During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, emergencies don’t stop and neither does the American Red Cross. Local volunteers are still working every day at providing comfort and care after disasters of all sizes including house fires. Even during this pandemic, hospital…
Officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Mississippi River Commission open the way for the Bonnet Carre Spillway to open earlier today to alleviate Mississippi River flooding as well as lives and property near the City of New…
Target is adding new measures to promote safety and social distancing to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. Beginning tomorrow, Target will limit how many shoppers can be in a store at one time. Occupancy limits will vary based on…
The Easter Bunny came a little early this year and you could soon see him in your own neighborhood. People across the Gulf Coast may not be able to attend their favorite Easter festivities this year as everyone follows social…
The stay-at-home order went into effect at 5 p.m. and that means Coast beaches are now closed to the public. Beaches are some of the many places mandated to close as a result of the order. However, boardwalks are set…
Coast Transit Authority has suspended all fixed route bus service beginning today. All CTA Transit Centers and beach bus stations will remain closed to the public. Demand Response Service for seniors and people with disabilities will be available for essential…
Night one of the curfew on Thursday night,when travel is supposed to be limited, prompted a number of traffic stops and the dispersing of a crowd at Hiller Park gathered for a party, which was later moved to a residence…
The Jackson County Tax Collector’s Office will be closed to IN PERSON transactions from April 6th through April 17th. They will be processing vehicle renewals and property tax payments by one of the following methods: Online ( go to jacksoncounty.ms.us…
JACKSON, MISS--The Mega Millions Consortium has adjusted the game’s starting jackpot and will determine the amounts of subsequent starting jackpots and jackpot increases on a drawing-by-drawing basis. The changes are in direct response to slowing sales during the current global…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, William Carey University’s faculty and staff are adapting and finding new ways to deliver online educational opportunities to current and prospective students. Here’s a look at current announcements from WCU programs: Summer term: Due to ongoing concern…
The state-wide shelter in place order goes into effect at 5 p.m. today, but many people are still left with questions. One of the main questions we’ve seen circulating online and on social media is how are police officers going…
Wiggins Police Department is currently searching for a missing juvenile. Avrielle Faedyn Grimmett is 16 years old, 5’5” in height and weighing approx. 140 pounds. Avrielle recently dyed her hair to reddish brown color as seen in the photos. Last…
JACKSON, MISS. – The Powerball Product Group of the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL), of which the Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) is a voting member, announced the decision to determine Powerball’s advertised jackpot based on game sales and interest rates following the April…
The Blood Center, in conjunction with the Jackson County Chamber, Ocean Springs Chamber and Singing River Health System are holding two blood drives on Tuesday, April 7th. The need for blood donations is constant and will continue through this pandemic. …
While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the nation, one Harrison County senior center is lending a helping hand by sewing masks and gowns for some Harrison County medical centers. Woolmarket Prime of Life Center Director Janet Meaut and…
Biloxi, Miss. – Feeding the Gulf Coast and The Mississippi Public Health Institute (MSPHI) and will host a food distribution on Saturday, April 4, 2020, at First Baptist Church of Biloxi. The COVID-19 pandemic is creating an added strain on…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV) — A family argument escalated into a shooting that has led to a murder charge against a Moss Point man. Guy Radar, 81-years-old, has been charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of his son-in-law,…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Biloxi Police are asking for the public's help in locating a runaway teen. Nora-Li Alexandria Spaugh, 15, was reported to have left her home without permission about 5 p.m. on April 1. She was last seen…
(WXXV) — The state Department of Health has reported 181 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi, bringing the total to 1,358. There are now 29 deaths in the state due to the coronavirus. The new cases were identified by testing…
With a stimulus check headed to most Americans’ bank accounts soon, tax experts and the IRS want to issue a word of caution. The two trillion-dollar aid package is set to hit bank accounts as early as April 17th. “Based…
To say a special thank you to the brave men and women working around the clocks saving lives in this pandemic, Action Church, along with 22 other local churches, invited residents throughout the Coast to gather at Ocean Springs Hospital…
The City of Biloxi has started progress on a tribute to one of its most famous native sons. Workers from the city’s engineering department started constructing the structure that will honor Biloxi native and Apollo 13 Astronaut Fred Haise. Known…
U.S. residents on social security will not have to file a tax return to get their stimulus payments. The treasury department announced that Americans on social security or disability will no longer have to file taxes to get their Coronavirus…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Leonardo DiCaprio will help launch America’s Food Fund, which has already raised $12 million to help communities impacted by the Coronavirus. The organization said Thursday that the funds will be aimed to help low-income families, the…