Two veterans biking to raise awareness for Ronald McDonald House
Two veterans are bringing awareness to Ronald McDonald House Charities by riding bicycles for 600 miles. WXXV caught up with them as they were passing through…
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Mississippi lawmakers push incentives for aluminum plant
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi legislators are working quickly to approve nearly $247 million in state incentives for an aluminum plant. The project could bring 1,000 jobs to the northern part of the state…
Hyena baby born at Hattiesburg Zoo
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) - Just a year after her arrival at the Hattiesburg Zoo, spotted hyena Pili has given birth to what is believed the only surviving hyena cub born in North America so far this year. Zoo curator Kristen…
Biloxi Police help capture Georgia double homicide suspect
Biloxi Police helped an agency from Georgia capture a suspect in a double homicide who had fled to Mississippi. Chamblee Police in Georgia contacted Biloxi Police about a possible location of the suspect, 55-year-old Pedro Armentero Mesa. Officers were told…
Gulfport Police searching for suspect in early morning shooting
Gulfport Police are investigating an early morning shooting. Officers responded to the 35 block of Grand Lido about 1:38 a.m. in regard to a shooting. When they arrived, they found a victim suffering from an apparent gunshot. Detectives identified the…
City of Moss Point approves new fire chief
There’s a new fire chief in town! During Moss Point’s city council meeting tonight, the council unanimously approved Mayor Billy Knight’s recommendation to hire Danny Wade as fire…
Registration open for ‘Heat for the Holidays’ contest
As we move into the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons, a tradition of sorts here on the Coast is back! Today is the first day to register for our…
Hampton Inn & Suites holding benefit for Jackson County Animal Shelter
This Thursday, you can have a dog to help a dog and some cats, too. Hampton Inn & Suites in Ocean Springs is partnering with…
Gulf Coast Veterans Parade rolls through Gulfport this Saturday
Kick off the weekend by showing appreciation to local veterans. The 2022 Gulf Coast Veterans Day Parade will be held in Gulfport this Saturday at 11 a.m.…
Pine Hills Nursey holds Toddler Tuesdays
Toddlers enjoyed the fresh air, interacted with animals, and got in touch with their green thumb at Pine Hills Nursery’s Toddler Tuesday event. The first Tuesday of each month, kids…