Hancock County EMA discusses tropical weather
We’re talking to local emergency management and city leaders this morning to see how they’re preparing for this weekend’s weather. Now on the line we’ve got Brian Adam with Hancock…
Harrison County EMA Director discusses tropical weather
We’re talking to local emergency management and city leaders this morning to see how they’re preparing for this weekend’s weather. Now on the line we’ve got Harrison County EMA…
Zeale Boutique in Ocean Springs catches fire
A downtown Ocean Springs boutique suffered a devastating loss Thursday. Zeal Boutique caught fire last night after the store closed when no one was inside the business. No injuries were reported. Zeal Boutique, located on Washington Avenue, is only one…
Mississippi Power preparing for storm
Mississippi Power is ready for whatever severe weather may come across the Coast. The storm center is activated and crews will be available 24/7 ready to assist customers in case of…
Closures and cancellations around the Coast
Multiple events across the Gulf Coast have been canceled due to the incoming weather. Here is a list of closures and cancellations: The De Soto National Forest has closed all…
Governor Tate Reeves Announces Timeline to Draw Down National Guard Troops to End COVID Mission
JACKSON, Miss. — After months of planning with Dr. Dobbs, General Boyles, Director McCraney and other key leaders of the Governor’s COVID-19 Task Force, the timeline for withdrawal of National Guard troops has been finalized. The State of Mississippi will be ceasing…
South Mississippi feeling early effects of tropical cyclone
South Mississippians woke up to a rainy morning as a tropical system moves through the Gulf of Mexico and bears down on Gulf Coast. WXXV Chief Meteorologist Ron Knight said Tropical Cyclone 3…
Summer camp returns at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies
A place where they bring nature close to you and make learning fun, summer camps are back at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport.…
School resource officers receive safety training in Harrison County
The Harrison County School District is hosting a training session this week for the National Association of School Resource Officers as part of an effort to help…
Deceased male found in the roadway near intersection of Road 558 and 16th Street in Bay St. Louis
On June 17, 2021, at approximately 3:00 p.m., the Bay St. Louis Police Department responded to the intersection of Road 558 and Sixteenth Street in response to a deceased male in the roadway. Pearl River County Coroner, Derek Turnage, responded…
Jones County man arrested in Pascagoula shooting
Last night around 11 p.m., officers were called to shots being fired at the Nola Goula Inn in Pascagoula. When officers arrived on scene, they found one person with…
Gulfport Water Department offering pay-by-phone feature
Gulfport Water Department has a new system in place to make monitoring your service easier for you. You can easily get your balance or use the Pay-by-Phone feature at any time to make a payment. After beta testing, the Water…
Memorial Hospital celebrating 200th robotic bronchoscopic case
This afternoon, Memorial Hospital’s pulmonology team celebrated a huge milestone in their quest to treat and prevent lung cancer. Memorial has successfully completed 200 robotic bronchoscopic procedures with the…
Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort unveils new VIP lounge
After a delay in the opening of the VIP lounge due to COVID-19, the Scarlet Pearl’s luxury lounge will officially open Saturday. The VIP lounge is exclusive to…
MDEQ Lifts Three Beach Water Contact Advisories
(Jackson, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, lifted three beach water contact advisories Thursday for Station 4 (Bay St. Louis Beach), Station 6 (Pass Christian Central Beach), and Station 7A (Long Beach). Water samples…
Gulfport Police Department holding ‘Choppin’ with Twelve’
Are you in need of a haircut? Turns out you can get a brand-new do and more at the Gulfport Police Department’s ‘Choppin’ with Twelve.’ The event is happening…
New commander named at Keesler Air Force Base
Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi held the 81st Training Wing Change of Command Ceremony this morning. A new commander has taken charge over the 81st Training Wing…
Business leaders discuss how new Mississippi state flag impacts state economy
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A prominent Mississippi business leader said Wednesday the decision to change the state’s flag has removed a “significant impediment” to economic development in Mississippi. Mississippi lawmakers voted last year to retire a Confederate-themed flag state as…
Former Moss Point Mayor Mario King under investigation for mortgage fraud in Texas
According to our media partner the Sun Herald, former Moss Point Mayor Mario King is under investigation in Texas on allegations of mortgage fraud. He ‘engaged in other behavior that amounts to obstruction of justice,’ all of which could have…
Tropical system in Gulf could dump rain over the weekend
Cooler temperatures and lower humidity on Thursday morning will be giving way to hotter temperatures and more humid weather as a tropical system moves northward through the Gulf of Mexico. "We started off with really nice conditions this morning with…
Military Times ranks USM veterans program No. 3 in the nation
A drive to provide the best support and services to military students has vaulted the University of Southern Mississippi to a No. 3 national ranking by Military Times. USM also is rated No. 1 in the Southeast by Military Times…
Pedestrian severely injured after being hit by a train in Pascagoula
Pascagoula Police are reporting that a pedestrian was hit by a train near Hospital Road on Wednesday night. Officers were sent out at 9:15 p.m. in response to the call that a pedestrian was hit by a train. When they…
Center Stage Biloxi returns without COVID restrictions
More than a year after what was supposed to be its premiere, Center Stage Biloxi is finally bringing ‘Last of the Red Hot Lovers’ to the stage. In March…
Community leaders push to get more people vaccinated
Memorial Hospital held a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination distribution at Katie Patterson Booth Community Center to help get more people vaccinated within the Gulfport community. According to Mississippi Department…