Fourteen-year old Bridgett Leann Forehand of Vancleave will be tried as an adult for second degree murder in the death of 19-year-old Mickell Gordon in Ocean Springs near Gulf Park Estates. Her first court appearance was this afternoon in Jackson County. Her bail is set at $100,000. Forehand is being represented by a public defender. The defender pleaded for a…
The Ocean Springs School District will host its annual job fair with a twist this year. For the first time, the job fair will be held virtually with interviews taking place via Zoom on Saturday, March 13th from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. OSSD was just three days away from hosting last year’s in-person job fair when it was canceled…
In today’s edition of Live Local, a series you can catch on WXXV on Thursdays, Lorraine Weiskopf takes us to the City of Pascagoula featuring one of their historic landmarks. Pascagoula’s Round Island Lighthouse sits at the western gateway of the city. In its over 160 years of existence, the lighthouse has survived multiple hurricanes and undergone numerous renovations. Built…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 679 new COVID-19 cases and 19 new deaths including one in Harrison County. The statewide total stands at 299,124 cases and 6,864 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area: Hancock County has 3,569 cases and 78 deaths Harrison County is at 17,008 total cases and now 291…
Mississippi legislators are arguing over regulations for medical marijuana. The House killed one bill Wednesday and the Senate revived the issue hours later. Mississippi voters in November approved Initiative 65, authorizing a medical marijuana program, but the Mississippi Supreme Court will begin to hear arguments next month in a law suit seeking to block the program. A Senate bill proposed…
Wednesday night, D’Iberville fire and police responded to a house fire and rescued one person from the burning home. Around 9 p.m. last night, the fire department responded to a residential structure fire on Whetstone Road. Upon arriving, firefighters discovered heavy flames coming from the rear of the structure. Fire Chief Gerald Smith credits both D’Iberville fire and police with…
With just a few days left until the closure of the Fort Bayou Drawbridge, business owners are talking about how it will impact their businesses. For five years, Pat Taranto has operated his seafood business on the St. Martin side of Washington Avenue. He says the planned Sunday closure of the Fort Bayou Drawbridge will have a negative impact on…
The Biloxi Lions Club held their 91st Biloxi’s Outstanding Citizens Award ceremony at the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum. The award was presented to Colonel John G. Sullivan for his volunteer work at Popp’s Ferry Elementary. He reads to the children every week and serves as a strong role model to the students. Col. Sullivan also serves as a Sunday…
Another sign of South Mississippi and the City of Pascagoula getting into the flow of things is that an annual celebration will be getting underway this May. Although ‘Free Flowin’ on the Riverfront’ is changing venues, it will still be set alongside scenic water, this year at Pascagoula’s Beach Park. In years past, this annual festival has been held at…
Brighter days for those 55 and older in South Mississippi. The Pascagoula Senior Center reopened this week. It’s brought a ray of light to some local seniors who feel like they’ve been in the dark since the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Pascagoula resident Ray Carr said, “It’s devastating. I’ll tell you what pickleball was my favorite sport up here, and that…
Today the City of Moss Point honored Dr. Willie C. Williams, a retired educator who was murdered in his home in 2016. Not everyone gets a street named after them. However, on his heavenly birthday, friends, family, and community leaders came out to honor Dr. Willie C. Williams and unveil the street named after a man who meant so much…
After seeing how some students perform better learning virtually, the Gulfport School District has decided to add a new virtual academy program for the 2021-2022 school year. Virtual school existed way before COVID-19 hit, but has now become the new normal. After parents, teachers, and students were all forced to adapt to this new way of learning, it opened up…
One well known resort, Margaritaville in Biloxi, has reopened their doors. It’s been closed since October after sustaining damages from Hurricane Zeta. When Hurricane Zeta hit our Mississippi Gulf Coast the shoreline along Highway 90 looked like a battle zone. Margaritaville fought the odds and opened quicker than originally anticipated. They suffered water damage on their ground floor and exterior…
More and more people on the Mississippi Gulf Coast are receiving their COVID-19 vaccine shot. Vaccine distribution continued in Gulfport today at the Isaiah Fredericks Center. Hundreds of first dose Pfizer shots were administered by Memorial staff members. Since vaccinations began, Memorial has given hundreds of shots to grateful crowds of people. Director of Clinic Operations Eddie Maddox said, “The…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 437 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths including two in Harrison County. The statewide total stands at 298,445 cases and 6,845 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area: Hancock County has 3,562 cases and 78 deaths Harrison County is at 16,962 cases and now 290 deaths…
A Mississippi man convicted of child exploitation has died after being taken from a prison to a Jackson hospital. Sixty-three year-old Vernon Williams was pronounced dead Saturday at Merit Health Central. Williams pleaded guilty to child exploitation in Rankin County. He was given a 30-year sentence. The judge suspended 20 years which means Williams would have faced ten years in…
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to identify an unknown black male who allegedly caused damage to several vehicles at Merit Health and several windows at the CTA bus station at 820 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd on March 1st. Estimated damages to the vehicles are valued at over $1,000 and damages at the CTA bus…
Froogel’s has fired the employee that two shoppers accused of using a racial slur. Protesters boycotted the Froogel’s in Gulfport following the incident. There is Facebook Live video circulating that shows the outside of Froogel’s when the incident took place. The video has almost 3,000 shares. Froogel’s released a statement saying: “Froogel’s strives to provide its employees with a hostile…
A Harrison County Sheriff’s Deputy has been cleared of any criminal wrongdoing in a shooting on October 9th that left a Gulfport man injured. According to our media partner the Sun Herald, the shooting happened after Harrison County Sheriff’s Deputies got a call from American Medical Response to respond to a home off Northup Cuevas Road. When the responding deputies…
While there are still over two months until a special school bond election in Jackson County, the campaign for the measure is just getting started. With the facility bond issue now approved by the Jackson County School Board and the ballot set for a May 18th election, the campaign and information process now begins. Jackson County School District Superintendent Dr….
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s Mega Millions lottery draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation. Categories: Mississippi State News, News Tags: lottery, lotto, Mega Millions, Mississippi Lottery
The oldest building in the City of Long Beach is officially being restored thanks to a two-million-dollar grant from the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund. Through the years, the W.J. Quarles Home has endured hurricane damage, was moved from its original place on Railroad Street, and in 2003 it was listed as one of the ten most endangered historic sites in…
Singing River police need help identifying a man wanted for two burglaries that happened on Friday, March 5th. Police say this man is a suspect in two burglaries at Singing River Hospital after allegedly stealing two wallets. The suspect then used the victim’s credit cards at two stores in Pascagoula, purchasing $2,000 in gift cards. He is described as a…
Summer is approaching and Captain Al’s Steak and Seafood is doing some remodeling as they prepare to enjoy the summer days ahead. Captain Al has a beach front vision for his waterfront restaurant. The crew has built a brand-new deck, put in white sand to provide the illusion of beach and lounge chairs. Captain Al plans to create a summer…