Investigation continues into swimming death on Horn Island
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County coroner has identified the man who died after a Sunday swimming accident on Horn Island. According to our media partners, the…
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Body found off the coast of Biloxi identified as missing shrimper
A 75-year-old shrimper from Biloxi who went missing on Sunday has been found. Richard Kopszywa was found by a paddleboarder about 10:11 a.m. on the north side of Deer Island near the beach, according to the Coast Guard. Harrison County…
Beach cleanup initiative happening on Horn Island
A beach cleanup is being hosted on Horn Island. The cleanup is part of the Barrier Islands Cleanup Initiative. Volunteers can sign up using the QR code on the flyer, volunteers must be 18 or older. After signing up, everyone…
Coast Guard rescues boaters stranded on Horn Island
The Coast Guard's Pascagoula station rescued a pair of boaters Monday who were stranded on Horn Island overnight. The Coast Guard received a call about 10 a.m. from one of its air crews that had spotted a 14-foot aluminum boat…
Coast Guard rescues 8 people after boat overturns off Horn Island
The Coast Guard rescued eight people Saturday from an overturned vessel near Horn Island off the coast of Mississippi. At 9:52 a.m. Coast Guard Station Pascagoula received an emergency relay from…
Man bitten by shark off Horn Island
The U.S. Coast Guard tells News 25 a commercial fisherman was bitten by a five-foot shark Thursday. The shark bite happened west of Horn Island. We’re told the man…
Gulf Islands National Seashore closing Davis Bayou Area and Mississippi islands at 5 p.m. Wednesday
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Gulf Islands National Seashore officials are closing the Davis Bayou Area and Mississippi islands at 5 p.m. ahead of Hurricane Delta. They say Davis Bayou Area, Horn Island, Petit Bois Island, and West Petit Bois…
Gulf Islands National Seashore reopening Davis Bayou Area, Petit Bois Island, Horn Island on Saturday, May 16
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) – Gulf Islands National Seashore is increasing recreational access at its areas in Mississippi. The National Park Service (NPS) says they are working with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19…
Sea-N-Sail Adventure Camp
The Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum welcomed boys and girls from across the Gulf Coast today for the last week of their summer camp. Children ages six to 12 embark on a week of fun and learning. Campers will do…
Walter Anderson Art Trip to Horn Island
The Walter Anderson Museum of Art is sponsoring a three day, two night trip to Horn Island.
Lake Mars Boat Ramp Gets Needed Repairs
Soon, residents of Jackson County will have one of their beloved boat launch ramps back and ready for use.