Fleur De Lis Bakery in Gulfport preparing for King Cake season
Today marks King’s Day, otherwise known as Twelfth Night or the Epiphany, which marks the official start of the Mardi Gras season. Bakeries along the…
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Front Beach Drive closed for repairs to level uneven road panels
Ocean Springs, MS - Front Beach Drive will be closed from the Ocean Springs Yacht Club to Hillandale Drive beginning Monday, January 10, 2022, until Friday, January 28, 2022. Both lanes will be closed to traffic between the hours of…
MSDH reports 7,079 new cases of COVID-19 and eight deaths
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 7,079 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and eight deaths. All eight deaths occurred between December 29 and January 5. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases is now 579,773, with 10,511 deaths.
Mississippi House OKs congressional remap amid objections
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Mississippi House on Thursday approved a plan to redraw the state’s four congressional districts. The 76-42 vote was mostly along party lines, with Republicans and one independent in favor and…
George County man indicted in stolen catalytic converters case
A George County man faces felony charges in the case involving stolen catalytic converters. State Auditor Shad White and George County School District Superintendent Wade Whitney, Jr. announced today Elijah Murrah has been indicted for grand larceny in George County.…
Biloxi couple charged with capital murder in death of 2-year-old
A Biloxi couple has been charged in the death of a 2-year-old boy in Biloxi. Joseph Heard, 38 and Hailey Heard, 21, are charged with capital murder with the underlying…
Gulfport therapy dog will hit the national championship spotlight
The national championship game is coming up on Monday, but on Friday, football is going to the dogs. American Medical Response's parent company, Global Medical Response, is presenting Puppies at the Playoff event on Friday in Indianapolis. The event will…
WWII veteran and USS Indianapolis survivor Granville Crane dies
One of three survivors of the torpedo attack on the USS Indianapolis during World War II has died. Granville Crane was 95 and a resident of Gulfport. He died…
Crash backs up traffic on I-110
Mississippi Department of Transportation has reported a crash on Interstate 110 in D'Iberville that has traffic backed up. Morning commuters are advised to avoid I-110 until the crash is cleared. WXXV will have more details as they become available.
Powerball winning numbers for January 5th, 2022
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s Powerball draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.