The City of Biloxi received just over $900,000 from the Tidelands Funds this year. $500,000 of that has been allocated to the Popp’s Ferry Causeway Park Pier and repairs. The loop pier was damaged by Hurricane Zeta and Cristobal in 2020. The damage has laid untouched largely due to the lack of funds. There is no start date on it…
A Jackson State University student died after a shooting at the University Point Apartment Complex. JSU’s Acting President Dr. Elayne Anthony released the identity of the student, Jaylen Burns from Chicago, in a statement posted to the school’s Facebook page. Additional security is on campus to ensure the safety of students, faculty, and staff. Classes were suspended for today. Dr….
The Jackson County Fair kicked off over the weekend and there’s another full week of fun still to come. Livestock exhibits opened today at the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Pascagoula and there are themed days throughout the rest of this week. Tuesday is Family Night, Thursday is Old Settlers Day, and Friday is Children’s Day. Livestock barn co-chair Dawn Jones…
It was a day full of entertainment and good vibes at the Llamapalooza in Biloxi. Fly Llama Brewery held the third annual event on Saturday. From mid-day until sunset, guests were seen hanging out in their lawn chairs and on the Fly Llama grounds, rocking the day away. This free event featured live music, food trucks, vendors, and special beer…
A local non-profit organization in Hancock County held an annual cook-off, leaving hundreds of guests with a full belly. CASA of Hancock County held its third annual Red Beans Cookoff in Diamondhead. Over a dozen teams competed in several categories, including best red beans, cornbread, best non-traditional red bean dish, and best decorated booth. There was also a People’s Choice…
It was a night of spooktacular fun and games at this annual event in Harrison County. The Gulfport Sportsplex was transformed into a Halloween-Town as thousands of families to get into the Spooky Spirit. Kids dressed in their favorite costumes for a night of trunk-or-treating. Guests enjoyed a variety of different game stations, photo opportunities, refreshments, and other goodies. Local…
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – Based on new information received as part of the I-110 bridge repair plans, the Mississippi Department of Transportation is OPENING I-110 S to traffic. Recent load ratings performed on the bridge definitively show that it is structurally sound to hold traffic and therefore open I-110 S. All southbound lanes of I-110 south of Bayview Ave. have been closed…
Some good news this afternoon as an Ocean Springs player who collapsed at Friday’s game at Harrison Central is back at school today. Eric Johnson, a Greyhound sophomore, collapsed on the field as time expired in the game. He was taken to Gulfport Memorial, where he spent the night. He was alert and talking with family and coaches, according to…
Joining us this afternoon is Mika Hartman to tell us about this weekend’s Buddy Walk. The 2023 Buddy Walk takes place this Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Gulfport Sportsplex. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: 2023 Buddy Walk
There was a whole lot of howling under the solar eclipse in Stone County as the Mississippi Seawolves took over downtown Wiggins. The City of Wiggins hosted a meet and greet autograph signing with the Mississippi Seawolves. It was a chance for the Seawolves to expand their reach while getting up close and personal with their supporters. Head Coach Joe…
Famed Civil Rights activist James Meredith made an appearance at the Mary C. in Ocean Springs over the weekend for the closing reception of Suzi Altman’s exhibit. The exhibit is called “I’m Still Here: Documenting James Meredith,’ and Meredith greeted attendees with a book signing. While viewing the exhibit, guests had the opportunity to meet with Meredith, purchase books from…
With the changes recently made in MHSAA classifications, schools in Mississippi now go from class 1A all the way to 7A. Out of the seven classifications battling it out this week for volleyball south state titles, the Mississippi Gulf Coast will be represented in four of them. Starting things off in the 7A realm, Brandon high school will be…
You know the old saying “I wish I could be two places at once” is typically a phrase used when someone has two things they want to be a part of at the same time, but lucky for Jordyn Raynor, she booked herself for two special occasions at the same place at the same time. Earlier last month, WXXV…
It’s Monday and that means it is time for this week’s Meggan Monday. This morning, Meggan introduces us to a Long Beach entrepreneur who is turning her life-long passion for baking into a cottage business You can find more information on the Breaking Bread Baked Goods by visiting their Facebook page here or by emailing them at breakingbreadbakedgoods@gmail.com. Tags: Breaking Bread…
A 105th birthday celebration was held Sunday at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church in Gulfport. Attendees celebrated the long life of Mr. Taylor Howard, a World War II veteran, Civil Rights activist, entrepreneur, and community leader. He has been a been member of the Morning Star congregation for almost 100 years, where he serves as a spiritual leader and Sunday…
Homecoming as a senior in high school can be bittersweet, but for one Biloxi high cheerleader, it’s the memory making moment of a lifetime. There’s nothing like football games under those Friday night lights, but for some seniors, it is the final opportunity to make everlasting memories. There was a lot to celebrate tonight, but for two childhood best friends,…
We’re joined this morning by Mary Nelson who is here to tell us all about the upcoming Walk-A-Thon at the Biloxi VA. The walk-a-thon takes place October 19th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Biloxi VA, Walk-A-Thon
Clouds really hung around yesterday and definitely had an impact on the highs and then winds have held on for much of the evening and even a few hours after midnight which has had as much of an impact on temps overnight. The next 2 days have the best chance of seeing widespread 40s for lows with tonight likely the…
It’s the class 3A battle on the gulf coast as St. Patrick hosts St. Stanislaus for week eight of high school football. St. Stanislaus is led by former WXXV Student-Athlete of the week Ian Gael Gonzalez Rioz. The Rock-a-chaws making a lot of noise under the Friday Night Lights with a final score of 42-7 over the Irish. Categories: Friday…
Harrison Central hosting the Ocean Springs Greyhounds for game two of district play. Both teams are going into this match with a 1-0 district record. The Greyhounds put up over 40 points against the Red Rebels with a final score of 49-13. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: FNL, friday night showcae, gulf coast football, Harrison Central, high…
The undefeated Hancock Hawks hosting a star-filled George County program for week eight of high school football. Rebels were up 21-0 with 15 seconds left in the third, but the Hawks attempting to close that gap by adding 26 points on the board. The George County Rebels end the night on top with a final score of 28-26 over…
Skies will clear out for the first portion of the evening and overnight hours but temperatures will remain mild ahead of a cold front. It will not provide for any rainfall during its passage however clouds will be around at points during the first part of your Saturday. Expect clearing and winds to pick up out of the northwest tomorrow….
The Port of Gulfport unveiled the new Roger F. Wicker Center for Ocean Enterprise Building today, alongside the governor and senators. This building was a development partnership with the University of Southern Mississippi, giving researchers the ability to collaborate with Coastal organizations right by the Gulf of Mexico. The facility will serve as a place for ocean exploration, forecasting, and…
The weather pattern across the Gulf Coast shifted multiple times throughout the past week. Most notably, heavy rain and strong winds were the focus of the forecast on Wednesday. The disturbance which arrived out of the Gulf Of Mexico, pushed out of the area to the northeast on Thursday, bringing an end to the precipitation that began Wednesday. As the…