‘Scary’: Purvis woman speaks after tornado damages home during severe storms
A Lamar County woman followed expert advice and sought safety inside a bathroom as a tornado roared through her neighborhood.
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Rep. Thompson to ‘fight until Hell freezes over’ against Miss. redistricting
U.S. Representative Bennie Thompson (D-Mississippi) spoke with Action News 5’s Joe Birch regarding his thoughts on a looming redistricting battle.
NWS releases preliminary survey results for Walthall County
WALTHALL COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - The National Weather Service in New Orleans has released the results of its preliminary surveys for Walthall County.
Long Beach developers pitch mixed-use project at harbor
Developers presented plans for a mixed-use project at the Long Beach Harbor that would tie in the city’s gateway project with retail spacing.
First Alert: Rounds of heavy storms into Mother’s Day Weekend
Some spots could pick up several inches of rain through Sunday
Ocean Springs community gathers for 75th National Day of Prayer
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) — The community gathered at Greyhound Stadium Thursday evening to mark the 75th annual National Day of Prayer.
Ocean Springs Art House to reopen in partnership with St. John’s Episcopal Church
The Ocean Springs Art House is preparing to reopen after rising rent prices forced it to close its doors last year, ending more than two decades on Cash Alley.
Gulfport community gathers for National Day of Prayer at Jones Park
Gulfport community gathers for National Day of Prayer at Jones Park
City of Biloxi employee filed charges against online critics, affidavit says
We’re learning new details about Tuesday’s arrest of two frequent critics of the City of Biloxi, Jarrod Fusco and Yuri Petrini.
Stone County Board of Supervisors close Kirby Creek Bridge
In a Facebook post Thursday afternoon, the Stone County Board of Supervisors said the Kirby Creek Bridge on Big Four Road between Taylor Cemetery Road and Oil Well Road was closed effective immediately.
Singing River nursing residency program builds next generation of nurses
The Nursing Residency Program for new RNs places participants with real patients and real pressure. The program is open to new graduates and anyone with less than a year on the job.
‘Our Own League’: 9-year-old shares sibling’s perspective on autism in new book
Carsyn’s book, Our Own League: Growing Up with Jacob, is Carsyn’s passion piece born from her desire to explain her life with her 16-year-old brother, Jacob, who is autistic.
Gulfport seizes conservation property for Airport Road connector
Under the order, the city must pay the appraised value of about $157,000 to the land trust.
Special Olympics Mississippi moves state games to Louisiana, holds swimming events in-state
A torch run began in North Mississippi on Monday and will end in Biloxi at Keesler Federal Park.
How Pine Belt communities are responding after Wednesday’s severe weather
Pine Belt communities are picking up the pieces after severe weather in the state on Wednesday night.
Three teens arrested after man shot in the head in Saucier, sheriff says
All three suspects were transported to the Harrison County Adult Detention Center.
Coast residents welcome home Vietnam and Korean War Veterans after Honor Flight
Fifty-three veterans who served during the Vietnam and Korean wars returned from their Honor Flight from the nation’s capital.
Damage reports coming in following Wednesday night storms
Two people were trapped as they attempted to escape the storm.
STORM BLOG: Damage reported, warnings and watches issued as strong storms move through Pine Belt
Stay tuned with the latest updates from our First Alert Weather team as the weather moves through the Pine Belt.
Biloxi Lions Club names 2026 Mother of the Year
The community organization honored Brittney Rosenzweig with its 72nd annual mother-of-the-year award.
Diesel prices drive up produce costs for Gulf Coast businesses
The average price for a gallon of diesel is $5.11, according to AAA, driving up operational costs for businesses that are passing expenses to consumers.
Popp’s Ferry Road sees surge in residential and commercial development
Popps Ferry Road is becoming a hot spot for both residential and commercial development, and more is on the way.
Biloxi moves forward with homeowner rehabilitation program for elderly residents
Residents would be required to carry both flood insurance and homeowners’ insurance and remain in their homes for at least three years after receiving assistance.
Century plant surprises Long Beach business with rare bloom
A century plant, or ‘death bloom’, is blooming. It is something most people never get to see.