Diamondhead man killed in accident over the weekend
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Diamondhead man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Friday night. It happened on I-10 in Harrison County around 9:35 p.m. Mississippi Highway Patrol…
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Southern Miss Alumna Honored by White House with Prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
By: Dr. David Tisdale HATTIESBURG, MISS.- Leah Ann Peavey relishes being a role model for young women considering studies and careers in a STEM discipline. A 1984 graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi’s polymer science program, Peavey remains passionate…
MGCCC Phi Theta Kappa chapters earn top honors at 2025 Regional Awards Gala
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- Three of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) chapters earned awards at the 2025 PTK Mississippi/Louisiana Regional Awards Gala, held March 6-7 at the University of Mississippi. These honors recognize the outstanding leadership, academic excellence, and service contributions of PTK members…
Schedule changes for Long Beach Railroad Crossing Improvement Project
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Schedule changes have been announced for the ongoing railroad crossing improvement project in Long Beach. Due to utility lines interfering with planned work at the Nicholson Avenue intersection, Moran Hauling will shift efforts to several other…
MGCCC students earn top honors at 2025 Mississippi Community College Art Instructors Association competition
Two talented students from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Jackson County Campus have been recognized for their exceptional artwork in the 2025 Mississippi Community College Art Instructors Association Annual State Art Competition and Exhibition. Emma King earned first place in the…
HII Hosts US Marine Corps Officers at Ingalls Shipbuilding
PASCAGOULA, Miss., April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) hosted U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Eric Austin, deputy commandant for combat development and integration, fellow U.S. Marine Corps officers and Senate congressional staff at the company’s Ingalls Shipbuilding…
Southern Miss freshman earns Congressional Silver Medal
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- University of Southern Mississippi freshman Molly Collins was recognized earlier this semester with the Congressional Award Program’s Silver Medal, an honor that acknowledges achievements in voluntary public service, personal development, physical fitness and expedition/exploration. To earn the…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Intermittent lane closures on Popp’s Ferry Road Bridge
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A heads up for drivers in Biloxi! On Saturday, April 5th, the Popp’s Ferry Road Bridge will have intermittent lane closures. The closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. while work crews make…
Water park expected to open in Leakesville this summer
For years, Leakesville has struggled to grow. Now, with a new water park on the way, many believe this small Mississippi town could finally become a tourist destination. Mikel…
Hattiesburg unveils their 62nd mural
Hattiesburg unveiled another mural. This one is their 62nd edition. Hub of Momentum is located on the side of The Porter Pub. The mural illustrates the progress from a railroad and…
New Collegiate Academy program for high school students
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is teaming up with high schools around South Mississippi for a program called Collegiate Academy. High school students can…
St. Martin DIY Skatepark set to open Saturday
ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV)- The rain can’t get in the way this weekend as the St. Martin DIY Skatepark is officially launching. Those interested need to head to…
New movie to be filmed in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- There was a special Ocean Springs Board of Alderman meeting earlier Friday morning for a new movie that is being filmed in the city…
Harrison County honors senior citizens and law enforcement volunteers
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - Harrison County Board of Supervisors took time to honor those making a difference in the Harrison County community by hosting their annual banquet for outstanding volunteers for…
Hattiesburg unveils their 61st mural
The City of Hattiesburg unveiled a new mural. That art is located on the Community Arts Center. Series two of Jam Session was unveiled Monday - with Hattiesburg native, comedian, actor, and…
Golfing for a Cause: Child Abuse Awareness Month
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - Canopy Children’s Solution is a non-profit that reaches each of Mississippi’s 82 counties to provide children with life-changing solutions for autism, behavioral and mental…
Create Family Night for gifted students in the Biloxi School District
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Hundreds converged at Biloxi Upper Elementary Thursday night for an event highlighting the district’s gifted students. Create Family Night, hosted by the…
Two arrested in connection with shooting at Biloxi nightclub
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Two people have been arrested in connection to a shooting at a nightclub that left several people injured. On March 2nd, 2025, Biloxi officers responded to Club Elevate on Caillavet Street in reference to multiple calls regarding…
Local libraries hit with federal budget cuts
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - Public libraries provide free access to both physical and digital resources, allowing patrons to enjoy literature and media. However, an executive order issued last week…
Man arrested after string of car burglaries in Pass Christian
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)-A 21-year-old is now behind bars following multiple car break-ins in Pass Christian. According to Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley, Darion Lee has been charged with four felony counts of vehicle burglary. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office…
Car break-ins increasing across the Coast
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- A string of car break-ins have been reported across the Coast as both the Gautier Police Department and Harrison County Sheriff’s Office are currently holding investigations. WXXV…
Secretary of the Coast Guard Act of 2025
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Congressman Mike Ezell has introduced the Secretary of the Coast Guard Act of 2025. If passed and signed into law, the piece of legislation would…
Jackson County Sheriff’s Department warning of scam
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Sheriff Department is warning residents of a scam going around. Scammers are calling residents and demanding personal information or requesting money. These…
Governor Reeves holds press conference on potential special session
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)-Governor Tate Reeves held a press conference this afternoon. He spoke about the storms from last night as well as the state’s economic growth in…