A fifth grade student at Hope Academy was taken into custody Monday after a gun and knife was discovered in the student’s backpack. Reportedly, the student told classmates that he had a gun and the students then reported it to…
Students of Hancock High School received notice today that the entire student body will remain home to quarantine. On Wednesdays, all students in the district distance learn. Today, the district learned of additional positive cases among the student body, a…
Cruisin’ the Coast is starting Sunday and the City of Ocean Springs is revving up in anticipation for the celebration. They’ll have cool cars, live music, and tasty food available October 8th through the 10th. The celebration will move forward…
There’s an event in Ocean Springs this November that might draw in your attention. The Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival is scheduled for November 7th and 8th. This festival is sponsored by Blue Moon and is the largest arts…
Early this morning, state troopers responded to a single vehicle wreck around 2:10 a.m. Two people died in the accident. The wreck was in Jackson County on I-10 east near mile marker 60 when a Nissan pick-up truck traveled off…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — Two people are dead following a car accident in Jackson County early Wednesday, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol. State Troopers say they responded to a single-vehicle accident in the early morning hours of Wednesday,…
Looking for a good socially distanced and educational activity to do with your kids? Select libraries in Jackson and George counties are now offering the public an opportunity to take part in Storywalks. Story time is no longer constrained to…
While the presidential election and state flag referendum highlight the ballot in Mississippi this year, voters will also decide on whether to vote for or against medical marijuana measures as well. Mississippians have decisions to make this fall regarding the…
Almost one month ago, the largest Goodwill in South Mississippi had its ribbon cutting ceremony. Now, they are preparing our community for Halloween by having many Spooktacular bargains. Every one of Goodwill’s stores on the Coast will have costumes available…
After a long awaited process, the Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum will have a soft opening this Saturday. The museum will have a ribbon cutting around 10 a.m. and be open to the public for the first time. Volunteers and staff…
The Mississippi Association of College Registrars and Admissions Offices and ‘Get2College’ are now hosting virtual college fairs. ‘Get2College’ is a free college planning center for students in Mississippi and they are partnered with the Mississippi Association of College Registrars and…
Jeff Davis Elementary is still in the process of changing the name of the school. Superintendent Marcus Boudreaux said in February there were internal conversations about changing the name to better represent the school. However, COVID halted the process, pushing…
Sixty-two year-old Sammy Handler passed away last Thursday. He was a longtime Biloxi Fire Museum supporter and retired fire department mechanic. Sammy Handler passed away suddenly last Thursday. He was a proud board member of the West End Hose Company…
(Jackson, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, lifted a water contact advisory Tuesday for Station 8 (Gulfport West Beach). Water samples at this station show the area has attained acceptable bacteria levels. Three advisories…
Due to excessive traffic along Hwy 90 and Pass Road during the “Cruisin’ the Coast” events, October 4-11, 2020, major delays are expected on some of the CTA routes. CTA will do everything possible to run as close to our…
After consulting the Mississippi Department of Health, the Long Beach School District will be quarantining all Long Beach Middle School students beginning September 30th and ending October 13th. Students return on October 14th. Currently, 15 students have tested positive for…
A second suspect is charged in the death of Dustin Lee Suttles, the Gautier man whose body was found last week floating in the Pascagoula River. Sheriff Mike Ezell says investigators arrested 23-year-old Taylor Allan Carpenter of Escatawpa Tuesday morning.…
The City of Gulfport is the host of the official kickoff party for the largest block party on the Coast. Gulfport Main Street is proud to announce the 11th annual View the Cruise event taking place on Sunday, October 4th.…
Federal claims against Moss Point Mayor Mario King have been dismissed after an attorney for Alderman Ennit Morris filed a tort claim in December, claiming Mayor King verbally assaulted and threatened him. Judge Ozerden dismissed every federal claim by Morris.…
The city of Waveland is under a mandatory boil water notice following a break in a main water line on Monday. The city issued a statement saying a private utility contractor hit a 10-inch main at the corner of Old…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Effective immediately, the Gulfport High School football team will be quarantined for 14 days after two players and a coach tested positive for COVID-19. According to Gulfport Director of Athletics Bryan Caldwell, “Gulfport High School is…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Sales of Mississippi lottery tickets are surpassing estimates, with proceeds averaging about $10 million or more a week statewide. Since the budget year started July 1, the lottery has brought in $18.3 million for the state,…
Due to the pandemic, the Back Bay Mission nonprofit organization will not be holding in-person fundraising events which means the organization had to come up with different ways to raise funds. They have come up with a way to continue…
The Jackson County Circuit Clerk’s Office received scannable ballots earlier today from the election commission after it was brought to light that they were not able to show the picture of the proposed new state flag on absentee ballots. Circuit…