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NASA's Stennis Space Center in Hancock County plays key role in Artemis II launch
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- Artemis II is officially on its way to circle the moon. A watch party was held at Infinity Science Center in Hancock county on…
4/1 - Sam's Wednesday Night Forecast
Any isolated showers or thunderstorms early this evening will quickly fade, leaving partly cloudy skies overnight with patchy fog developing after 3 a.m. Temperatures will stay mild, only falling to…
State public Service Commissioner talks data center power usage
Mississippi is in a data center boom. Multibillion dollar investments from tech companies like Elon Musk’s X-AI to Amazon Web Services have brought massive AI centers to…
Artemis II astronauts bound for moon after rocketing away on NASA’s first lunar voyage in decades
By MARCIA DUNN CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Four astronauts embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon Wednesday, humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century and the thrilling leadoff in NASA’s push toward a landing in two years. Carrying three Americans…
Veterans memorial fully restored in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Restoration work at the Veterans Memorial at the Harper McCaughan Town Green in Long Beach has officially been completed. This memorial sustained significant damage during…
Louisiana man arrested for string of burglaries in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Louisiana man is behind bars in connection to a string of burglaries in Pearl River County. Thirty-five-year-old David Carrier of Bogalusa was arrested Tuesday by sheriff’s deputies. Investigators say those burglaries happened in the…
MDEQ discusses factors and safety on water contact advisories
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Officials continue to warn Mississippi beach-goers to check water quality before heading out as active water contact advisories continue along beaches in western…
Stennis Space Center role in Artemis II launch
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- All eyes will be on the skies this evening for the anticipated launch of Artemis II in Florida, and South Mississippi has played a…
Long Beach mayor proposes new road corridor to aid access to I-10
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) -- Long Beach Mayor Tim Pierce announced during a work session at city hall on Tuesday night that he is…
Man charged with felony fentanyl possession in Picayune
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- A Picayune man is behind bars for possessing a felony amount of fentanyl. Police had initially pulled over Hendrick Leverette Monday afternoon for careless driving.…
Singing River Health System celebrates the opening of new clinic
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Singing River Health System celebrated the opening of a new clinic in Ocean Springs. A celebration was hosted Monday for the new…
Satsumas begin blooming at Mert’s Satsumas in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- After a winter filled with freezing temperatures, many along the Gulf Coast were left wondering what it would mean for local crops, but now as…
Harrison County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing man: Kelvin Fuqua
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance with locating missing person Kelvin Mark Fuqua. Kelvin is described as a 43-year-old black man standing at about 5’6”. He is partially bald with some brown hair,…
Changes made to state retirement system
Legislators agreed on a conference report Sunday that changes the service requirement from 35 to 30 years for state employees. The action changes the new tier 5 approved last year.…
First rug making studio on Mississippi Coast opens in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- Just off Porter Avenue in Biloxi, you’ll find Coastal Rug Studio—where owner Greylen Malboeuf recently opened the Mississippi Coast’s first tufted rug…
City of Poplarville announces anticipated opening date for new post office
POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Good news for Poplarville residents on something they’ve been waiting for over the past few years. The city has announced an anticipated…
Keesler Air Force Base to conduct routine readiness exercise today
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, MS. – Keesler Air Force Base will conduct a routine readiness exercise on Tuesday, Mar. 31, 2026. Personnel and visitors should be aware of an increase in training activities on the installation and may experience intermittent…
Jackson County man arrested on child sex crime charges
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Jackson County man is behind bars for sexual battery and molestation charges involving a minor. Thirty-nine-year-old Mitchell Dye of Vancleave was arrested as part of an ongoing investigation after a 15-year-old girl revealed she was…
3.9 magnitude earthquake recorded in the Gulf Sunday night
U.S. Geological Survey geologists are studying something you don’t hear about everyday in our region: a 3.9 magnitude earthquake near the center of the Gulf. It happened…
3/30 - Sam's Monday Night Forecast
Clouds stick around tonight with drier conditions and overnight lows settling in the mid 60s as a southeast breeze continues. Beginning Tuesday, rain and thunderstorm chances increase and remain a…
Funeral arrangements for Jackson County deputy killed in line of duty
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes released service details for Jackson County Deputy, Michael "Mike" Jimerson, who was killed while responding to a disturbance in St. Martin on Wednesday night. The funeral service for Jimerson will be held…
Second Liners Mardi Gras club holding Easter Egg-stravaganza
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- This weekend, the Second Liners Mardi Gras Club will be hosting an Easter Egg-stravaganza. That’s taking place at John Henry Beck Park starting at 11. To tell us…
UPDATE: Woman involved in deadly Jackson County deputy-involved shooting identified
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-- The woman who shot and killed a Jackson County sheriff's deputy late Wednesday night has been identified by the Jackson County Coroner's Office. Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr. tells WXXV that 27-year-old Maley Elizabeth Ross also died…
Tributes pour in for fallen Jackson County deputy Michael Jimerson
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-- Tributes are starting to pour in for fallen Jackson County sheriff's deputy Michael Jimerson, after he…
Update on Moss Point School District academic progress
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Moss Point Mayor Billy Knight took to social media last week, bragging on the school district and the strides they have made recently. Mayor…
New pharmacy opens in Bay St. Louis
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Coastal Family Health Center is sharing a new pharmacy has opened in Bay St. Louis. It’s located on Highway 90 and opened its doors…
Jackson County deputy killed while responding to disturbance
Jackson County, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is sharing a deputy has been killed in the line of duty. Deputy Michael Jimerson was shot April 1st at 11 PM while responding to a reported disturbance at the Reserve…
NASA's Stennis Space Center in Hancock County plays key role in Artemis II launch
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- Artemis II is officially on its way to circle the moon. A watch party was held at Infinity Science Center in Hancock county on…
Moss Point Ward 1 residents invited to community meeting
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point is hosting a Ward 1 community meeting Thursday. Those coming out will have the chance to meet with…
City of Gulfport holding egg hunt throughout downtown
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Downtown Gulfport was filled with many locals on the move earlier Wednesday showcasing their Easter spirit, as participants followed clues, searching for hidden eggs throughout…
State public Service Commissioner talks data center power usage
Mississippi is in a data center boom. Multibillion dollar investments from tech companies like Elon Musk’s X-AI to Amazon Web Services have brought massive AI centers to…
Veterans memorial fully restored in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Restoration work at the Veterans Memorial at the Harper McCaughan Town Green in Long Beach has officially been completed. This memorial sustained significant damage during…
Louisiana man arrested for string of burglaries in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Louisiana man is behind bars in connection to a string of burglaries in Pearl River County. Thirty-five-year-old David Carrier of Bogalusa was arrested Tuesday by sheriff’s deputies. Investigators say those burglaries happened in the…
Women of Wisdom hosting monthly luncheon on April 8
The Women of Wisdom is hosting their monthly luncheon on April 8. This month’s speaker is Jill Compton, director of the Care Closet. Jill and Robin Killeen…
April events at the Jackson-George Regional Library System
The Jackson-George County Regional Library System is hosting events throughout the month of April. Here to share some of those events is Katy Osborne. For a full list of…
April is Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness Month. To kick off the month, Alyece Smith and Jessica Vance from Caiden’s Corner join us in studio. They share what the organization is doing to help…
MDEQ discusses factors and safety on water contact advisories
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Officials continue to warn Mississippi beach-goers to check water quality before heading out as active water contact advisories continue along beaches in western…
Stennis Space Center role in Artemis II launch
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- All eyes will be on the skies this evening for the anticipated launch of Artemis II in Florida, and South Mississippi has played a…