More details on Ocean Springs annexation
We’re diving deeper into the annexation of new land in Ocean Springs with many notable locations in the area now falling within city limits. The map showing the annexed land…
Man charged with aggravated assault in Gulfport shooting
Gulfport Police have arrested a man charged in a Tuesday night shooting. 23-year-old Jose Ramos was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He was taken to Harrison County jail and bond was set at $250,000. Officers were sent…
Crews battle woods fire in Harrison County
Harrison County fire crews, along with the sheriff’s department aviation unit and forestry crews, battled a large woods and brush fire Tuesday. The fire was contained to an area near South Carr Bridge Road, which is north of the Woolmarket…
Woman reported missing arrested on warrant from Oklahoma
A woman visiting Coast casinos with her mother has been charged with assault on a detention officer. Biloxi Police say 23-year-old Shalai Shelton was on the Coast visiting casinos with her mother when the two got separated. Shelton's mother could…
Fire crews survey damage from two major fires in Harrison County
Fire crews in Harrison County are surveying the damage following two major fires in the county on Monday. "This was a dangerous fire as far as fire fighting We had so…
First responders participate in Heroes at Fallen Oak Golf Tournament
First responders traded badges and uniforms for shorts and golf clubs at the 4th annual Heroes at Fallen Oak Golf Tournament earlier today. The scramble golf…
New multi-service building opens in Harrison County
A new Harrison County multi-service building opened in Gulfport today. The new location is located on Seaway Road in Gulfport and gives the community another one-stop location for government…
Upgrades coming to local USPS facility
Upgrades are coming to a US Postal Service Processing and Distribution Center in Gulfport. The USPS announced today a $2.3 million investment to transform the site off Corporate Drive into…
Live look at National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Resource Fair in Pearl River County
Happening in Pearl River County, a National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Resource Fair at McNeill Park. Many local groups and law agencies…
TRAFFIC ALERT: CRASH ON HWY 57
Crash on Highway 57 at Bear Bridge Road has all lanes blocked northbound. Law enforcement is on scene. Motorists are advised to use an alternate route.
‘Ridin’ with Buddies’ at the Harrison County Fairgrounds
Mississippi Gulf Coast Buddy Sports held its ‘Ridin’ with Buddies’ event Monday night in partnership with Mississippi Highway Patrol’s mounting unit. The exciting event took place at the…
Fire officials battle major fire at pallet company in Harrison County
Harrison County fire crews spent much of the day battling a fire at a pallet business off Highway 49 in Harrison County. The fire was…
Earth Day Clean-Up at Deer Island
The Earth Day commemorations continued over at Deer Island. Mississippi Power teamed up with local businesses for a cleanup event. More than 125 volunteers showed up from Mississippi Power, Beau…
Man sentenced to life after being convicted of sexual battery and child molestation
A Coast man is sentenced to life behind bars for sexual battery and touching of a child for lustful purposes. James Cooper was…
Gulfport Fire Station 2 receives extensive damage after catching on fire
Fire Station 2 in Gulfport caught fire earlier today. According to Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley work was being done outside of the station when insulation caught fire. Extensive interior damage was reported. There were no injuries. Gulfport will work…
Grant Chighizola's new chapter at WXXV
Welcome Grant Chighizola to his new chapter at WXXV as the lead evening anchor and managing editor of WXXV News. Grant is a familiar face at the station as the morning anchor for…
Gulfport Police reports missing person Ivan Cruz Gonalez located safely
The Gulfport Police Department reports that missing person, Ivan Cruz Gonzalez, of Gulfport, Mississippi has been located safely.
Coast Transit Authority to switch all buses to electric and propane
Since 2004 Coast Transit Authority has made an effort to make public transportation even more sustainable. It started with propane-fueled buses... "The benefit is two things.…
10,000 pounds of crawfish boiled at the 16th annual Crawfish Cookoff in Waveland
Perfect weather and crawfish make for a great day and in Waveland, they were carrying on their iconic Crawfish Cookoff. This was the…
Kids Fit Day in Diamondhead
Over in Diamondhead, the Hancock Junior Auxiliary hosted a free children’s fitness day over the weekend. The Junior Auxiliary hosted the event Saturday morning at the Diamondhead Town Green, promoting healthy…
Court approves annexation plan in Ocean Springs
The City of Ocean Springs gets a win in court in its quest to annex land on the eastern boundaries of the city limits. In a post of Facebook, Jackson County Supervisor Randy Bosarge saying the court-approved plan is now…
US Coast Guard commissions newest national security cutter named for first Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard
A new Coast Guard ship built by Ingalls was commissioned over the weekend. The United States Coast Guard Cutter Calhoun is named after the First Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast, Charles Calhoun. Calhoun enlisted in the Coast Guard…
Mobile man taken into custody in George County charged with carjacking and kidnapping
During the early morning hours of Sunday, April 21, 2024, the George County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a female reporting that her vehicle had been taken. Inside of the vehicle was an adult passenger and the victim’s three…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. is LIVE for Earth Day Cleanup at Deer Island
Happy Earth Day Everyone! Many of our South Mississippi citizens will be out in the community to observe Earth Day by cleaning up. This morning, several businesses cleaned up Deer…