WXXV’s Dave Elliott sits down with Harrison County Supervisor Marlin Ladner to discuss development
On the heels of the new Menge Avenue…
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Man who fled court during jury deliberations sentenced to life
A Kentucky man has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of sex crimes in Harrison County. 55-year-old Jimmy Joe Davis was in court in May and the jury was deliberating charges of sexual battery and touching a…
Man found guilty of murder in the killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley
By Daniella Silva The man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley was found guilty of murder Wednesday in a case that became a flashpoint in the immigration debate earlier this year ahead of the presidential election. Jose Antonio Ibarra,…
Gulfport man charged in drive-by shooting case
A Gulfport man has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault in connection with a drive-by shooting. 20-year-old Brannon Griffin was arrested Tuesday. He was taken to Harrison County jail and bond was set at $500,000. Gulfport Police responded…
Gulfport pair charged with stealing packages after delivery
A pair of Gulfport residents were arrested in Long Beach, charged with stealing packages that had just been delivered. 36-year-old Meagan C. Demary and 44-year-old John M. Woodard were charged with petit larceny. They also were found with methamphetamines and…
First Baptist Gulfport's women's ministry comes together for baskets of love
For the past 12 years, the women’s ministry of the First Baptist Church Gulfport has gathered to build their baskets of love, care packages which are meant for the homebound…
USPS decides to keep mail processing center in Gulfport
The United States Postal Service announced today that certain local mail processing operations will remain at the Gulfport facility. This decision to leave those operations in Gulfport was made possible…
South Mississippi students learn about employment opportunities at Job Extravaganza
Today in Long Beach more than 150 high schoolers with disabilities spent the day learning about all the potential employment opportunities on the Mississippi Coast. WXXV…
Sherral’s Diner to be featured on America’s Best Restaurants
CARRIERE, MS: – Local restaurant Sherral’s Diner will be hosting a visit from America’s Best Restaurants in early December 2024. America’s Best Restaurants, a national media and marketing company focusing on bringing attention to local, independently-owned restaurants, will bring its…
President-elect Trump chooses Mehmet Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
By FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump says he is nominating Dr. Mehmet Oz, who hosted a long-running television talk show, to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Oz unsuccessfully ran for Senate in Pennsylvania as a…
Saint Stanislaus has two students achieve perfect ACT scores
Saint Stanislaus is celebrating two students who have achieved perfect scores on the ACT. Gibson Williams attained a perfect 36 composite score, while Satvik Kompella has achieved a 36 superscore. In 2023, out of 1.39 million high school students who…
Sentences issued in Mary Mahoney’s mislabeled seafood case
A notable Coast restaurant and one of its co-owners are sentenced in federal court on Monday for passing off imported seafood as Gulf Fresh Seafood. According to our…
Menge Avenue bridge overpass now open in Harrison County
The new overpass at Menge Avenue and I-10 is finally open. It’s a project that has been more than a year in the making as a larger road widening project takes…
Mississippi College announces name change, cancellation of football program
After significant review and in preparation for the institution’s 2026 bicentennial, the Mississippi College Board of Trustees today approved an institutional name change from Mississippi College to Mississippi Christian University. In a press release, the university said, “This decision underscores…
D’Iberville Police Chief Shannon Nobles announces retirement
The City of D’Iberville is announcing the retirement of Police Chief Shannon Nobles. Chief Nobles has had an extensive law enforcement career spanning 30 years and for the last 33 months as the chief of the D’Iberville Police Department. His…
WXXV’s Lucas Warren is at Menge Avenue just before the bridge reopening
The bridge over Interstate 10 at Menge Avenue will be opening at 2 p.m. this afternoon. It’s been out of commission since July 5th,…
WXXV holds Holly Jolly Jubilee at Edgewater Mall
Our first WXXV Holly Jolly Jubilee was a success Saturday at Edgewater Mall. Families stopped by to stock up on lots of goodies from community vendors, take pictures with Santa, and get into a…
Perkinston man dies in motorcycle-vehicle collision
A Perkinston man died Saturday evening in a two-vehicle collision in Harrison County. Coroner Brian Switzer said 67-year-old Thomas Ingram was driving a motorcycle northbound on Riceville Road near the McHenry Road intersection when he collided with a southbound vehicle.…
Meggan Monday: Siren Social Club open in Gulfport
Right in the heart of Downtown Gulfport is a new place that takes a step back in time. Austin and Tresse Sumrall, the creative talents behind the White…
Menge Avenue overpass reopens Monday at 2 p.m.
The bridge over Interstate 10 at Menge Avenue will be opening at 2 p.m. this afternoon. It’s been out of commission since July 5th, 2023 while the widening project was…
Lucedale man charged with distributing child porn
A Lucedale man has been charged with distributing child pornography. George County Sheriff Mitchell Mixon said 38-year-old Justin Johnson was arrested Friday after deputies and the state Attorney General's Office executed a search warrant at his residence. The investigation is…
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy amid growing losses and debt
By Patrick Smith Spirit Airlines said Monday it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after struggling with losses, growing debt and a failed merger during the post-pandemic travel lull. The company said in a stock market statement that it had secured a…
Menge Avenue overpass to REOPEN Monday
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – The Menge Ave. bridge over I-10 in Harrison County is scheduled to reopen to traffic by mid-afternoon on Monday, Nov. 18. The bridge has been closed to traffic since July 2023 as part of an interchange reconstruction project…
City of Ocean Springs Hosts Community Meetings Regarding Zoning for Newly Annexed Residents
Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs invites all residents and stakeholders to attend a community meeting regarding the rezoning of newly the annexed areas. This meeting will be an opportunity for the residents to review maps, provide…