Potential impacts on Mississippi sales tax on diapers
Lawmakers are debating a bill that could eliminate the state sales tax on diapers, but the proposal is part of a larger piece of legislation. Advocates are pushing…
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Pearl River County woman enters plea deal in SNAP fraud case
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-A Pearl River County woman has entered into a plea deal after a recent Mississippi Department of Human Services investigation into welfare fraud. Betsy Johnson entered that plea in Pearl River County Circuit Court this month,…
Rape suspect captured by George County Sheriff’s Office
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Over the weekend, George County Sheriff’s deputies captured a rape suspect out of Moss Point who has been on the run since last Thursday. Deputies say 26-year-old Antron Graham of Moss Point was arrested Saturday after…
State Rep. Zach Grady gives an update on Mississippi legislature
It was a major deadline week at the capitol. Some bills died while others are still alive in the legislature with just about two weeks left…
Man arrested for sexual battery of a child in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County investigators arrested an Escatawpa man for sexual battery of a child. Thirty-six-year-old Christopher Porter was arrested after a report from the victim’s mother. Investigators are not releasing any more details about this case due…
Alabama man arrested for allegedly videoing woman in restroom in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- An Alabama man is behind bars in Jackson County after allegedly videoing a woman in the restroom of the Jackson County I-10 Welcome Center. Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says 27-year-old Isaac Curtis is charged with voyeurism,…
City of Gulfport breaks ground on mixed-use development in downtown area
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A 105-million-dollar development project is officially underway in the heart of Downtown Gulfport. City leaders and developers held a groundbreaking for a…
Motorcyclist killed in Sunday crash in D’Iberville
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- A motorcyclist was killed in an accident in D’Iberville on Sunday. According to authorities, a motorcycle was traveling on Highway 15 in D’Iberville when it collided with a pickup truck. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer has identified…
Safety exchanged zone installed at Poplarville Police Department
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER- Poplarville now has a safety exchange zone where residents can meet up to complete online purchases or custody exchanges. The zone is in…
New Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial in Picayune
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER-A new memorial in Picayune is giving residents a place to remember beloved pets. The Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial is inspired by the ‘Rainbow Bridge’…
Residents excited for growth in Gautier as construction continues on Legacy Park
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM-Residents in Gautier say they’ve been watching closely as construction ramps up during the final year of the Legacy Park Development.…
State of Mississippi’s credit rating upgraded by one agency
Mississippi officials say the state’s financial outlook is improving, after a major credit rating agency upgraded the Magnolia state’s credit forecast. Governor Tate Reeves and State Treasurer…
New community center being built in George County
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER- People in the Barton Basin community will soon have a new place to gather close to home. George County leaders are building a…
70 Graduate from Ingalls Apprentice School in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — The HII division Ingalls Shipbuilding celebrated a new class of skilled shipbuilders recently, honoring 70 graduates of its apprentice school during a ceremony at the Pascagoula shipyard. The graduates completed the company’s rigorous apprentice program, a…
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center cuts ribbon on new outdoor classroom, restored Treehouse Village
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Excitement is in the air at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, where new outdoor developments have brought joy to…
New initiative offers residents a chance to speak with Gulfport Mayor Hugh Keating
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Community members had a chance to connect and be heard this morning through the Hangin’ with Hugh Initiative. Gulfport Mayor…
3/20 - Sam's Friday night forecast
A stretch of beautiful, spring-like weather is settling in across the region, bringing plenty of sunshine and warmer than normal temperatures through the upcoming week. Clear skies tonight will allow…
Local students helping with revitalization project at Mississippi City Cemetery
Students on the Mississippi Gulf Coast are stepping up to preserve a piece of local history. Central Elementary and Pass Road Elementary students are teaming up…
Libby Milner Roland Municipal Pier reopens in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- The City of Gulfport celebrated a special ribbon cutting on Thursday afternoon. The Libby Milner Roland Municipal Pier has officially reopened, six years after…
Biloxi man sentenced on two counts of possession of controlled substance with intent following jury verdict
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Biloxi man has been sentenced on drug charges in Harrison County. Fifty-year-old Andrew McCormick was sentenced on two counts of possession of controlled substance with intent on Thursday. McCormick was originally convicted by a jury…
Hometown History: Ship Island
SHIP ISLAND, Miss. (WXXV)- Around ten miles south of Gulfport, Ship Island stands as a gateway to history. Sitting on the island is the historic Fort Massachusetts, and for 100 years, Ship…
Mississippi Highway Patrol worked two accidents
Mississippi Highway Patrol worked two accidents this morning. The first accident was eastbound on I-10 at mile marker 2 in Hancock County. This accident was called in around 6 a.m. and involved a single vehicle. A box truck carry produce…
Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86
By JONATHAN MATTISE Chuck Norris, the martial arts grandmaster and action star whose roles in “Walker, Texas Ranger” and other television shows and movies made him an iconic tough guy — sparking internet parodies and adoration from presidents — has died at 86.…
William Carey University launches teacher assistant program
William Carey University is launching a program for teacher assistants this summer. This comes through a $300,000 grant from the Robert M. Hearin Foundation. Teacher assistants will be able…