Hometown History: Evergreen Cemetery
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- Evergreen Cemetery is the oldest cemetery in Ocean Springs, and it holds centuries of stories from prominent people who helped to build the Gulf Coast into what…
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Hometown History: Springs of Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Modern-day Ocean Springs is a city known for its arts, culture, and coastal charm, but the story of how the city got its name is a…
Hometown History: La Pointe-Krebs House
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-Tucked away in Pascagoula near the historic Singing River, the La Pointe Krebs House has stood for nearly three centuries, making it the oldest surviving building…
Hometown History: 100 years of Gulf Coast Art Association
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- For a century, artists along the Mississippi Gulf Coast have helped shape the region’s cultural identity through creativity, collaboration, and community. in this month’s edition…
Hometown History: Last living Deer Island residents share story
What is now a great place to kayak, fish, or anchor your boat was once home to a small community of people. For this month’s edition of…
Hometown History: The Charnley-Norwood House
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- For over 130 years, a home sitting just off the water in Ocean Springs has weathered powerful storms, influenced modern architecture, and held stories of the Mississippi…
Hometown History: Biloxi Lighthouse
Standing tall since 1848, the Biloxi Lighthouse remains one of the most iconic symbols of the Mississippi Gulf Coast and a powerful reminder of the region’s resilience. From enduring devastating storms to…
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…
Hometown History: The Great Southern Hotel
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Our Mississippi Coast is ever changing. While many notable landmarks still scatter our Coast, others are now just a distant memory. In this month’s Hometown History feature,…
Hometown History: Mary Mahoney’s Old French House
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- If you’re a fan of history or just want to know more about what makes the Coast so special, WXXV’s Megan Fayard has just what you’re…
