Long Beach Business Promoting Gun Safety on the Coast
Regardless of where you stand on the political spectrum gun safety is something I think we can all agree we need more of. Last year in Harrison…
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Mississippi Bill to allow wine shipment to residents passes Senate
Mississippi is one of only three states that still prohibit direct wine shipments to residents. Many residents have been bypassing the restriction by traveling to neighboring states to receive…
44-year-old Saucier resident killed in accident in Harrison County
On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at approximately 3:40 p.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 49 in Harrison County. A 2003 Toyota Echo driven by 44-year-old Tomika Lane of Saucier, MS, and two juvenile passengers…
Eaglepalooza returns to the City of Hattiesburg
Up in the Hub City, a beloved concert series and Southern Miss staple is making a comeback this year. Eaglepalooza is set to take over the streets of Downtown…
Perk Players present ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’
The actors over at the MGCCC Perkinston campus are presenting a musical extravaganza. A production of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' kicks off with evening performances starting Thursday…
Completion of newly paved section gives easier access to NCBC
Gulfport officials attended a ribbon cutting today. The Naval Construction Battalion Center saw the completion of a newly paved section of Pass Road near the base’s…
Beaver signage installed at Buc-ee’s in Harrison County
Another big milestone happening this week when it comes to the work being done at the new Buc-ee’s at Menge Avenue in Harrison County. The iconic beaver signage…
Old Dominion performing at the Sound Amphitheatre
The Sound Amphitheater announced another act coming this summer. Old Dominion will grace the stage in Gautier on June 12th. The ‘How Good is that World’ Tour also brings…
Buddy Sports looking for volunteers
Buddy Ball season is quickly approaching. Buddy Ball is a part of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Buddy Sports providing sports opportunities for those with special needs. Buddy Sports is asking for…
Black History Month Spotlight: First Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Eric Dickey
In honor of it being Black History Month, here at WXXV we are spotlighting individuals who are making a difference in their community. For this…
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann collapses at Mississippi Senate podium
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi’s lieutenant governor collapsed on the floor of the state Senate Wednesday. Video from the Senate chamber showed Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann standing at a podium at the front of the chamber when he leaned forward and then…
‘River City Voice’ film screening at Pascagoula River Audubon Center
This afternoon at the Pascagoula River Audubon Center is a film screening of River City Voices. This film is created by students through the Walter…
Cold weather shelters opening in South Mississippi
In anticipation of cold weather in our area, cold weather shelters are opening in South Mississippi. The Hancock County Emergency Management Agency will open a cold weather shelter from February 19th to the 20th. The shelter is located at the…
Friends of the Court holds volunteer training
Training is underway in Harrison County for the newest Friends of the Court volunteers. In coordination with Chancery judges across the county, these volunteers investigate and gather facts for guardianship…
Task force bust leads to recovery of weapons, drugs in Harrison County
On February 18, 2025, the Long Beach Police Department arrested 27-year-old Noah Estay, of Long Beach and charged him with Possession with Intent to Distribute: Methamphetamine, Possession with Intent to Distribute: Marijuana, and Possession of a Controlled Substance: Cocaine. The…
The City of D'Iberville names new police chief
The City of D'Iberville has announced the new police chief. Marty Griffin has been named the new police chief for the city. Chief Griffin has 28 years of law enforcement experience, including 14 years with D'Iberville PD. As part of…
Gulfport Ward 5 Special Election Results
The results are in for the Gulfport Ward 5 Special City Council Election. BJ Sellers unofficially wins the seat with a majority of the votes. Absentee ballots still have to be counted before the results are finalized. Sellers received 56%…
Pascagoula-Gautier School District students compete in MRE cooking competition
Students from the Pascagoula-Gautier School District brought home a big win from a state competition! First-year culinary students from the college and career technical institute took…
Friends of the Jackson County Animal Shelter Pets T-shirt Design Contest
The Friends of Jackson County Animal Shelter Pets is hosting a t-shirt design contest. The winning design will be sold to raise money for the…
City of Hattiesburg unveils 59th mural
The City of Hattiesburg has unveiled their 59th mural. This one is titled ‘United in Purpose’ and was unveiled on the side of Sacred Heart. Local Hattiesburg artist Kayla Worrell…
Women of Wisdom empowers local women with no cost professional clothes
Many women are seeking to enter the workforce, facing difficult times, or experiencing body changes. Women of Wisdom believes every woman deserves the perfect outfit and came up with…
Harrison County students compete in Skills USA District Competition
Harrison County Career Tech’s welding and carpentry students took part in Skills USA District Competition. Each participant placed in their division with carpentry coming in third place,…
Considering early voting legislation in Mississippi
Mississippi is one of three states in the country that does not allow early voting. That could change this legislative session. The Senate passed a bill to bring early voting…
Pascagoula High student request funding for Hope Squads in local schools
One Coast high school student traveled to the state capital to request funding for a special group in all Mississippi schools. Kaylee Barron is a…
