William Carey University President Dr. Ben Burnett gives presentation on the Coast
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- William Carey University President Dr. Ben Burnett made his way to the Coast Thursday to give a presentation. Dr. Burnett was…
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University of Southern Miss. and MGCCC announce new collaborative "Coastal Pathways Scholarships" for transfer students
Mississippi Gulf Coast (WXXV)- The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC) held a joint press conference today to unveil the new…
Buc-ee’s releases opening day plans for Harrison County location
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- We are less than two weeks out from the opening of the first Buc-ee’s in Mississippi. Buc-ee’s announced that doors will open to the public at 6 a.m. on June 9. Following that, there will be…
Mississippi relaunching ‘Most Wanted’ list
The Mississippi Most Wanted List is set to be relaunched. The announcement was made by Commissioner Sean Tindell. This list features fugitives with felony charges who pose a significant threat to…
Mercy Cross Center marks one year of changing lives in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss (WXXV) - It’s been one year since the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi opened the Mercy Cross Center in downtown Biloxi — a facility created to combat homelessness…
Minor receives maximum sentence after manslaughter plea
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A 17-year-old in Gulfport recently pled guilty to manslaughter for the shooting death of a 19-year-old woman. The case began in August 2023 when Gulfport Police Department was called to the Wellington Place Apartments regarding a shooting.…
Mississippi GOP makes claims of election fraud and vote buying in Gulfport mayoral race
With the race for Gulfport mayor just days away, the Mississippi GOP has presented what it calls evidence of voter buying, when it comes to…
Keesler Federal to merge with Jefferson Financial, adding 14 branch locations in greater NOLA
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) - Keesler Federal Credit Union announced that its proposed merger with Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union was overwhelmingly approved. The merger represents the largest credit union merger in Louisiana…
Gateway Project construction continues in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-Progress is being made when it comes to construction work for the Long Beach Gateway Project. Crews started some demolition work Wednesday and fencing is being…
Special legislative session now underway in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Both houses of the State legislature are meeting in special session to pass a state budget, nearly two months after the regular session ended. The proposed…
Mississippi Highway Patrol Cadet Class 69 graduates
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Highway Patrol has welcomed 38 new cadets. Cadet Class 69 graduated from the Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy after 18 weeks. Cadets took the…
State Senator Mike Thompson discusses Special Session
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- There will be a flurry of activity up at the state capitol in Jackson on Tuesday. Governor Reeves has called lawmakers back for a special session.…
Pascagoula Police warning against social media post claiming female officer is missing
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Police Department is warning the public about a social media post making its rounds. The post says that a…
Special session called by Governor Tate Reeves
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Governor Tate Reeves has called a special session of the Mississippi Legislature. The session is scheduled to begin at 11 Wednesday morning. A proposed budget has…
Four teenagers arrested in connection to a drive-by shooting in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Four people have been arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting in Jackson County. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department has arrested and charged 18-year-old Corey Shanks and two juveniles, a 16-year-old and 15-year-old in this case.…
Search underway in Natchez, MS for escaped New Orleans inmate
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WXXV) - A search is currently underway in Natchez, Mississippi for one of the escaped inmates out of New Orleans. This was confirmed by the Adams County Sheriff's Office. According a local media outlet, the Concordia Parish Sheriff's…
Four injured in boating accident on Pascagoula River
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Four people were injured in a boating accident Sunday on the Pascagoula River. According to Jackson County Fire Protection, it happened where the river…
Renee Bievenour named WXXV and Huntington Learning Center Teacher of the Month for May
BILOXI, Miss (WXXV) — Every month, WXXV teams up with Huntington Learning Center to honor one deserving Teacher of the Month in South Mississippi. May's incredible…
Three out five remaining inmates out of New Orleans captured; two found in Texas
On Monday, three out of five of the remaining inmates out of New Orleans have been captured. Leo Tate and Jermaine Donald were arrested in Walker County, Texas by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Tate was facing charges of…
For one sentinel, a final walk at Arlington’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
By MIKE PESOLI Updated 10:29 AM CDT, May 19, 2025 ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — For the last two years, Army Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Jay has been dutifully guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. Rain or shine, snow…
New Tax-Forfeited Inventory Map Available on Secretary of State's Website
JACKSON, Miss. – The Secretary of State's Office has launched a new map of Tax-Forfeited Inventory on the Tax-Forfeited Lands webpage. Accessible on desktop or mobile devices, this resource provides a streamlined process for the public to explore and evaluate tax-forfeited properties. The new GIS…
MGCCC announces new vice president of Perkinston Campus, George County Center
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has announced their new vice president of the Perkinston Campus and George County Center. Dr. Brad Bailey will become the new VP. Dr. Bailey previously worked as the association vice president of enrollment strategy and…
Ocean Springs Chamber-Main Street to hold 20th Annual Red, White & Blueberry Festival
OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – May 23, 2025 - On Saturday, June 7, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., blueberry vendors will join the Ocean Springs Fresh Market for the Annual Red, White & “Blueberry” Festival in the L&N Depot Plaza…
Pass Road Elementary hosts inaugural Color Run with Wounded Warrior Project to teach students about service and gratitude
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — With Memorial Day approaching, students at Pass Road Elementary in Gulfport took part in…