Bill honoring first African American Female Highway Safety Patrol Officer
A bill is in the Mississippi House of Representatives to honor the first African-American female Highway Safety Patrol officer. Felicia Breland was a native of…
Omega Psi Phi members participate in Community Service Day
The 87th annual Seventh District meeting for members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated began in Biloxi. Over 1,000 members have come to the Coast. A crusade…
Pascagoula featured in Netflix series 'Files of the Unexplained'
The City of Pascagoula has announced that they are featured in the new Netflix Series: Files of the Unexplained! The series' first episode is the story of Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker and their UFO experience from 1973 on the…
State Supreme Court affirms lower court ruling on Aldrich property
The state Supreme Court on Thursday sided with a lower court chancellor in declaring that John Bret Aldrich, not the state, owns the land south of…
Dam Good Festival happening at the Mississippi Aquarium
The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting The Dam Good Festival. The festival celebrates the North American Beavers and Mississippi music. Festivities include kids crafts, music, beer, and of…
Delta Rising coming to the Mary C. O'Keefe
Delta Rising is coming to the Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Arts Center. The event will feature hot tamales, Delta BBQ, Delta art and Delta Blues. Delta Rising…
Former Biloxi officer charged with selling drugs, laundering money
A former Biloxi Police officer has been charged with selling drugs while working for the city of Biloxi. Chief John Miller said 23-year-old Jacob Noel Vickers turned himself in to Biloxi police Thursday and has been charged with conspiracy to…
Pascagoula High sophomore named 2024 Mississippi Poetry Out Loud Champion
Pascagoula High sophomore Malisha Taylor is a 2024 Mississippi Poetry Out Loud Champion. Taylor will receive $200 and Pascagoula High School will receive a $500 stipend…
Harrison County Fire Rescue responds to trailer fire
Harrison County Firefighters battled a brush fire Wednesday. When they arrived, they found a trailer on Saucier-Lizana Road engulfed in flames. Firefighters believe the fire was started by…
Man charged with voyeurism in store restroom
A Guatemalan national was arrested in D'Iberville on Thursday morning, charged with voyeurism. Chief Shannon Nobles said 20-year-old Jesler Jairo Perez was charged with three counts of voyeurism. He was taken to the Harrison County jail and bond was set…
MDEQ Issues Beach Water Contact Advisory for Long Beach
Jackson, MS – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, has issued a beach water contact advisory for Long Beach. The beach is not closed; however, there may be an increased risk of illness associated…
Tour of Honor Selects Gautier's Veterans Tribute Tower as Featured Memorial Site for 2024 Ride
Gautier, Mississippi; April 4, 2024 – The City of Gautier is proud to announce that the Tour of Honor Motorcycle Ride has chosen Gautier's Veterans Tribute Tower as one of its featured memorial sites for the 2024 ride. Each year,…
Unmanned solar aircraft makes successful flight at Stennis International Airport
A company that has created a solar-powered aircraft completed an unmanned flight at Stennis International Airport on Thursday, the company announced. Skydweller, which has a wingspan greater than a 747, completed the world’s first successful unmanned flight of a large…
National Weather Service issues red flag 'no burn' warning for South Mississippi
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for Harrison, Hancock, Jackson and Pearl River counties -- advising that no burning be done. The warning is in effect from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. for those counties. The…
Pass Christian woman accused of stealing from Waveland employer
A Pass Christian woman was arrested Wednesday in Waveland, charged with stealing from her employer. Waveland Police Chief Mike Prendergast said 40-year-old Tiffany Smith was charged with felony embezzlement. She was taken to the Hancock County jail, where no bond…
Powerball jackpot grows to $1.23B for Saturday drawing
The Powerball jackpot has rolled to a sequential $1.23 billion (est.) for the next drawing on Saturday night. The jackpot has an estimated cash value of $595.1 million. The jackpot evaded players last night after no ticket matched all six…
Birdies for Bacot kicks off with fundraiser at The Grand Magnolia
The event kicked off at 4 PM at the Grand Magnolia Ballroom in Pascagoula. In addition to a delicious shrimp boil, Popeyes, and Tays…
McCinnis 12 Bone BBQ to compete in this years World Food Championships
One local BBQ recently won an award that will allow them to compete at the national level. McCinnis 12 Bone BBQ won the golden ticket award at this year’s Gulf Coast Beer,…
Engine testing for RS-25 Space Engine at Stennis Space Center
Over at Stennis Space Center, testing for a development engine RS-25 to be used for future Artemis space exploration was displayed to WXXV. For eight full…
Ocean Springs High School's yearbook staff brings home awards
The Ocean Springs High School's yearbook staff brought home numerous awards from the Spring MSOA Journalism Competition in Oxford. The yearbook staff not only won awards for…
Stone County hosting ‘Shoe’ Us the Love Drive
Stone County leaders are asking for gently worn shoes over the next two months. The county is hosting ‘Shoe’ Us the Love Drive for anyone to donate used…
Pinwheels planted in Hancock County representing child abuse victims
235 pinwheels spin in the wind at Hancock County Court House, representing abused children in Hancock and Pearl River County. "The pinwheels represent the number of children that we provided services to," said…
Hancock Chamber Education Committee presents annual Senior Appreciation Breakfast featuring keynote speaker Dr. Toy Watts
Hancock Co., Miss. Apr. 3, 2024 - The Hancock Chamber Education Committee is honored to announce its highly anticipated Annual Senior Appreciation Breakfast, scheduled for Thursday, April 25th at 8 a.m. The event will take place at the Bay St.…
Ocean Springs welcomes Carter Thompson as the Community Development Director
Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs is thrilled to announce the appointment of Carter Thompson as the city’s new Community Development Director. With a background in Urban Studies Planning and Economic Development and a Master’s Degree in…