New Navy Chiefs pinned at Seabee base, marking milestone in careers
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Dozens of sailors assigned to the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport now have a new rank, and were recognized on…
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Walk-in tours available for historic Charnley-Norwood House in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Charnley-Norwood House in Ocean Springs is now open for walk-in tours. The home was designed by Louis Sullivan in 1890 with…
Investigation continues into the death of Delta State student
Police are investigating the death of a Black college student found hanging from a tree on the campus of Delta State University in Mississippi. The campus police chief says multiple agencies are looking into the Monday death of 21-year-old Demartravion…
Kroc Center celebrates 14 years on the Coast
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Salvation Army Kroc Center in Biloxi is celebrating 14 years on the Coast with events all week long. Spirit Week kicked off with crazy sock Monday. Kids…
Long Beach City Cemetery Tour
Courtney Welch is the coordinator for the Long Beach Cemetery Tour. She is in studio to give us the details. The Long Beach Cemetery Tour takes place on September 18 from 5…
Terror on the Coast kicks off this week
Terror on the Coast is kicking off this Friday. Kevin Mitchell and Lawrence Barattini tell us what can be expected if you head out. For more information, click…
Pet of the Week: Destiny is looking for a forever home!
This week’s Pet of the Week is Destiny. Destiny is available for adoption at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Maridee Mallette with the shelter joins…
BugFest 2025: Beetlemania
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- Barb Medlock joins us from the Crosby Arboretum to discuss the upcoming Bug Fest. BugFest 2025 takes place September 19 and 20 at the Crosby Arboretum in Picayune. The public…
Biloxi High holds ‘Start with Hello Week’ to recognize Suicide Prevention Month
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- September is Suicide Prevention Month. Students at Biloxi High are spending the week participating in activities that bring them together. Monday…
Quality Poultry and Seafood recalls over 98,000 pounds of product
BILOXI, Miss. (WXV)- Quality Poultry and Seafood in Biloxi has recalled catfish fillet products. This recall comes from the Food Safety and Inspection Service. The recall…
Mississippi Songwriters Festival returns to the Coast
In just a few days, a yearly tradition celebrating our state’s rich music heritage returns to the Coast. Here to tell us more about the Mississippi Songwriters Festival is…
Ridership numbers released for Amtrak’s Mardi Gras service
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- As we hit the one-month mark of Amtrak’s return to South Mississippi, Amtrak and Southern Rail Commission leaders are giving an update on how…
Over 1,000 pounds of marijuana seized in drug bust near Meridian
Officers with the Mississippi Commercial Transportation Enforcement Division made a major marijuana bust on I-20 near Meridian. Officers seized 1,050 pounds of marijuana last week…
Candlelight vigil for victims of violence
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- On Tuesday in Picayune, city and community leaders have organized a candlelight vigil to honor recent victims of violence in our country. The vigil is happening at…
Mississippi National Guard celebrates Coast native’s retirement
The Mississippi National Guard announced the retirement of one of their own. Brigadier General Michael Dykes had a retirement party on September 6. He was the commander of the 155th Armored Bridge Combat team until April of this year. Brigadier…
Body found on Delta State University campus identified
CLEVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- The body found on the campus of Delta State University has been identified. According to the university, the victim has been identified as a student, Demartravion ‘Trey’ Reed of Grenada, Mississippi. Classes were canceled on Monday after…
CRTC hosts change of responsibility ceremony
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Gulfport’s Combat Readiness Training Center hosted a change of responsibility ceremony last week. Chief Master Sgt. Michael Jamison gave command to Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Thomas on September…
Mississippi National Guard soldiers honored in Washington
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WXXV)- Two soldiers with the Mississippi National Guard were honored over the weekend. Specialist Million Kelly took home ‘Soldier of the Year,’ while Staff Sgt. Christopher Arthur was named ‘NCO of the Year.’ They took home these honors…
Students invited to submit artwork for show at WAMA
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- We are joined by Katy Simmons-Carroll of the Walter Anderson Museum of Art. She’s telling us about the student art show and how…
Suspect in fatal deputy-involved shooting in Hancock County identified
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The person killed in Sunday morning’s deputy-involved shooting in Hancock County has been identified. Hancock County Coroner Jeff Hair says the man is 51-year-old Willie Carroll of Cypress, Texas. Hancock County Sheriff’s officials say they were…
Gulfport Arts Festival takes place this weekend
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The inaugural Gulfport Arts Festival takes place this weekend. Kelly Devine and Caroline Crocker join us with details. The Gulfport Arts Festival takes place Saturday, September…
Crowds flock to the 44th Biloxi Seafood Festival
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- South Mississippians gathered for an annual event that is an established Biloxi tradition. People flocked to the Biloxi Town Green Saturday for the 44th edition…
Parts of Beauvoir Road closing to traffic
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A heads up for Biloxi drivers, starting next week Beauvoir Road from Highway 90 to Oakwood Drive will be closed to traffic. That starts on September…
Visit Mississippi unveils float for 137th Rose Parade
Visit Mississippi has unveiled the float to be used in the Rose Parade in January. The theme for this parade is ‘Where Creativity Blooms.’ The float will have…