Stone County honors Black History Month
Stone County honors Black History Month with a luncheon held in Wiggins. In attendance is the town's Mayor Darrell Berry. Elected in 2021, Darrell Berry made history as the first…
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Carnival fun for Coast seniors at the 2025 Senior Mardi Gras Mambo event
South Mississippi seniors are in the carnival spirit after a fun event earlier today. It was Mambo time at the Lyman Community Center…
Free vaccine clinic at Humane Society of South Mississippi
The Humane Society of South Mississippi is hosting a free vaccine clinic next week for Harrison County residents. The clinic takes place at the West Harrison Civic…
Gulfport man gets 50 years for manslaughter and drive-by shooting
A Gulfport man pled guilty to a manslaughter case from Stone County and a drive-by shooting from Gulfport. 21-year-old Jermaine Mayers was sentenced to a total of 50 years with ten years suspended, leaving 40 years to serve in the…
Driver Service Bureau locations will close for system updates
JACKSON, Miss., - The Driver Service Bureau is currently implementing system updates, which may have resulted in delays or service outages at various locations across the state. As updates continue, DSB locations statewide will close for the remainder of today,…
Mississippi Aquarium announces Giant Pacific Octopus passes away
The Mississippi Aquarium announced today their Giant Pacific Octopus Bubblewrap has passed away after showing signs of senescence, a natural process at the end of an octopus' life cycle. The staff saying Bubblewrap loved meeting new people, playing with his…
Lt. Governor Hosemann returns to Senate floor
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann returned to the Senate Floor this morning after collapsing at the podium Wednesday. Hosemann said his fall yesterday was due to being dehydrated. As he…
Biloxi Lions Club recognizes Citizen of the Year
The Biloxi Lions Club awarded its Citizen of the Year award on Wednesday. Bishop Louis Kihneman is this year’s winner. He was presented the award by Mayor FoFo…
Local Hope Squad groups recognized by state lawmakers
More than a dozen school groups in Jackson County are being recognized by state lawmakers for their important mission. Hope Squad students and members of the Singing River…
Teenager arrested in shooting incident in Gautier
GAUTIER, MS –The Gautier Police Department announced the arrest of 19-year-old Brandon Price Jr. on the charge of aggravated assault. On February 19, 2025, the Gautier Police Department responded to a reported shooting at the Magnolia Inn on Highway 90.…
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…
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…