Long Beach church feeds community at annual Christmas Eve Lunch
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) -- This marks the 17th year for the annual Christmas Eve Lunch hosted by First Methodist Church of Long Beach. Church members…
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Suspect arrested in November shooting in Bay St. Louis
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss (WXXV)- Bay St. Louis police have arrested the man accused of shooting two people at a city park in late November. Bay St. Louis Police Chief Alvin Kingston says 18-year-old John Galloway Jr. was taken into custody…
Deuce Knight hosts inaugural Christmas toy drive
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV) -- He's a hometown hero on the football field, and now he's giving back to his community. Auburn quarterback Deuce Knight, a George County graduate,…
Man struck by vehicle in front of Walmart in Waveland
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV) — A man was struck by a vehicle in front of a Walmart grocery store in Waveland on Tuesday, according to Waveland Fire Chief Tommy Carver. Carver says the incident happened around 5:23 PM. At this time, the…
Victim identified in Monday morning car crash in Pass Christian
A Bay St. Louis woman died early Monday morning in a single-vehicle car crash on Highway 90 in Pass Christian. The Harrison County Coroner's Office says 23-year-old Cylliah Cochran was ejected from her car, and was unrestrained at the time…
Coast Guard Station Pascagoula to return to full operations in 2026
PASCAGOULA, Miss (WXXV)-- The U.S. Coast Guard announced Tuesday that Coast Guard Station Pascagoula will return to full operations in 2026. The facility went to a reduced capacity status in 2023 due to severe workforce shortages at the time. According…
Organizations checking in on the unhoused communities and less fortunate ahead of the holidays
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- In the spirit of giving, Back Bay Mission in Biloxi is providing assistance to the unhoused community and those in need ahead of Christmas. In…
Volunteers needed for the 35th annual Christmas Feed The Needy event
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss (WXXV)- The 35th annual Christmas Feed The Needy event is returning once again this holiday season, continuing a long-standing tradition of giving…
George County man charged in child sexual battery case
A Lucedale man is behind bars this week after being charged with multiple counts of sexual abuse involving minors. 23-year-old Bryce McGill is specifically charged with three counts of sexual battery involving a minor under the age of 14. McGill's…
Hancock County woman charged in weekend hit-and-run
A Hancock County woman is facing charges after an early morning hit-and-run Saturday left a man with serious injuries. 22-year-old Amanie May is charged with leaving the scene of an accident causing bodily injury, and is still being held at…
Lucedale man killed in Sunday crash
A Lucedale man died Sunday in a two-car crash on Highway 63 in George County. Mississippi Highway Patrol officials say 87-year-old Charles Keel was traveling east from Basin Refuge Road just before 5 pm, when a Ford F-250 truck on…
Louisiana man sentenced for role in 2022 Biloxi infant death
BILOXI, Miss (WXXV)- A Louisiana man will spend 50 years in prison after pleading guilty last week to second-degree murder, felony…
MDOT prepares for holiday travel rush
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is stopping maintenance work on Mississippi roads ahead of the Christmas holiday. That work stoppage begins next Wednesday and continues through New Year’s Day. Despite…
William Carey University offering new PhD in neurodiverse studies
Starting in January, William Carey University will offer a PhD in neurodiverse studies, the first and only program of its kind in the United States. Faculty from…
Progress continues on construction of Stone High School
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Stone County School District shares another update on the progress of the new high school. Interior work is finishing up in the academic building…
No. 6 seed Ole Miss hosts 11th-seeded Tulane for a second time this season in the CFP’s first round
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS No. 17 Tulane (11-2, CFP No. 11) at No. 6 Ole Miss (11-1, CFP No. 2), Saturday, 3:30 EST (TNT) BetMGM College Football Odds: Ole Miss by 17 1/2. Series record: Ole Miss leads 44-28. What’s at…
Tips for air travel during the holidays
With Christmas next week, family and friends will be traveling ahead of the holiday. Gulfport Biloxi International Airport Executive Director Clay Williams joins us to share tips to make travel as…
Friends of the Court give back at annual toy drive
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Friday morning, Harrison County Friends of Court hosted its fourth annual toy drive. It’s a way to spread holiday cheer to children…
Arrest made after incident at Ocean Spring High School Thursday
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- There was extra security at Ocean Springs High School Friday following an incident in the school’s parking lot. District officials say a…
Ingalls to build small surface Navy ships
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula has been tapped by the U.S. Navy to build the next generation of small surface combatant ships. These new small ships will…
Justice Department begins releasing long-awaited files tied to Epstein sex trafficking investigation
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department on Friday began releasing its files on Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender and wealthy financier known for his connections to some of the world’s most influential people, including Donald Trump, who as president…
Memorial service held in Gulfport provides support during the holidays
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Community members gathered at Lockett-Williams Mortuary in Gulfport on Thursday night for their 28th annual Holiday Memorial Service. The event is hosted…
Huntington Learning Center's December Teacher of the Month: West Harrison High School's Elizabeth Blake
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Each month, WXXV and Huntington Learning Center team up to honor an outstanding educator here in South Mississippi.…
Boys and Girls Club making a difference
The Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast makes a big difference in the lives of thousands of kids in South Mississippi. As we approach the end of…