The holiday season is here, a time for giving thanks and sending love to friends and family, but for many the holiday season is a golden opportunity for theft. This year, more than ever, many are taking their shopping online to stay safe from coronavirus which means thieves can expect a plethora of packages at residents’ doorsteps. To keep gifts…
One of the most cherished parks in the City of Gulfport was heavily damaged during Hurricane Zeta. Jones Park is currently closed as repairs are underway. You might be wondering what will happen to the park’s newest attraction Zeta brought along with a boat resting on the fence of the harbor. A contractor is coming out to restore the marina…
It’s drop-off week for ‘Operation Christmas Child’s’ annual shoebox distribution. Due to COVID-19, this year’s drop-off is curbside only at 11 locations throughout the Gulf Coast. In just a few weeks, ‘Operation Christmas Child’ will make a difference in the lives of countless children around the world with their annual shoebox donation. But first local volunteers like the ones at…
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves says he’s releasing information about his state budget proposals for the year that begins July 1st. He says his ideas include the possible elimination of the state income tax. Legislators often ignore budget proposals from any governor. Reeves could be facing bigger challenges than usual because of uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The individual income…
Harrison County Fire Rescue is on the scene of multiple wildland fire incidents. The largest is off of Reese Drive in the Saucier community. Official ask the public to please use extreme caution when burning trash and debris. Officials state that citizens should remember that they are responsible for any damages or injuries that result from any fire they start….
Captain Al’s restaurant hosted a classic car, bike, jeep, and truck show over the weekend while getting the community to donate toys for kids this Christmas season. Captain Al hosted the second annual ‘Toys for Tots’ Fundraiser this weekend. Boxes and boxes of toys, bikes, and prizes were donated for children in need. Captain Al says he was never prepared…
A new flea market has arrived on Pass Road in Gulfport and it’s all for a good cause. For $10, locals can sign up and sell their goods. This flea market will be available for the rest of the month just in time for Christmas shopping. There is everything from plants, clothes, and even comics for sale. The Make-A-Wish Foundation…
The Salvation Army kicked off their Red Kettle Campaign at Edgewater Mall in Biloxi this weekend. They dressed up in costumes and took pictures with kids to get the community involved. By grabbing your attention, they hope to inform about their Red Kettle Campaign and new ways to donate online. The holidays are right around the corner and they are…
You play with heart when you play for a purpose and that’s exactly what one local baseball team did this weekend for a loving family member. The ten years olds on the underclassmen baseball team are playing for their biggest fan. Grandmother to one of the players, Jan Lofties, who the team calls JJ, beat her battle with lung cancer….
Ice cream is known as comfort food, but this Saturday in Ocean Springs, community members brought comfort to the animals at the Jackson County Animal Shelter at the fourth annual ‘All Creatures Big and Small’ Pet Fundraising Event. You usually go to Quakes to get ice cream, but this Saturday the Ocean Springs community has come to bring comfort to…
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Every Monday here on WXXV we feature children from Mississippi hoping to get adopted. Today you will meet Brandon and his twin brother Brayden. They have been waiting over nine months to find a loving home. Brandon and his twin brother Brayden are a playful pair hoping to find a loving home. They love playing games together and Chuck E…
By LAURAN NEERGAARD Associated Press For the second time this month, there’s promising news from a COVID-19 vaccine candidate: Moderna said Monday its shots provide strong protection, a dash of hope against the grim backdrop of coronavirus surges in the U.S. and around the world. Moderna said its vaccine appears to be 94.5% effective, according to preliminary data from the…
Singing River Cancer Center is celebrating an exciting moment! Pascagoula Service Center, Inc donated nearly $5,000 to the Singing River Health System Foundation to help Singing River cancer patients. Pascagoula Service Center, Inc raised the proceeds by raffling off a pink lawn mower in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and decided to donate one hundred percent of the money…
A local Cub Scout pack is rounding up items in their community for those in need. Cub Scout Pack 209 is currently participating in their annual ‘Scouting for Food’ campaign. Last Saturday in the College Park neighborhood of Gulfport, the Cub Scouts passed out 1,000 empty bags for the community to fill with non-perishable items. This Saturday at 8 a.m….
Tis the season to shop local! South Mississippi businesses and business leaders are stocking up and looking forward to Christmas shopping season. 2020 has been packed with challenges, but you and yours don’t have to have a blue Christmas, but you can be decked out by Dressed in Blue, a locally owned store with all sorts of sparkle and bling…
COVID-19 hasn’t frightened Christmas shoppers from one the biggest holiday shopping events of the year on the Coast. Shoppers decked the socially distanced aisles of this year’s Christmas City Shoppers’ Extravaganza at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum Convention Center on day one of the three day event. From massage packets to personalized children’s signs, there are plenty of holiday gifts to…
Another investigation is underway tonight following an officer-involved shooting involving the Gulfport Police Department. Police say around 5 p.m. they received multiple calls about a black male standing over a black female shooting her in the area of Hewes Avenue and Glover Street. On the scene, police found the suspect kneeling over the victim with a gun. After the suspect…
This weekend, the fifth annual Mermaids Arts and Craft Show will be rolling into the Bay St. Louis Train Depot. Craftsmen will be selling items that are 50 percent handmade. The show is ideal to give you a head start on Christmas shopping, being the full package with a gift-wrapping table. Apart from the arts and crafts, there will be…
If the thought of it being Friday the 13th doesn’t give you chills, this might. Lynn Meadows Discovery Center’s annual Halloween is set for 10 a.m. tomorrow. While it will be different from prior years, it’ll still be spooky, silly, yet this year will be socially distanced. The festival will have plenty of arts and crafts, outdoor games as well…
South Mississippi continues to put on cleanup efforts to restore the community after the effects of Hurricane Zeta. Climb CDC is a prime example as they’re hosting a community united cleanup event tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The organization is asking anyone who can help to meet up at the family enrichment center in Gulfport to help pick…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 1,305 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths including two in Jackson County. The statewide total stands at 131,970 confirmed cases and 3,519 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County has 1,037 cases and 34 deaths Harrison County has 6,331 cases and 100 deaths Jackson County has 5,640 cases and…
Now to an update on the officer-involved shooting first reported yesterday in Gulfport. The victim, now identified as Henry Frankowski III, died after being sent to the hospital Thursday evening. The shooting happened outside a Dollar Tree on 25th Avenue in Downtown Gulfport. Just before 3 p.m. police received reports of a homeless man abusing an animal and acting irate….
The fourth annual ‘All Creatures Big and Small’ pet food and supply drive is kicking off once again in remembrance of Sophia Myers, who passed away in 2017 from a battle with DIPG. The event takes place at Quakes Ice Creamery on Hwy 90 in Ocean Springs, Saturday November 14th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will help benefit…