This afternoon, Ocean Springs businessman and Republican State Representative for District 114 Jeffrey Guice announced his plans to run for mayor of Ocean Springs. Guice joins fellow Republican Melanie Allen as the two candidates currently set to challenge incumbent Republican Mayor Shea Dobson for the position. If elected, Guice says he plans to work with the board of alderman to…
The Mississippi Highway Patrol has wrapped up its holiday travel enforcement period. We have the latest numbers of citations and arrests on the Coast. MHP conducted safety checkpoints to combat speeding and reckless and distracted driving. Statewide Mississippi Highway Patrol reported close to 6,000 citations and over 200 wrecks. Of those citations and wrecks, MHP Troop K reported: A total…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 1,701 new COVID-19 cases and 28 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 208, 089 cases and 4,634 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area: Hancock County has 1,912 cases and 53 deaths Harrison County is now at 10,266 total cases and 143 deaths Jackson County has…
A former state lawmaker died today after being hospitalized with pneumonia from COVID-19. Nolan Mettetal was 75 years old. His wife, Kay Mettetal, said in a Facebook post on December 23rd that he was “in the hospital in Oxford fighting with COVID pneumonia in both lungs,” and posted today that he had died. Mettetal was a pharmacist from Sardis and…
Sharing is caring so don’t forget to donate to your favorite local charity this holiday season. The Blind Tiger partnered with CASA of Hancock County for the fourth year challenging the community and local businesses to match dollar for dollar up to $5,000. Thomas Genin, owner of the Blind Tiger, started encouraging other local businesses to donate. CASA’s fundraising has…
Outdoor markets have become a popular trend during the pandemic as they allow shoppers to buy local while staying within safety guidelines. Each Saturday, local artists and vendors gather at War Memorial Park at the weekly Pass Market. Attending outdoor markets has become a new trend on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Local vendors set up at War Memorial Park every…
We’ve finally reached the end of 2020! With New Years approaching, firework stands are beginning to pop up all around the Coast. In Long Beach, Crazy Carl’s Fireworks is preparing for the end-of-the-year celebration. Crazy Carl’s Fireworks is a staple in the Long Beach community. They offer over a thousand different types of fireworks for sale, something for every member…
Harrison County hosted their third annual Cardboard Recycle Day Saturday, allowing residents to get rid of excess Christmas cardboard. Now that people have enjoyed the holidays and the year is coming to an end, Harrison County wants to help Long Beach residents recycle. Harrison County Utility Authority Solid Waste Coordinator Allan Lane said, “After every Christmas there is always a…
Every Monday here on WXXV we feature a child from Mississippi hoping to get adopted. Today we’ll meet Thomas, a 16-year-old boy who enjoys loving on dogs and playing sports. “My name is Thomas, I’m 16 and I love to play basketball, football. And one day I hope to go to Duke University. “ “The best gift I ever had…
While most things are closed on Christmas Eve, members of First United Methodist Church were hard at work serving the community with hot meals and non-perishable food items. First United Methodist Church started their Christmas food giveaway 11 years ago, when the church noticed many local centers were not open on Christmas Eve to serve those in need. Amanda Wood,…
Shelby Pierce’s ‘Wiener Wonderland’ display at her home in the Eagle Point community in Biloxi has won a prize. This year, her dachshund light display won first place and best theme in a neighborhood contest. She’s had this display since 2015 and it’s grown since then to include 51 dachshund displays. Pierce also puts up the festive yard decorations as…
The Goula Grinch may be big and furry and green, but one thing is for sure, his heart isn’t mean. He spread Christmas cheer throughout Pascagoula city today. Gifting ornaments and gift cards in a new old-fashioned way. There were smiles on the faces of everyone that he met. After seeing so much Christmas spirit, his heart is sure to…
Folks on the Coast still have the opportunity to hit the ice at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. Skating will continue every day until January 17th, expect for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Theme nights continue until January 14th as well. Future themes include ‘Wild, Wild West’ and ‘60s night.’ For more information on times, admission, and COVID-19…
With Christmas only two days away, a local church is celebrating the reason for the season and setting out on a mission to feed hundreds. Dozens of volunteers gathered at the Morning Star Baptist Church in Gulfport this morning to help out with the Holiday Food Drop, a food drive held by the church. Nearly 500 boxes of food were…
The Beau Rivage partnered with Loaves and Fishes for their annual Christmas meal giveaway with the goal of helping those in need. Bringing joy to those in the community this holiday season, the Beau Rivage and Loaves and Fishes partnered up to feed those in need. The community kitchen needs help more than ever this year due to COVID and…
A local car dealership teamed up with one Christmas character that’s an unlikely helper: the Grinch! Chuck Ryan Cars of Long Beach held their inaugural Christmas Sock hop with the Grinch, collecting socks for the homeless. Maybe the Grinch’s heart isn’t so small after all! He took photos with donors to help out the campaign. Why a sock drive? Well,…
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services have some of the biggest turn outs all year for churches across the Coast. During normal circumstances, most would consider that a good thing, but during a pandemic that can be trouble. For churches in Biloxi, they’re following the same set of guidelines set by the bishop and state since they were allowed to…
A 19-year-old driver in Alabama lost control of his truck Tuesday and ran off into Mobile Bay. Luckily, a fisherman was in the right place at the right time. Nineteen-year-old Gavin Foster and James Coleman Sr. were strangers before Tuesday morning. Now Foster calls Coleman his saving Angel. Foster was on the causeway over Mobile Bay on his way to…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 2,634 new COVID-19 cases and 43 new deaths including two in Hancock County and two in Pearl River County. The statewide total stands at 200,325 cases and 4,533 deaths. Here’s a look at the numbers by county in our area: Hancock County has 1,797 cases and now 53 deaths Harrison County is…
A really good battle in the girls game and a rematch from less than three weeks ago as Harrison Central looks to avenge a one-point loss to Jefferson Davis County. Harrison Central-57 Jefferson Davis County-50 Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Harrison Central, High School Girls Basketball, sports
After Harrison Central’s Final Four appearance a season ago, the Red Rebels are poised to make another deep run this year behind South Carolina commit Carlous Williams and perhaps the deepest roster on the entire Gulf Coast. Harrison Central playing host to Jefferson Davis County, having rattled off nine straight wins looking for ten in a row. Harrison Central-75 Jefferson…
Two Gulf Coast musicians have partnered up with a local restaurant to help spread joy this Christmas season with the brand-new event ‘Noise for Toys.’ The event will be held tomorrow evening from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Marina Cantina in Gulfport and all proceeds will go to the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence and getting Christmas gifts for…
This holiday season, one Biloxi artist used her talents to create a South Mississippi version of a popular Christmas Eve tale. Children’s librarian and artist Kelly Derouen has had to adjust to a new way of telling stories in the age of COVID-19. Now, Derouen is reaching her audience virtually every week with illustrated stories that feature a South Mississippi…
Southeastern Grocers, Inc., the parent company of Winn-Dixie grocery stores, has given more than $8.25 million back to local communities this year to support neighbors in need. The grocer has continued its dedication to the communities it serves by partnering with more than 4,700 local organizations throughout the southeast, hosting more than 30 mobile food pantries and providing more than…