Scarlet Pearl Casino celebrates 10 years on the Coast
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort is celebrating its ten-year anniversary, marking a decade since the property first opened its doors in D’Iberville on December…
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Winners of Harrison County ‘I voted’ sticker contest revealed
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-A few students at North Woolmarket Elementary and Middle School were recognized Wednesday morning as the winners of Harrison County’s inaugural ‘I Voted’ sticker…
Mississippi man ordered freed after serving more than 10 years of an illegal 15-year sentence
By SOPHIE BATES A man illegally sentenced to 15 years in prison for a crime that carries a maximum penalty of five years behind bars is set to walk free, after Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves granted him clemency on Wednesday. The…
State Auditor Shad White announces run for governor
Even though it’s on the fairly distant horizon, there is a lot of talk about 2027 statewide elections. Most of the focus is on the governor’s race with…
Coast attorney talks immigration crackdowns
The launch of an immigration operation in New Orleans dubbed ‘Catahoula Crunch’ is causing tensions to rise here on the Coast as the crackdown is expected to make its way east…
Long Beach PD locate runaway 14 year-old
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-The Long Beach Police Department announced that have located a runaway 14-year-old girl, Maci Whitman.
More scam calls making the rounds in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Another day, another scam alert issued by one of our South Mississippi law enforcement agencies. Harrison County sheriff’s dispatchers have received more calls…
Remembering flight instructor who lost her life in plane crash over Lake Pontchartrain
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The funeral services of Taylor Dickey, a flight instructor, friend, and member of the Gulf Coast Aviation…
Avoiding fire hazards during the holidays
With the holidays comes a few fire hazards you might not think about. Those can range from using the fireplace to lighting the Christmas tree. Harrison County Fire Protection Chief…
Countdown to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon, one of the region’s premier endurance events and a celebration of coastal running culture, is preparing its 10th anniversary race…
Gulfport Harbor Lights Fest sees more than 18K attendees in just over one week
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Gulfport Harbor Lights Festival is in it’s 10th year here on the Coast, and after only a…
Annual tidelands fund transfer to DMR
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson’s office announced Monday how much money in tidelands funds has been returned to the Department of Marine Resources this year. More than $6.3 million…
Gulfport celebrating state championship win with parade
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Gulfport High parents, students, and alum are still celebrating after the team’s thrilling last-second win over Tupelo Saturday night in the 7A state championship game in Starkville.…
Memphis hires Charles Huff as football coach after one season at Southern Miss
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis has hired Charles Huff as football coach after his one season at Southern Miss. Athletic director Ed Scott announced the hiring Monday with Huff replacing Ryan Silverfield, who left for Arkansas on Nov. 30. “Early in our search…
Arrest made in theft of Grinch décor in D’Iberville
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- One person has been arrested in connection to the theft of the Grinch décor stolen from the City of D’Iberville. Chief Marty Griffin announced the arrest Monday. On December 7, officers followed investigative leads that directed them…
Two killed in head-on collision in Hancock County
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The investigation continues into what caused a deadly head-on collision in Hancock County this past Friday. According to our media partner, the Sun Herald the crash happened early Friday afternoon on Texas Flat Road. The victims…
Congressional leaders urge action on EU trade relating to state’s forestry industry
Mississippi’s entire congressional delegation is asking the Trump administration to help our state. Both of Mississippi’s U.S. senators and all four congressmen sent a…
MGCCC launching new electrical technology program at Harrison County campus
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is expanding and adding new career training. The school announced they will be adding a new evening electrical technology program at the Harrison County campus. Registration is open and classes begin…
Singing River Health System hosting community blood drives
The Singing River Health System will be hosting blood drives throughout December. On December 11, the blood drive will take place at the Pascagoula Hospital from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the MSCR. At Ocean Springs Hospital, the blood…
Speed limit changing on Jeff Davis Avenue in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-Drivers in Long Beach will soon need to slow things down along a busy downtown roadway. The city announced Wednesday a speed limit…
2026 DMR Calendars now available
As we look ahead to 2026, the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has released its annual calendar so you can start to prepare for the new year. The calendar serves as…
John Grishman novel ‘Boys from Biloxi’ getting adaptation
A story about Biloxi is heading to Amazon Prime Video, John Grisham’s ‘The Boys from Biloxi’ is currently in development. At this time, there is no premiere date…
Harrison County Sheriff’s Office warns against scams
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is sharing that scammers are contacting people ahead of the holidays. A fake deputy is calling residents, asking for money to be sent so…
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office reports new scam going around
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In Jackson County, deputies are receiving reports of a current scam. Multiple people have reported getting calls from people who tell them…