HSSM to roll out after hours veterinary urgent care service
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A new resource for pet owners is opening Wednesday at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. HSSM will now offer a veterinary urgent…
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Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage
The nation is facing an emergency blood shortage and the American Red Cross is working to strengthen the blood supply by offering multiple donation opportunities across the Coast. Blood donations…
Airbnb highlights Mississippi Gulf Coast as affordable beach destinations
If you’re looking for an affordable beach getaway, you may not have to travel far. Bay St. Louis and Gulfport have been named among Airbnb’s best value…
Biloxi man sentenced for sexual battery of a child and child exploitation
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A Biloxi man will spend 80 years behind bars after being convicted of sexually abusing multiple girls and possessing child pornography. Forty-two-year-old Aaron Costa will not be eligible for early release or parole after pleading guilty to…
Beau Rivage employees help deliver grants to 26 South Mississippi nonprofits
Beau Rivage employees are stepping up to support nonprofits making a difference across South Mississippi. Team members visited several local organizations to present grant checks…
Walk for Nolan Wells scheduled in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A walk for Nolan Wells is set to happen on July 26. The walk will be four miles from Jones Park to the Gulfport Courthouse Pier.…
MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Jackson
Jackson, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is sharing details of an officer-involved shooting that happened in Jackson. A Capitol Police Officer was patrolling the area of Pearl and President Streets, a security guard reporting a person was carrying…
Turning hotter as the week goes on
Happy Monday South Mississippi! We may see a stray showers or thunderstorm around tonight, mainly before 2 a.m., but it's more likely that we'll just see partly cloudy skies. Temperatures…
Ayden’s Law Campaign aims to allow sheriffs to use radar
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- What started as one family’s loss is now a call for change. The 2027 Ayden’s Law Campaign is building support across South Mississippi…
Mississippi Department of Education updates attendance policy for upcoming school year
The Mississippi Department of Education has updated its student attendance requirements for this upcoming school year. Students will receive up to five unexcused absences per…
Future USS George M. Neal christened at Ingalls Shipbuilding
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The U.S. Navy has officially christened its newest guided missile destroyer, the future USS George M. Neal, during a ceremony at Ingalls Shipbuilding Division…
Family of Nolan Wells asks public to share information from Fourth of July
Nolan Wells’ parents are asking for the public’s help when it comes to information about Nolan on the Fourth of July. Nolan’s mom,…
Naval Construction Battalion Center holding exercise drill this week
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- If you see increased emergency activity around the Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport this week, there’s no cause for alarm. The base is holding a major security training exercise starting Monday and running through the 17th. Active…
Arrests made after three injured, including 12-year-old, in Picayune shooting
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- Three people, including a 12-year-old, were hurt in a shooting Saturday night in Picayune. Now, two people are facing attempted murder charges. Police say officers responded just before 11 p.m. that night to South Haugh Avenue, where…
Feeding the Gulf Coast, Salvation Army highlight free summer meals for kids
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- For many kids, summer break means time off from school, but for some families, it can also mean losing access to…
Jackson County man charged after weekend shooting in St. Martin
ST. MARTIN, Miss (WXXV)--A Jackson County man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he opened fire on a vehicle during an argument in the St. Martin community. Jackson County sheriff's investigators say 32-year-old Randall Andrew Pisarich Jr. got…
Governor Reeves appoints two new members to state board of health
Governor Tate Reeves has appointed two new members to the state board of health. Connie Thomas of Madison and Lorie Till of Clarksdale will serve…
Singing River Health System awards auxiliary scholarship to local students
Singing River Health System is celebrating auxiliary scholarship recipients. More than 14 scholarships were given to high school and college students from Ocean Springs, Pascagoula, and…
Nominations now open for Mississippi Makers Challenge
Mississippi manufacturers are once again competing for statewide bragging rights. The fifth annual Mississippi Makers Challenge gives companies across the state the chance to compete for the title of…
Mobile License Unit coming to Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Police Department announces the Mobile Drivers License Unit will be returning to the city. On July 23rd, residents can head out to the Win Job…
Work continues on new Stone High School
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Stone County School District is sharing another update on the high school. Furniture is being delivered for the academic building while final touches are…
Gulfport Fire Department receives 2026 Municipal Excellence Award
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Fire Department received the 2026 Municipal Excellence Award. The honor coming from the state Municipal League. This award recognizes the department’s partnership with…
Rep. Mike Ezell celebrates Congressional Art Competition winner
Representative Mike Ezell is celebrating this year’s Congressional Art Competition winner. Zoey Margrave and her parents traveled to the nation’s capital to celebrate the honor. Representative Ezell says…
'Not how I wanted the world to meet my son': Parents of Nolan Wells speak out for first time since teen's death
On Friday, the family of Nolan Wells spoke out for the first time since the death of their son. Christine and Elmore Wonsley shared stories of their son and new details on events…