Humane Society of South Mississippi offering special deal on neuter surgery
The Humane Society of South Mississippi is offering a special deal leading up to the new year. This week, all dog and cat neuter, male…
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Staying safe during New Year’s Eve
Not only will there be plenty of fireworks going off New Year’s Eve, there will be plenty of parties happening to ring in the start of 2022. The Gulfport Police…
Harrison County Fire Department offering firework safety tips
It’s almost time to celebrate the start of 2022, but before we light up the night sky, the Harrison County Fire Department is offering firework safety tips. Fire…
Loaves and Fishes served up meals at their new home
Loaves and Fishes officially moved to their new home and didn’t miss a beat. Today, Loaves and Fishes served breakfast and lunch to those in need…
Telephone pole in Gautier fixed after being splintered
AT&T crews repaired a splintered telephone pole in Gautier today. A concerned citizen contacted WXXV saying the break happened on Sunday. He said…
Biloxi Police investigating the Monday death of a toddler
Biloxi Police and other agencies are investigating the Monday death of a 2-year-old. Police said in a press release that the department received a 911 call about 6 a.m. Monday from a residence on St. Mary Boulevard. A female at…
Experts pull documents, money from Lee statue time capsule
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Conservation experts in Virginia’s capital Tuesday pulled books, money, ammunition, documents and other artifacts from a time capsule found in the remnants of a pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee. The lead…
City of Pascagoula warning of email scam in regards to utility bills
PASCAGOULA, Miss. - The City of Pascagoula has been made aware that several citizens have received text messages claiming to have an update on their utility bills. This is a scam and the public should not open any links associated…
US move to shorten COVID-19 isolation stirs confusion, doubt
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials' decision to shorten the recommended COVID-19 isolation and quarantine period from 10 days to five is drawing criticism from some medical experts and could create confusion among many Americans. To the dismay of some authorities, the…
MSDH reports 2,698 new cases of COVID-19 and 22 deaths statewide
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 2,698 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 22 deaths. Seven of these deaths occurred between December 23 and December 26. An additional 15 deaths occurred between November 1 and December 22, identified from death…
Powerball winning numbers for December 27th, 2021
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s Powerball draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
CASH 3 winning numbers for December 27th, 2021
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for December 27th are: 1-4-5. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
City of Ocean Springs using new technology to detect uninsured drivers
The City of Ocean Springs is tackling uninsured drivers with a new technology. Using automated license plate recognition cameras in several locations throughout the city,…
Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum to host New Year’s Glow Party
The team at the Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum is wrapping up their holiday festivities with their New Year’s Eve Glow Party. The party will…
Commercial and recreational fishing season opens
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced today commercial and recreational fishing seasons for the new year. Commercial fishing seasons for gray triggerfish and greater amberjack will open in Mississippi…
Man hits $250,000 jackpot at the Golden Nugget Casino in Biloxi
A Gulf Coast man got an early Christmas present when he hit a $250,000 jackpot last Wednesday, December 23rd. The man, who asked to remain…
Loaves and Fishes will start serving from new location Tuesday
Loaves and Fishes has left the building. Starting tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. in the Back Bay Mission parking lot, Loaves and Fishes will serve two…
Local liquor stores preparing for New Year’s Eve
The new year is right around the corner and liquor stores across the Coast are preparing for an increase in sales, but some drinks may be harder to come…
Colorado man and 14-year-old juvenile arrested in Harrison County homicide
Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the arrest of 21 year old Johnte Vidal Pouerie of Colorado and a 14 year old juvenile from Gulfport, MS on one felony count of Homicide. According to Sheriff Troy…
Police urge caution when disposing of Christmas gift packaging
Christmas has come and gone and Santa Claus has returned to the North Pole, leaving behind a load of goodies and the fancy packages they came in.…
Again, crews find apparent time capsule at Lee statue site
By SARAH RANKIN Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Crews wrapping up the removal Monday of a giant pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Richmond found what appeared to be a second and…
Two Moss Point men charged with kidnapping another Moss Point man on Christmas Eve
Two Moss Point men are in jail, charged with kidnapping another Moss Point man in the early morning hours of Christmas Eve. Sheriff Mike Ezell says the 50-year-old victim was pistol whipped and beaten, suffering several injuries that required medical…
Mississippi reports jump in COVID cases over 5 days
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting more than 7,000 new COVID-19 cases over a five-day period. The department posted new numbers Monday, covering cases confirmed from Wednesday through Sunday. The state is seeing a significant increase…
7 people wounded during shooting at party in Mississippi
FAYETTE, Miss. (AP) — Seven people were shot and wounded during a Christmas party at a small town in southwestern Mississippi. The shootings happened early Sunday at the Fayette Community Center. Five of the wounded were taken to Merit Health…