The cities of Tupelo and Biloxi are not seeking reimbursement for public expenses from appearances by President Donald Trump. Tupelo spent $4,775 to provide security when Trump was there November 1. Mayor Jason Shelton says the costs are a “non-issue”…
BILOXI, Miss. — A lawsuit filed against the city of Biloxi alleges police officers sexually harassed a teenage girl before arresting her without cause. According to our media partner, the Sun Herald, the lawsuit was filed by the teen’s mother…
The Gulfport Police Department is beefing up patrols to help cut down on drunk or buzzed driving. Starting today through the New Year as a part of a new safety campaign called 'Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving', DUI trained officers…
As temperatures drop, local firefighters want to raise awareness for typical winter time fire hazards including space heaters. Here are a few tips that could save your life as we head into winter. If you use portable heaters turn them…
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced the sales for the first week which brought in $8,932,200 resulting in approximately $1.9 million for roads and bridges around the state. MLC President Tom Shaheen said the top five selling counties for the week…
‘By Golly, Be Jolly!’ That’s the motto for Downtown Ocean Springs as it prepares to welcome Coast residents to its annual ‘Holiday Open House.’ Friday and Saturday folks can experience deals, discounts, and giveaways from both downtown and uptown businesses.…
It’s a yearly tradition for one local club that’s filled with pancakes and positive community action. The smell of batter and a sense of community filled the air in Gulfport for a long-running fundraiser promoting good. For just $6 the…
One local student is celebrating after receiving some exciting college news. Seth Nguyen is a senior at Harrison Central High School and is involved in numerous organizations like Beta Club, National Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta. In recognition of…
A Gulfport man is facing several charges including one felony after a high-speed chase this morning. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, 44-year-old Charles Gill is being charged with driving under the influence, failure to stop, reckless driving, resisting arrest, and…
Seven people, including a 16-year-old, have been charged in an attempted armed robbery from last Friday in Ocean Springs. Jaylan Kirkland, Abbie Mayfield, Matthew Ramsey, Aleasha McGinnis, Kinlea Stephens, and 16-year-old Richard Figeueroa were charged after Jackson County Sheriff Mike…
For many watching “It’s a Wonderful Life” on TV is a holiday tradition, but this year you can see the story told live on stage. Following ten years of success in New Orleans, the NOLA Voice Talent Foundation is bringing…
For many putting up their Christmas tree is the official start of their holiday season. Nothing really says winter like the smell of fresh tree in your home. The farmers at Holly Berry Hills Christmas Tree Farm say it is…
Do you want to support the Mississippi Aquarium’s mission to protect the beauty of aquatic life all while sharing the power of Coast waters? Well now may be your perfect chance with a membership to the aquarium. They will have…
12:30 p.m. UPDATE: Jackson State University tweeted, "The JSU campus lock down has been lifted. The campus community is no longer under threat of an active shooter." No other details regarding the incident have been made available. ORIGINAL STORY: Jackson…
GULFSHORES, Ala. (WXXV) — Hangout Music Festival, a three-day music vacation on the beach, announced Tuesday the lineup for the eleventh installment of the annual festival. Hosted Gulf-side on the beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama, Hangout Fest is a one-of-a-kind…
7:30 a.m. Update: All lanes on Interstate 10 are back open and the incident has been cleared, according to the Mississippi Department of Transportation. However, traffic is still running slower than normal. We are still working to get more information…
On Saturday, December 7, the Snowflakes and Sugarplums Christmas Parade will begin at 11:00 a.m. in Olde Town. Bay St. Louis Police released a map on Wednesday showing the parade route and expected road closures ahead of the event. The…
On Monday, Biloxi Police arrested 18-year-old Justin James Kimmel of Saucier on a warrant for grand larceny. The warrant was issued as the result of an investigation into a grand larceny incident reported on November 25. During the course of…
Biloxi Police are asking for your help and to be on the lookout for a stolen produce delivery truck. The truck is a 2016 freightliner that has a black base color with images of produce on the side (see photo…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (AP) - A former Hancock County Justice Court employee is pleading guilty to two counts of embezzlement after investigators found she stole more than $100,000. Local news outlets report Dana Sue Beaman pleaded guilty Monday in…
Police are also asking for your help in identifying three shoplifting suspects who hit up a South Mississippi store. Three women were captured on surveillance video at a business in the 2600 Block of Beach Boulevard in Biloxi. https://www.facebook.com/BiloxiPD/posts/1016890431977398 Police…
Some students in the Ocean Springs School District are asking for help this holiday season. From now until December 13th, the Ocean Springs Mayor’s Youth Council is collecting toys for their annual toy drive. The council is collecting for 25…
On top of the services South Mississippi Child Advocacy Center provides children on the Coast, they’re looking to give a little more. For the third year, the Center is asking for your help to give the more than 800 children…
Tonight, students from one Coast high school were chosen to teach C-Spire’s ‘Pilot Program.’ ‘The Hour of Code’ event was led by two students from Gulfport High School. The duo educated the group with a customized curriculum of coding which…