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Mississippi Songwriters Festival returns to South Mississippi
The 17th annual Mississippi Songwriters Alliance Festival is just over a week away. The event begins on September 17 and runs through the 20th, celebrating Mississippi’s musical heritage across…
Camp Shelby designated as permissive test range
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- In Hattiesburg, Camp Shelby has been designated as a permissive test range, expanding its role in developing and testing emerging military technology. The Mississippi National Guard…
Pascagoula Leaders Officially Unveiled A Historical Pathway
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — A new piece of Pascagoula history is now on display at Lighthouse Park under the high-rise bridge. The city officially unveiled "The Story of Pascagoula:…
Jim Rose Field in Admiral Stadium Officially Opened
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The Gulfport School District was proud to welcome admiral fans, visiting guests, and the entire Gulfport community to the inaugural football game at Jim…
Scattered showers linger through the weekend
Tonight, rain chances increase after 3 a.m. as temperatures drop into the mid-70s. Saturday will bring a mix of sunshine and scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly during the first…
Tiger Beach opens at Henderson Point in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Tiger Beach is open for business. Food, fun, water activities, and more can be found on the Harrison County side of the Bay…
Mississippi police arrest a man in the death of Tasia Fortune
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi police have arrested a man in the death Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree last month. Jackson Police Chief RaShall Brackney said at a news conference Friday that police had secured search…
Keesler Air Force Base marks 25 Years since 9/11 with remembrance event
Twenty-five years later, the memory of 9/11 continues to live on as Keesler Air Force Base honored those who lost their lives and those who answered the call to serve. Keesler Air Force Base hosted a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony, bringing…
AI’s rapid rise: Should humanity be concerned?
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-A shocking warning from a former Anthropic researcher is ramping up calls to slow down the development of Artificial Intelligence. That researcher, along with several employees at…
More than 30 arrested in major Harrison County drug operation
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)--More than 30 people have been arrested at the conclusion of a three-day operation targeting drug trafficking…
Coast man charged with rape may have additional victims
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi police say a man accused of raping two women recently could have other victims. Twenty-three-year-old Jasean Carroll was arrested Thursday following an investigation that began in July. Police say Carroll allegedly forced two adult women to…
US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks
By JENNIFER PELTZ and TED SHAFFREY NEW YORK (AP) — Americans commemorated the 25th anniversary of 9/11 on Friday, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity. The milestone anniversary brought memorial rituals — wreath-laying,…
Unsettled weather continues for Friday and the weekend
Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms becoming more likely after 2 a.m., and some areas could pick up a quarter to half an…
New pathway highlighting Pascagoula’s history unveiled at Lighthouse Park
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Pascagoula’s rich history now has a new home along the city’s waterfront. Leaders officially unveiled a historical pathway designed to take residents and visitors…
Gulfport Mayor Hugh Keating gives update on Channel South project
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s one of the biggest projects in years along the Coast. Channel South enjoys a prime location at the intersection of Highway 49…
Women of Wisdom preparing for annual first responders appreciation meal delivery
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- As we approach the 25th anniversary of 9/11, a local nonprofit is making sure the men and women who protect our communities…
Gulf Blue enters into new naval partnership advancing technology, innovation
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Gulf Blue is entering a new five-year partnership with the Navy, aimed at connecting Gulf Coast innovators with naval oceanography. The agreement…
Gulf Coast Community Foundation gives back to local programs
A South Mississippi foundation is investing in the future of the Coast. The Gulf Coast Community Foundation awarded more than $172,000 in grants to support programs serving…
Saucier man sentenced for child sex crimes
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Saucier man will spend 20 years behind bars after pleading guilty to sex crimes involving a teenage girl. Twenty-four-year-old Shaunn Bangs Jr. pleaded guilty last week to two counts of sexual battery and one count…
Long Beach residents invited to Community Conversations with Mayor
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- An upcoming Community Conversations with the Mayor is happening in Long Beach. This is an opportunity for residents to connect directly with city…
Jackson County Fire Protection team takes part in College and Career Day
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection Team shares they had the chance to take part in Vancleave High’s College and Career Day…
Public invited to community engagement meeting in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County School District is inviting the public to a community engagement meeting this month. That’s happening September 21 at the LC…
University of Mississippi Medical Center aircare launches fixed-wing aircraft
The University of Mississippi Medical Center is expanding its aircare program with a new fixed-wing craft. Aircare 5 is now operational, giving UMMC another way to transport…
City of Hattiesburg unveils 70th mural
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Hattiesburg is one step closer to their 100 mural goal. Last week, mural 70 was unveiled in the downtown area of the city. It…
New lighting upgrades coming to Downtown Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- New lighting is coming to Downtown Biloxi as part of a phased project to improve nighttime visibility and safety. Mississippi Power is replacing existing lights along…
New rules for watercraft access at Gulf Islands National Seashore
The National Park Service is expanding personal watercraft access for the Gulf Islands National Seashore. For coastal residents, this means personal watercraft such as jet skis,…
MPACT college savings program reopens for Mississippi families
Mississippi families can once again lock in today’s college tuition rates for their children. State Treasurer David McRae says the Mississippi Prepaid Affordable College Tuition, or MPACT, program…
Mississippi Aquarium offering deal for Grandparents Day
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting a special day for grandparents. On September 13, all Coast grandparents will be able to gain free access to the campus. All they need to do is purchase a full-priced general admission…
Rotary Club partners with nonprofit to build beds for children in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Dozens of children in Jackson County go to sleep without a comfortable place to rest their heads each night,…
Lucedale traffic court moved up one week
In Lucedale, a traffic court originally scheduled for September 21st is being moved up. That new traffic court date is reset to Monday, September 14 at 5 p.m. City…
Mississippi Songwriters Festival returns to South Mississippi
The 17th annual Mississippi Songwriters Alliance Festival is just over a week away. The event begins on September 17 and runs through the 20th, celebrating Mississippi’s musical heritage across…
City of Hattiesburg unveils marker for Writers Trail
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Hattiesburg unveiled their first Mississippi Writers Trail marker. The marker honors author and education doctor Noel Polk. Dr. Polk’s writings helped readers…
Camp Shelby designated as permissive test range
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- In Hattiesburg, Camp Shelby has been designated as a permissive test range, expanding its role in developing and testing emerging military technology. The Mississippi National Guard…
Pascagoula Leaders Officially Unveiled A Historical Pathway
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — A new piece of Pascagoula history is now on display at Lighthouse Park under the high-rise bridge. The city officially unveiled "The Story of Pascagoula:…
Lost Pizza Co. hosting book drive in honor of Dolly Parton
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Lost Pizza Company in Ocean Springs is hosting a book drive in honor of Dolly Parton. Books are currently being collected…
Harrison County leaders adjust to continued growth
Harrison County officials say continued growth and development are increasing demands on infrastructure and public services. Michelle Pinto with the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center explains how the county…
City of Biloxi plans for Cruisin’ the Coast Block Party
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- We are now just a few weeks away from the 30th edition of Cruisin’ the Coast, with thousands of Cruisers set to roll…
Tiger Beach opens at Henderson Point in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Tiger Beach is open for business. Food, fun, water activities, and more can be found on the Harrison County side of the Bay…