TRAFFIC ALERT: CRASH ON HWY 57
Crash on Highway 57 at Bear Bridge Road has all lanes blocked northbound. Law enforcement is on scene. Motorists are advised to use an alternate route.
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New federal rule would bar ‘noncompete’ agreements for most employees
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule approved by a federal agency Tuesday, though the rule is sure to be challenged in court. The Federal Trade…
‘Ridin’ with Buddies’ at the Harrison County Fairgrounds
Mississippi Gulf Coast Buddy Sports held its ‘Ridin’ with Buddies’ event Monday night in partnership with Mississippi Highway Patrol’s mounting unit. The exciting event took place at the…
Mississippi lawmakers move toward restoring voting rights to 32 felons as broader suffrage bill dies
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi legislators advanced bills Monday to give voting rights back to 32 people convicted of felonies, weeks after a Senate leader killed a broader bill that would have restored suffrage to many more people with criminal…
Fire officials battle major fire at pallet company in Harrison County
Harrison County fire crews spent much of the day battling a fire at a pallet business off Highway 49 in Harrison County. The fire was…
Earth Day Clean-Up at Deer Island
The Earth Day commemorations continued over at Deer Island. Mississippi Power teamed up with local businesses for a cleanup event. More than 125 volunteers showed up from Mississippi Power, Beau…
Man sentenced to life after being convicted of sexual battery and child molestation
A Coast man is sentenced to life behind bars for sexual battery and touching of a child for lustful purposes. James Cooper was…
Gulfport Fire Station 2 receives extensive damage after catching on fire
Fire Station 2 in Gulfport caught fire earlier today. According to Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley work was being done outside of the station when insulation caught fire. Extensive interior damage was reported. There were no injuries. Gulfport will work…
Grant Chighizola's new chapter at WXXV
Welcome Grant Chighizola to his new chapter at WXXV as the lead evening anchor and managing editor of WXXV News. Grant is a familiar face at the station as the morning anchor for…
Gulfport Police reports missing person Ivan Cruz Gonalez located safely
The Gulfport Police Department reports that missing person, Ivan Cruz Gonzalez, of Gulfport, Mississippi has been located safely.
Coast Transit Authority to switch all buses to electric and propane
Since 2004 Coast Transit Authority has made an effort to make public transportation even more sustainable. It started with propane-fueled buses... "The benefit is two things.…
10,000 pounds of crawfish boiled at the 16th annual Crawfish Cookoff in Waveland
Perfect weather and crawfish make for a great day and in Waveland, they were carrying on their iconic Crawfish Cookoff. This was the…
Kids Fit Day in Diamondhead
Over in Diamondhead, the Hancock Junior Auxiliary hosted a free children’s fitness day over the weekend. The Junior Auxiliary hosted the event Saturday morning at the Diamondhead Town Green, promoting healthy…
Court approves annexation plan in Ocean Springs
The City of Ocean Springs gets a win in court in its quest to annex land on the eastern boundaries of the city limits. In a post of Facebook, Jackson County Supervisor Randy Bosarge saying the court-approved plan is now…
US Coast Guard commissions newest national security cutter named for first Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard
A new Coast Guard ship built by Ingalls was commissioned over the weekend. The United States Coast Guard Cutter Calhoun is named after the First Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast, Charles Calhoun. Calhoun enlisted in the Coast Guard…
Mobile man taken into custody in George County charged with carjacking and kidnapping
During the early morning hours of Sunday, April 21, 2024, the George County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a female reporting that her vehicle had been taken. Inside of the vehicle was an adult passenger and the victim’s three…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. is LIVE for Earth Day Cleanup at Deer Island
Happy Earth Day Everyone! Many of our South Mississippi citizens will be out in the community to observe Earth Day by cleaning up. This morning, several businesses cleaned up Deer…
UPDATE: Missing woman in Stone County found
The Stone County Sheriff's Department provided an update on social media that Sue King Tucker has been located safe and sound. She has been returned to her family.
Jury scammers target the area
Beware! You may be the target of a juror scam. In the Southern District of Mississippi which includes metro-Jackson and all counties and municipalities along and south of Interstate 20, a number of people have received phone calls and/or emails…
Singing River Hospice of Light to Host Veteran Resource Fair
Ocean Springs, Miss. - Singing River Hospice of Light will host a veteran resource fair on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Ocean Springs Civic Center. The event will offer veterans, active-duty personnel, and…
MGCCC's STEAM Club hosts Science Symposium featuring Keynote Speaker Michelle Anderson of NASA INFINITY Science Center
The STEAM Club (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math Club) at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College's Harrison County Campus is proud to announce its upcoming Science Symposium, scheduled to take place on Earth Day, Monday, April 22, 2024, from 8…
Alabama woman dies in crash in Jackson County
An Alabama woman who died in a crash in Jackson County has been identified. Missossippi Highway Patrol spokesman Cal Robertson said 25-year-old Kayla Winstead of Irvington, was driving a Mustang south on Highway 613 in Jackson County on Saturday afternoon…
Gulf Park Campus Health Center Invites Campus Community to Monthly 1-Mile Walk and Talk Gathering
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Gulf Park Health Center (GPHC) invites members of campus community to lace up their walking shoes and join in the monthly “Strutt Your Stuff Walk and Talk,” a 1-mile walk around the school’s beautiful…
USM Students, Alum Earn Graduate Research Fellowships
Three University of Southern Mississippi (USM) students and a recent graduate have been awarded prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships that will provide substantial funding for their continued scientific pursuits. The awardees include: Damien Cooper, a senior from Batesville,…