Inmate at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility dies in prison
Mississippi Department of Corrections said 50-year-old Scott William Deters most likely died from natural causes.
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Terror on the Coast opens September 18th
While Halloween may be two months away, Terror on the Coast is already preparing to open its doors and return to haunting the Gulf Coast. Friday, the eighth-ranked largest haunted house in the nation is holding costume fittings. The haunted…
Biloxi residents will see increase in water rate
Biloxi residents will soon see a slight increase in their water bill once the city’s new fiscal year begins. Across the board, customers will see a two-percent increase in their water rate at the start of the next fiscal year.…
Saenger Theatre construction update
Construction progress is ramping up at one of Downtown Biloxi’s historic buildings and a major arts hub. If you pass by the Saenger Theatre now, you’ll notice tarps have been removed and you can see construction workers performing repairs on…
Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Drive-Thru Food Distribution
The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care system in Biloxi hosted a food distribution event today. The mobile food pantry, driven by the GCVHCS Homeless Veterans Program, is designed to provide food for veterans and their families. The event served as…
Biloxi Fire Department remembers Volunteer Firefighter Kenneth Lamey
Wednesday, the Biloxi Fire Department honored the passing of a former Biloxi Volunteer Firefighter. Kenneth Lamey was a second generation volunteer firefighter for Biloxi whose life impacted so many. Fire Chief Joe Boney said, "It is our privilege and our…
Mississippi Highway Patrol to be out in full force Labor Day Weekend
The Labor Day Holiday Weekend is just days away, but did you know it is also the third deadliest holiday for drivers with an average of 443 people killed in accidents during this time of year. Mississippi Highway Patrol will…
Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System “Suicide Prevention Month”
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced its September Suicide Prevention Month “Be There” campaign yesterday. The slogan is meant to remind veterans and their loved ones of the importance of small acts of support. A few of the simple…
Arrested for shooting into a dwelling in Biloxi
On Tuesday, September 1st, the Biloxi Police Department arrested 19-year-old Edward Payton Jr. of Biloxi for shooting into an occupied dwelling. The arrest stemmed from an investigation initiated on August 30th after a complaint of a residence being shot several…
Patrick Barry "Pat" Peck passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020
Patrick Barry "Pat" Peck, age 78, of Long Beach, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020, in Biloxi, MS. He was preceded in death by his father, Cliff Peck, and his mother, Mildred Lee. He is survived by his loving…
'Let Mississippi Vote’ campaign for state flag ballot referendum
Not everyone is in support of removing the old Mississippi state flag, the campaign ‘Let Mississippi Vote’ is trying to put the old flag back on the ballot. Their goal is to allow Mississippians to vote to keep their current…
Woman arrested in overnight shooting in Biloxi
A Biloxi woman is behind bars after allegedly shooting into a home overnight. Just before 1 this morning, officers with the Biloxi Police Department were in the 600 block of Division Street when they heard gunshots in the area. A…
Commission chooses "Magnolia" design for Mississippi state flag in 8-1 vote
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — The Commission to Redesign the Mississippi State Flag has selected the Magnolia Flag, now known as the "In God We Trust" flag, as the design to be voted on in November. Earlier this year, Mississippi retired…
19-year-old Biloxi man arrested for shooting into an occupied dwelling
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — On Tuesday, September 1, 2020, the Biloxi Police Department arrested 19-year-old Edward R. Payton Jr., of Biloxi, for shooting into an occupied dwelling. The arrest stemmed from an investigation initiated on August 30, 2020 after a…
Shield or magnolia? New Mississippi flag proposal announcement Wednesday
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A commission on Wednesday is choosing a single proposal to replace a state flag that Mississippi retired because the 126-year-old banner included the Confederate battle emblem that's widely seen as racist. One of the top designs…
Mississippi lawmakers applaud $7.9 million in CARES Act funding for Coast Transit Authority
WASHINGTON (WXXV) — Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), along with Congressman Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.), applauded the announcement of a $7.9 million award from the Federal Transportation Administration to the Mississippi Coast Transit Authority (CTA). The CTA will…
Biloxi woman arrested for shooting into a residence overnight
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — A Biloxi woman is behind bars after allegedly shooting into a home overnight. Just before 1 a.m. Wednesday, September 2, officers with the Biloxi Police Department were in the 600 block of Division Street when they…
Winning numbers for CASH 3 Draw
CASH 3 Draw winning numbers for September 1st: 8-6-9
Mississippi Task Force 3 returns from Louisiana
This afternoon in Biloxi, the Mississippi Task Force 3 returned back home after helping Hurricane Laura victims in Louisiana. The Mississippi Task Force 3 made the trek to southern Louisiana to help bring aid to victims of Hurricane Laura. Their…
New Wiggins Police Chief Jeff Thomas sworn in
A change of command is underway for the Wiggins Police Department with the swearing in of a new leadership team today. Wiggins police officers now have a new leader. "It's truly an honor to hold this position that I just…
Suspect wanted for deadly shooting in Moss Point
Moss Point police are actively searching for the last known suspect, 23-year-old Gabriel O. Brown, who has an active warrant for second degree murder. On August 5th, a shooting happened on Pearl Avenue in Moss Point that left 22-year-old Yadel…
Police investigating shooting at Moss Point Express
Moss Point police are currently investigating a shooting that happened Thursday August 27th around 4:30 p.m. at the Moss Point Express on Main Street. According to Chief Brandon Ashley, while the shots were being fired, a customer at the convenience…
Charles R. Hedgewood Community Market in Biloxi open Tuesdays and Thursdays
If you’re looking for a place to buy fresh produce, plants, and homemade jellies, check out the Charles R. Hedgewood Community Market under the I-110 bridge overpass on Howard Avenue in Biloxi. The community market is open Tuesdays and Thursday…
Habitat for Humanity Women Build 2020 wall signing
Today, the Habitat for Humanity of the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s Women Build kicked off going virtual with a wall signing event. Because of the pandemic, the house on 2710 Dolphin Drive in Gautier is being built without the help of…