Gautier police officers visit city’s head start
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)-On Wednesday, officers with Gautier police made a little stop at the city’s head start. The students at Gautier Head Start were able to come out and…
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Safety exchanged zone installed at Poplarville Police Department
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER- Poplarville now has a safety exchange zone where residents can meet up to complete online purchases or custody exchanges. The zone is in…
Gulfport mayor honors first responders at breakfast event
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Mayor Hugh Keating recognized first responders from the city this week. The Gulfport Chamber of Commerce hosted their quarterly first responder breakfast on Wednesday. While there,…
New Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial in Picayune
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER-A new memorial in Picayune is giving residents a place to remember beloved pets. The Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial is inspired by the ‘Rainbow Bridge’…
Residents excited for growth in Gautier as construction continues on Legacy Park
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM-Residents in Gautier say they’ve been watching closely as construction ramps up during the final year of the Legacy Park Development.…
State of Mississippi’s credit rating upgraded by one agency
Mississippi officials say the state’s financial outlook is improving, after a major credit rating agency upgraded the Magnolia state’s credit forecast. Governor Tate Reeves and State Treasurer…
Moss Point officials invite residents to upcoming Ward 1 community meeting
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point is alerting the public about an upcoming community meeting. Citizens of Ward 1 will be able…
Gulfport Police Department expands force with new officers
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Gulfport Police welcomed three new officers into their ranks. Officers Makayla Plattenburg, Destin Billings, and Jamee Bye all passed the Harrison County Law Enforcement Academy. Gulfport…
New officer joins Pascagoula police force
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Pascagoula is welcoming a new officer to their ranks. Officer Buckley graduated from the police academy this past Friday. The department at Pascagoula says they know he…
Jackson County Sheriff’s Department welcomes new members to the force
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office welcomed two new deputies to their ranks. Deputy Willa Lawrence III and Brayden Mitchell both graduated from…
William Carey University opens new fitness center on Tradition Campus
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- William Carey University’s Tradition Campus welcomed a new facility. The fitness center officially opened on Tuesday. Students were invited to the event for a…
Pascagoula Police Department receives reaccreditation
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Police Department announced they have received reaccreditation. The team traveled to Arizona to meet with commissioners and answer questions about the department. The commission unanimously voted…
New community center being built in George County
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER- People in the Barton Basin community will soon have a new place to gather close to home. George County leaders are building a…
70 Graduate from Ingalls Apprentice School in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — The HII division Ingalls Shipbuilding celebrated a new class of skilled shipbuilders recently, honoring 70 graduates of its apprentice school during a ceremony at the Pascagoula shipyard. The graduates completed the company’s rigorous apprentice program, a…
IMMS receives final rounds of Christmas gifts for animals
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies announces their animals have received all Christmas gifts. These presents were given as part of the Seasons of Giving.…
Two state agencies earn Keep America Beautiful recognition award
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks and the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science received the national Keep America Beautiful State Agency Award during the 2026…
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center cuts ribbon on new outdoor classroom, restored Treehouse Village
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Excitement is in the air at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, where new outdoor developments have brought joy to…
New initiative offers residents a chance to speak with Gulfport Mayor Hugh Keating
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Community members had a chance to connect and be heard this morning through the Hangin’ with Hugh Initiative. Gulfport Mayor…
3/20 - Sam's Friday night forecast
A stretch of beautiful, spring-like weather is settling in across the region, bringing plenty of sunshine and warmer than normal temperatures through the upcoming week. Clear skies tonight will allow…
Local students helping with revitalization project at Mississippi City Cemetery
Students on the Mississippi Gulf Coast are stepping up to preserve a piece of local history. Central Elementary and Pass Road Elementary students are teaming up…
Integrity Roofing in Biloxi celebrates four years of business with ribbon cutting
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Integrity Roofing held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday to celebrate four years of business in Biloxi. The event included a…
Donation to help fund summer kids program in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Fire Department sharing the chamber of commerce has given a generous donation to the Firefighters Association. This support will…
Libby Milner Roland Municipal Pier reopens in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- The City of Gulfport celebrated a special ribbon cutting on Thursday afternoon. The Libby Milner Roland Municipal Pier has officially reopened, six years after…
Hancock Chamber of Commerce hosting events this weekend
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Hancock Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual Parade of Homes along with Arts Alive this weekend. Tish Williams and Assia Wiggins join…