Emerging nonprofit organization to build tiny homes for foster youth
Transition Blvd is an emerging nonprofit organization aimed at young adults who were previously in foster care and aged out. Transition Blvd’s goal is to make sure…
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Vancleave man sentenced for DUI causing death
A Vancleave man was sentenced for DUI causing death. 62-year-old Huong Van Nguyen entered a guilty plea on February 14th, 2025 and sentencing was deferred at that time. Nguyen was sentenced on February 28th to 25 years with 18 to…
Coast leaders gather for March of the Mayors Packing Party
Coast leaders and other volunteers wrapped up a morning of service at the Lyman Community Center. This morning’s packing party is the culmination of the March…
Mississippi Power Chairman, President and CEO Anthony Wilson announces retirement
GULFPORT, Miss., Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mississippi Power Chairman, President and CEO Anthony Wilson announced today that he will be retiring this summer after a career with Mississippi Power and Southern Company that spanned more than four decades. "I have been very blessed…
Chinese national charged in Pearl River County fraud scheme
The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department, in coordination with the FBI, has arrested a suspect involved in an attempted fraud scheme targeting a local resident. On February 18, 2025, law enforcement responded to a report of a community member purchasing…
MHP trooper speaks on recent series of 18-wheeler crashes across South Mississippi
Over the past week, there have been a string of 18-wheeler crashes across South Mississippi highways, with injuries reported and big traffic delays. A semi-truck crash happened yesterday on I-10…
Safety barriers at the Biloxi Mardi Gras parades
Since the New Years Day terror attack in New Orleans, other cities hosting big events are on alert. Two big parades are coming to Biloxi over the next…
Biloxi police preparing for Mardi Gras parade crowds
Biloxi Police will have all hands-on deck for the upcoming Mardi Gras parades. Krewe of Neptune rolls Saturday and the Gulf Coast Carnival Association Parade hits the streets…
Update on state economic development at Gulf Coast Business Council meeting
A top developer visited the Gulf Coast today. Bill Cork is the executive director of the Mississippi Development Authority. Cork joined coastal businesses for an update on the state’s economic development…
Ocean Springs School District holds open house for bond referendum issue
The Ocean Springs School District hosted an ‘open house’ style informational event Thursday ahead of the school bond special election on March 18th. This event…
Alumni gather for 10th annual Locker High School reunion in Stone County
W.P. Locker High School was the only high school in Stone County for Black students before schools were integrated in 1969. Alumni of Locker…
Victim identified, suspect arrested in fatal hit and run in Gulfport
The victim in a fatal hit and run in Gulfport has been identified and a suspect has been taken into custody. According to Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer, the victim has been identified as 21-year-old Mohammad Abraheem of Jordan. He…
D’Iberville High students stop by the WXXV News Studio
WXXV had another group of guests in our studio this morning! Dr. Brandy Kopszywa brought D’Iberville High students to meet with Chief Meteorologist Ryan Mahan and Anchor…
Ocean Springs School District Bond Referendum Open House
Ocean Springs School District is hosting an open house style informational event ahead of the School Bond Special Election on March 18th, 2025. The event started at 7 a.m.…
DEA agent speaks on ICE operations in South Mississippi after 16 arrests are made
On Monday, 16 arrest were made in an ICE operation at Gulf Coast Prestress in Pass Christian. ICE Gulfport says they were…
Route changes for Mardi Gras parades in Biloxi
Two big parades coming up in Biloxi with Neptune on Saturday and Gulf Coast on Fat Tuesday. This year, there will be a new parade route. Floats will…
Biloxi High JROTC receives Right of Line Trophy
Biloxi High students receive a big honor for their performance at a parade. The JROTC cadets took part in the Veterans Day Parade in November, impressing the committee…
Senator Cindy Hyde Smith introduces Safer Shrimp Imports Act
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith introduced legislation to ensure the quality of imported shrimp and strengthen federal inspection standards. The Safer Shrimp Imports Act would require overseas shrimp facility…
Project to improve railroad crossings in Long Beach
Work begins next week to improve nine Long Beach railroad crossings. City leaders tell us the $3.3 million project has been nearly five years in the making and…
ICE Gulfport worksite enforcement operation results in multiple arrests
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, working with U.S. Border Patrol’s Gulfport Station, and the Drug Enforcement Administration Gulfport, conducted a worksite enforcement operation at Gulf Coast Prestress Partners, Ltd. in Pass Christian, Mississippi. ICE Gulfport served…
Black History Month Spotlight: George ‘Chuck’ Patterson
In honor of Black History Month here at WXXV we are spotlighting individuals who are making a difference in their community. To finish out the month of February, WXXV…
Mississippi House panel approves casino tax increase
By GEOFF PENDER/Mississippi Today Updated 11:11 AM CST, February 26, 2025 A Mississippi House committee has approved a proposed tax increase on casinos. House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Trey Lamar said his bill would increase taxes on Mississippi casinos from…
Pascagoula City Councilman John F. 'Johnny' Walker dies
The City of Pascagoula announced the passing of City Councilman John F. “Johnny” Walker. Councilman Walker passed away on February 21st, 2025. Councilman Walker served on the Pascagoula City Council since 2021. In a statement, the city said, “Johnny’s impact…
N.O.A.A. B-WET Program teaching environmental conservation at Magnolia Middle School
In recent years, the City of Moss Point has been working to preserve their many bodies of water and Magnolia Middle school is looking to continue…