House fire in Long Beach
A Long Beach family escaped a house fire this afternoon, but their home is heavily damaged. The fire broke out just before 2 p.m. this afternoon on Ray Road in Long Beach. Firefighters were on the scene soon after and…
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Meals donated to first responders battling Canal Road Fire
As firefighters work to put out the flames from the Canal Road fire, locals are working to make sure first responders are taken care of. This morning, more than 70 meals from Waffle House, numerous bottles of water, and other…
Thick smoke from Canal Road fire over Seabee Base this morning
This morning you could see heavy smoke over the west side of the Seabee Base in Gulfport. Residents on the base were advised to shelter in place or they could move to the east side of the base due to…
Arrested for commercial burglary
A man is behind bars for commercial burglary. Biloxi police arrested 28-year-old KC Ray Mallet on one count of commercial burglary after an investigation into a report of an alleged burglary back in January on the 700th block of Beach…
Two shot, one arrested in Saturday shooting in George County
George County deputies responded to a call of gunfire late Saturday night in the Benndale Community on Jim Jam Road. Deputies say two male victims appeared to be shot and are currently being treated at local hospitals. The George County…
Suspects in St. Martin shooting charged with aggravated assault
Nineteen-year-old Christian Terrin Kennedy and 16-year-old Caden Kennedy Walker are both charged with aggravated assault in a shooting in St. Martin. Around 1:30 Monday morning, Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell says deputies found one of the victims, 18-year-old Marcello English,…
CTA to reestablish fix route bus services in response to 'safer at home' order
In response to Governor Reeve’s COVID-19 related Executive Order No. 1466, April 1, 2020, directing a statewide Shelter In Place order, CTA discontinued all fixed route bus services. On April 24, Governor Reeves issued Executive Order No. 1477, Safer at…
Temporary COVID-19 Screening and Testing Site in Pass Christian
A temporary Memorial Physician Clinic Drive-Up COVID-19 Screening and Testing site will be available Monday, May 4, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., at First Missionary Baptist Church, 250 Clark Avenue, Pass Christian. Individuals are urged to visit the temporary site if…
Mississippi health officials report 248 new cases of COVID-19, 10 deaths on Monday
Ten more deaths from COVID-19 were reported in Mississippi on Monday, bringing the statewide total to 239. There were 248 more cases reported on Monday; the state now stands at 6,342 cases statewide. In South Mississippi, there were 22 new…
Gulfport Police: 28th Street back open, Canal Road remains closed due to heavy smoke
A large woods fire between has created hazardous driving conditions for several areas in Harrison County. All parts of 28th Street are back open as of 8:43 a.m. Earlier this morning, Gulfport Police temporarily closed 28th Street from 59th Avenue…
NCBC delays opening, urges west side of base to shelter in place due to smoke from Canal Road fire
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Officials with the Naval Construction Battalion Center said Tuesday the base will not open until 9 a.m. due to thick smoke from a large fire near Canal Road. Gulfport Police have closed 28th Street from 59th…
Gulfport students petitioning for traditional graduation plans
In an effort to make their voices heard, some members of Gulfport High’s 2020 senior class are petitioning. Many Gulfport High seniors and parents are devastated about the recently released graduation plans. Today, students picked up their caps and gowns…
Harrison County fire crews battling brush fire
For the past three days, crews have been battling a brush fire that broke out in central Harrison County on Saturday and it’s ongoing hot spots sparking more fires throughout the area although the massive brush fire from the weekend…
Local U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officers honor veteran who lost battle with COVID-19
As the coronavirus continues wreaking havoc on the world, two U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officers right here on the Coast lent a helping hand to a fallen veteran’s family. Petty Officer Terrance Gray and Petty Officer Don Gerald are seen…
Animal rescue groups need your help
Times are ‘ruff’ for many here on the Gulf Coast, including our furry friends and local animal rescue groups. Our coastal animal shelters have either closed or have limited their animal intake because of the coronavirus and that’s caused a…
T-shirt sales from local business providing meals for health care workers
As of now, around $10,000 has been raised to help feed our local health care heroes. Elite Screen Printing in Gulfport has been selling t-shirts that ‘salute our health care and front line heroes.’ One hundred percent of the proceeds…
The Promenade in D’Iberville opens again
Some Mississippi retail shopkeepers are preparing to reopen as Governor Tate Reeves begins easing restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic. When you think retail in South Mississippi, D’Iberville’s Promenade might come to mind. Today, D’Iberville officials say they will be opening…
Two suspects charged in overnight shooting of two people in St. Martin
Two suspects are in the Jackson County Adult Detention Center charged with aggravated assault in an overnight shooting of two people. Sheriff Mike Ezell says deputies found one of the victims, 18-year old Marcello English, lying deceased in the road…
Fatal accident in Jackson County at the intersection of MS63 and MS614
On April 26, 2020 State Troopers responded to a crash at the intersection of MS63 and MS614-Wade Vancleave Road that claimed the life of a Jackson County resident. Troopers said it appeared a motorcycle, driven by Terry Wayne Oswalt, a…
Gulfport PD looking for missing person Kenneth Lee King Jr.
The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person, Kenneth Lee King Jr., of Gulfport, MS. King is described to police officers as a black male, 34 years old, he is 5’09” and 237 lbs.…
Triumph Church in Gulfport hands out food to community members
As the coronavirus crisis enters another week, churches here on the Coast continue to find ways to bring food to those in need. Members of Triumph Church in Gulfport were out early Saturday morning handing out food to people in…
Coast musician brings live music to residents through social media
One consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic is the cancellation of live musical acts and closure of venues. While bars and restaurant dining rooms may be closed right now, one local musician is still bringing people the joys of live music…
Local reactions to Governor Reeves' new 'safer-at-home' order
Local leaders are reacting to Governor Tate Reeves’ safer-at-home order issued on Friday. Mayor Mario King of Moss Point has been critical of the state government’s response to COVID-19 but says the governor’s new order is a step in the…
Services in Jackson County set to reopen
Some limited services in Jackson County are set to resume this week. Beaches in the county will open up today with signs put up reminding folks of proper social distancing guidelines. Additionally, the beaches will be monitored by county constables…