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Gautier city manager shares updates on projects at area council meeting
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Gautier’s city manager talked with residents and Jackson County business leaders Tuesday about big things happening in the city right now. Carlos…
Florida sheriff deputy arrested on multiple charges in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A Florida sheriff’s deputy was arrested for DUI and hit and run over the weekend in Ocean Springs. Jessica Harrison is a deputy with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office. Ocean Springs Police Chief Steve Dye…
Moss Police Police Department holds community reception
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Moss Point Police Department held a community reception, inviting residents out to city hall to meet and hear directly from officers and staff…
77-year-old man dies after space heater fire in D’Iberville
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- A D’Iberville man was found dead this week after a recent space heater fire in his camper. The Mississippi Fire Marshal’s Office says the man had been dead for several days before being found. The fire was…
Mississippi Dept. of Public safety transfers KKK artifacts to Dept. of Archives and History
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety has transferred a collection of 1960s-era Ku Klux Klan materials to the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. The items were discovered as DPS staff prepared to move into a new headquarters. Officials…
Man dies after Monday vehicle pursuit in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County Sheriff’s Office has released new details about a vehicle pursuit involving deputies Monday that ended in a man’s death. Details are very limited in this case, but the George County Sheriff’s Office identified…
Potential impacts on Mississippi sales tax on diapers
Lawmakers are debating a bill that could eliminate the state sales tax on diapers, but the proposal is part of a larger piece of legislation. Advocates are pushing…
Pearl River County woman enters plea deal in SNAP fraud case
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-A Pearl River County woman has entered into a plea deal after a recent Mississippi Department of Human Services investigation into welfare fraud. Betsy Johnson entered that plea in Pearl River County Circuit Court this month,…
Rape suspect captured by George County Sheriff’s Office
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Over the weekend, George County Sheriff’s deputies captured a rape suspect out of Moss Point who has been on the run since last Thursday. Deputies say 26-year-old Antron Graham of Moss Point was arrested Saturday after…
State Rep. Zach Grady gives an update on Mississippi legislature
It was a major deadline week at the capitol. Some bills died while others are still alive in the legislature with just about two weeks left…
Man arrested for sexual battery of a child in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County investigators arrested an Escatawpa man for sexual battery of a child. Thirty-six-year-old Christopher Porter was arrested after a report from the victim’s mother. Investigators are not releasing any more details about this case due…
Alabama man arrested for allegedly videoing woman in restroom in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- An Alabama man is behind bars in Jackson County after allegedly videoing a woman in the restroom of the Jackson County I-10 Welcome Center. Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says 27-year-old Isaac Curtis is charged with voyeurism,…
City of Gulfport breaks ground on mixed-use development in downtown area
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A 105-million-dollar development project is officially underway in the heart of Downtown Gulfport. City leaders and developers held a groundbreaking for a…
Motorcyclist killed in Sunday crash in D’Iberville
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- A motorcyclist was killed in an accident in D’Iberville on Sunday. According to authorities, a motorcycle was traveling on Highway 15 in D’Iberville when it collided with a pickup truck. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer has identified…
Safety exchanged zone installed at Poplarville Police Department
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER- Poplarville now has a safety exchange zone where residents can meet up to complete online purchases or custody exchanges. The zone is in…
New Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial in Picayune
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER-A new memorial in Picayune is giving residents a place to remember beloved pets. The Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial is inspired by the ‘Rainbow Bridge’…
Residents excited for growth in Gautier as construction continues on Legacy Park
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM-Residents in Gautier say they’ve been watching closely as construction ramps up during the final year of the Legacy Park Development.…
State of Mississippi’s credit rating upgraded by one agency
Mississippi officials say the state’s financial outlook is improving, after a major credit rating agency upgraded the Magnolia state’s credit forecast. Governor Tate Reeves and State Treasurer…
New community center being built in George County
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER- People in the Barton Basin community will soon have a new place to gather close to home. George County leaders are building a…
70 Graduate from Ingalls Apprentice School in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — The HII division Ingalls Shipbuilding celebrated a new class of skilled shipbuilders recently, honoring 70 graduates of its apprentice school during a ceremony at the Pascagoula shipyard. The graduates completed the company’s rigorous apprentice program, a…
Beau Rivage employees give back through Swing for MGM Golf Tournament
SAUCIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Employees from the Beau Rivage hit the greens Tuesday for a good cause. This year’s Swing for MGM Golf Tournament is about…
Elijah’s Closet opening thrift store
Elijah’s Closet has some exciting news! The nonprofit will be opening a thrift store on April 11. Marketing Director Emily Williams joins us in studio with more on the store. A…
Community leaders work to curb teen violence with 'Stop the Violence' initiative
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- After fights broke out at the 18th annual Unity Festival in Downtown Gulfport over the weekend, community leaders are speaking…
WXXV Pet of the Week: India is looking for a forever home
Every other Wednesday morning, we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us as always is Katie King…
Mississippi Aquarium releasing sea turtles Wednesday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is sharing some exciting news for Wednesday. A total of 28 Kemps Ridley sea turtles will be released in front of Edgewater Mall. This…
Ocean Springs hosting 33rd annual Spring Arts Festival
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The 33rd annual Spring Arts Festival is kicking off in Downtown Ocean Springs this weekend. Cynthia Sutton joins us in studio ahead of the…
3/24 - Sam's Tuesday Night Forecast
Tonight stays mostly cloudy with lows near 59 and calm winds. By Wednesday, skies turn mostly sunny after a slight chance of afternoon showers, with highs in the mid 70s.…
Georgia could become the first state with weapons detection in all public schools
By JEFF AMY ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia could become the first state to require every student to be checked for weapons when arriving at a public school each day. A bill is nearing passage that would require weapons detection systems in…
Unclaimed Money Assistance Event for residents in Jackson County
State Treasurer David McRae’s office and Jackson County are hosting a special event this week to help residents search and claim their unclaimed funds. Joining us to…
64-year-old Moss Point woman arrested, accused of arson
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Moss Point Police Department arrested a 64-year-old woman on an outstanding warrant for arson on Tuesday. Lula Mae Wade was taken into custody at her residence. According to MPPD, officers responded to Kreole Avenue on…
Gautier city manager shares updates on projects at area council meeting
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Gautier’s city manager talked with residents and Jackson County business leaders Tuesday about big things happening in the city right now. Carlos…
Mississippi Power crews replacing wooden poles with concrete poles
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Power announces they will begin upgrading wooden power poles, replacing them with concrete poles. This work will be taking place along Highway…
Harrison County Sheriff’s Office Youth Fishing Rodeo
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a youth fishing rodeo this weekend. This is a free event. You can bring your own gear or…
Florida sheriff deputy arrested on multiple charges in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A Florida sheriff’s deputy was arrested for DUI and hit and run over the weekend in Ocean Springs. Jessica Harrison is a deputy with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office. Ocean Springs Police Chief Steve Dye…
Benefit for Hancock County first responder battling brain cancer
A benefit for a longtime Hancock County first responder is taking place in April. Casey Piazza has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. Joining…
Two Men and a Truck collecting for Movers for Moms donation drive
Two Men and a Truck is starting their Movers for Moms donation drive. This helps mothers create a better life for themselves and their…
Gulf Coast Winter Classics wraps up at Harrison County Fairgrounds
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- It has been a busy six weeks at the Harrison County Fairgrounds, but the Gulf Coast Winter Classics Horse Show wrapped up…
Moss Police Police Department holds community reception
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Moss Point Police Department held a community reception, inviting residents out to city hall to meet and hear directly from officers and staff…