Moss Point Police is actively investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of 18-year-old Jayrell Cox. The shooting happened on September 21 on Elder Ferry Road. A homeowner told officers he found two armed suspects under his carport and…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) is the lead Republican sponsor of legislation introduced Tuesday by U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) to improve the ability of rural water and wastewater systems to prepare for and respond to…
William Carey University will host a free concert series during October showcasing musicians and vocalists from the Winters School of Music. The “October Nights” concerts will be at Thomas Fine Arts Center and Common Grounds, the campus coffee shop. “This…
Fifty-two-year-old Marcus Lloyd Klausman was arrested on one felony count of home repair fraud. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, a victim reported to the Harrison County Criminal Investigations Division that he hired Marcus Klausman, the owner of Rockin the Coast…
JACKSON,MISS-- The Mississippi Lottery is rolling out three new scratch-off games Oct. 3, leading with a fun twist on the traditional crossword-style game. The interactive style play of $5 Bonus Cashword features a top prize of $75,000, a bonus word and…
Ten-time Country Music Association Musician of the Year Mac McAnally plans to honor his friend Jimmy Buffett, with a concert in the singer -songwriter's hometown of Pascagoula in November. McAnally will return to the Grand Magnolia Ballroom on Nov. 12…
Happening tonight is an event to raise awareness for mental health causes and suicide prevention at Biloxi High. The Biloxi High School Campus Service Council has…
Could you be mistaken for Sylvester Stallone? Then, we’re talking to you. Central Casting Louisiana is looking for a stand-in who can double for Stallone, who is on the Gulf Coast…
Salidrone and NOAA’s National Data Buoy Center announced today that a moored weather buoy in Monterey Bay in California has been replaced with a Salidrone unscrewed surface vehicle. The announcement was made in Biloxi at the Oceans 2023 Gulf Coast…
The USDA is increasing SNAP benefits for 2024 -- which starts with the new fiscal year October 1. The average increase is $34 a month for a family of four -- about 3.6%. That increase does not, however, offset the…
A Kiln man is in jail, charged with setting a fire in the Kiln community that burned 20 to 25 acres. Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam said 42-year-old Nicholas Melancon was arrested after he was found on scene and admitted…
Country singer Morgan Wallen, who canceled an April 23, 2023 concert in Oxford just moments before it was to begin, is returning to Vaught-Hemingway. The singer announced an April 20, 2024 date at the football stadium as part of added…
Are you feeling lucky? Well, you may want to grab a lottery ticket for the Powerball. The Powerball jackpot is climbing to $785 million after no one…
In honor of D’Iberville’s Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux turning one-year-old Tuesday, they’re inviting you all to join in on their celebration. Tuesday is guaranteed to be a full day of…
Absentee ballots for the November general election are now available. Absentee ballots are available through your circuit clerk. Saturday in-person absentee voting dates are October 28th and November 4th from 8 a.m.…
Federal funding for railroad improvements has been earmarked for the Magnolia state. The Federal Railroad Administration has announced that $230 million will go towards two major projects, including one…
State Senator Joel Carter is going the extra mile to ensure classroom safety in Mississippi. If you’ve ever been concerned about your child’s safety…
The University of Southern Mississippi presents the opening night of the 104th season of its renowned Symphony Orchestra, Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. on the Thomas V. Fraschillo Stage at the Mannoni Performing Arts Center Auditorium. Opening Night features…
Biloxi Councilman Robert L. Deming III was freed on bond Monday after a federal judge set conditions for his release. Deming was arrested Thursday after he was indicted on federal charges of two counts of conspiracy to distribute a controlled…
Harrison County residents waiting to get replacement handicap display placards can now pick them up. The Harrison County Tax Collector’s Office tells WXXV that the placards were sent to the office last week, but they had to wait for the…
September marks Sickle Cell Awareness Month and one Coastal organization for African American families is doing its part to raise awareness. Jack and Jill of America Incorporated partnered with the American Red Cross to…
Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the arrest of two 16-year-olds in connection to a shooting into a home last weekend. Peterson said Treterius Lovell Moore and Kyree D'Twione Robinson each were charged with one count of shooting into a dwelling. Both…
Thousands of South Mississippians were doing their part to raise awareness for heart and blood related diseases over the weekend. The American Heart Association held…
A popular Netflix series was in Wiggins over the weekend, helping restore ecosystems in the De Soto National Forest for National Public…