Biloxi Police Department swears in officers
The Biloxi Police Department held a swearing-in ceremony for officers. In total, four officers were sworn in. A few officers also received promotions! Eleven were promoted to become sergeants…
Ocean Springs Fire Department launches community program to spread safety awareness
The Ocean Springs Fire Department announced the launch of a community program aimed at bolstering safety awareness. The program also aims at building strong ties with residents…
Locals get ashes to go for Ash Wednesday
Residents on the Coast stopped at the Long Beach Harbor this morning to honor Ash Wednesday. Pastor David Parr of the Grace Lutheran Church has been doing ashes…
Single car rollover on Highway 49 leaves three injured
A single car accident was reported at the interchange of Highway 49 and Highway 67. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol Trooper Cal Robertson, the car rolled over…
MDMR announces Commercial Vessel Safety Program
BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is implementing the Commercial Vessel Safety Program as a part of the 2019 Mississippi Bonnet Carré Fisheries Disaster Recovery Program. The Commercial Vessel Safety Program is a reimbursement program for Mississippi…
Boil water notice for areas of East Taylor Road in Gulfport
The surrounding areas of East Taylor Road in Gulfport are under a boil water notice. The notice extends from Bridgewater to the dead end of Plantation Lane. The Brentwood, Brookstone, and Waterside subdivisions are affected too. The Oxford Point Apartments…
Heatherwood Drive in Gulfport under boil water notice
Heatherwood Drive in Gulfport has been issued a boil water notice, spanning from Old Highway 49 to the dead end. The notice also includes Woodmont Drive from Heatherwood Drive north to Greenglade Drive, also Archwood Drive from Heatherwood Drive to…
Ocean Springs' Fort Maurepas park receiving new playground equipment
The City of Ocean Springs' Fort Maurepas Park is preparing to receive new playground equipment! The City of Discovery received a Healthy Heroes Program Grant, a program designed to increase health literacy among students in grades K-5. The city's Department…
Mississippi Aquarium awarded over $600,000 in grants for coral restoration project
GULFPORT, Miss. – Mississippi Aquarium announced today that it was awarded several grants from the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation to support restoration and education related to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The Deepwater Horizon (DWH) Trustees, led by NOAA and the…
Free Health Information Seminar
Magnolia Medical Foundation is hosting a free health information seminar in Gulfport. On February 15th, the ‘Medication Adherence’ seminar will take place at 10 a.m. at the Hancock Whitney Room at the Knight Nonprofit Center located at 11975 Seaway Road,…
Heart of a Shucker community fund to support and honor military organizations
BILOXI, MS – The Heart of a Shucker Community Fund, in conjunction with the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, has announced that the fund is set to support, honor and partner with numerous military organizations across the Coast during the 2024…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash on I-10 past AL state line causing traffic delays
An overturned tractor trailer on the Alabama side of the state line is causing traffic delays. The overturned trailer is at mile marker 1.3…
Celebrating 37 years of WXXV-TV
We all know it’s Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday, but it’s also an important day here at WXXV as it is the station’s 37th anniversary. WXXV’s Grant Chighizola takes a deeper…
Exhibit on Eudora Welty opening March 15
The Ocean Springs Library will host "Welty," a traveling exhibit of photos taken by Eudora Welty. The photos were taken during during…
INFINITY Space Center hosting events on March 2
STEM FEST On March 2, the INFINITY Science Center is hosting a STEM FEST! The STEM FEST is a free event running from 9 AM until 12 PM.…
City of Biloxi celebrates birthday at Gulf Coast Carnival Association Parade
The City of Biloxi’s Fat Tuesday was a celebration and highlighting of history. Today, the city honored its 325th birthday with a 6-foot wide and…
State wide tornado drill for Spring Severe Weather Preparedness Week
As Spring Severe Weather Preparedness Week continues here in Mississippi, crews are preparing for a state-wide tornado drill tomorrow. The drill will take place at 9:15…
I-10 at Menge closed overnight Thursday
MDOT says the westbound lanes of I-10 at Menge Avenue will be closed overnight Thursday to affix the lanes of overpass onto the supports. MDOT says the closure will run…
Gulfport PD searching for missing person Caleb Edison
The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person, Caleb Edison, of Gulfport, Mississippi. Edison is described to Police Officers as a 27-year-old black male, 5’07”, weighs 220 lbs., and has brown eyes and black…
Senate passes a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine and Israel, but fate in the House is uncertain
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate early Tuesday passed a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, pushing ahead after months of difficult negotiations and amid growing political divisions in the Republican Party over the role of the United…
Two arrests made in connection with Gulfport homicide investigation
Two arrests have been made in connection to a shooting that happened on Monday. Gulfport Police say 18-year-old Elijah Eckford has been charged with 2nd Degree Murder. 21-year-old Tai'shawn Holloway was charged with accessory after the fact. On Monday about…
Backpack Buddies receive grant from Sparklight
The Bridge Backpack Buddies has been awarded almost $3000 from Sparklight. The Bridge Backpack Buddies will use the grant to provide food bags for weekends and school breaks for students…
Poll manager training begins February 19
The Harrison County Election Commission will conduct poll manager training for the presidential primary elections. The training begins Monday, February 19, and runs until completed on February 24. The training…
Biloxi celebrates 325 years on Mardi Gras
Biloxi celebrates its birthday on Tuesday, Mardi Gras day, during the Gulf Coast Carnival Association parade in Downtown. The city turns 325 years old on Feb. 13, 2024, the anniversary of Pierre Le Moyne, Sieur d'Iberville first setting foot on…