This Memorial Day, some local residents have taken to creating yard displays as a way of honoring the fallen. As an Air Force veteran of nearly 27 years, Ron Southern recognizes the sacrifices made by many of his fellow service-members.…
On May 25, 2020, the Biloxi Police Department arrested 26-year-old Matthew Cole Reid of Biloxi on a warrant for second degree murder. The warrant was issued as the result of an investigation into an incident reported on 05/24/2020 in the…
On Sunday, Biloxi police responded to an aggravated assault that occurred on Moni Vista Drive. Biloxi police say an altercation took place where the victim, 51-year-old Michael Lepoma, was allegedly beat with a tire iron and passed away this afternoon…
The Gulfport Police Department is looking for two individuals wanted for questioning regarding a shooting that occurred early this morning. Detectives are attempting to locate Gitano Lewis and Aaron Mays. Detectives believe these two individuals may have information pertaining to…
COVID-19 has caused countless organizations to cancel big events and fundraisers. However, that doesn’t mean the causes that need the money have disappeared. After the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life was canceled, Jeff Green decided to take matters into…
Saturday the Moss Point Jackson County NAACP lent a helping hand in better equipping its community in slowing the spread of coronavirus. By 10 a.m. in Moss Point, there were already cars full of people lined up ready to receive…
The City of Moss Point has received another grant aimed at promoting healthy outdoor recreation and tourism within the city. This Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area Community Grant is funded by the state legislature and Congressional appropriations to the…
As Memorial Day Weekend comes to an end, some people are choosing to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in memorable ways. For 88-year-old Korean War and Army Veteran John Derril Silkwood, the memories of war are still fresh…
With the state reopening, the United States Submarine Veterans were finally able to have their annual memorial honoring those lost on the USS Tullibee. The local veterans organization normally holds its memorial in March. However, due to COVID-19 restrictions, the…
For the second year in a row, Long Beach was named the ‘Most Patriotic City’ in Mississippi. If you walk around Long Beach near the town green, it is easy to see why this Coastal city has earned the title…
(JACKSON, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, lifted a water contact advisory Monday for Station 11 (Gulfport East Beach). Water samples at this station show the area has attained acceptable bacteria levels.…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — One person is dead and another is injured after an early morning shooting on Monday. Gulfport Police say they responded at about 12:44 a.m. to a report of a shooting at 3318 39th Avenue. Detectives were able…
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Memorial Day Weekend is here and for many people this might be the first time in months they have the chance to gather in small groups with friends or family. So, while you are grilling, make sure you pay close…
Everyone is looking forward to this three day weekend including our locals and visitors planning to relax on the legendary Mississippi Sound, but those who were looking forward to taking a trip with Ship Islands Excursions will have to wait…
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump says he has deemed churches and other houses of worship essential and is calling on governors to allow them to reopen this weekend despite the threat of the coronavirus. He says: “Today I’m identifying…
It’s graduation season, but for so many this moment won’t be the same during the global pandemic. Our Lady of Fatima Elementary School traditionally holds graduation in a church, but since large group congregation is currently prohibited they moved the…
BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has set the opening date of the 2020-2021 shrimp season in state territorial waters for 6 a.m. Thursday, May 28. All regulations of the MDMR will be in full force and effect,…
Some casinos in Mississippi have reopened for the first time in two months. They are following state guidelines to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The State Gaming Commission says numbers of players are limited for blackjack and…
On May 22, 2020 officers from the Biloxi Police Department responded to Rich’s Carwash on Popp’s Ferry Road for a report of a toddler being run over by a vehicle that was backing up in the parking lot. Upon arrival,…
Here is the Class of 2020 at Ocean Springs High School. Kaekoa Siangco is the valedictorian and Aydin Elise Virga is…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College will recognize 2,133 graduates during a Virtual Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 28 at 6 p.m. A total of 3,337 degrees, certificates and diplomas will be conferred, and more than 201 graduates will receive honors.…
(JACKSON, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, issued beach water contact advisories Friday for Station 10B and Station 11. These segments of beach are not closed; however, there may be an increased…
Here is the Class of 2020 for East Central High School in Hurley. Rylee Sharpton is the valedictorian and Ashlyn Hinton…