After six months of being shuttered due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Round Island Lighthouse in Pascagoula finally reopened to the public on Monday. The original lighthouse sat just three miles offshore from the mouth of the Pascagoula River. In…
Preparations are underway at the Coast Coliseum and Convention Center ahead of Cruisin’ the Coast events next week. One of South Mississippi primary entertainment venues is making its final preparations for America’s Largest Block Party. Coast Coliseum Executive Director Matt…
Officers with the Ocean Springs Police Department responded to Hilltop Drive in Ocean Springs concerning a white female laying in the grass next to the road. After further investigation, it was determined that the woman was deceased. The deceased was…
The Mississippi Aquarium is now offering custom license plates to support conservation efforts of endangered species. The license plate can be purchased for $33 where 24 of that will go to the Aquarium’s conservation program. The plate will feature the…
There are some job opportunities available in our community at the Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System. They are having a virtual job fair starting today and ending Friday. They’re filling many different positions like nurses, medical support assistant, and housekeeping…
During the most recent 2020 legislative session, the state of Mississippi passed the Community Foundations COVID-19 Grant Program as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. The program is administered by the Mississippi Development Authority and provides…
While some may argue that 2020 is filled with more downs than ups, there’s one department in Harrison County that’s on fire. Harrison County Fire Rescue received a $600,000 federal grant to replace their air packs and mask. Air packs…
The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person, Bobbie Jo Lynn Young, of Gulfport, MS. Young is described to police officers as a white female, 31 years old, she is 5’03” and 109 lbs.…
A new name is in the works for Jefferson Davis Elementary in Biloxi. The Biloxi Public School Board and Superintendent Marcus Boudreaux announced the renaming process this afternoon. Superintendent Boudreaux has surveyed Biloxi Schools staff and Jeff Davis Elementary parents,…
Longtime Biloxi Fire Museum supporter and retired Fire Department Mechanic Sammy Handler passed away Thursday. The 62-year-old grew up on the Biloxi Back Bay and had an affinity for fire trucks, owning them and telling the history of them. Biloxi…
How has quarantine life impacted you and your emotions? Nearly 40 local artists tackled that question by participating in a ‘Shelter in Place’ self-portrait pop up show in Gulfport over the weekend. Local artists took on COVID-19 and quarantine in…
Senate Candidate Mike Espy made his way through the Magnolia State for meet and greets Saturday. Espy ultimately stopped in Gulfport where he was met with nearly 150 supporters. Local officials spoke to the crowd before handing the mic off…
Residents of Biloxi will soon see a rate increase on specific monthly bills. The rate increase will impact the water and sewer service and garbage collection of 15,000 residents. The new water rate will increase by about two percent for…
Here is the schedule for Cruisin' the Coast 2020. Cruisin' the Coast takes place from October 4th until October 11th this year. Sunday, October 4th Top of Form Bottom of Form View the Cruise, downtown Gulfport 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Cruise-In,…
Dunkin’ is taking over National Coffee Day on September 29 and renaming it National Dunkin’ Day! In celebration of its coffee fans everywhere, participating Dunkin' restaurants nationwide will be offering guests a FREE medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase on Tuesday,…
Two suspects involved in a drive-by shooting yesterday morning in Gulfport are now in police custody. Gulfport police arrested 17-year-old Kobe Hawthorne on one count of drive-by shooting and five counts of aggravated assault. His bond is set at $600,000.…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — A man is wanted by authorities for his suspected involvement in a shooting that happened Sunday. The Pascagoula Police Department is trying to locate suspect Swadrain Isiah Lewis, in connection with a shooting that occurred on…
Jackson County Sheriff’s investigators have charged a Pascagoula man with capital murder in the death of another man, whose body was found floating in the Pascagoula River earlier this week. Sheriff Mike Ezell says 33-old Joseph Paul McLeod was arrested…
The Harrison County Library System was awarded $276,107 through the Institute of Museum and Library Services CARES Act grants. The IMLS announced Thursday that they are awarding over $13 million in CARES Act grants to help support museums and libraries…
Do you have hopes of working in law enforcement? Well you can put your name in the running for a limited amount of time to see if you have what it takes to work for the Mississippi Highway Patrol. Mississippi…
Are you experiencing a cough, runny nose, loss of smell or taste? Could it be the flu or COVID-19? Flu season is expected to spike in November and medical experts say it could be unlike any other because of COVID-19.…
Moss Point, Miss. - Due to the impacts of Hurricane Sally along the Northern Gulf Coast, Waste Management is announcing the temporary suspension of curbside recycling in the City of Moss Point, MS. The recycling facility used to accept, and…
A Jolly good time is about five weeks away as members of the Bacot McCarty Foundation are re-kicking off their annual Jolly McCarty Memorial charity event. The Jolly is now set to take place on Halloween weekend and it’ll still…
Tomorrow you and your friends can explore Biloxi without worrying about who is driving. It’s Ride Free Summer Shopper’s Day in Biloxi on Saturday. Thanks to the Coast Transit Authority, you can hop on a bus or trolley in Biloxi…