Gulfport residents attend 'Meet the Candidates' event
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - With primaries just around the corner, Gulfport residents had the chance to be up close with candidates running for public office. The Mississippi Gulf Coast…
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New details on D’Iberville City Council vacancy
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- New details in the resignation of D’Iberville Ward 1 Councilman Randall Pelous. D’Iberville City Manager Bobby Weaver tells us the city council plans to meet later…
New councilman appointed to Ward 3 in Pascagoula
A new councilman has been appointed for Ward 3 in Pascagoula. Rick Merrill will now fill the vacant seat left by former Councilman Johnny Walker, who died last…
Pascagoula approves project to expand Bayside Village
The Pascagoula City Council approved a special use permit with a variance to renovate the science building at the Old Pascagoula High School into 20 senior living apartments in the downtown district. The Council voted 6-1 to approve the request,…
Diamondhead City Council votes to disavow the actions of its mayor
The Diamondhead City Council passed a motion Tuesday evening to disavow recent actions by Mayor Nancy Depreo. The decision comes after a July 26th incident in which Mayor Depreo…
Jackson City Councilwoman Angelique Lee resigns after federal bribery charge
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A city councilwoman in Mississippi’s capital resigned Wednesday and then pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiracy to commit bribery. “Circumstances that I am not at liberty to discuss at the moment, have led to this…
Mobile, port, Amtrak reach agreement to restore passenger trains to Gulf Coast
The Rail Passengers Association said Wednesday that an agreement has been reached that will bring passenger rail service back to the Gulf Coast. Amtrak, the City of Mobile and the Port of Mobile reached an agreement that will restore the…
Biloxi City Councilman Robert Deming Resigns after pleading guilty in U.S. district court
Biloxi city councilman Robert Deming has announced he will be stepping down from his ward 4 council seat. Deming has held his seat for 3 terms but is required to resign…
Biloxi City Council to hear proposed ordinance changes for special events
The Biloxi City Council will hear changes Tuesday to several ordinances designed to keep events from getting out of hand. The changes, which will have their first readings Tuesday, were made in response to the violence that broke out during…
Luxury hotel on Tullis property in Biloxi gets green light
There's a luxury development in the works for East Biloxi. Take a look at the master plan for what will be the Tullis Gardens. During Tuesday's City Council meeting-- members…
Pascagoula City Council grants special use permit to cannabis facility
The City of Pascagoula held a city council meeting today where a new facility was granted a special use permit. After a unanimous vote, the Pascagoula…
Gautier begins eminent domain proceedings against Belk agreement
The Gautier City Council passed a resolution Tuesday night authorizing its attorneys to file condemnation proceedings against Belk Stores of Mississippi in order to acquire the development rights to the property for the city. The council recognized that the property…
Diamondhead City Council issues statement about arrest of Alan Moran
Diamondhead City Council issued a statement on Friday to address the arrest of Councilman Alan Moran. Moran was arrested Feb. 14 on charges of simple assault causing bodily injury and contributing to the delinquency of a child. Diamondhead council attorney…
Pascagoula allocates American Rescue Plan Act funding to waterline improvements
PASCAGOULA, Miss. - The Pascagoula City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to allocate the first installment of $2,583,647 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to address aging infrastructure in the city. The funds will be used to replace and relocate failing…
Pascagoula mayor and council swearing-in ceremony
The City of Pascagoula held their swearing in ceremony for the newly elected mayor and council members this evening at City Hall. Republican Jay Willis ran unopposed for this year’s…
Rumors circulate on Biloxi Council not reappointing Fire Chief Joe Boney
Rumors are circulating in regards to the City of Biloxi’s council meeting tomorrow night, specifically the reappointment of Fire Chief Joe Boney. As stated in…
Gulfport Mayoral and City Council Swearing in Ceremony
Almost a month after the conclusion of the 2021 municipal elections, another Coast city is welcoming its newly elected city government this evening. Billy Hewes took the oath…
Gulfport Mayoral and City Council Swearing-in Ceremony
Almost a month after the conclusion of the 2021 municipal elections, another Coast city is welcoming its newly elected city government this evening. News 25’s Grace Boyles has more…
Pascagoula Ward 2 councilman election results
The votes are in for Pascagoula’s runoff election. Felix ‘FeFe’ Fornett will fill the ward 2 seat on Pascagoula’s City Council replacing Councilman George Wolverton, who passed away earlier this year. The unofficial results show Fornett received 204 votes while…
Strengthening the city of Biloxi
The Biloxi City Council is set to approve, or deny funding for a variety of projects at an estimated total of $3,000,000 at their next meeting.
Racial tensions surround Bay St. Louis City Council
Allegations of racism are circulating in Bay St. Louis after a letter targeting a city alderman and the city council’s vote in favor of replacing the only African-American member on the school board. Racism accusations are spiraling in Bay St.…
Bay St. Louis City Council’s vote sparking controversy
Racism allegations in Bay St. Louis after a letter targeting a city alderman and the city council’s vote in favor of replacing the only African American member on the school board. Last night’s vote to replace incumbent Joan Thomas on…
Everson To Address City Council
One coast politician is refusing to look past the actions of Pascagoula police during the July 29th traffic stop of formed Moss Point Police Chief Art McClung former republican Presidential Candidate and Pascagoula property owner Mark Everson is set to…
Biloxi C.A.O Position up in the Air
The position for Biloxi’s chief administrative officer is still up in the air. The Biloxi City Council was set to vote on the issue today, but it was tabled. Mayor Gilich has been steadfast in his nomination of Ward 5…