Jackson County School District Superintendent helps students dress for success
Jackson County School District Superintendent Dr. John Strycker goes the extra mile to help some special needs students dress for success as they transition into the…
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Walmart arson suspects still at large
Authorities are still searching for the alleged arson suspects who caused fires in two Mississippi Walmarts. Mississippi Crime Stoppers is offering a $7,500 reward for the incidents that occurred May…
Mississippi Aquarium offering weekly eco-tours throughout June and July
Last Friday the Mississippi Aquarium partnered with Ship Island Excursions to launch their new eco-tours. It’s a 90-minute voyage where you’ll learn about the wildlife and unique ecology of the Gulf…
Sand bags available
With the potential tropical system moving into our area over the next few days, sand bag locations are popping up across the Coast. They will be placing sand, bags, and shovels at the following locations: Orange Grove Community Center The…
Downtown Biloxi Community Market Festival June 22, 2021
Biloxi Main Street will host the Downtown Community Market Festival Series on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come and enjoy the many market vendors, entertainment by Gram Rea, and hourly giveaways. The June Community/Farmers Market will…
Fatal accident in Biloxi
On Jun 12, 21, a witness called 911 and advised they observed a vehicle on I-10 traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of travel. The witness further advised the vehicle was involved in a crash east of mile marker (MM)…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College receives $20 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
MGCCC is one of 286 organizations to receive a donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, as announced in her Medium blog post earlier today, “Seeding by Ceding.” The donation of $20 million is the largest gift in the college’s history. “This…
Let’s ‘Taco’ about the importance of blood donations
To celebrate Taco Tuesday, the Blood Center partnered with Taco Sombrero in Ocean Springs to host a blood drive. There is an urgent need for all blood types…
Increase in gun violence among youth in Gulfport
With the recent increase of gun violence among the youth in Gulfport, one community leader speaks about the steps that need to be taken to stop the violence.…
Fatal accident in Hancock County
On Sunday, June 13, 2021, at approximately 9:34 pm the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 603 in Hancock County. A 2019 Nissan Sentra driven by Kebian Lewis, 44, of Bogalusa, LA, was traveling south on…
‘Paint a Rock, Save a Life’ at the Pascagoula Senior Center
JE Social and Service Club assisted Singing River Health System and Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency with a special initiative to help spread awareness across the…
Body found near Hillcrest and Lorraine Road in Gulfport
Today around noon, Gulfport police and fire responded to a call of a dead body found off of Hillcrest and Lorraine Road in the bushes and high brush on the side of the road. Gulfport police say initial investigations indicate…
Preparations underway for the Gulfport City-Wide Juneteenth Celebration-
With Juneteenth just a few days away, the Gulfport City-Wide Juneteenth Celebration Committee is making their final preparations for the weekend-long community event. Starting Friday there will be…
Live poker returns to Boomtown Friday
Boomtown couldn’t keep their poker face for long! Live poker is back. Live poker returns to their property this Friday, June 18th at 9 a.m. The new poker room will…
City of Biloxi seeking approval for handicap accessible pier
The City of Biloxi and Harrison County are filing a claim so a developer can build a pier at Veterans Avenue. If the project is passed a…
Man found guilty of four counts of sexual battery, four counts of touching a child for lustful purposes
Bay St. Louis, MS - District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced that 77-year-old Harry Lynn Trest, of Diamondhead, MS, was found guilty of four counts of sexual battery and four counts of touching a child for lustful purposes after a…
Tatonut Donut Shop in Ocean Springs now back open
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — The Tatonut Donut Shop is back open as of Tuesday, June 15, according to the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce. The popular donut shop had been closed for more than five months after David Mohler,…
US Marshals arrest Ocean Springs man who has been on the run since 2008
The US Marshal’s Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force, Gulfport Division arrested Lawrence W. Baker, 52, in Ocean Springs around 7 a.m. Tuesday. Baker was taken into custody in the 100 Block of Braeburn Drive at his residence without incident.…
Lucedale man charged with aggravated assault
One man is in the hospital and another is in jail after George County Sheriff's Office responded to a call about a fight. According to a press release, deputies responded Friday night to a call in the Agricola Community about…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic Tournament wrapped up Sunday
The 25th annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic wrapped up Sunday and this year’s tournament featured a new state record. A quarter of a million dollars was…
CASH 3 winning numbers for June 14th, 2021
The CASH 3 Draw winning numbers for June 14th are: 2-4-8. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Shaggy’s Angler Camp at USM Marine Education Center
Summer camps are back this year and Shaggy’s Angler Camp is hosting their week-long camp at University of Southern Miss Marine Education Center. During the summer camp, students…
Infinity Funeral home offering new program in honor of Flag Day
In honor of Flag Day, Infinity Funeral home has started a new program intended to honor deceased veterans and provide dignified disposal of retired American…
Registration open for low-speed vehicles in Biloxi
After the Biloxi City Council voted to give a green light to allowing golf cart like vehicles on the streets of Biloxi back in April, registration for low-speed vehicles…