyota 4-Runner, driving recklessly, and discharging a firearm in the area. Upon their arrival, officers located…
Locals gather for state-wide EMG radio operator simulation
Local volunteer amateur radio operators gathered for a state-wide simulated emergency test this weekend. Members of the Harrison County Amateur Radio Emergency Service worked with other radio operators…
Six former Mississippi officers have pleaded guilty to state charges for torturing two black men
By MICHAEL GOLDBERG Associated Press/Report for America Six former Mississippi law officers who tortured two black men have pleaded guilty to state-level charges. One of the officers shot one of the victims in the mouth during the racist assault, and…
Moss Point receives individual assistance after tornado
Moss Point will finally get some relief through FEMA after a long battle for assistance. President Biden has approved individual assistance for Jackson County residents effected by the tornado…
Victim identified in deadly I-10 crash in Harrison County
The victim in the deadly I-10 crash in Harrison County on Monday has been identified. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer said 24-year-old Jaelan Baker of Fayetteville, North Carolina died when his pickup truck crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer…
Hancock County fires have subsided, Forestry officials say
Hancock County Emergency Management officials say the woods fires burning near Bayou La Croix and I-10 have subsided. Officials are calling the fires in Hancock County the I-10 wildfire, which engulfed…
Bay St. Louis issues burn ban for the city
The city of Bay St. Louis has issued a burn ban due to dry conditions and high winds. This comes on the heels of a fire in Mud Bayou that threatened Buccaneer State Park earlier this week, as well as…
I-10 re-opens to traffic after firefighters get grass fire under control
Interstate 10 is open to traffic in eastbound and westbound lanes today after a grass fire forced the highway to be closed in both directions. Mississippi Department of Transportation said the highway re-opened about 1 a.m. today after closing just…
Biloxi Shuckers host Buddy Cruise Night
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- At MGM Park on Friday, the Biloxi Shuckers hosted Buddy Cruise Night to highlight children with disabilities. Pass Christian native Luke Putnam, who has autism, sung…
Moss Point Recovery Council receives donation from Gulf Coast Community Foundation
More recovery money is heading into the River City thanks to a large donation from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation. A check for $100,000 was…
USM Gulf Coast Research Laboratory names new director
The University of Southern Mississippi is pleased to announce a new director for the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory. Dr. Kelly Darnell is named the new director of the…
Free Expungement Clinic in Jackson County
It’s Restoration Day here on the Gulf Coast and those with criminal records could soon be starting with a clean slate. The Mississippi Center for Justice hosted an expungement clinic…
Singing River Hospital holds blood drive
Singing River Health System invited the community to give the gift of life today. The health system held a blood drive at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula. The blood bank…