Absentee voting open for Gulfport's Ward 5 Special Election
The special election for Ward 5 in Gulfport is coming up fast. Election day is next Tuesday, February 18th, but voters in the ward have a…
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Women of Wisdom Care Closet
Robin Killeen and Jill Compton from Women of Wisdom Care Closet join us in studio. They are here to talk about a new organization called ‘Transformation Tuesday.’ For more information about…
Stone County deputy cleared in 2024 officer-involved shooting incident
Officers in four officer-involved shootings -- including one in Perkinston -- have been cleared of any wrongdoing, the Attorney General's office announced Thursday. The AG's office said…
Three Long Beach High School seniors named National Merit Scholarship Finalists
Long Beach, MS – Long Beach High School seniors Grace Lefort, Justin Mares, and Aubrey Pingul have all been named National Merit Finalists. The National Merit Scholarship Program which began in 1955 is an annual academic competition for scholarships. The…
Ocean Springs Middle School goes on lockdown after bullets found
Ocean Springs Middle School went on lockdown for less than an hour Thursday morning after bullets were found on campus. District spokesman Trey Brennan said the school went on lockdown at 9:23 a.m. after a report was made of the…
Picayune man charged with murder of man at a residence
A Picayune man has been charged in a shooting and death on Fern Drive. Picayune Police say 20-year-old Tyler Wilcox was charged Wednesday with murder and attempted murder. He was taken to the Pearl River County jail and no bond…
Gulfport man charged with multiple sex crimes
A Gulfport man faces six sex-crime related charges as a result of an investigation by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation. Gulfport Police on Wednesday morning arrested 39-year-old Otis Penn at a Gulfport residence on outstanding warrants from MBI. The charges,…
Economic Impact of The Sound Amphitheater on Gautier
"We had to have something different. Our own niche to compete along the gulf coast and in Jackson County." - Gautier Mayor Casey VaughanThe typically quiet coastal city…
Stone High School making progress on new campus construction
Stone High School is making great progress on the construction of its new campus and athletic facility. WXXV 25's Jordyn Lassiter visited the construction site to get student…
Pascagoula Public Library reopening Thursday
The Pascagoula Public Library is reopening one day earlier than scheduled! The library closed last Friday due to a scheduled power outage required for ongoing construction and electrical upgrades. The library will reopen for regular hours starting Thursday, February 13th.
Golden Eagles take part in Super Bowl LIX
Super Bowl LIX is in the books now... The University of Southern Mississippi had 50 students, faculty, and staff working behind the scenes! The Golden Eagles gained skills in the sport management industry during the Super Bowl Experience, also playing…
Areas of Gautier seeing a water outage
*UPDATE: The City of Gautier announced the water services have been restored A heads up for certain residents of Gautier, a water outage is currently underway for those on Fairway and Hickory Hill Drive. Residents in the area may experience…
Wild Acres welcomes a new resident!
Wild Acres has a new resident! Meet Nebula, she is a cougar currently living behind the scenes but will slowly transition to the cougar compound over the next several months.…
Gulf Coast Winter Classics horse show kicks off Thursday
Happening later this week is the Gulf Coast Winter Classics. This event features the no entry fee grand prize, derbies as well as hunter and pony breeding…
Opening reception for third annual Black Art Exhibit in Bay St. Louis
A special exhibit is being held in Bay St. Louis. The third annual Black Art Exhibit focuses on impacts black art has on Coast…
Black History Month Spotlight: Athletic Trainer Carlos Evers
February is Black History Month and we are spotlighting individuals who are making a big difference in their community. Today, we meet Carlos Evers, a Coast athletic trainer…
Gulfport Seabees come to the rescue of motorists involved in crash on interstate
By Petty Officer 1st Class James Hong Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11 Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11 came to the aid of stranded motorists off of Interstate 10 East outside New Orleans last week. The Seabees were…
Shelters opening in anticipation of potential severe weather in South Mississippi
Due to the potential for severe weather this afternoon, shelters are opening in areas along the Gulf Coast. In Pearl River County, all three community saferooms will open at 3:45 PM on February 12th, 2025 and remain open until the…
Krewe Unique prepares for parade weekend
Parades in Ocean Springs kick off this weekend and it's going to be loads of fun! But what comes with that is loads of preparation beforehand. WXXV 25’s Jordyn Lassiter speaks with Krewe Unique…
Two persons of interest sought in Wiggins counterfeit case
Wiggins Police are asking the public's help to identify two people who are persons of interest in a counterfeit currency case. Police say two males and the owner/driver of a silver Ford Flex were seen at one location where counterfeit…
Gulfport Municipal Election Commission Upholds Candidate Disqualification
"Very disappointed in there decision. The facts and law certainly favor me to be a candidate for Ward 5 and we're going to continue to push that fight."That's how…
Picklr hosting competition judged by AI
The Picklr in Biloxi is using AI now to help judge a new pickleball competition. The inaugural Wingfield Competition features specific awards for different categories, like best services, returns, drop…
Biloxi Boat Show kicking off at the Coast Coliseum
The Biloxi Boat Show is expected to begin this Friday. The show runs through the weekend to Sunday, doors open at 10 each morning with the end…
Gulfport Behavioral Health System offering services to veterans and military members
Gulfport Behavioral Health System is part of a national network offering services to active military members and veterans. Behavioral Health System CEO Dean Doty tells WXXV…