JACKSON, Miss. – Today, the Mississippi Board of Animal Health (MBAH) issued a certificate of veterinary inspection to Santa Claus of the North Pole, which permits Mr. Claus’ reindeer to enter and exit the state of Mississippi between the hours…
JACKSON,MISS--Lottery retailers will have three new scratch-off games available starting Friday, Dec. 29. What better way to kick off the New Year? $1—Fat $50s: Approximate overall odds are 1:4.74. Win up to $5,000. $2—Bankroll Doubler: Approximate overall odds are 1:4.32.…
MOBILE, Dec. 20, 2023 — When blood products are fully stocked on hospital shelves, patients don’t have to wait for critical care. Giving blood with the American Red Cross in December can help those in need make more holiday memories with loved…
Is your home prepared for winter weather? MEMA is offering tips to help you winterize your home. Store a good supply of dry, seasoned wood for your fireplace or wood-burning stove. Insulate walls and attics, use caulk and weather stripping…
GULFPORT, Miss. – Tuesday night at the MSAQ Holiday Party, each full-time Crew Member of Mississippi Aquarium was given four general admission tickets with the direction of spreading some holiday cheer around the community. Tickets can be paid forward to the person…
JACKSON, MS — The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA), announced that the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES), in partnership with Accelerate MS, has been awarded a Strategy Development Grant (SDG) to fund local planning activities related…
From the inauguration of a new president to milestones in research, The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) celebrated a momentous 2023. The highlights are too numerous to list in their entirety. Below is a rundown of news stories from this…
Faculty members from the University of Southern Mississippi’s School of Leadership attended the recent Decision Sciences Institute’s annual conference in Atlanta. “Decision Sciences” is the study of managerial decision making, using state-of-the-art, data-driven, and behavioral approaches to solve real-world problems…
We have an update on a fire at a Moss Point restaurant yesterday. This is video of the blaze at Buddies House of Food sent to us…
A Kiln man is in jail, charged with robbing a convenience store and kidnapping a teen. 19-year-old Danon Froman was charged with armed robbery, kidnapping and burglary of a commercial business. He was taken to the Hancock County jail. No…
Feed my Sheep is serving Christmas lunch to those in need today. The lunch will be served from 11:30 to 12:30 at Feed my Sheep located at 2615 19th Street in Gulfport. For more information visit feedmysheepgulfport.org.
The state Department of Health on Thursday halted sales of on a number of medical cannabis products pending re-testing. The Health Department said in a statement on its website that the move was made to protect the health and safety…
Tuesday would make 6 months since the June tornado that struck the Moss Point community. "That's what we take from this," said Moss Point Mayor Billy Knight. "Even…
Earlier this month, WXXV stopped by the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport to meet a few veterans and receive a few holiday greetings.
The Arts-Hancock County in Bay St. Louis hosted their second-ever handmade parade earlier Thursday night. Celebrating the longest night of the year, guests brought hand-made…
Theft-related crimes tend to increase during the holiday season. A national crime victimization survey found that robbery and larceny increase by nearly 20% in December. We spoke with the D'iberville police department about…
Families in Jackson and George County picked up their angel tree gifts from the Salvation Army this morning. The Salvation Army was able to serve over 300 children…
Gautier, Mississippi; December 21, 2023 – The Gautier Fire Department responded to a residential fire in a mobile home on December 20, 2023, on Narcissus Drive. At 3:59 pm, the department received an alarm and promptly arrived at the scene.…
A ninth casino could be coming to Biloxi in short order, after a developer was given site approval on Thursday. RW Development plans to put a casino on property on the southeast corner of Veterans Avenue in Biloxi. The company…
(Gulfport, Mississippi) – The City of Gulfport has issued a “Boil Water Notice” in response to a water main repair, affecting citizens in the area encompassing Dedeaux Road, extending north to Eugene Drive and spanning from Terri Road eastward to…
The U.S. Department of Commerce's economic development administration announced a federal grant awarded to Mississippi. The strategy development grant focuses on addressing unemployment gaps within the state. The…
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks hosted a public meeting Wednesday night. The meeting was held at the West Harrison High School to discuss Chronic…
Toyota Motor Co. said Wednesday it is recalling 1 million vehicles over a defect that could cause airbags not to deploy, increasing the risk of injury. The recall covers a range of Toyota and Lexus vehicles with model years from 2020 to…
The Extreme Bare Knuckle Fighting Series is returning to Biloxi on February 10. This is the third time the event returns to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum.…