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City of Biloxi Infrastructure update

$50 million worth of infrastructure is underway east of Oak Street on Point Cadet in the City of Biloxi. This is just one of numerous projects going on right now. This includes the major water project taking shape in…

Biloxi Islamic Center hosts food distribution event

With the holy fasting month of Ramadan upon us, Islamic Relief USA, a nonprofit humanitarian and advocacy organization, distributed food boxes to residents in the Biloxi area. Food insecurity has increased significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold more…

Volunteer beach clean-up on the Coast

The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies partnered with the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine and the Mississippi Coastal Cleanup program to clean up beaches along the Coast of Harrison County in celebration of last week’s Earth Day.…

Ingalls hosts christening of Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee DDG 123

It was a significant milestone for Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula as the christening ceremony for Arleigh Burke-Class Guided Missile Destroyer Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee was held on Saturday. Many gathered to witness the christening of the second ship in honor…

Arrest made in Jackson County armed robbery

An arrest has been made following an armed robbery that happened at a gas station in the St. Andrews community on Friday. Sheriff Mike Ezell says 32-year-old Alfonzo Taylor was seen Friday night at a Biloxi casino wearing the same…

Ocean Springs man arrested in connection to armed robbery

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — 26-year-old Gywan Ladarius Willis of Ocean Springs was arrested Saturday in connection to an armed robbery that happened the week prior. According to the Ocean Springs Police Department, officers were called out to to 1120…

Ribbon cutting for new D’Iberville Police Station

D’Iberville, county, and state leaders officially cut the ribbon on the city’s new police department headquarters. D’Iberville Police Chief Wayne Payne said, “To take something from the ground and build it up, well it's just an awesome feeling. Just…

Blood needed across the Coast at the Blood Center

The Blood Center is in urgent need of all blood types. Blood Centers nationwide have reported declines in blood collections in recent weeks. Some have reported their lowest donor turnout in more than a year. These trends are concerning…

Observing Confederate Memorial Day this Saturday at Beauvoir

  Tomorrow, Beauvoir will be setting the stage for observing Confederate Memorial Day. Confederate Memorial Day is actually Monday, but for years, Beauvoir has celebrated the day the Saturday beforehand which falls on this Saturday, April 24th. April is…

Urging support for Gulf Coast Rail Service

Mississippi U.S. Senator Roger Wicker is urging support for the Gulf Coast Passenger Rail Service. On Thursday, Senator Wicker shared his support for the restoration of passenger rail services along the Gulf Coast in a letter sent to the…

Saddling up! Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Rodeo

An annual event to help out the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is coming back to life this year. The annual Jackson County Sheriff’s Rodeo will kick back up again this year after last year’s event was canceled due to…

Ocean Springs police investigating armed robbery

Ocean Springs Police need your help to identify this individual. On Thursday, April 22, 2021, at approx. 10:55 PM, the individual was involved in an Armed Robbery of a local establishment in the City of Ocean Springs. The individual was…

National Work Zone Awareness Week is April 26-30

JACKSON, MISS. — National Work Zone Awareness Week will be observed April 26-30 with this year’s theme of “Drive Safe. Work Safe. Save Lives.” The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is taking this opportunity to remind motorists to slow down, put the…

Drive-thru event on Saturday for National Take Back Day

National Take Back Day is Saturday. This is an event that the DEA pushes twice a year in April and in October. During this day, you’re encouraged to safely dispose your expired or unused prescription drugs. Singing River Health System…

Shooting in Moss Point may be connected to Pascagoula drive-by

Moss Point Police are actively investigating a shooting which occurred Thursday, April 22, 2021, near the intersection Jefferson Avenue and River Road. About 7:50 p.m., Moss Point Police received calls of multiple shots fired in the area. Moss Point and…