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City of Moss Point is moving forward with water meter lawsuit
Moss Point is moving forward with its lawsuit against a water company. At the direction of Mayor Mario King, at the end of April the city filed suit against McNeil Rhoads, Chris McNeil, Mueller System, and Mueller Water Products. The…
High speed car chase in Jackson County
A high speed car chase today lands four suspects behind bars. It happened around 4 this afternoon. According to Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell, the South Mississippi Metro Enforcement Team tried, with no success, pulling a vehicle over on the…
Celebrating educational milestones at Pass Christian schools
Today’s beautiful weather made for a picture-perfect day and there were plenty of photo ops to go around at the grounds of Pass Christian’s elementary and middle schools earlier today. A picture perfect moment on a landmark day for Pass…
Gulfport Harbor Market opens Wednesday
The Gulfport Harbor Market is set to reopen tomorrow following the loosening of COVID-19 restrictions. Wednesday, May 13th is the first day back for the market at Jones Park’s Barksdale Pavilion from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Additionally, the market…
Woods fire near residential area in Jackson County
Tense moments for some residents in Ocean Springs today as a woods fire grew out of control. The Forestry Commission and Central Jackson County Fire and Rescue crews battled a blaze that claimed 110 to 120 acres of land. Authorities…
Pass Christian High School Class of 2020
Here is the Class of 2020 from Pass Christian High School. The valedictorian is Jimmy Hoang. The salutatorian is Emma Palmer.…
St. Martin Class of 2020
Here is the Class of 2020 for St. Martin High School. Victoria Lee (left) is the valedictorian and Dana Pham (right)…
National Police Week hits close to home for Biloxi PD
This week is ‘National Police Week,’ a week when tens of thousands of law enforcement officers join together in Washington D.C. to honor men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice. This year, however, looks very different for those families…
Maintained parks in Jackson County to reopen today
The parks in Jackson County reopened this morning. The parks will be open from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. each day. Those who plan to use the parks are asked to follow some new guidelines. No more than 20 people…
FEMA Announces Emergency Food and Shelter Programs funding for Mississippi
ATLANTA – Mississippi will receive $3.6 million from FEMA’s Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) to assist nonprofits that are helping residents who are experiencing hunger and homelessness. The money allocated to Mississippi combines the EFSP’s annual funding with funds…
Bonnet Carre Spillway officially closed but impact of opening could go on for weeks
The Bonnet Carre Spillway closed all of their bays on May 1st, but officials say the worst of its effects may still be yet to come. Moby Solangi with the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies says he believes we will…
Harrison County burn ban lifted
Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan has lifted the burn ban for Harrison County, effective May 12. Sullivan strongly encourages anyone who participates in a burn to use extreme caution.
Ingalls Shipbuilding hosting virtual hiring event
Looking for a job isn’t easy, especially during a global health crisis and that’s why Ingalls Shipbuilding is hosting a virtual online hiring event. If being a shipfitter, structural welder, pipe welder, or pipefitter sounds like it is up your…
Mississippi state total for COVID-19 stands at 9,674 cases and 435 deaths
(WXXV) — Tuesday, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported 234 new cases of COVID-19 in the state and 22 new deaths. Seven of those deaths were from prior weeks identified through death certificate investigation. The state total stands at…
Jackson County parks reopening Tuesday, May 12
The Jackson County Board of Supervisors voted to reopen County maintained parks from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. beginning Tuesday, May 12. Those who plan to use the parks are asked to adhere to the following guidelines: No more than…
Inmate dies at Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman; 39th inmate death in a state prison since December
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — An inmate was pronounced dead Monday in the hospital of the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman, the state Department of Corrections said in a news release. Robert Floyd McGuire, 56, was taken to the hospital after…
National Salvation Army Week kicks off
Today marks the start of National Salvation Army Week and especially at this time it is a way for the Salvation Army on the Coast to celebrate the people who make it happen. Here on the Gulf Coast, the Salvation…
Hair salons reopen for business in Mississippi
It’s the moment many have been waiting for: the chance to indulge in a new hairstyle or haircut. “Your clients become your friend. So, we definitely miss all of her friends and are ready for them to be back.” Sentiments…
Jackson County Parks to Reopen May 12
The Jackson County Board of Supervisors voted today to reopen county maintained parks from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. beginning tomorrow, May 12. Those who plan to use the parks are asked to adhere to the following guidelines: No more…
How to get rid of raccoons safely
A new wildlife rescue organization is educating the public about the benefits of evicting rather than trap and release especially at the height of raccoon mating season. Mockingbird Café Owner Alicein Schwabacher is all set to reopen to the public…
Nearly 600 Jackson County families in need given meals
During times of need, the Gulf Coast is known to stick together and help our neighbors. Today was a great example of that. Today around 60 volunteers teamed up to feed nearly 600 Jackson County families who are a part…
Looking at the big picture for small businesses
Many businesses in our area are thankful to be up and running at least to some capacity again, but what does the big picture look like for our locally owned, small businesses? It’s often said art imitates life, but one…
Biloxi man arrested on charges of sexual battery and child pornography
(WXXV) — The Biloxi Police Department have arrested 20-year-old William Eugene Bridenbaker of Biloxi on charges of sexual battery and four counts of child pornography. The arrest was the result of an investigation into a complaint in which Bridenbaker allegedly…