Our Lady Academy Class of 2020
Here is the Class of 2020 of Our Lady Academy. Paige Palazzo is the valedictorian and Elizabeth Elkins is the salutatorian. Their graduation…
Woman found in St. Martin died by gunshot wound to head, autopsy reveals
A woman whose body was found buried in the backyard of a St. Martin home earlier this year, died of a single gunshot wound to the head, according to autopsy results released by the state medical examiner. On February 14,…
Mississippi Department of Health reports 393 new cases of COVID-19 in the state, 15 new deaths
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(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 393 new cases of COVID-19 in the state and 15 new deaths caused by the coronavirus. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases since March 11 now stands at 10,483, with 480 deaths.…
Stone High Class of 2020
Here is the Class of 2020 for Stone High School. The valedictorian is Sylver Garcia. The salutatorian is Leanna Breland. The…
15-year-old Norali Spaugh runs away from home for at least 4th time; police asking for tips on teen's location
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Biloxi Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a runaway teen. Norali Alexandria Spaugh, 15, was reported to have left her home without permission about 8 p.m. on May 13. She was last seen…
Valves blown on repair main water line in Moss Point, thousands remain without water
Thousands of residents in Moss Point and Escatawpa are experiencing water issues after a main water line was damaged Wednesday afternoon. According to the City of Moss Point, a third-party contractor that had permission to install fiber optic lines hit…
Evictions can restart June 1, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves says
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says that as of June 1, landlords can again start evicting tenants. He suspended evictions several weeks ago because people were losing jobs during the coronavirus…
Thousands in Moss Point, Escatawpa experiencing water outages following main water line break Wednesday
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV) — Thousands of residents in Moss Point and Escatawpa are experiencing water issues after a main water line was damaged Wednesday afternoon. According to the City of Moss Point, a third-party contractor that had permission to…
Gulf Islands National Seashore reopening Davis Bayou Area, Petit Bois Island, Horn Island on Saturday, May 16
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) – Gulf Islands National Seashore is increasing recreational access at its areas in Mississippi. The National Park Service (NPS) says they are working with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19…
Powerball winning numbers for May 13th, 2020
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Nail salons practice cautious reopening
In light of the cautious reopenings throughout the country, going to a nail salon could create a great deal of concern. “This COVID-19 is a whole new world.” It’s a world where a trip to the salon now comes with…
Gulfport Harbor Farmers Market is back in business
Barksdale Pavilion in Jones Park provided the ideal setting as local farmers, fishermen, and businesses set up shop at the Gulfport Harbor Farmers Market in Gulfport today, the first time in several weeks in the wake of COVID-19 concerns. Customers…
Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA now open
It’s fun to stay at the YMCA! The fitness hub is back open for business yet again in Ocean Springs, this time with new safety measures in place. The Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA welcomed members back today after being closed…
Free COVID-19 testing in Moss Point
A few organizations are preparing to host two free COVID-19 testing sites in the City of Moss Point. The Moss Point Visionary Circle has partnered with Coastal Family Health to provide testing to the community as part of the Moss…
Shooting in Gulfport leaves juvenile in critical condition
A juvenile was sent to the hospital early this morning, suffering from a gunshot wound. Gulfport police responded to a shooting near 14th Street and Rhorer Avenue at 5:51 this morning. They found the juvenile male, who was shot and…
Multiple agencies responded to wild fire in Ocean Springs Tuesday
Severe wild fires have been popping up around the Coast for the last several weeks. Yesterday in Ocean Springs a large brush fire erupted in a residential area. The Ocean Springs Fire Department responded to a brush fire north of…
Motor coach industry takes financial hit due to the coronavirus pandemic
A transportation company on the Coast is celebrating ten years in business in 2020, but due to the coronavirus pandemic, that celebration comes with millions of dollars in lost revenue seemingly overnight. Now, they’re asking for some relief as they…
Bellingrath Gardens and Home announces Phase I Reopening: Friday, May 15, 2020
The staff at Bellingrath Gardens and Home is excited to announce that the Gardens will reopen to the public at 8 a.m. on Friday, May 15, and will remain open with regular hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. This Phase I…
Gulf Islands National Seashore beginning to increase recreational access to Mississippi areas of the park
Ocean Springs, Miss. – Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Gulf Islands National Seashore is increasing recreational access at the Mississippi areas. The National Park Service…
Pascagoula city buildings to reopen to the public
PASCAGOULA, Miss. - Pascagoula city buildings will reopen to the public on Monday May 18, 2020 at 8 a.m. with the exception of the Pascagoula Senior Center and the Fire Department. The city is asking residents to continue practicing social…
Gulfport Police: Boy in critical condition after shooting Wednesday morning
(WXXV) — The Gulfport Police Department says officers responded to a shooting near 14th Street and Rhorer Avenue at around 5:51 a.m. Wednesday. Upon arrival, officers discovered a "juvenile male suffering from a gunshot wound." The victim was transported to…
Biloxi High Class of 2020
Here is the Class of 2020 for Biloxi High School. Piper Lind is the valedictorian and Mikayla Herndon is the salutatorian.…
Total cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi surpasses 10,000; over 450 deaths reported
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(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 182 new cases of COVID-19 in the state and 8 new deaths as of Tuesday, May 12. Seven of those deaths were from prior weeks identified through death certificate investigation. Mississippi's…
Bay High Class of 2020
Here is the Class of 2020 for Bay High School. Emma Gonzales is the valedictorian and her twin sister, Madelyn Gonzales,…