Work continues on the Long Beach Gateway project
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Finishing touches are underway at the Long Beach Gateway. One of the newest features are swings located near the tower with the Long Beach…
Peter Anderson Festival Jury application status notices going out
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Chamber is giving an update on the festival jury. Application status notifications have begun going out. The chamber says the…
FEMA Disaster Service Centers to open in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County residents and businesses impacted by the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur can now apply for federal disaster assistance. FEMA assistance is available to eligible homeowners and residents with public assistance also available to eligible…
Gautier Mullet Festival Art Contest officially open
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gautier Mullet Festival Art Contest is officially open. This year’s theme is celebrating nature’s playground. The deadline for entry is Tuesday, September 1 with the…
Mississippi agriculture leaders to meet with USDA officials
Mississippi agriculture leaders are heading to Washington to discuss challenges facing farmers and producers. Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson will lead a delegation of Mississippi farmers, ranchers, and industry…
City of Long Beach welcomes new game shop
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach is welcoming a new game shop. LJ’s Game and Shop is located on Commission Road. LJ’s is a local…
Ocean Springs chamber scheduled to unveil Peter Anderson shirt
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce will be unveiling the upcoming Peter Anderson Festival shirt. The unveiling takes place August 18 at Marcello’s…
Applications open for Gulfport Mayor Youth Council
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport is still accepting applications for their mayor’s youth council. Twenty-five students will be selected to serve and lead alongside Mayor Hugh Keating…
Work at Garfield Ladner Pier in Waveland ramps up
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- Waveland city leaders recently posted pictures of reconstruction work in progress at the Garfield Ladner Pier. All that exists of the pier currently are…
City of Ocean Springs welcomes new Mayor’s Youth Council
OCEAN SPRNGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs is welcoming their new mayor’s youth council class. The city says they are excited to have this group…
Governor Reeves gives update on rural health program
Mississippi is getting a bigger than expected boost to improve rural health care. The Trump Administration has approved nearly $206 million for the first year of the state’s…
Coast Electric opens Operation Round Up grant applications for local organizations
South Mississippi organizations can apply for Coast Electric’s latest ‘Operation Round Up’ window through August 31. Coast Electric members have voluntarily round up their monthly…
Memorial Health System now using 7D flash navigation system
Memorial Health System is utilizing a new technology to make procedures more precise. Dr. Omar Hegazi and his team are using the 7D flash navigation system that…
Premiere Cinemas partners with local animal shelters for pet adoptions at Biloxi theater
This weekend, moviegoers can do more than just catch a new film, they could find a new best friend! Premiere Cinemas is teaming…
MGCCC hosts two-day community job fair at Perkinston campus
PERKINSTON, Miss. (WXXV)- With Hood Industries mill set to close, many workers are now looking for new career opportunities. MGCCC is connecting the community with the resources…
State Supreme Court upholds lawsuit dismissal involving healthcare tech company in Harrison County
The Mississippi Supreme Court has upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit involving a healthcare technology company in Harrison County. Demtrius Johnson sued Health…
Grand opening for new Pizza Hut on Shriners Boulevard
A brand-new Pizza Hut is open on Shriners Boulevard in Woolmarket. They have their official grand opening Saturday, August 15. Samantha Autery joins us in studio with…
Biloxi Police Department looking for vendors for community festival
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Police Department is currently looking for vendors for their annual Community Festival against Crime. Joining us with more information is Lt. Candace…
Mary C. hosting auditions for Ocean Springs Cemetery Tour
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center is bringing history to life with this year’s cemetery tour. Auditions take place August 29 from 1…
Cruisin’ the Coast early registration deadline approaching
The early registration deadline for Cruisin’ the Coast is coming up fast. The deadline is Saturday, August 15. You can head to the Cruisin’ the Coast website to register…
Harrison County leaders begin fiscal year budget planning with requests under review
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Important budget decisions are on the horizon in Harrison County. Supervisors spent part of the day reviewing department requests, county…
Pedestrian dies after early-morning accident on Highway 90
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)--A pedestrian was killed Friday morning after being hit by a vehicle on Highway 90 in Bay St.…
Wells family legal team releases update on forensic examination
The legal team for the family of Nolan Wells are pushing back on any suggestion the family has not cooperated with the investigation into his death. Attorney Ben Crump and other members of the family’s legal team say Nolan’s parents…
Job fair underway at MGCCC for Hood Industries employees, flood victims
PERKINSTON, Miss. (WXXV)- A job fair is underway at MGCCC Perkinston campus to help employees impacted by the recent Hood mill closure and those who…